Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

later than; following

From this reading ANOTHER SURPRISE "One thing, we won't need torches this time, Hank!" remarked Bob as he prepared to follow after the leader.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Then Frank filed along; and at his heels Bob climbed; while Charley Moi brought up the rear, bent on seeing all that might come to pass.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Then Frank filed along; and at his heels Bob climbed; while Charley Moi brought up the rear, bent on seeing all that might come to pass.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.

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

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading ANOTHER SURPRISE "One thing, we won't need torches this time, Hank!" remarked Bob as he prepared to follow after the leader.

expected hopefully

From this reading The crevice immediately began to mount upward, just as Frank had anticipated it would.

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

From this reading ANOTHER SURPRISE "One thing, we won't need torches this time, Hank!" remarked Bob as he prepared to follow after the leader.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then Frank filed along; and at his heels Bob climbed; while Charley Moi brought up the rear, bent on seeing all that might come to pass.

expected hopefully

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.

having the head uncovered

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

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

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.

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

From this reading The crevice immediately began to mount upward, just as Frank had anticipated it would.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Then Frank filed along; and at his heels Bob climbed; while Charley Moi brought up the rear, bent on seeing all that might come to pass.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading ANOTHER SURPRISE "One thing, we won't need torches this time, Hank!" remarked Bob as he prepared to follow after the leader.

an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Then Frank filed along; and at his heels Bob climbed; while Charley Moi brought up the rear, bent on seeing all that might come to pass.

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

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

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

From this reading Then Frank filed along; and at his heels Bob climbed; while Charley Moi brought up the rear, bent on seeing all that might come to pass.

marked by a large or well-developed chest

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.

past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Then Frank filed along; and at his heels Bob climbed; while Charley Moi brought up the rear, bent on seeing all that might come to pass.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then Frank filed along; and at his heels Bob climbed; while Charley Moi brought up the rear, bent on seeing all that might come to pass.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.

a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

a long narrow depression in a surface

From this reading The crevice immediately began to mount upward, just as Frank had anticipated it would.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

a movement into or inward

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.

a boy or man

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.

past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading Then Frank filed along; and at his heels Bob climbed; while Charley Moi brought up the rear, bent on seeing all that might come to pass.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading ANOTHER SURPRISE "One thing, we won't need torches this time, Hank!" remarked Bob as he prepared to follow after the leader.

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

From this reading Then Frank filed along; and at his heels Bob climbed; while Charley Moi brought up the rear, bent on seeing all that might come to pass.

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

From this reading The crevice immediately began to mount upward, just as Frank had anticipated it would.

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

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

a coil of rope or wool or yarn

From this reading ANOTHER SURPRISE "One thing, we won't need torches this time, Hank!" remarked Bob as he prepared to follow after the leader.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

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

From this reading ANOTHER SURPRISE "One thing, we won't need torches this time, Hank!" remarked Bob as he prepared to follow after the leader.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading Then Frank filed along; and at his heels Bob climbed; while Charley Moi brought up the rear, bent on seeing all that might come to pass.

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

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

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

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The crevice immediately began to mount upward, just as Frank had anticipated it would.

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

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The crevice immediately began to mount upward, just as Frank had anticipated it would.

and nothing more

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.

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 "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading ANOTHER SURPRISE "One thing, we won't need torches this time, Hank!" remarked Bob as he prepared to follow after the leader.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Then Frank filed along; and at his heels Bob climbed; while Charley Moi brought up the rear, bent on seeing all that might come to pass.

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

From this reading Then Frank filed along; and at his heels Bob climbed; while Charley Moi brought up the rear, bent on seeing all that might come to pass.

attach to a support

From this reading The crevice immediately began to mount upward, just as Frank had anticipated it would.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading ANOTHER SURPRISE "One thing, we won't need torches this time, Hank!" remarked Bob as he prepared to follow after the leader.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ANOTHER SURPRISE "One thing, we won't need torches this time, Hank!" remarked Bob as he prepared to follow after the leader.

go across or through

From this reading Then Frank filed along; and at his heels Bob climbed; while Charley Moi brought up the rear, bent on seeing all that might come to pass.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading ANOTHER SURPRISE "One thing, we won't need torches this time, Hank!" remarked Bob as he prepared to follow after the leader.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Then Frank filed along; and at his heels Bob climbed; while Charley Moi brought up the rear, bent on seeing all that might come to pass.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

third-person singular of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading ANOTHER SURPRISE "One thing, we won't need torches this time, Hank!" remarked Bob as he prepared to follow after the leader.

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

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Then Frank filed along; and at his heels Bob climbed; while Charley Moi brought up the rear, bent on seeing all that might come to pass.

have in common

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading ANOTHER SURPRISE "One thing, we won't need torches this time, Hank!" remarked Bob as he prepared to follow after the leader.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

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

From this reading ANOTHER SURPRISE "One thing, we won't need torches this time, Hank!" remarked Bob as he prepared to follow after the leader.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Frank filed along; and at his heels Bob climbed; while Charley Moi brought up the rear, bent on seeing all that might come to pass.

a special situation

From this reading ANOTHER SURPRISE "One thing, we won't need torches this time, Hank!" remarked Bob as he prepared to follow after the leader.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading ANOTHER SURPRISE "One thing, we won't need torches this time, Hank!" remarked Bob as he prepared to follow after the leader.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading ANOTHER SURPRISE "One thing, we won't need torches this time, Hank!" remarked Bob as he prepared to follow after the leader.

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

From this reading ANOTHER SURPRISE "One thing, we won't need torches this time, Hank!" remarked Bob as he prepared to follow after the leader.

plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading ANOTHER SURPRISE "One thing, we won't need torches this time, Hank!" remarked Bob as he prepared to follow after the leader.

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

From this reading Then Frank filed along; and at his heels Bob climbed; while Charley Moi brought up the rear, bent on seeing all that might come to pass.

directed up

From this reading The crevice immediately began to mount upward, just as Frank had anticipated it would.

precisely as stated

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.

a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

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

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading ANOTHER SURPRISE "One thing, we won't need torches this time, Hank!" remarked Bob as he prepared to follow after the leader.

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

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

in or at the place that

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

during the time that

From this reading Then Frank filed along; and at his heels Bob climbed; while Charley Moi brought up the rear, bent on seeing all that might come to pass.

which person or people

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I reckons not, Bobby," chuckled the veteran cowman, who knew that something about the situation must have recalled their entering that cave that day where sly old Sallie and her half-grown whelps awaited their coming with bared teeth.

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

From this reading ANOTHER SURPRISE "One thing, we won't need torches this time, Hank!" remarked Bob as he prepared to follow after the leader.

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

From this reading The crevice immediately began to mount upward, just as Frank had anticipated it would.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Just back of Hank came Chesty, who was a very ambitious young fellow, and always to be counted on with regard to obtaining his proper share in every little excitement that happened.