Chapter I

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

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

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

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

belonging to or lasting from times long ago

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

at or in the front

From this reading A man was riding warily up the Maverick Basin trail, and ahead, like hunting animals, two men were skulking forth to cut him off at the creek.

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

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading A man was riding warily up the Maverick Basin trail, and ahead, like hunting animals, two men were skulking forth to cut him off at the creek.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

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

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A man was riding warily up the Maverick Basin trail, and ahead, like hunting animals, two men were skulking forth to cut him off at the creek.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE FIGHTING FOOL," "WUNPOST," ETC.

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading A man was riding warily up the Maverick Basin trail, and ahead, like hunting animals, two men were skulking forth to cut him off at the creek.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A stream of cold water, gushing out of a deep side chasm, formed a swirl in the tepid waters of the creek; and close to its edge a flat stone had been laid, where a man could kneel and drink.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

a feeling of evil to come

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

a deep opening in the earth's surface

From this reading A stream of cold water, gushing out of a deep side chasm, formed a swirl in the tepid waters of the creek; and close to its edge a flat stone had been laid, where a man could kneel and drink.

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From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading A stream of cold water, gushing out of a deep side chasm, formed a swirl in the tepid waters of the creek; and close to its edge a flat stone had been laid, where a man could kneel and drink.

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

From this reading A stream of cold water, gushing out of a deep side chasm, formed a swirl in the tepid waters of the creek; and close to its edge a flat stone had been laid, where a man could kneel and drink.

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

From this reading A stream of cold water, gushing out of a deep side chasm, formed a swirl in the tepid waters of the creek; and close to its edge a flat stone had been laid, where a man could kneel and drink.

plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading A man was riding warily up the Maverick Basin trail, and ahead, like hunting animals, two men were skulking forth to cut him off at the creek.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading A man was riding warily up the Maverick Basin trail, and ahead, like hunting animals, two men were skulking forth to cut him off at the creek.

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

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading A stream of cold water, gushing out of a deep side chasm, formed a swirl in the tepid waters of the creek; and close to its edge a flat stone had been laid, where a man could kneel and drink.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

take in liquids

From this reading A stream of cold water, gushing out of a deep side chasm, formed a swirl in the tepid waters of the creek; and close to its edge a flat stone had been laid, where a man could kneel and drink.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading A stream of cold water, gushing out of a deep side chasm, formed a swirl in the tepid waters of the creek; and close to its edge a flat stone had been laid, where a man could kneel and drink.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE FIGHTING FOOL," "WUNPOST," ETC.

in an expectant manner

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE FIGHTING FOOL," "WUNPOST," ETC.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading A stream of cold water, gushing out of a deep side chasm, formed a swirl in the tepid waters of the creek; and close to its edge a flat stone had been laid, where a man could kneel and drink.

moving swiftly

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE FIGHTING FOOL," "WUNPOST," ETC.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading A stream of cold water, gushing out of a deep side chasm, formed a swirl in the tepid waters of the creek; and close to its edge a flat stone had been laid, where a man could kneel and drink.

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

From this reading A man was riding warily up the Maverick Basin trail, and ahead, like hunting animals, two men were skulking forth to cut him off at the creek.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

flowing profusely

From this reading A stream of cold water, gushing out of a deep side chasm, formed a swirl in the tepid waters of the creek; and close to its edge a flat stone had been laid, where a man could kneel and drink.

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

From this reading A stream of cold water, gushing out of a deep side chasm, formed a swirl in the tepid waters of the creek; and close to its edge a flat stone had been laid, where a man could kneel and drink.

plural of “hawk” — diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

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

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

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

From this reading A man was riding warily up the Maverick Basin trail, and ahead, like hunting animals, two men were skulking forth to cut him off at the creek.

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

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading A man was riding warily up the Maverick Basin trail, and ahead, like hunting animals, two men were skulking forth to cut him off at the creek.

become quiet or still; fall silent

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

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

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A stream of cold water, gushing out of a deep side chasm, formed a swirl in the tepid waters of the creek; and close to its edge a flat stone had been laid, where a man could kneel and drink.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

rest one's weight on one's knees

From this reading A stream of cold water, gushing out of a deep side chasm, formed a swirl in the tepid waters of the creek; and close to its edge a flat stone had been laid, where a man could kneel and drink.

set down according to a plan

From this reading A stream of cold water, gushing out of a deep side chasm, formed a swirl in the tepid waters of the creek; and close to its edge a flat stone had been laid, where a man could kneel and drink.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A man was riding warily up the Maverick Basin trail, and ahead, like hunting animals, two men were skulking forth to cut him off at the creek.

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

From this reading A man was riding warily up the Maverick Basin trail, and ahead, like hunting animals, two men were skulking forth to cut him off at the creek.

march in a procession

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

From this reading A man was riding warily up the Maverick Basin trail, and ahead, like hunting animals, two men were skulking forth to cut him off at the creek.

the force of workers available

From this reading A man was riding warily up the Maverick Basin trail, and ahead, like hunting animals, two men were skulking forth to cut him off at the creek.

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From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE FIGHTING FOOL," "WUNPOST," ETC.

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

From this reading A man was riding warily up the Maverick Basin trail, and ahead, like hunting animals, two men were skulking forth to cut him off at the creek.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A stream of cold water, gushing out of a deep side chasm, formed a swirl in the tepid waters of the creek; and close to its edge a flat stone had been laid, where a man could kneel and drink.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

text handwritten in the style of printed matter

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading A man was riding warily up the Maverick Basin trail, and ahead, like hunting animals, two men were skulking forth to cut him off at the creek.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

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

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

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

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A stream of cold water, gushing out of a deep side chasm, formed a swirl in the tepid waters of the creek; and close to its edge a flat stone had been laid, where a man could kneel and drink.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

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

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated

From this reading A man was riding warily up the Maverick Basin trail, and ahead, like hunting animals, two men were skulking forth to cut him off at the creek.

a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading A stream of cold water, gushing out of a deep side chasm, formed a swirl in the tepid waters of the creek; and close to its edge a flat stone had been laid, where a man could kneel and drink.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

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

From this reading A stream of cold water, gushing out of a deep side chasm, formed a swirl in the tepid waters of the creek; and close to its edge a flat stone had been laid, where a man could kneel and drink.

caught or fixed

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

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

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading A stream of cold water, gushing out of a deep side chasm, formed a swirl in the tepid waters of the creek; and close to its edge a flat stone had been laid, where a man could kneel and drink.

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

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

moderately warm

From this reading A stream of cold water, gushing out of a deep side chasm, formed a swirl in the tepid waters of the creek; and close to its edge a flat stone had been laid, where a man could kneel and drink.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE FIGHTING FOOL," "WUNPOST," ETC.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

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

From this reading A man was riding warily up the Maverick Basin trail, and ahead, like hunting animals, two men were skulking forth to cut him off at the creek.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading A man was riding warily up the Maverick Basin trail, and ahead, like hunting animals, two men were skulking forth to cut him off at the creek.

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

From this reading A man was riding warily up the Maverick Basin trail, and ahead, like hunting animals, two men were skulking forth to cut him off at the creek.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A man was riding warily up the Maverick Basin trail, and ahead, like hunting animals, two men were skulking forth to cut him off at the creek.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

in a wary manner

From this reading A man was riding warily up the Maverick Basin trail, and ahead, like hunting animals, two men were skulking forth to cut him off at the creek.

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

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading _First printing_ _March, 1921_ _Second_ " _April, 1921_ There was a hush, a boding silence, in Deadman Canyon, and skirling hawks, flying high against the cliffs, settled down and watched expectantly.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading A stream of cold water, gushing out of a deep side chasm, formed a swirl in the tepid waters of the creek; and close to its edge a flat stone had been laid, where a man could kneel and drink.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading A stream of cold water, gushing out of a deep side chasm, formed a swirl in the tepid waters of the creek; and close to its edge a flat stone had been laid, where a man could kneel and drink.

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

From this reading A man was riding warily up the Maverick Basin trail, and ahead, like hunting animals, two men were skulking forth to cut him off at the creek.

in or at the place that

From this reading A stream of cold water, gushing out of a deep side chasm, formed a swirl in the tepid waters of the creek; and close to its edge a flat stone had been laid, where a man could kneel and drink.

a Caucasian

From this reading Above them, stuck tight as mud-wasp's nests to the shelves of sun-blackened crags, the white houses of cliff-dwellers, now desolate and tenantless, gazed down upon the age-old tragedy; but the man rode on, his rifle beneath his knee, and at the stalking place of the Scarboroughs he stopped.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE FIGHTING FOOL," "WUNPOST," ETC.