Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They were both somewhere about the same height, in the neighbourhood of five feet ten.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The man stepped out from his hiding-place, even as Bryce watched him, and was followed almost instantly by another man.

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

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The man stepped out from his hiding-place, even as Bryce watched him, and was followed almost instantly by another man.

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

From this reading The man stepped out from his hiding-place, even as Bryce watched him, and was followed almost instantly by another man.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

the two together, not just one

From this reading They were both somewhere about the same height, in the neighbourhood of five feet ten.

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

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The man stepped out from his hiding-place, even as Bryce watched him, and was followed almost instantly by another man.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Their features were not visible, for each of them wore a handkerchief about his face in the time-honored fashion of the men of the road, and a hat pulled well down over the eyes completed the disguise.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading Their features were not visible, for each of them wore a handkerchief about his face in the time-honored fashion of the men of the road, and a hat pulled well down over the eyes completed the disguise.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Their features were not visible, for each of them wore a handkerchief about his face in the time-honored fashion of the men of the road, and a hat pulled well down over the eyes completed the disguise.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

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

From this reading Their features were not visible, for each of them wore a handkerchief about his face in the time-honored fashion of the men of the road, and a hat pulled well down over the eyes completed the disguise.

plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE EAGLES.

divisible by two

From this reading The man stepped out from his hiding-place, even as Bryce watched him, and was followed almost instantly by another man.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Their features were not visible, for each of them wore a handkerchief about his face in the time-honored fashion of the men of the road, and a hat pulled well down over the eyes completed the disguise.

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

From this reading Their features were not visible, for each of them wore a handkerchief about his face in the time-honored fashion of the men of the road, and a hat pulled well down over the eyes completed the disguise.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Their features were not visible, for each of them wore a handkerchief about his face in the time-honored fashion of the men of the road, and a hat pulled well down over the eyes completed the disguise.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Their features were not visible, for each of them wore a handkerchief about his face in the time-honored fashion of the men of the road, and a hat pulled well down over the eyes completed the disguise.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading They were both somewhere about the same height, in the neighbourhood of five feet ten.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading They were both somewhere about the same height, in the neighbourhood of five feet ten.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The man stepped out from his hiding-place, even as Bryce watched him, and was followed almost instantly by another man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Their features were not visible, for each of them wore a handkerchief about his face in the time-honored fashion of the men of the road, and a hat pulled well down over the eyes completed the disguise.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

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

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE EAGLES.

plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading Their features were not visible, for each of them wore a handkerchief about his face in the time-honored fashion of the men of the road, and a hat pulled well down over the eyes completed the disguise.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Their features were not visible, for each of them wore a handkerchief about his face in the time-honored fashion of the men of the road, and a hat pulled well down over the eyes completed the disguise.

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

From this reading They were both somewhere about the same height, in the neighbourhood of five feet ten.

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

From this reading The man stepped out from his hiding-place, even as Bryce watched him, and was followed almost instantly by another man.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

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

From this reading The man stepped out from his hiding-place, even as Bryce watched him, and was followed almost instantly by another man.

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

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The man stepped out from his hiding-place, even as Bryce watched him, and was followed almost instantly by another man.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The man stepped out from his hiding-place, even as Bryce watched him, and was followed almost instantly by another man.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

the force of workers available

From this reading Their features were not visible, for each of them wore a handkerchief about his face in the time-honored fashion of the men of the road, and a hat pulled well down over the eyes completed the disguise.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading They were both somewhere about the same height, in the neighbourhood of five feet ten.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Their features were not visible, for each of them wore a handkerchief about his face in the time-honored fashion of the men of the road, and a hat pulled well down over the eyes completed the disguise.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE EAGLES.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The man stepped out from his hiding-place, even as Bryce watched him, and was followed almost instantly by another man.

plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

above and across; more than

From this reading Their features were not visible, for each of them wore a handkerchief about his face in the time-honored fashion of the men of the road, and a hat pulled well down over the eyes completed the disguise.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

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

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading Their features were not visible, for each of them wore a handkerchief about his face in the time-honored fashion of the men of the road, and a hat pulled well down over the eyes completed the disguise.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Their features were not visible, for each of them wore a handkerchief about his face in the time-honored fashion of the men of the road, and a hat pulled well down over the eyes completed the disguise.

Identical; not different.

From this reading They were both somewhere about the same height, in the neighbourhood of five feet ten.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

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

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

in or at or to some place

From this reading They were both somewhere about the same height, in the neighbourhood of five feet ten.

having a supporting base

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading The man stepped out from his hiding-place, even as Bryce watched him, and was followed almost instantly by another man.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading They were both somewhere about the same height, in the neighbourhood of five feet ten.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

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

From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE EAGLES.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their features were not visible, for each of them wore a handkerchief about his face in the time-honored fashion of the men of the road, and a hat pulled well down over the eyes completed the disguise.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Their features were not visible, for each of them wore a handkerchief about his face in the time-honored fashion of the men of the road, and a hat pulled well down over the eyes completed the disguise.

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

From this reading They were both somewhere about the same height, in the neighbourhood of five feet ten.

acceptable for a long time

From this reading Their features were not visible, for each of them wore a handkerchief about his face in the time-honored fashion of the men of the road, and a hat pulled well down over the eyes completed the disguise.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

not carefully reworked or perfected or made smooth by polishing

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Their features were not visible, for each of them wore a handkerchief about his face in the time-honored fashion of the men of the road, and a hat pulled well down over the eyes completed the disguise.

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

From this reading The man stepped out from his hiding-place, even as Bryce watched him, and was followed almost instantly by another man.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading The man stepped out from his hiding-place, even as Bryce watched him, and was followed almost instantly by another man.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Their features were not visible, for each of them wore a handkerchief about his face in the time-honored fashion of the men of the road, and a hat pulled well down over the eyes completed the disguise.

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

From this reading They were both somewhere about the same height, in the neighbourhood of five feet ten.

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

From this reading At first Bryce could see nothing but the dull gleam of unpolished metal from the barrel of a revolver which protruded from behind a tree, but a further scrutiny showed him the dim outlines of a man's figure standing in that place of gloom and ghosts.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Their features were not visible, for each of them wore a handkerchief about his face in the time-honored fashion of the men of the road, and a hat pulled well down over the eyes completed the disguise.