Chapter XXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

later than; following

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already fast friends, the trials and dangers that they had been through still further cemented the tie into something more than friendship.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading INJUN TACKLES CIVILIZATION The happenings at the Cross and Circle ranch had served to knit closer those bonds which held the white boy and the Indian together.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading And when the property was finally restored to the rightful heirs, each of the boys was remembered in a substantial way by the Bradley heirs, as will be seen later.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading INJUN TACKLES CIVILIZATION The happenings at the Cross and Circle ranch had served to knit closer those bonds which held the white boy and the Indian together.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading And when the property was finally restored to the rightful heirs, each of the boys was remembered in a substantial way by the Bradley heirs, as will be seen later.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Already fast friends, the trials and dangers that they had been through still further cemented the tie into something more than friendship.

plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading INJUN TACKLES CIVILIZATION The happenings at the Cross and Circle ranch had served to knit closer those bonds which held the white boy and the Indian together.

a youthful male person

From this reading INJUN TACKLES CIVILIZATION The happenings at the Cross and Circle ranch had served to knit closer those bonds which held the white boy and the Indian together.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading And when the property was finally restored to the rightful heirs, each of the boys was remembered in a substantial way by the Bradley heirs, as will be seen later.

United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

past form of “cement” — make fast as if with cement

From this reading Already fast friends, the trials and dangers that they had been through still further cemented the tie into something more than friendship.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading INJUN TACKLES CIVILIZATION The happenings at the Cross and Circle ranch had served to knit closer those bonds which held the white boy and the Indian together.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading INJUN TACKLES CIVILIZATION The happenings at the Cross and Circle ranch had served to knit closer those bonds which held the white boy and the Indian together.

the act of making something clean

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading INJUN TACKLES CIVILIZATION The happenings at the Cross and Circle ranch had served to knit closer those bonds which held the white boy and the Indian together.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

act of transferring property title from one person to another

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

approval

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

travel across or pass over

From this reading INJUN TACKLES CIVILIZATION The happenings at the Cross and Circle ranch had served to knit closer those bonds which held the white boy and the Indian together.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Already fast friends, the trials and dangers that they had been through still further cemented the tie into something more than friendship.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading And when the property was finally restored to the rightful heirs, each of the boys was remembered in a substantial way by the Bradley heirs, as will be seen later.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Already fast friends, the trials and dangers that they had been through still further cemented the tie into something more than friendship.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

reproduced fraudulently

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Already fast friends, the trials and dangers that they had been through still further cemented the tie into something more than friendship.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading Already fast friends, the trials and dangers that they had been through still further cemented the tie into something more than friendship.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Already fast friends, the trials and dangers that they had been through still further cemented the tie into something more than friendship.

an association of criminals

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading INJUN TACKLES CIVILIZATION The happenings at the Cross and Circle ranch had served to knit closer those bonds which held the white boy and the Indian together.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading INJUN TACKLES CIVILIZATION The happenings at the Cross and Circle ranch had served to knit closer those bonds which held the white boy and the Indian together.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

plural of “heir” — a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another

From this reading And when the property was finally restored to the rightful heirs, each of the boys was remembered in a substantial way by the Bradley heirs, as will be seen later.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading INJUN TACKLES CIVILIZATION The happenings at the Cross and Circle ranch had served to knit closer those bonds which held the white boy and the Indian together.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading INJUN TACKLES CIVILIZATION The happenings at the Cross and Circle ranch had served to knit closer those bonds which held the white boy and the Indian together.

(slang) offensive term for Native Americans

From this reading INJUN TACKLES CIVILIZATION The happenings at the Cross and Circle ranch had served to knit closer those bonds which held the white boy and the Indian together.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Already fast friends, the trials and dangers that they had been through still further cemented the tie into something more than friendship.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

past form of “jeopardize” — pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

make (textiles) by knitting

From this reading INJUN TACKLES CIVILIZATION The happenings at the Cross and Circle ranch had served to knit closer those bonds which held the white boy and the Indian together.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading And when the property was finally restored to the rightful heirs, each of the boys was remembered in a substantial way by the Bradley heirs, as will be seen later.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Already fast friends, the trials and dangers that they had been through still further cemented the tie into something more than friendship.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

killed unlawfully

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

extremely wicked

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading INJUN TACKLES CIVILIZATION The happenings at the Cross and Circle ranch had served to knit closer those bonds which held the white boy and the Indian together.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

return to an original state

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

unusual or striking

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading And when the property was finally restored to the rightful heirs, each of the boys was remembered in a substantial way by the Bradley heirs, as will be seen later.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading And when the property was finally restored to the rightful heirs, each of the boys was remembered in a substantial way by the Bradley heirs, as will be seen later.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

legally valid

From this reading And when the property was finally restored to the rightful heirs, each of the boys was remembered in a substantial way by the Bradley heirs, as will be seen later.

Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading And when the property was finally restored to the rightful heirs, each of the boys was remembered in a substantial way by the Bradley heirs, as will be seen later.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading INJUN TACKLES CIVILIZATION The happenings at the Cross and Circle ranch had served to knit closer those bonds which held the white boy and the Indian together.

have in common

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Already fast friends, the trials and dangers that they had been through still further cemented the tie into something more than friendship.

not in physical motion

From this reading Already fast friends, the trials and dangers that they had been through still further cemented the tie into something more than friendship.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading And when the property was finally restored to the rightful heirs, each of the boys was remembered in a substantial way by the Bradley heirs, as will be seen later.

plural of “tackle” — the person who plays that position on a football team

From this reading INJUN TACKLES CIVILIZATION The happenings at the Cross and Circle ranch had served to knit closer those bonds which held the white boy and the Indian together.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Already fast friends, the trials and dangers that they had been through still further cemented the tie into something more than friendship.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Already fast friends, the trials and dangers that they had been through still further cemented the tie into something more than friendship.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading INJUN TACKLES CIVILIZATION The happenings at the Cross and Circle ranch had served to knit closer those bonds which held the white boy and the Indian together.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Already fast friends, the trials and dangers that they had been through still further cemented the tie into something more than friendship.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading INJUN TACKLES CIVILIZATION The happenings at the Cross and Circle ranch had served to knit closer those bonds which held the white boy and the Indian together.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Already fast friends, the trials and dangers that they had been through still further cemented the tie into something more than friendship.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading Already fast friends, the trials and dangers that they had been through still further cemented the tie into something more than friendship.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading INJUN TACKLES CIVILIZATION The happenings at the Cross and Circle ranch had served to knit closer those bonds which held the white boy and the Indian together.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading INJUN TACKLES CIVILIZATION The happenings at the Cross and Circle ranch had served to knit closer those bonds which held the white boy and the Indian together.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading Already fast friends, the trials and dangers that they had been through still further cemented the tie into something more than friendship.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And when the property was finally restored to the rightful heirs, each of the boys was remembered in a substantial way by the Bradley heirs, as will be seen later.

at the time that

From this reading And when the property was finally restored to the rightful heirs, each of the boys was remembered in a substantial way by the Bradley heirs, as will be seen later.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading INJUN TACKLES CIVILIZATION The happenings at the Cross and Circle ranch had served to knit closer those bonds which held the white boy and the Indian together.

a Caucasian

From this reading INJUN TACKLES CIVILIZATION The happenings at the Cross and Circle ranch had served to knit closer those bonds which held the white boy and the Indian together.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading And when the property was finally restored to the rightful heirs, each of the boys was remembered in a substantial way by the Bradley heirs, as will be seen later.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Injun received his full share of credit in the affair, for it had been through his wonderful sagacity and his remarkable powers of observation that the various discoveries had been made that led to the tracing of the cattle, the cleaning out of the gang, and the recovery of much valuable property.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In fact, it was finally revealed, after a long investigation, that the former owner, Bradley, had been murdered by Ross, or Yancy, and that deeds and other papers conveying the property had been forged, and thus the rustler had come into possession of a valuable property--far too valuable to have jeopardized it by the nefarious practices in which he engaged.