Chapter X

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

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

later than; following

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

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

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The die was cast, and for better or worse they had made their decision; but neither of them had any disposition to turn back.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

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

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

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

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The die was cast, and for better or worse they had made their decision; but neither of them had any disposition to turn back.

-ing form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

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

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The die was cast, and for better or worse they had made their decision; but neither of them had any disposition to turn back.

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

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

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

put or send forth

From this reading The die was cast, and for better or worse they had made their decision; but neither of them had any disposition to turn back.

a visual display of information

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

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

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading The die was cast, and for better or worse they had made their decision; but neither of them had any disposition to turn back.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The die was cast, and for better or worse they had made their decision; but neither of them had any disposition to turn back.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

your usual mood

From this reading The die was cast, and for better or worse they had made their decision; but neither of them had any disposition to turn back.

subject to disagreement and debate

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

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

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

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

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

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

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

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

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

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

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

an opening into or through something

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

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

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

a small worthless amount

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

and nothing more

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

by a particular locality

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The die was cast, and for better or worse they had made their decision; but neither of them had any disposition to turn back.

engage in

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

the force of workers available

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

absolutely essential

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading The die was cast, and for better or worse they had made their decision; but neither of them had any disposition to turn back.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Speedily were they swallowed up in the night.

not any; not one

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The die was cast, and for better or worse they had made their decision; but neither of them had any disposition to turn back.

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

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

plural of “picnic” — a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

have in common

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

with speed

From this reading Speedily were they swallowed up in the night.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading Speedily were they swallowed up in the night.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

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

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The die was cast, and for better or worse they had made their decision; but neither of them had any disposition to turn back.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The die was cast, and for better or worse they had made their decision; but neither of them had any disposition to turn back.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

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

From this reading The die was cast, and for better or worse they had made their decision; but neither of them had any disposition to turn back.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

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

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The die was cast, and for better or worse they had made their decision; but neither of them had any disposition to turn back.

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

From this reading Speedily were they swallowed up in the night.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

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

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.

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

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

at the time that

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

in or at the place that

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

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

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BATTLING WITH THE FOG Thanks to his carefully studied chart Jack knew just about when he must head into the east, and make for the disputed land, where fugitives from justice had long kept away from the long arm of the Law.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading The die was cast, and for better or worse they had made their decision; but neither of them had any disposition to turn back.

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

From this reading Danger and these men of the Force were accustomed to being familiar campmates; since there was no mission on which they could be sent but had its share of peril; if such expeditions were but picnics it would not be so necessary to dispatch the prize men of the Service on the track, where others had failed after shooting their bolt.

a late time of life

From this reading In former days there had been just such a safe hiding-place further to the north, locally known as the "Hole in the wall;" but it was of the past, and for some years had been thrown open to settlers and tourists.