Chapter XIII

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

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the morning, a cheering autumn sun lit up the prairie splendidly.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the morning, a cheering autumn sun lit up the prairie splendidly.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Now and then a deer raised its timid head above the tall grass, and then disappeared with a bound.

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

From this reading Birds flew hither and thither, uttering strange cries, whilst others, concealed under the thickest of the foliage, poured forth melodious concerts.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the morning, a cheering autumn sun lit up the prairie splendidly.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Birds flew hither and thither, uttering strange cries, whilst others, concealed under the thickest of the foliage, poured forth melodious concerts.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

plural of “bloodhound” — a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

confined by bonds

From this reading Now and then a deer raised its timid head above the tall grass, and then disappeared with a bound.

quick and energetic

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the morning, a cheering autumn sun lit up the prairie splendidly.

plural of “chest” — the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

not accessible to view

From this reading Birds flew hither and thither, uttering strange cries, whilst others, concealed under the thickest of the foliage, poured forth melodious concerts.

plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading Birds flew hither and thither, uttering strange cries, whilst others, concealed under the thickest of the foliage, poured forth melodious concerts.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Birds flew hither and thither, uttering strange cries, whilst others, concealed under the thickest of the foliage, poured forth melodious concerts.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading Now and then a deer raised its timid head above the tall grass, and then disappeared with a bound.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Now and then a deer raised its timid head above the tall grass, and then disappeared with a bound.

being one more than seven

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the morning, a cheering autumn sun lit up the prairie splendidly.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Birds flew hither and thither, uttering strange cries, whilst others, concealed under the thickest of the foliage, poured forth melodious concerts.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Birds flew hither and thither, uttering strange cries, whilst others, concealed under the thickest of the foliage, poured forth melodious concerts.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Birds flew hither and thither, uttering strange cries, whilst others, concealed under the thickest of the foliage, poured forth melodious concerts.

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

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

based on pretense; deceptively pleasing

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Now and then a deer raised its timid head above the tall grass, and then disappeared with a bound.

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

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

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

From this reading Now and then a deer raised its timid head above the tall grass, and then disappeared with a bound.

an old word meaning “to this place”

From this reading Birds flew hither and thither, uttering strange cries, whilst others, concealed under the thickest of the foliage, poured forth melodious concerts.

plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

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

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the morning, a cheering autumn sun lit up the prairie splendidly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the morning, a cheering autumn sun lit up the prairie splendidly.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Now and then a deer raised its timid head above the tall grass, and then disappeared with a bound.

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 Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

provided with artificial light

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the morning, a cheering autumn sun lit up the prairie splendidly.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune

From this reading Birds flew hither and thither, uttering strange cries, whilst others, concealed under the thickest of the foliage, poured forth melodious concerts.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the morning, a cheering autumn sun lit up the prairie splendidly.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

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

From this reading Now and then a deer raised its timid head above the tall grass, and then disappeared with a bound.

according to the clock

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the morning, a cheering autumn sun lit up the prairie splendidly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Birds flew hither and thither, uttering strange cries, whilst others, concealed under the thickest of the foliage, poured forth melodious concerts.

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

From this reading Birds flew hither and thither, uttering strange cries, whilst others, concealed under the thickest of the foliage, poured forth melodious concerts.

A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.

From this reading THE PHANTOM.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading Birds flew hither and thither, uttering strange cries, whilst others, concealed under the thickest of the foliage, poured forth melodious concerts.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the morning, a cheering autumn sun lit up the prairie splendidly.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Now and then a deer raised its timid head above the tall grass, and then disappeared with a bound.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

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

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

extremely well

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the morning, a cheering autumn sun lit up the prairie splendidly.

marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Birds flew hither and thither, uttering strange cries, whilst others, concealed under the thickest of the foliage, poured forth melodious concerts.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the morning, a cheering autumn sun lit up the prairie splendidly.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Now and then a deer raised its timid head above the tall grass, and then disappeared with a bound.

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

From this reading THE PHANTOM.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Now and then a deer raised its timid head above the tall grass, and then disappeared with a bound.

superlative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Birds flew hither and thither, uttering strange cries, whilst others, concealed under the thickest of the foliage, poured forth melodious concerts.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading Birds flew hither and thither, uttering strange cries, whilst others, concealed under the thickest of the foliage, poured forth melodious concerts.

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading Now and then a deer raised its timid head above the tall grass, and then disappeared with a bound.

run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

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

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Birds flew hither and thither, uttering strange cries, whilst others, concealed under the thickest of the foliage, poured forth melodious concerts.

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

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the morning, a cheering autumn sun lit up the prairie splendidly.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Birds flew hither and thither, uttering strange cries, whilst others, concealed under the thickest of the foliage, poured forth melodious concerts.

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

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the morning, a cheering autumn sun lit up the prairie splendidly.

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

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Birds flew hither and thither, uttering strange cries, whilst others, concealed under the thickest of the foliage, poured forth melodious concerts.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now and then a deer raised its timid head above the tall grass, and then disappeared with a bound.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Two horsemen, clothed in the costume of wood rangers, mounted upon magnificent half wild horses, were following, at a brisk trot, the left bank of the great Canadian river, whilst several bloodhounds, with glossy black skins, and eyes and chests stained with red, ran and gambolled around them.