Chapter XXVI · The Revolutionists Succeed

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

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Frank had explained about the grove where their own party was encamped and where the radio had been set up.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

at or in the front

From this reading “You fellows have got revolvers, but I’m going to hop ahead and root for one in the luggage.”

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

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “Don’t hear any firing yet, do you?” he shouted over his shoulder to the others.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control

From this reading It was here Bob intended to look for his automatic, which he had not taken with him when departing from the distant oasis on that memorable ostrich hunt.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Frank had explained about the grove where their own party was encamped and where the radio had been set up.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “You fellows have got revolvers, but I’m going to hop ahead and root for one in the luggage.”

-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

From this reading It was here Bob intended to look for his automatic, which he had not taken with him when departing from the distant oasis on that memorable ostrich hunt.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading It was here Bob intended to look for his automatic, which he had not taken with him when departing from the distant oasis on that memorable ostrich hunt.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Don’t hear any firing yet, do you?” he shouted over his shoulder to the others.

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From this reading “Don’t hear any firing yet, do you?” he shouted over his shoulder to the others.

past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading Frank had explained about the grove where their own party was encamped and where the radio had been set up.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Frank had explained about the grove where their own party was encamped and where the radio had been set up.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading “You fellows have got revolvers, but I’m going to hop ahead and root for one in the luggage.”

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading “Don’t hear any firing yet, do you?” he shouted over his shoulder to the others.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “You fellows have got revolvers, but I’m going to hop ahead and root for one in the luggage.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank had explained about the grove where their own party was encamped and where the radio had been set up.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

the act of departing

From this reading “You fellows have got revolvers, but I’m going to hop ahead and root for one in the luggage.”

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “You fellows have got revolvers, but I’m going to hop ahead and root for one in the luggage.”

proceeding in small stages

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

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

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading Frank had explained about the grove where their own party was encamped and where the radio had been set up.

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

From this reading Frank had explained about the grove where their own party was encamped and where the radio had been set up.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “You fellows have got revolvers, but I’m going to hop ahead and root for one in the luggage.”

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

From this reading “Don’t hear any firing yet, do you?” he shouted over his shoulder to the others.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading “Don’t hear any firing yet, do you?” he shouted over his shoulder to the others.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading It was here Bob intended to look for his automatic, which he had not taken with him when departing from the distant oasis on that memorable ostrich hunt.

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

From this reading It was here Bob intended to look for his automatic, which he had not taken with him when departing from the distant oasis on that memorable ostrich hunt.

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

From this reading “Don’t hear any firing yet, do you?” he shouted over his shoulder to the others.

jump lightly

From this reading “You fellows have got revolvers, but I’m going to hop ahead and root for one in the luggage.”

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading It was here Bob intended to look for his automatic, which he had not taken with him when departing from the distant oasis on that memorable ostrich hunt.

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From this reading “You fellows have got revolvers, but I’m going to hop ahead and root for one in the luggage.”

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

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading It was here Bob intended to look for his automatic, which he had not taken with him when departing from the distant oasis on that memorable ostrich hunt.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was here Bob intended to look for his automatic, which he had not taken with him when departing from the distant oasis on that memorable ostrich hunt.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It was here Bob intended to look for his automatic, which he had not taken with him when departing from the distant oasis on that memorable ostrich hunt.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading “You fellows have got revolvers, but I’m going to hop ahead and root for one in the luggage.”

worth remembering

From this reading It was here Bob intended to look for his automatic, which he had not taken with him when departing from the distant oasis on that memorable ostrich hunt.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was here Bob intended to look for his automatic, which he had not taken with him when departing from the distant oasis on that memorable ostrich hunt.

a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)

From this reading It was here Bob intended to look for his automatic, which he had not taken with him when departing from the distant oasis on that memorable ostrich hunt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was here Bob intended to look for his automatic, which he had not taken with him when departing from the distant oasis on that memorable ostrich hunt.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “You fellows have got revolvers, but I’m going to hop ahead and root for one in the luggage.”

a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)

From this reading It was here Bob intended to look for his automatic, which he had not taken with him when departing from the distant oasis on that memorable ostrich hunt.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

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

From this reading “Don’t hear any firing yet, do you?” he shouted over his shoulder to the others.

above and across; more than

From this reading “Don’t hear any firing yet, do you?” he shouted over his shoulder to the others.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Frank had explained about the grove where their own party was encamped and where the radio had been set up.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Frank had explained about the grove where their own party was encamped and where the radio had been set up.

go across or through

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

medium for communication

From this reading Frank had explained about the grove where their own party was encamped and where the radio had been set up.

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

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading “You fellows have got revolvers, but I’m going to hop ahead and root for one in the luggage.”

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

From this reading “You fellows have got revolvers, but I’m going to hop ahead and root for one in the luggage.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Frank had explained about the grove where their own party was encamped and where the radio had been set up.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading “Don’t hear any firing yet, do you?” he shouted over his shoulder to the others.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading “Don’t hear any firing yet, do you?” he shouted over his shoulder to the others.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

not in physical motion

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It was here Bob intended to look for his automatic, which he had not taken with him when departing from the distant oasis on that memorable ostrich hunt.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was here Bob intended to look for his automatic, which he had not taken with him when departing from the distant oasis on that memorable ostrich hunt.

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

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Frank had explained about the grove where their own party was encamped and where the radio had been set up.

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

From this reading “Don’t hear any firing yet, do you?” he shouted over his shoulder to the others.

run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

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

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

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

From this reading Frank had explained about the grove where their own party was encamped and where the radio had been set up.

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

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

at the time that

From this reading It was here Bob intended to look for his automatic, which he had not taken with him when departing from the distant oasis on that memorable ostrich hunt.

in or at the place that

From this reading Frank had explained about the grove where their own party was encamped and where the radio had been set up.

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

From this reading In advance of the mounted re-inforcements from the other pass, which still were some distance in the rear, the four adventurers entered the Great Road and started at a trot up the gradual ascent, Bob in the lead.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was here Bob intended to look for his automatic, which he had not taken with him when departing from the distant oasis on that memorable ostrich hunt.

but in spite of that

From this reading “Don’t hear any firing yet, do you?” he shouted over his shoulder to the others.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Don’t hear any firing yet, do you?” he shouted over his shoulder to the others.