Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

later than; following

From this reading Once before, five years back, Geordie Graham had led a little cavalry command on a swift and successful chase after a gang of frontier desperadoes who had robbed the bank at Argenta.

anew

From this reading Now, as they had done time and again in cadet days, Connell and Graham, "Badger" and "Coyote," went side by side, almost hand in hand, on the path of stirring and at last perilous duty.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Now, as they had done time and again in cadet days, Connell and Graham, "Badger" and "Coyote," went side by side, almost hand in hand, on the path of stirring and at last perilous duty.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

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

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

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

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

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

From this reading Once before, five years back, Geordie Graham had led a little cavalry command on a swift and successful chase after a gang of frontier desperadoes who had robbed the bank at Argenta.

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

From this reading Now, as they had done time and again in cadet days, Connell and Graham, "Badger" and "Coyote," went side by side, almost hand in hand, on the path of stirring and at last perilous duty.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

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

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Once before, five years back, Geordie Graham had led a little cavalry command on a swift and successful chase after a gang of frontier desperadoes who had robbed the bank at Argenta.

annoy persistently

From this reading Now, as they had done time and again in cadet days, Connell and Graham, "Badger" and "Coyote," went side by side, almost hand in hand, on the path of stirring and at last perilous duty.

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

From this reading Once before, five years back, Geordie Graham had led a little cavalry command on a swift and successful chase after a gang of frontier desperadoes who had robbed the bank at Argenta.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading To Connell the scout had thus far been one of almost unalloyed enjoyment and profit.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Once before, five years back, Geordie Graham had led a little cavalry command on a swift and successful chase after a gang of frontier desperadoes who had robbed the bank at Argenta.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Now, for the first time in his life, he was both guide and commander.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Now, as they had done time and again in cadet days, Connell and Graham, "Badger" and "Coyote," went side by side, almost hand in hand, on the path of stirring and at last perilous duty.

a military trainee (as at a military academy)

From this reading Now, as they had done time and again in cadet days, Connell and Graham, "Badger" and "Coyote," went side by side, almost hand in hand, on the path of stirring and at last perilous duty.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Once before, five years back, Geordie Graham had led a little cavalry command on a swift and successful chase after a gang of frontier desperadoes who had robbed the bank at Argenta.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Once before, five years back, Geordie Graham had led a little cavalry command on a swift and successful chase after a gang of frontier desperadoes who had robbed the bank at Argenta.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Now, for the first time in his life, he was both guide and commander.

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

From this reading Now, as they had done time and again in cadet days, Connell and Graham, "Badger" and "Coyote," went side by side, almost hand in hand, on the path of stirring and at last perilous duty.

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

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

plural of “courier” — a person who carries a message

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

small wolf native to western North America

From this reading Now, as they had done time and again in cadet days, Connell and Graham, "Badger" and "Coyote," went side by side, almost hand in hand, on the path of stirring and at last perilous duty.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Now, as they had done time and again in cadet days, Connell and Graham, "Badger" and "Coyote," went side by side, almost hand in hand, on the path of stirring and at last perilous duty.

plural of “desperado” — a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)

From this reading Once before, five years back, Geordie Graham had led a little cavalry command on a swift and successful chase after a gang of frontier desperadoes who had robbed the bank at Argenta.

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

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Now, as they had done time and again in cadet days, Connell and Graham, "Badger" and "Coyote," went side by side, almost hand in hand, on the path of stirring and at last perilous duty.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Now, as they had done time and again in cadet days, Connell and Graham, "Badger" and "Coyote," went side by side, almost hand in hand, on the path of stirring and at last perilous duty.

moving toward the east

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading To Connell the scout had thus far been one of almost unalloyed enjoyment and profit.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading To Connell the scout had thus far been one of almost unalloyed enjoyment and profit.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

the entering of a legal document into the public record

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Once before, five years back, Geordie Graham had led a little cavalry command on a swift and successful chase after a gang of frontier desperadoes who had robbed the bank at Argenta.

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

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now, for the first time in his life, he was both guide and commander.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading Once before, five years back, Geordie Graham had led a little cavalry command on a swift and successful chase after a gang of frontier desperadoes who had robbed the bank at Argenta.

an association of criminals

From this reading Once before, five years back, Geordie Graham had led a little cavalry command on a swift and successful chase after a gang of frontier desperadoes who had robbed the bank at Argenta.

a native of Newcastle-upon-Tyne

From this reading Once before, five years back, Geordie Graham had led a little cavalry command on a swift and successful chase after a gang of frontier desperadoes who had robbed the bank at Argenta.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading Once before, five years back, Geordie Graham had led a little cavalry command on a swift and successful chase after a gang of frontier desperadoes who had robbed the bank at Argenta.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Now, for the first time in his life, he was both guide and commander.

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

From this reading Once before, five years back, Geordie Graham had led a little cavalry command on a swift and successful chase after a gang of frontier desperadoes who had robbed the bank at Argenta.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Now, as they had done time and again in cadet days, Connell and Graham, "Badger" and "Coyote," went side by side, almost hand in hand, on the path of stirring and at last perilous duty.

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

From this reading Now, for the first time in his life, he was both guide and commander.

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

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

From this reading Now, for the first time in his life, he was both guide and commander.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

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

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

and nothing more

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

immediately past

From this reading Now, as they had done time and again in cadet days, Connell and Graham, "Badger" and "Coyote," went side by side, almost hand in hand, on the path of stirring and at last perilous duty.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

the act of departing

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Once before, five years back, Geordie Graham had led a little cavalry command on a swift and successful chase after a gang of frontier desperadoes who had robbed the bank at Argenta.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Now, for the first time in his life, he was both guide and commander.

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

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

in a northern direction

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

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

From this reading Now, for the first time in his life, he was both guide and commander.

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

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

on one occasion

From this reading Once before, five years back, Geordie Graham had led a little cavalry command on a swift and successful chase after a gang of frontier desperadoes who had robbed the bank at Argenta.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

above and across; more than

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

a course of conduct

From this reading Now, as they had done time and again in cadet days, Connell and Graham, "Badger" and "Coyote," went side by side, almost hand in hand, on the path of stirring and at last perilous duty.

fraught with danger

From this reading Now, as they had done time and again in cadet days, Connell and Graham, "Badger" and "Coyote," went side by side, almost hand in hand, on the path of stirring and at last perilous duty.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading To Connell the scout had thus far been one of almost unalloyed enjoyment and profit.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading Once before, five years back, Geordie Graham had led a little cavalry command on a swift and successful chase after a gang of frontier desperadoes who had robbed the bank at Argenta.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading To Connell the scout had thus far been one of almost unalloyed enjoyment and profit.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Now, as they had done time and again in cadet days, Connell and Graham, "Badger" and "Coyote," went side by side, almost hand in hand, on the path of stirring and at last perilous duty.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

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

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

inflected form of “span” — to cover or extend over an area or time period

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading Now, as they had done time and again in cadet days, Connell and Graham, "Badger" and "Coyote," went side by side, almost hand in hand, on the path of stirring and at last perilous duty.

successive (without a break)

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Once before, five years back, Geordie Graham had led a little cavalry command on a swift and successful chase after a gang of frontier desperadoes who had robbed the bank at Argenta.

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

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

moving very fast

From this reading Once before, five years back, Geordie Graham had led a little cavalry command on a swift and successful chase after a gang of frontier desperadoes who had robbed the bank at Argenta.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

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

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

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

From this reading Now, as they had done time and again in cadet days, Connell and Graham, "Badger" and "Coyote," went side by side, almost hand in hand, on the path of stirring and at last perilous duty.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading To Connell the scout had thus far been one of almost unalloyed enjoyment and profit.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Now, for the first time in his life, he was both guide and commander.

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

From this reading To Connell the scout had thus far been one of almost unalloyed enjoyment and profit.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

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

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

free from admixture

From this reading To Connell the scout had thus far been one of almost unalloyed enjoyment and profit.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

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

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

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

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Now, as they had done time and again in cadet days, Connell and Graham, "Badger" and "Coyote," went side by side, almost hand in hand, on the path of stirring and at last perilous duty.

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

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

which person or people

From this reading FIRST SIGHT OF THE FOE In half an hour the sun was up and two little detachments of cavalry were up and away--one of them, under Lieutenant O'Fallon, filing out of the cotton-woods, at the eastward verge, and heading straight on the trail of the couriers, who were already out of sight down the valley; the other, leaving a few minutes later, was just disappearing from view of the watchers in the bivouac, over the low ridge or divide that spanned the northward sky-line.

a late time of life

From this reading Once before, five years back, Geordie Graham had led a little cavalry command on a swift and successful chase after a gang of frontier desperadoes who had robbed the bank at Argenta.