Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE MISSING WAMPUM BELT CREEPING along, with their guns held in readiness for instant use, the three gradually approached the sleepers.

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

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading THE MISSING WAMPUM BELT CREEPING along, with their guns held in readiness for instant use, the three gradually approached the sleepers.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

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

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

in a state of sleep

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading THE MISSING WAMPUM BELT CREEPING along, with their guns held in readiness for instant use, the three gradually approached the sleepers.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Pat frequently paused to observe closely.

in a convenient manner

From this reading And, when the intended murderers crept near, he was conveniently placed for opening fire upon them.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading THE MISSING WAMPUM BELT CREEPING along, with their guns held in readiness for instant use, the three gradually approached the sleepers.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading And, when the intended murderers crept near, he was conveniently placed for opening fire upon them.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

shining unsteadily

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

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

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE MISSING WAMPUM BELT CREEPING along, with their guns held in readiness for instant use, the three gradually approached the sleepers.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Pat frequently paused to observe closely.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

in a gradual manner

From this reading THE MISSING WAMPUM BELT CREEPING along, with their guns held in readiness for instant use, the three gradually approached the sleepers.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading THE MISSING WAMPUM BELT CREEPING along, with their guns held in readiness for instant use, the three gradually approached the sleepers.

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

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

used of persons; emotionally hardened

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

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

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading THE MISSING WAMPUM BELT CREEPING along, with their guns held in readiness for instant use, the three gradually approached the sleepers.

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

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

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

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

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From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

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

From this reading THE MISSING WAMPUM BELT CREEPING along, with their guns held in readiness for instant use, the three gradually approached the sleepers.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading THE MISSING WAMPUM BELT CREEPING along, with their guns held in readiness for instant use, the three gradually approached the sleepers.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading And, when the intended murderers crept near, he was conveniently placed for opening fire upon them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

in the recent past

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

not able to be found

From this reading THE MISSING WAMPUM BELT CREEPING along, with their guns held in readiness for instant use, the three gradually approached the sleepers.

plural of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading And, when the intended murderers crept near, he was conveniently placed for opening fire upon them.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Pat frequently paused to observe closely.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

on one occasion

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

and nothing more

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading And, when the intended murderers crept near, he was conveniently placed for opening fire upon them.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading Pat frequently paused to observe closely.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Pat frequently paused to observe closely.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading And, when the intended murderers crept near, he was conveniently placed for opening fire upon them.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading THE MISSING WAMPUM BELT CREEPING along, with their guns held in readiness for instant use, the three gradually approached the sleepers.

plural of “renegade” — someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

plural of “sleeper” — a rester who is sleeping

From this reading THE MISSING WAMPUM BELT CREEPING along, with their guns held in readiness for instant use, the three gradually approached the sleepers.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

filled with something

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

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

From this reading THE MISSING WAMPUM BELT CREEPING along, with their guns held in readiness for instant use, the three gradually approached the sleepers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE MISSING WAMPUM BELT CREEPING along, with their guns held in readiness for instant use, the three gradually approached the sleepers.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And, when the intended murderers crept near, he was conveniently placed for opening fire upon them.

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

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE MISSING WAMPUM BELT CREEPING along, with their guns held in readiness for instant use, the three gradually approached the sleepers.

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

From this reading Pat frequently paused to observe closely.

someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

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

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And, when the intended murderers crept near, he was conveniently placed for opening fire upon them.

the act of using

From this reading THE MISSING WAMPUM BELT CREEPING along, with their guns held in readiness for instant use, the three gradually approached the sleepers.

informal terms for money

From this reading THE MISSING WAMPUM BELT CREEPING along, with their guns held in readiness for instant use, the three gradually approached the sleepers.

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

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

at the time that

From this reading And, when the intended murderers crept near, he was conveniently placed for opening fire upon them.

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

From this reading Pat had managed, before they came up, to divest himself of certain of his garments, which he stuffed with dead leaves and arranged so that it looked as though he might be sleeping near his flickering fire.

which person or people

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Bob knew what he was keeping in mind; for the trapper had only lately been telling a story of how once he had been followed by a pair of hardened border renegades, who hoped to catch him asleep and wind up his career.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MISSING WAMPUM BELT CREEPING along, with their guns held in readiness for instant use, the three gradually approached the sleepers.