Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

(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 Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

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

From this reading PLOT AND COUNTERPLOT.

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

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

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

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading His powerfully excited self-love urged him to bring this game of chess to a conclusion; hence he was resolved to press matters so vigorously that, in spite of his cleverness, Red Cedar must soon fall into his hands.

any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading We will now return to Valentine and his friends, whom we left preparing to pursue Red Cedar once more.

weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat

From this reading His powerfully excited self-love urged him to bring this game of chess to a conclusion; hence he was resolved to press matters so vigorously that, in spite of his cleverness, Red Cedar must soon fall into his hands.

The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.

From this reading His powerfully excited self-love urged him to bring this game of chess to a conclusion; hence he was resolved to press matters so vigorously that, in spite of his cleverness, Red Cedar must soon fall into his hands.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading His powerfully excited self-love urged him to bring this game of chess to a conclusion; hence he was resolved to press matters so vigorously that, in spite of his cleverness, Red Cedar must soon fall into his hands.

a plot intended to subvert another plot

From this reading PLOT AND COUNTERPLOT.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading His powerfully excited self-love urged him to bring this game of chess to a conclusion; hence he was resolved to press matters so vigorously that, in spite of his cleverness, Red Cedar must soon fall into his hands.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading His powerfully excited self-love urged him to bring this game of chess to a conclusion; hence he was resolved to press matters so vigorously that, in spite of his cleverness, Red Cedar must soon fall into his hands.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

set up or found

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading We will now return to Valentine and his friends, whom we left preparing to pursue Red Cedar once more.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading His powerfully excited self-love urged him to bring this game of chess to a conclusion; hence he was resolved to press matters so vigorously that, in spite of his cleverness, Red Cedar must soon fall into his hands.

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

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading His powerfully excited self-love urged him to bring this game of chess to a conclusion; hence he was resolved to press matters so vigorously that, in spite of his cleverness, Red Cedar must soon fall into his hands.

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

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

for this reason

From this reading His powerfully excited self-love urged him to bring this game of chess to a conclusion; hence he was resolved to press matters so vigorously that, in spite of his cleverness, Red Cedar must soon fall into his hands.

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

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

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

From this reading We will now return to Valentine and his friends, whom we left preparing to pursue Red Cedar once more.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

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

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

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

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His powerfully excited self-love urged him to bring this game of chess to a conclusion; hence he was resolved to press matters so vigorously that, in spite of his cleverness, Red Cedar must soon fall into his hands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading We will now return to Valentine and his friends, whom we left preparing to pursue Red Cedar once more.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

an organized search (by police) for a person (charged with a crime)

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading His powerfully excited self-love urged him to bring this game of chess to a conclusion; hence he was resolved to press matters so vigorously that, in spite of his cleverness, Red Cedar must soon fall into his hands.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading We will now return to Valentine and his friends, whom we left preparing to pursue Red Cedar once more.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading His powerfully excited self-love urged him to bring this game of chess to a conclusion; hence he was resolved to press matters so vigorously that, in spite of his cleverness, Red Cedar must soon fall into his hands.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading We will now return to Valentine and his friends, whom we left preparing to pursue Red Cedar once more.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

on one occasion

From this reading We will now return to Valentine and his friends, whom we left preparing to pursue Red Cedar once more.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading PLOT AND COUNTERPLOT.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

in a powerful manner

From this reading His powerfully excited self-love urged him to bring this game of chess to a conclusion; hence he was resolved to press matters so vigorously that, in spite of his cleverness, Red Cedar must soon fall into his hands.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading We will now return to Valentine and his friends, whom we left preparing to pursue Red Cedar once more.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading His powerfully excited self-love urged him to bring this game of chess to a conclusion; hence he was resolved to press matters so vigorously that, in spite of his cleverness, Red Cedar must soon fall into his hands.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading We will now return to Valentine and his friends, whom we left preparing to pursue Red Cedar once more.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading We will now return to Valentine and his friends, whom we left preparing to pursue Red Cedar once more.

determined

From this reading His powerfully excited self-love urged him to bring this game of chess to a conclusion; hence he was resolved to press matters so vigorously that, in spite of his cleverness, Red Cedar must soon fall into his hands.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading We will now return to Valentine and his friends, whom we left preparing to pursue Red Cedar once more.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading His powerfully excited self-love urged him to bring this game of chess to a conclusion; hence he was resolved to press matters so vigorously that, in spite of his cleverness, Red Cedar must soon fall into his hands.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

in the near future

From this reading His powerfully excited self-love urged him to bring this game of chess to a conclusion; hence he was resolved to press matters so vigorously that, in spite of his cleverness, Red Cedar must soon fall into his hands.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading His powerfully excited self-love urged him to bring this game of chess to a conclusion; hence he was resolved to press matters so vigorously that, in spite of his cleverness, Red Cedar must soon fall into his hands.

someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

carry out

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

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

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

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

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

painstakingly careful and accurate

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

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

From this reading We will now return to Valentine and his friends, whom we left preparing to pursue Red Cedar once more.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading His powerfully excited self-love urged him to bring this game of chess to a conclusion; hence he was resolved to press matters so vigorously that, in spite of his cleverness, Red Cedar must soon fall into his hands.

a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day

From this reading We will now return to Valentine and his friends, whom we left preparing to pursue Red Cedar once more.

with vigor; in a vigorous manner

From this reading His powerfully excited self-love urged him to bring this game of chess to a conclusion; hence he was resolved to press matters so vigorously that, in spite of his cleverness, Red Cedar must soon fall into his hands.

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

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We will now return to Valentine and his friends, whom we left preparing to pursue Red Cedar once more.

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

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We will now return to Valentine and his friends, whom we left preparing to pursue Red Cedar once more.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading We will now return to Valentine and his friends, whom we left preparing to pursue Red Cedar once more.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Like him, the squatter possessed a thorough knowledge of life in the Far West--all the sounds of the prairie were known to him, all tracks familiar; like him, he had made Indian trickery and cunning his special study; in a word, Valentine had found his equal, if not his master.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Valentine had began to take a real interest in this protracted manhunt; it was the first time since he had been in the desert that he had to deal with a foeman so worthy of his steel as was Red Cedar.