Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading THE RITE OF THE HIDDEN CHILDREN My Indians and I stood watching our riflemen as they swung to the east and trotted out of sight among the trees.

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

From this reading THE RITE OF THE HIDDEN CHILDREN My Indians and I stood watching our riflemen as they swung to the east and trotted out of sight among the trees.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Around the massive elbow of this ledge, our back-trail, ascending into view, curved under shouldering boulders.

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

From this reading THE RITE OF THE HIDDEN CHILDREN My Indians and I stood watching our riflemen as they swung to the east and trotted out of sight among the trees.

moving or going or growing upward

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

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

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

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From this reading Around the massive elbow of this ledge, our back-trail, ascending into view, curved under shouldering boulders.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin

From this reading Around the massive elbow of this ledge, our back-trail, ascending into view, curved under shouldering boulders.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading THE RITE OF THE HIDDEN CHILDREN My Indians and I stood watching our riflemen as they swung to the east and trotted out of sight among the trees.

curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals)

From this reading Through the unbroken thatch of matted foliage overhead no faintest ray of sunlight filtered--not even where the stream coiled its slimy way among the tamaracks and spruces.

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

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

marked by rude or peremptory shortness

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend

From this reading Around the massive elbow of this ledge, our back-trail, ascending into view, curved under shouldering boulders.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading THE RITE OF THE HIDDEN CHILDREN My Indians and I stood watching our riflemen as they swung to the east and trotted out of sight among the trees.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading Around the massive elbow of this ledge, our back-trail, ascending into view, curved under shouldering boulders.

being all around the edges; enclosing

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

divisible by two

From this reading Through the unbroken thatch of matted foliage overhead no faintest ray of sunlight filtered--not even where the stream coiled its slimy way among the tamaracks and spruces.

having an evil appearance

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading Through the unbroken thatch of matted foliage overhead no faintest ray of sunlight filtered--not even where the stream coiled its slimy way among the tamaracks and spruces.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

past form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter

From this reading Through the unbroken thatch of matted foliage overhead no faintest ray of sunlight filtered--not even where the stream coiled its slimy way among the tamaracks and spruces.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Through the unbroken thatch of matted foliage overhead no faintest ray of sunlight filtered--not even where the stream coiled its slimy way among the tamaracks and spruces.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

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

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

plural of “headwater” — the source of a river

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

not accessible to view

From this reading THE RITE OF THE HIDDEN CHILDREN My Indians and I stood watching our riflemen as they swung to the east and trotted out of sight among the trees.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

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

From this reading THE RITE OF THE HIDDEN CHILDREN My Indians and I stood watching our riflemen as they swung to the east and trotted out of sight among the trees.

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

From this reading THE RITE OF THE HIDDEN CHILDREN My Indians and I stood watching our riflemen as they swung to the east and trotted out of sight among the trees.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Through the unbroken thatch of matted foliage overhead no faintest ray of sunlight filtered--not even where the stream coiled its slimy way among the tamaracks and spruces.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

drawn out or made longer spatially

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

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

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading Around the massive elbow of this ledge, our back-trail, ascending into view, curved under shouldering boulders.

tangled in a dense mass

From this reading Through the unbroken thatch of matted foliage overhead no faintest ray of sunlight filtered--not even where the stream coiled its slimy way among the tamaracks and spruces.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE RITE OF THE HIDDEN CHILDREN My Indians and I stood watching our riflemen as they swung to the east and trotted out of sight among the trees.

not any; not one

From this reading Through the unbroken thatch of matted foliage overhead no faintest ray of sunlight filtered--not even where the stream coiled its slimy way among the tamaracks and spruces.

express or signify by nodding

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Through the unbroken thatch of matted foliage overhead no faintest ray of sunlight filtered--not even where the stream coiled its slimy way among the tamaracks and spruces.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RITE OF THE HIDDEN CHILDREN My Indians and I stood watching our riflemen as they swung to the east and trotted out of sight among the trees.

and nothing more

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE RITE OF THE HIDDEN CHILDREN My Indians and I stood watching our riflemen as they swung to the east and trotted out of sight among the trees.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE RITE OF THE HIDDEN CHILDREN My Indians and I stood watching our riflemen as they swung to the east and trotted out of sight among the trees.

a place of business for retailing goods

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading Through the unbroken thatch of matted foliage overhead no faintest ray of sunlight filtered--not even where the stream coiled its slimy way among the tamaracks and spruces.

-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Through the unbroken thatch of matted foliage overhead no faintest ray of sunlight filtered--not even where the stream coiled its slimy way among the tamaracks and spruces.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

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From this reading THE RITE OF THE HIDDEN CHILDREN My Indians and I stood watching our riflemen as they swung to the east and trotted out of sight among the trees.

an established ceremony prescribed by a religion

From this reading THE RITE OF THE HIDDEN CHILDREN My Indians and I stood watching our riflemen as they swung to the east and trotted out of sight among the trees.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

-ing form of “shoulder” — lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Around the massive elbow of this ledge, our back-trail, ascending into view, curved under shouldering boulders.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading THE RITE OF THE HIDDEN CHILDREN My Indians and I stood watching our riflemen as they swung to the east and trotted out of sight among the trees.

covered with or resembling slime

From this reading Through the unbroken thatch of matted foliage overhead no faintest ray of sunlight filtered--not even where the stream coiled its slimy way among the tamaracks and spruces.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

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

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

toward the south

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

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From this reading Through the unbroken thatch of matted foliage overhead no faintest ray of sunlight filtered--not even where the stream coiled its slimy way among the tamaracks and spruces.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE RITE OF THE HIDDEN CHILDREN My Indians and I stood watching our riflemen as they swung to the east and trotted out of sight among the trees.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Through the unbroken thatch of matted foliage overhead no faintest ray of sunlight filtered--not even where the stream coiled its slimy way among the tamaracks and spruces.

a river in the northeastern United States that rises in New York and flows southward through Pennsylvania and Maryland into Chesapeake Bay

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading THE RITE OF THE HIDDEN CHILDREN My Indians and I stood watching our riflemen as they swung to the east and trotted out of sight among the trees.

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From this reading Through the unbroken thatch of matted foliage overhead no faintest ray of sunlight filtered--not even where the stream coiled its slimy way among the tamaracks and spruces.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

hair resembling thatched roofing material

From this reading Through the unbroken thatch of matted foliage overhead no faintest ray of sunlight filtered--not even where the stream coiled its slimy way among the tamaracks and spruces.

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

From this reading THE RITE OF THE HIDDEN CHILDREN My Indians and I stood watching our riflemen as they swung to the east and trotted out of sight among the trees.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

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

From this reading THE RITE OF THE HIDDEN CHILDREN My Indians and I stood watching our riflemen as they swung to the east and trotted out of sight among the trees.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Around the massive elbow of this ledge, our back-trail, ascending into view, curved under shouldering boulders.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through the unbroken thatch of matted foliage overhead no faintest ray of sunlight filtered--not even where the stream coiled its slimy way among the tamaracks and spruces.

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

From this reading THE RITE OF THE HIDDEN CHILDREN My Indians and I stood watching our riflemen as they swung to the east and trotted out of sight among the trees.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading THE RITE OF THE HIDDEN CHILDREN My Indians and I stood watching our riflemen as they swung to the east and trotted out of sight among the trees.

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading THE RITE OF THE HIDDEN CHILDREN My Indians and I stood watching our riflemen as they swung to the east and trotted out of sight among the trees.

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading Through the unbroken thatch of matted foliage overhead no faintest ray of sunlight filtered--not even where the stream coiled its slimy way among the tamaracks and spruces.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Around the massive elbow of this ledge, our back-trail, ascending into view, curved under shouldering boulders.

not seen or perceived

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

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

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Around the massive elbow of this ledge, our back-trail, ascending into view, curved under shouldering boulders.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading THE RITE OF THE HIDDEN CHILDREN My Indians and I stood watching our riflemen as they swung to the east and trotted out of sight among the trees.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Through the unbroken thatch of matted foliage overhead no faintest ray of sunlight filtered--not even where the stream coiled its slimy way among the tamaracks and spruces.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

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

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.

toward the west

From this reading Then, at a curt nod from me, the Indians lengthened their line, extending it westward along the height of land, and so spreading out that they entirely commanded the only outlet to the swamp below, by encircling both the trail and the headwaters of the evil-looking little stream.

in or at the place that

From this reading Through the unbroken thatch of matted foliage overhead no faintest ray of sunlight filtered--not even where the stream coiled its slimy way among the tamaracks and spruces.

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

From this reading But south of us, along the ascending trail by which we had come, the westering sun glowed red across a ledge of rock, from which the hill fell sheer away, plunging into profound green depths, where unseen waters flowed southward to the Susquehanna.