Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

moving forward

From this reading "I can't yet see the end of the advancing herd under the rim of the horizon," he announced when he descended, "but, as you can tell from the ground, it's thinning out."

later than; following

From this reading After breakfast he climbed the cottonwood again, and took another long and searching look through the glasses.

anew

From this reading After breakfast he climbed the cottonwood again, and took another long and searching look through the glasses.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

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

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading "I can't yet see the end of the advancing herd under the rim of the horizon," he announced when he descended, "but, as you can tell from the ground, it's thinning out."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading After breakfast he climbed the cottonwood again, and took another long and searching look through the glasses.

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

From this reading "I can't yet see the end of the advancing herd under the rim of the horizon," he announced when he descended, "but, as you can tell from the ground, it's thinning out."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

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

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

the two together, not just one

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading After breakfast he climbed the cottonwood again, and took another long and searching look through the glasses.

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

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I can't yet see the end of the advancing herd under the rim of the horizon," he announced when he descended, "but, as you can tell from the ground, it's thinning out."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I can't yet see the end of the advancing herd under the rim of the horizon," he announced when he descended, "but, as you can tell from the ground, it's thinning out."

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

From this reading "I can't yet see the end of the advancing herd under the rim of the horizon," he announced when he descended, "but, as you can tell from the ground, it's thinning out."

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading After breakfast he climbed the cottonwood again, and took another long and searching look through the glasses.

possessive form of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed

From this reading After breakfast he climbed the cottonwood again, and took another long and searching look through the glasses.

having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

the first light of day

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

the amount per unit size

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading "I can't yet see the end of the advancing herd under the rim of the horizon," he announced when he descended, "but, as you can tell from the ground, it's thinning out."

change toward something smaller or lower

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "I can't yet see the end of the advancing herd under the rim of the horizon," he announced when he descended, "but, as you can tell from the ground, it's thinning out."

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

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

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

set up or found

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I can't yet see the end of the advancing herd under the rim of the horizon," he announced when he descended, "but, as you can tell from the ground, it's thinning out."

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading After breakfast he climbed the cottonwood again, and took another long and searching look through the glasses.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading "I can't yet see the end of the advancing herd under the rim of the horizon," he announced when he descended, "but, as you can tell from the ground, it's thinning out."

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

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading "I can't yet see the end of the advancing herd under the rim of the horizon," he announced when he descended, "but, as you can tell from the ground, it's thinning out."

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

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

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I can't yet see the end of the advancing herd under the rim of the horizon," he announced when he descended, "but, as you can tell from the ground, it's thinning out."

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

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

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

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

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

From this reading "I can't yet see the end of the advancing herd under the rim of the horizon," he announced when he descended, "but, as you can tell from the ground, it's thinning out."

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

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 After breakfast he climbed the cottonwood again, and took another long and searching look through the glasses.

for more time

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading After breakfast he climbed the cottonwood again, and took another long and searching look through the glasses.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

not any; not one

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I can't yet see the end of the advancing herd under the rim of the horizon," he announced when he descended, "but, as you can tell from the ground, it's thinning out."

above and across; more than

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

arrange in a container

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

without much difficulty

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

From this reading "I can't yet see the end of the advancing herd under the rim of the horizon," he announced when he descended, "but, as you can tell from the ground, it's thinning out."

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading After breakfast he climbed the cottonwood again, and took another long and searching look through the glasses.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I can't yet see the end of the advancing herd under the rim of the horizon," he announced when he descended, "but, as you can tell from the ground, it's thinning out."

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

not in physical motion

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

express in words

From this reading "I can't yet see the end of the advancing herd under the rim of the horizon," he announced when he descended, "but, as you can tell from the ground, it's thinning out."

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

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

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

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

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

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

the act of diluting something

From this reading "I can't yet see the end of the advancing herd under the rim of the horizon," he announced when he descended, "but, as you can tell from the ground, it's thinning out."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading After breakfast he climbed the cottonwood again, and took another long and searching look through the glasses.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

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

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading After breakfast he climbed the cottonwood again, and took another long and searching look through the glasses.

in the direction of

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "I can't yet see the end of the advancing herd under the rim of the horizon," he announced when he descended, "but, as you can tell from the ground, it's thinning out."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

at the time that

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

in or at the place that

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

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

From this reading "Which means thar'll no longer be a river cutting us off from the hoss Indians on the south," said the Little Giant, "an' which means, too, that it's time fur us to light out from here an' foller the trail."

which person or people

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE WAR CLUB'S FALL When Will awoke in the cold dawn he found the herd still passing, though it showed signs of diminution in both breadth and density.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Curving considerably toward the north for fear of the Indian hunters, who were likely to be where the buffaloes were, they rode at a good pace over the plain, the pack horses and mules following readily without leading.

but in spite of that

From this reading "I can't yet see the end of the advancing herd under the rim of the horizon," he announced when he descended, "but, as you can tell from the ground, it's thinning out."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I can't yet see the end of the advancing herd under the rim of the horizon," he announced when he descended, "but, as you can tell from the ground, it's thinning out."