Chapter VII

higher than, or over, something

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

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

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There she held it, her fingers trembling despite her effort to appear calm.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

make calm or still

From this reading There she held it, her fingers trembling despite her effort to appear calm.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

a large commercial and industrial city in northeastern Texas located in the heart of the northern Texas oil fields

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading There she held it, her fingers trembling despite her effort to appear calm.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

let fall to the ground

From this reading She fell back and let the lantern drop to her waist.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading There she held it, her fingers trembling despite her effort to appear calm.

someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

a state of deep-seated ill-will

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

in an expectant manner

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

the act of pausing uncertainly

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading She fell back and let the lantern drop to her waist.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading There she held it, her fingers trembling despite her effort to appear calm.

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

a long fixed look

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

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

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

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

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

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

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading She fell back and let the lantern drop to her waist.

set afire or burning

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

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

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

attach something somewhere by means of nails

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

above and across; more than

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

seen in the mind as a mental image

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

plural of “rap” — a reproach for some lapse or misdeed

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

express in words

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

a bony hollow into which a structure fits

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

derogatory terms for an American Indian woman

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

having a supporting base

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There she held it, her fingers trembling despite her effort to appear calm.

up to a particular time

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

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

From this reading She fell back and let the lantern drop to her waist.

in the direction of

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

a shaky motion

From this reading There she held it, her fingers trembling despite her effort to appear calm.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading She fell back and let the lantern drop to her waist.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

used especially of timbers or boards; bent out of shape usually by moisture

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

at the time that

From this reading OUT OF THE SKY When four distinct raps--Squaw Charley's familiar signal--sounded upon the outer battens of the warped door, Dallas drew back the iron bolt eagerly, caught the lantern that lighted the dim room from its high nail above the hearth, and held it over her head.

which person or people

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

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

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then, standing in the opening, with the icy wind fluttering the wide flame till it leaped and smoked in its socket, she met, not the faltering eyes of the faithful Indian, but the piercing gaze of aged David Bond.

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

From this reading Many days and nights she had waited expectantly for the man who, by voice and fist, had displayed an enmity toward them; she had pictured his arrival, or that of his emissary, and planned what she would say and do.