Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

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

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

deadly or sinister

From this reading Their dusky eyes emitted a baleful glint, seemingly a reflection of their savage souls caught by the firelight.

combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable

From this reading Legget wore a look of ferocity and sullen fear strangely blended.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

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From this reading Brandt's face was hard and haggard, his lips set, his gray eyes smoldering.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Their dusky eyes emitted a baleful glint, seemingly a reflection of their savage souls caught by the firelight.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Their dusky eyes emitted a baleful glint, seemingly a reflection of their savage souls caught by the firelight.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

lighted by or as if by twilight

From this reading Their dusky eyes emitted a baleful glint, seemingly a reflection of their savage souls caught by the firelight.

inflected form of “emit” — expel (gases or odors)

From this reading Their dusky eyes emitted a baleful glint, seemingly a reflection of their savage souls caught by the firelight.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Their dusky eyes emitted a baleful glint, seemingly a reflection of their savage souls caught by the firelight.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Brandt's face was hard and haggard, his lips set, his gray eyes smoldering.

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

From this reading Legget wore a look of ferocity and sullen fear strangely blended.

the property of being wild or turbulent

From this reading Legget wore a look of ferocity and sullen fear strangely blended.

start firing a weapon

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)

From this reading Their dusky eyes emitted a baleful glint, seemingly a reflection of their savage souls caught by the firelight.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading Their dusky eyes emitted a baleful glint, seemingly a reflection of their savage souls caught by the firelight.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Brandt's face was hard and haggard, his lips set, his gray eyes smoldering.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Brandt's face was hard and haggard, his lips set, his gray eyes smoldering.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Brandt's face was hard and haggard, his lips set, his gray eyes smoldering.

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

From this reading "Safe?" he hissed.

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

From this reading Brandt's face was hard and haggard, his lips set, his gray eyes smoldering.

past form of “hiss” — make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval

From this reading "Safe?" he hissed.

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

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

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

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

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

From this reading Legget wore a look of ferocity and sullen fear strangely blended.

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

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Brandt's face was hard and haggard, his lips set, his gray eyes smoldering.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Legget wore a look of ferocity and sullen fear strangely blended.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

not in physical motion

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Their dusky eyes emitted a baleful glint, seemingly a reflection of their savage souls caught by the firelight.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading "Safe?" he hissed.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Their dusky eyes emitted a baleful glint, seemingly a reflection of their savage souls caught by the firelight.

from appearances alone

From this reading Their dusky eyes emitted a baleful glint, seemingly a reflection of their savage souls caught by the firelight.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Brandt's face was hard and haggard, his lips set, his gray eyes smoldering.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

showing scarcely suppressed anger

From this reading Brandt's face was hard and haggard, his lips set, his gray eyes smoldering.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Their dusky eyes emitted a baleful glint, seemingly a reflection of their savage souls caught by the firelight.

in a strange manner

From this reading Legget wore a look of ferocity and sullen fear strangely blended.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading Legget wore a look of ferocity and sullen fear strangely blended.

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

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their dusky eyes emitted a baleful glint, seemingly a reflection of their savage souls caught by the firelight.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In Legget's rude log cabin a fire burned low, lightening the forms of the two border outlaws, and showing in the background the dark forms of Indians sitting motionless on the floor.

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

From this reading Brandt's face was hard and haggard, his lips set, his gray eyes smoldering.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Legget wore a look of ferocity and sullen fear strangely blended.