used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading With this light he located a larger piece of stick, and soon had a torch that lit up the space around him for considerable distance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was necessary to do something, and that something quickly, for the boys did not know at what moment the men might return.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He glided swiftly around the cattle corral, and in a few seconds he had loosed Whitey's bonds, and the latter stretched his limbs that were even then beginning to feel the numbing effects of the tight rope that had pinioned him.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading He glided swiftly around the cattle corral, and in a few seconds he had loosed Whitey's bonds, and the latter stretched his limbs that were even then beginning to feel the numbing effects of the tight rope that had pinioned him.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was necessary to do something, and that something quickly, for the boys did not know at what moment the men might return.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading He glided swiftly around the cattle corral, and in a few seconds he had loosed Whitey's bonds, and the latter stretched his limbs that were even then beginning to feel the numbing effects of the tight rope that had pinioned him.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading Climbing down to the floor of the cavern, he produced his flint and steel; and in a moment he had lighted a sliver of wood that he had chipped from one of the planks with his hunting-knife.
chippedverbUS /tʃɪpt/
inflected form of “chip” — break off (a piece from a whole)
From this reading Climbing down to the floor of the cavern, he produced his flint and steel; and in a moment he had lighted a sliver of wood that he had chipped from one of the planks with his hunting-knife.
ClimbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Climbing down to the floor of the cavern, he produced his flint and steel; and in a moment he had lighted a sliver of wood that he had chipped from one of the planks with his hunting-knife.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With this light he located a larger piece of stick, and soon had a torch that lit up the space around him for considerable distance.
corralverbUS /kərˈæl/
enclose in a corral
From this reading He glided swiftly around the cattle corral, and in a few seconds he had loosed Whitey's bonds, and the latter stretched his limbs that were even then beginning to feel the numbing effects of the tight rope that had pinioned him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
crawlingnounUS /ˈkrɔːlɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was necessary to do something, and that something quickly, for the boys did not know at what moment the men might return.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading With this light he located a larger piece of stick, and soon had a torch that lit up the space around him for considerable distance.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was necessary to do something, and that something quickly, for the boys did not know at what moment the men might return.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Climbing down to the floor of the cavern, he produced his flint and steel; and in a moment he had lighted a sliver of wood that he had chipped from one of the planks with his hunting-knife.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading He glided swiftly around the cattle corral, and in a few seconds he had loosed Whitey's bonds, and the latter stretched his limbs that were even then beginning to feel the numbing effects of the tight rope that had pinioned him.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
divisible by two
From this reading He glided swiftly around the cattle corral, and in a few seconds he had loosed Whitey's bonds, and the latter stretched his limbs that were even then beginning to feel the numbing effects of the tight rope that had pinioned him.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He glided swiftly around the cattle corral, and in a few seconds he had loosed Whitey's bonds, and the latter stretched his limbs that were even then beginning to feel the numbing effects of the tight rope that had pinioned him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He glided swiftly around the cattle corral, and in a few seconds he had loosed Whitey's bonds, and the latter stretched his limbs that were even then beginning to feel the numbing effects of the tight rope that had pinioned him.
flintnounUS /flɪnt/
a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
From this reading Climbing down to the floor of the cavern, he produced his flint and steel; and in a moment he had lighted a sliver of wood that he had chipped from one of the planks with his hunting-knife.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Climbing down to the floor of the cavern, he produced his flint and steel; and in a moment he had lighted a sliver of wood that he had chipped from one of the planks with his hunting-knife.
foot-steps
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From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Climbing down to the floor of the cavern, he produced his flint and steel; and in a moment he had lighted a sliver of wood that he had chipped from one of the planks with his hunting-knife.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading He glided swiftly around the cattle corral, and in a few seconds he had loosed Whitey's bonds, and the latter stretched his limbs that were even then beginning to feel the numbing effects of the tight rope that had pinioned him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With this light he located a larger piece of stick, and soon had a torch that lit up the space around him for considerable distance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Climbing down to the floor of the cavern, he produced his flint and steel; and in a moment he had lighted a sliver of wood that he had chipped from one of the planks with his hunting-knife.
hunting-knife
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Climbing down to the floor of the cavern, he produced his flint and steel; and in a moment he had lighted a sliver of wood that he had chipped from one of the planks with his hunting-knife.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
INJUNnoun
(slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was necessary to do something, and that something quickly, for the boys did not know at what moment the men might return.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was necessary to do something, and that something quickly, for the boys did not know at what moment the men might return.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading With this light he located a larger piece of stick, and soon had a torch that lit up the space around him for considerable distance.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He glided swiftly around the cattle corral, and in a few seconds he had loosed Whitey's bonds, and the latter stretched his limbs that were even then beginning to feel the numbing effects of the tight rope that had pinioned him.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading With this light he located a larger piece of stick, and soon had a torch that lit up the space around him for considerable distance.
set afire or burning
From this reading Climbing down to the floor of the cavern, he produced his flint and steel; and in a moment he had lighted a sliver of wood that he had chipped from one of the planks with his hunting-knife.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading He glided swiftly around the cattle corral, and in a few seconds he had loosed Whitey's bonds, and the latter stretched his limbs that were even then beginning to feel the numbing effects of the tight rope that had pinioned him.
hear with intention
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
provided with artificial light
From this reading With this light he located a larger piece of stick, and soon had a torch that lit up the space around him for considerable distance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading With this light he located a larger piece of stick, and soon had a torch that lit up the space around him for considerable distance.
loosedverbUS /luːst/
past form of “loose” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He glided swiftly around the cattle corral, and in a few seconds he had loosed Whitey's bonds, and the latter stretched his limbs that were even then beginning to feel the numbing effects of the tight rope that had pinioned him.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was necessary to do something, and that something quickly, for the boys did not know at what moment the men might return.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was necessary to do something, and that something quickly, for the boys did not know at what moment the men might return.
a particular point in time
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was necessary to do something, and that something quickly, for the boys did not know at what moment the men might return.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was necessary to do something, and that something quickly, for the boys did not know at what moment the men might return.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
numbingadjectiveUS /ˈnʌmɪŋ/
causing numbness or insensitivity
From this reading He glided swiftly around the cattle corral, and in a few seconds he had loosed Whitey's bonds, and the latter stretched his limbs that were even then beginning to feel the numbing effects of the tight rope that had pinioned him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Climbing down to the floor of the cavern, he produced his flint and steel; and in a moment he had lighted a sliver of wood that he had chipped from one of the planks with his hunting-knife.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading With this light he located a larger piece of stick, and soon had a torch that lit up the space around him for considerable distance.
pinionedadjective
(of birds) especially having the flight feathers
From this reading He glided swiftly around the cattle corral, and in a few seconds he had loosed Whitey's bonds, and the latter stretched his limbs that were even then beginning to feel the numbing effects of the tight rope that had pinioned him.
planksnounUS /plæŋks/
plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
From this reading Climbing down to the floor of the cavern, he produced his flint and steel; and in a moment he had lighted a sliver of wood that he had chipped from one of the planks with his hunting-knife.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Climbing down to the floor of the cavern, he produced his flint and steel; and in a moment he had lighted a sliver of wood that he had chipped from one of the planks with his hunting-knife.
with speed
From this reading It was necessary to do something, and that something quickly, for the boys did not know at what moment the men might return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was necessary to do something, and that something quickly, for the boys did not know at what moment the men might return.
a strong line
From this reading He glided swiftly around the cattle corral, and in a few seconds he had loosed Whitey's bonds, and the latter stretched his limbs that were even then beginning to feel the numbing effects of the tight rope that had pinioned him.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He glided swiftly around the cattle corral, and in a few seconds he had loosed Whitey's bonds, and the latter stretched his limbs that were even then beginning to feel the numbing effects of the tight rope that had pinioned him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
sliververbUS /ˈslɪvər/
divide into slivers or splinters
From this reading Climbing down to the floor of the cavern, he produced his flint and steel; and in a moment he had lighted a sliver of wood that he had chipped from one of the planks with his hunting-knife.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was necessary to do something, and that something quickly, for the boys did not know at what moment the men might return.
in the near future
From this reading With this light he located a larger piece of stick, and soon had a torch that lit up the space around him for considerable distance.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading With this light he located a larger piece of stick, and soon had a torch that lit up the space around him for considerable distance.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Climbing down to the floor of the cavern, he produced his flint and steel; and in a moment he had lighted a sliver of wood that he had chipped from one of the planks with his hunting-knife.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading With this light he located a larger piece of stick, and soon had a torch that lit up the space around him for considerable distance.
not in physical motion
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading He glided swiftly around the cattle corral, and in a few seconds he had loosed Whitey's bonds, and the latter stretched his limbs that were even then beginning to feel the numbing effects of the tight rope that had pinioned him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
in a swift manner
From this reading He glided swiftly around the cattle corral, and in a few seconds he had loosed Whitey's bonds, and the latter stretched his limbs that were even then beginning to feel the numbing effects of the tight rope that had pinioned him.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He glided swiftly around the cattle corral, and in a few seconds he had loosed Whitey's bonds, and the latter stretched his limbs that were even then beginning to feel the numbing effects of the tight rope that had pinioned him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this light he located a larger piece of stick, and soon had a torch that lit up the space around him for considerable distance.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading He glided swiftly around the cattle corral, and in a few seconds he had loosed Whitey's bonds, and the latter stretched his limbs that were even then beginning to feel the numbing effects of the tight rope that had pinioned him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading With this light he located a larger piece of stick, and soon had a torch that lit up the space around him for considerable distance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With this light he located a larger piece of stick, and soon had a torch that lit up the space around him for considerable distance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INJUN TAKES A HAND Injun lost little time in crawling noiselessly out of the hay, after he had heard the foot-steps die away on the stairs and the door above close; but he was cautious enough to lie still for a moment and listen, for the darkness was such that he could see nothing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He glided swiftly around the cattle corral, and in a few seconds he had loosed Whitey's bonds, and the latter stretched his limbs that were even then beginning to feel the numbing effects of the tight rope that had pinioned him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was necessary to do something, and that something quickly, for the boys did not know at what moment the men might return.
Whitey's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He glided swiftly around the cattle corral, and in a few seconds he had loosed Whitey's bonds, and the latter stretched his limbs that were even then beginning to feel the numbing effects of the tight rope that had pinioned him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Climbing down to the floor of the cavern, he produced his flint and steel; and in a moment he had lighted a sliver of wood that he had chipped from one of the planks with his hunting-knife.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Climbing down to the floor of the cavern, he produced his flint and steel; and in a moment he had lighted a sliver of wood that he had chipped from one of the planks with his hunting-knife.
