Chapter XXII

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

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

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

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

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

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Frank saw that the directions were so clear that they would not have a great deal of trouble in locating the three bags.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

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

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

terminate

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading If they had burst by coming in contact with the ground their heavy contents would still lie in a heap, and could be easily gathered up.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

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

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading The man had indeed carefully noted just where he dropped each sack, when compelled to lose them.

plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Frank saw that the directions were so clear that they would not have a great deal of trouble in locating the three bags.

past form of “collide” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading If they had burst by coming in contact with the ground their heavy contents would still lie in a heap, and could be easily gathered up.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading The man had indeed carefully noted just where he dropped each sack, when compelled to lose them.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

close interaction

From this reading If they had burst by coming in contact with the ground their heavy contents would still lie in a heap, and could be easily gathered up.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading If they had burst by coming in contact with the ground their heavy contents would still lie in a heap, and could be easily gathered up.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading If they had burst by coming in contact with the ground their heavy contents would still lie in a heap, and could be easily gathered up.

placed crosswise

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Frank saw that the directions were so clear that they would not have a great deal of trouble in locating the three bags.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Frank saw that the directions were so clear that they would not have a great deal of trouble in locating the three bags.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading The man had indeed carefully noted just where he dropped each sack, when compelled to lose them.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The man had indeed carefully noted just where he dropped each sack, when compelled to lose them.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading If they had burst by coming in contact with the ground their heavy contents would still lie in a heap, and could be easily gathered up.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

set up or found

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

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

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

brought together in one place

From this reading If they had burst by coming in contact with the ground their heavy contents would still lie in a heap, and could be easily gathered up.

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

From this reading Frank saw that the directions were so clear that they would not have a great deal of trouble in locating the three bags.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

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

From this reading The man had indeed carefully noted just where he dropped each sack, when compelled to lose them.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Frank saw that the directions were so clear that they would not have a great deal of trouble in locating the three bags.

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

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading If they had burst by coming in contact with the ground their heavy contents would still lie in a heap, and could be easily gathered up.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading If they had burst by coming in contact with the ground their heavy contents would still lie in a heap, and could be easily gathered up.

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

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

the act of retaining something

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

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

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If they had burst by coming in contact with the ground their heavy contents would still lie in a heap, and could be easily gathered up.

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

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The man had indeed carefully noted just where he dropped each sack, when compelled to lose them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

past form of “jar” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

and nothing more

From this reading The man had indeed carefully noted just where he dropped each sack, when compelled to lose them.

immediately past

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading If they had burst by coming in contact with the ground their heavy contents would still lie in a heap, and could be easily gathered up.

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

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

the act of putting something in a certain place

From this reading Frank saw that the directions were so clear that they would not have a great deal of trouble in locating the three bags.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading The man had indeed carefully noted just where he dropped each sack, when compelled to lose them.

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

From this reading The man had indeed carefully noted just where he dropped each sack, when compelled to lose them.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

a written proposal or reminder

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Frank saw that the directions were so clear that they would not have a great deal of trouble in locating the three bags.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The man had indeed carefully noted just where he dropped each sack, when compelled to lose them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading The man had indeed carefully noted just where he dropped each sack, when compelled to lose them.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

cut with a saw

From this reading Frank saw that the directions were so clear that they would not have a great deal of trouble in locating the three bags.

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

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Frank saw that the directions were so clear that they would not have a great deal of trouble in locating the three bags.

not in physical motion

From this reading If they had burst by coming in contact with the ground their heavy contents would still lie in a heap, and could be easily gathered up.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

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

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading If they had burst by coming in contact with the ground their heavy contents would still lie in a heap, and could be easily gathered up.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The man had indeed carefully noted just where he dropped each sack, when compelled to lose them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

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

From this reading Frank saw that the directions were so clear that they would not have a great deal of trouble in locating the three bags.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

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

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

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

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Frank saw that the directions were so clear that they would not have a great deal of trouble in locating the three bags.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

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

From this reading If they had burst by coming in contact with the ground their heavy contents would still lie in a heap, and could be easily gathered up.

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

From this reading Frank saw that the directions were so clear that they would not have a great deal of trouble in locating the three bags.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

at the time that

From this reading The man had indeed carefully noted just where he dropped each sack, when compelled to lose them.

in or at the place that

From this reading The man had indeed carefully noted just where he dropped each sack, when compelled to lose them.

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

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

during the time that

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

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

From this reading One would be found at the foot of three cedars, that stood out by themselves in a certain place he described; a second in a little gully that crossed an open stretch of ground, where two trails came together; while the third, and last, had been tossed out on the summit of the range where the basket had collided with the rocks.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.

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

From this reading HOW IT TURNED OUT—CONCLUSION “Let me look at what he wrote, since you’ve chosen to break the seal,” said Frank, holding out his hand, into which his chum placed the page torn from the memorandum book of Jared Scott.