Chapter VII

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

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

anew

From this reading Bucks, chained to a wire, as he expressed it, found the days dragging again and would much rather have been at liberty to ride with Scott, who, when free, hunted in the foot-hills.

Having no one else present.

From this reading One day Bucks was sitting alone in his tent, looking for the hundredth time over a worn copy of _Harper's Weekly_ that he had picked up at Casement's camp, when a dog put his nose in the tent door.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

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

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

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

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Bucks, chained to a wire, as he expressed it, found the days dragging again and would much rather have been at liberty to ride with Scott, who, when free, hunted in the foot-hills.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Bucks, chained to a wire, as he expressed it, found the days dragging again and would much rather have been at liberty to ride with Scott, who, when free, hunted in the foot-hills.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A glance revealed merely a disconsolate, unpromising cur, yet Bucks thought he had seen the dog before and was interested.

form a curve

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

plural of “buck” — a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

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

From this reading One day Bucks was sitting alone in his tent, looking for the hundredth time over a worn copy of _Harper's Weekly_ that he had picked up at Casement's camp, when a dog put his nose in the tent door.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

bound with chains

From this reading Bucks, chained to a wire, as he expressed it, found the days dragging again and would much rather have been at liberty to ride with Scott, who, when free, hunted in the foot-hills.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

plural of “contractor” — someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading One day Bucks was sitting alone in his tent, looking for the hundredth time over a worn copy of _Harper's Weekly_ that he had picked up at Casement's camp, when a dog put his nose in the tent door.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

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

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

placed crosswise

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

an inferior dog or one of mixed breed

From this reading A glance revealed merely a disconsolate, unpromising cur, yet Bucks thought he had seen the dog before and was interested.

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

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day Bucks was sitting alone in his tent, looking for the hundredth time over a worn copy of _Harper's Weekly_ that he had picked up at Casement's camp, when a dog put his nose in the tent door.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Bucks, chained to a wire, as he expressed it, found the days dragging again and would much rather have been at liberty to ride with Scott, who, when free, hunted in the foot-hills.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled

From this reading A glance revealed merely a disconsolate, unpromising cur, yet Bucks thought he had seen the dog before and was interested.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading One day Bucks was sitting alone in his tent, looking for the hundredth time over a worn copy of _Harper's Weekly_ that he had picked up at Casement's camp, when a dog put his nose in the tent door.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading One day Bucks was sitting alone in his tent, looking for the hundredth time over a worn copy of _Harper's Weekly_ that he had picked up at Casement's camp, when a dog put his nose in the tent door.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

From this reading Bucks, chained to a wire, as he expressed it, found the days dragging again and would much rather have been at liberty to ride with Scott, who, when free, hunted in the foot-hills.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

-ing form of “establish” — set up or found

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

communicated in words

From this reading Bucks, chained to a wire, as he expressed it, found the days dragging again and would much rather have been at liberty to ride with Scott, who, when free, hunted in the foot-hills.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

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

From this reading Bucks, chained to a wire, as he expressed it, found the days dragging again and would much rather have been at liberty to ride with Scott, who, when free, hunted in the foot-hills.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

set up or found

From this reading Bucks, chained to a wire, as he expressed it, found the days dragging again and would much rather have been at liberty to ride with Scott, who, when free, hunted in the foot-hills.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Bucks, chained to a wire, as he expressed it, found the days dragging again and would much rather have been at liberty to ride with Scott, who, when free, hunted in the foot-hills.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading A glance revealed merely a disconsolate, unpromising cur, yet Bucks thought he had seen the dog before and was interested.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

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

From this reading One day Bucks was sitting alone in his tent, looking for the hundredth time over a worn copy of _Harper's Weekly_ that he had picked up at Casement's camp, when a dog put his nose in the tent door.

possessive form of “harper” — someone who plays the harp

From this reading One day Bucks was sitting alone in his tent, looking for the hundredth time over a worn copy of _Harper's Weekly_ that he had picked up at Casement's camp, when a dog put his nose in the tent door.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Bucks, chained to a wire, as he expressed it, found the days dragging again and would much rather have been at liberty to ride with Scott, who, when free, hunted in the foot-hills.

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

From this reading Bucks, chained to a wire, as he expressed it, found the days dragging again and would much rather have been at liberty to ride with Scott, who, when free, hunted in the foot-hills.

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

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

position 100 in a countable series of things

From this reading One day Bucks was sitting alone in his tent, looking for the hundredth time over a worn copy of _Harper's Weekly_ that he had picked up at Casement's camp, when a dog put his nose in the tent door.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading Bucks, chained to a wire, as he expressed it, found the days dragging again and would much rather have been at liberty to ride with Scott, who, when free, hunted in the foot-hills.

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

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading A glance revealed merely a disconsolate, unpromising cur, yet Bucks thought he had seen the dog before and was interested.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Bucks, chained to a wire, as he expressed it, found the days dragging again and would much rather have been at liberty to ride with Scott, who, when free, hunted in the foot-hills.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading Bucks, chained to a wire, as he expressed it, found the days dragging again and would much rather have been at liberty to ride with Scott, who, when free, hunted in the foot-hills.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading One day Bucks was sitting alone in his tent, looking for the hundredth time over a worn copy of _Harper's Weekly_ that he had picked up at Casement's camp, when a dog put his nose in the tent door.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

the force of workers available

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

and nothing more

From this reading A glance revealed merely a disconsolate, unpromising cur, yet Bucks thought he had seen the dog before and was interested.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Bucks, chained to a wire, as he expressed it, found the days dragging again and would much rather have been at liberty to ride with Scott, who, when free, hunted in the foot-hills.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading One day Bucks was sitting alone in his tent, looking for the hundredth time over a worn copy of _Harper's Weekly_ that he had picked up at Casement's camp, when a dog put his nose in the tent door.

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

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One day Bucks was sitting alone in his tent, looking for the hundredth time over a worn copy of _Harper's Weekly_ that he had picked up at Casement's camp, when a dog put his nose in the tent door.

above and across; more than

From this reading One day Bucks was sitting alone in his tent, looking for the hundredth time over a worn copy of _Harper's Weekly_ that he had picked up at Casement's camp, when a dog put his nose in the tent door.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

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

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading One day Bucks was sitting alone in his tent, looking for the hundredth time over a worn copy of _Harper's Weekly_ that he had picked up at Casement's camp, when a dog put his nose in the tent door.

(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

on the contrary

From this reading Bucks, chained to a wire, as he expressed it, found the days dragging again and would much rather have been at liberty to ride with Scott, who, when free, hunted in the foot-hills.

restored to a new condition

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading A glance revealed merely a disconsolate, unpromising cur, yet Bucks thought he had seen the dog before and was interested.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Bucks, chained to a wire, as he expressed it, found the days dragging again and would much rather have been at liberty to ride with Scott, who, when free, hunted in the foot-hills.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

put a saddle on

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A glance revealed merely a disconsolate, unpromising cur, yet Bucks thought he had seen the dog before and was interested.

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

From this reading One day Bucks was sitting alone in his tent, looking for the hundredth time over a worn copy of _Harper's Weekly_ that he had picked up at Casement's camp, when a dog put his nose in the tent door.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

possessive form of “stanley” — United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

a simple seat without a back or arms

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One day Bucks was sitting alone in his tent, looking for the hundredth time over a worn copy of _Harper's Weekly_ that he had picked up at Casement's camp, when a dog put his nose in the tent door.

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

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A glance revealed merely a disconsolate, unpromising cur, yet Bucks thought he had seen the dog before and was interested.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

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From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

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

From this reading Bucks, chained to a wire, as he expressed it, found the days dragging again and would much rather have been at liberty to ride with Scott, who, when free, hunted in the foot-hills.

unlikely to bring about favorable results or enjoyment

From this reading A glance revealed merely a disconsolate, unpromising cur, yet Bucks thought he had seen the dog before and was interested.

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

From this reading One day Bucks was sitting alone in his tent, looking for the hundredth time over a worn copy of _Harper's Weekly_ that he had picked up at Casement's camp, when a dog put his nose in the tent door.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Stanley, with Bob Scott, now spent a great deal of time in the saddle between the bridge and the upper tie-camps, and his presence made itself felt in the renewed energy everywhere apparent among the contractors and their men.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

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

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

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 Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading One day Bucks was sitting alone in his tent, looking for the hundredth time over a worn copy of _Harper's Weekly_ that he had picked up at Casement's camp, when a dog put his nose in the tent door.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

at the time that

From this reading Bucks, chained to a wire, as he expressed it, found the days dragging again and would much rather have been at liberty to ride with Scott, who, when free, hunted in the foot-hills.

in or at the place that

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

which person or people

From this reading Bucks, chained to a wire, as he expressed it, found the days dragging again and would much rather have been at liberty to ride with Scott, who, when free, hunted in the foot-hills.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Stanley's next camp was pitched down the river where the overland telegraph line crossed the Spider Water, and Bucks, installed in a smart army tent with a cracker-box for a stool and a packing-case for an instrument table, was, through Dancing's efforts, put in communication by wire with Medicine Bend and the west country as far as Sleepy Cat, where the War Department was establishing an army post.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading One day Bucks was sitting alone in his tent, looking for the hundredth time over a worn copy of _Harper's Weekly_ that he had picked up at Casement's camp, when a dog put his nose in the tent door.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Bucks, chained to a wire, as he expressed it, found the days dragging again and would much rather have been at liberty to ride with Scott, who, when free, hunted in the foot-hills.

but in spite of that

From this reading A glance revealed merely a disconsolate, unpromising cur, yet Bucks thought he had seen the dog before and was interested.