used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He remembered that a little while before he had made no complaint against the restraints of civilization, and had, indeed, begun to shrink from the prospect of going back to the untrammelled life of the wilderness.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading These were, as he recognized, petty troubles, and he was rather astonished that he should resent them, as he certainly did.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He remembered that a little while before he had made no complaint against the restraints of civilization, and had, indeed, begun to shrink from the prospect of going back to the untrammelled life of the wilderness.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He remembered that a little while before he had made no complaint against the restraints of civilization, and had, indeed, begun to shrink from the prospect of going back to the untrammelled life of the wilderness.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He remembered that a little while before he had made no complaint against the restraints of civilization, and had, indeed, begun to shrink from the prospect of going back to the untrammelled life of the wilderness.
bootnounUS /buːt/
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading These were, as he recognized, petty troubles, and he was rather astonished that he should resent them, as he certainly did.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The red dust had settled thick upon his city clothes, and for the first time he found the restraint of them irksome.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading He remembered that a little while before he had made no complaint against the restraints of civilization, and had, indeed, begun to shrink from the prospect of going back to the untrammelled life of the wilderness.
clothing in general
From this reading The red dust had settled thick upon his city clothes, and for the first time he found the restraint of them irksome.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading He remembered that a little while before he had made no complaint against the restraints of civilization, and had, indeed, begun to shrink from the prospect of going back to the untrammelled life of the wilderness.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
placed crosswise
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading These were, as he recognized, petty troubles, and he was rather astonished that he should resent them, as he certainly did.
remove the dust from
From this reading The red dust had settled thick upon his city clothes, and for the first time he found the restraint of them irksome.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
firsnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The red dust had settled thick upon his city clothes, and for the first time he found the restraint of them irksome.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The red dust had settled thick upon his city clothes, and for the first time he found the restraint of them irksome.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
set up or found
From this reading The red dust had settled thick upon his city clothes, and for the first time he found the restraint of them irksome.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
galledadjective
painful from having the skin abraded
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
the act of departing
From this reading He remembered that a little while before he had made no complaint against the restraints of civilization, and had, indeed, begun to shrink from the prospect of going back to the untrammelled life of the wilderness.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The red dust had settled thick upon his city clothes, and for the first time he found the restraint of them irksome.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He remembered that a little while before he had made no complaint against the restraints of civilization, and had, indeed, begun to shrink from the prospect of going back to the untrammelled life of the wilderness.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The red dust had settled thick upon his city clothes, and for the first time he found the restraint of them irksome.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
jadedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeɪdəd/
exhausted
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
immediately past
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He remembered that a little while before he had made no complaint against the restraints of civilization, and had, indeed, begun to shrink from the prospect of going back to the untrammelled life of the wilderness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He remembered that a little while before he had made no complaint against the restraints of civilization, and had, indeed, begun to shrink from the prospect of going back to the untrammelled life of the wilderness.
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 THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He remembered that a little while before he had made no complaint against the restraints of civilization, and had, indeed, begun to shrink from the prospect of going back to the untrammelled life of the wilderness.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
Nasmyth
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From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
neatly-fitting
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From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
not any; not one
From this reading He remembered that a little while before he had made no complaint against the restraints of civilization, and had, indeed, begun to shrink from the prospect of going back to the untrammelled life of the wilderness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading These were, as he recognized, petty troubles, and he was rather astonished that he should resent them, as he certainly did.
the possibility of future success
From this reading He remembered that a little while before he had made no complaint against the restraints of civilization, and had, indeed, begun to shrink from the prospect of going back to the untrammelled life of the wilderness.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
on the contrary
From this reading These were, as he recognized, petty troubles, and he was rather astonished that he should resent them, as he certainly did.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading These were, as he recognized, petty troubles, and he was rather astonished that he should resent them, as he certainly did.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The red dust had settled thick upon his city clothes, and for the first time he found the restraint of them irksome.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He remembered that a little while before he had made no complaint against the restraints of civilization, and had, indeed, begun to shrink from the prospect of going back to the untrammelled life of the wilderness.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading These were, as he recognized, petty troubles, and he was rather astonished that he should resent them, as he certainly did.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading The red dust had settled thick upon his city clothes, and for the first time he found the restraint of them irksome.
restraintsnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnts/
plural of “restraint” — the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading He remembered that a little while before he had made no complaint against the restraints of civilization, and had, indeed, begun to shrink from the prospect of going back to the untrammelled life of the wilderness.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
scramblingverbUS /ˈskræmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The red dust had settled thick upon his city clothes, and for the first time he found the restraint of them irksome.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading These were, as he recognized, petty troubles, and he was rather astonished that he should resent them, as he certainly did.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading He remembered that a little while before he had made no complaint against the restraints of civilization, and had, indeed, begun to shrink from the prospect of going back to the untrammelled life of the wilderness.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The red dust had settled thick upon his city clothes, and for the first time he found the restraint of them irksome.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were, as he recognized, petty troubles, and he was rather astonished that he should resent them, as he certainly did.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The red dust had settled thick upon his city clothes, and for the first time he found the restraint of them irksome.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
tightenedverbUS /ˈtaɪtənd/
past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The red dust had settled thick upon his city clothes, and for the first time he found the restraint of them irksome.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He remembered that a little while before he had made no complaint against the restraints of civilization, and had, indeed, begun to shrink from the prospect of going back to the untrammelled life of the wilderness.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading These were, as he recognized, petty troubles, and he was rather astonished that he should resent them, as he certainly did.
unpleasantlyadverbUS /ənˈplezəntli/
in an unpleasant manner
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
untrammelledadjective
not confined or limited
From this reading He remembered that a little while before he had made no complaint against the restraints of civilization, and had, indeed, begun to shrink from the prospect of going back to the untrammelled life of the wilderness.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These were, as he recognized, petty troubles, and he was rather astonished that he should resent them, as he certainly did.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were, as he recognized, petty troubles, and he was rather astonished that he should resent them, as he certainly did.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading He remembered that a little while before he had made no complaint against the restraints of civilization, and had, indeed, begun to shrink from the prospect of going back to the untrammelled life of the wilderness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The band of his new hat had tightened unpleasantly about his forehead, and in scrambling up the side of the last high ridge which he had crossed, one neatly-fitting boot had galled his foot, while he smiled with somewhat sinister amusement as he felt the grip of the tight jacket on his shoulders.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading THE MEN OF THE BUSH A cool shadow fell upon the descending trail that wound in among the towering firs, and Nasmyth checked his jaded horse as he entered on the last league of his long ride from the railroad.
