used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They happened to be better mounted than the fugitives, and travelled faster.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Thus it came to pass that on the second evening, they arrived somewhat late at the camping-place where Fred and his friends were spending the night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The robbers' route lay, as we have said, in the same direction, but only for part of the way, for Simpson's Gully was not their ultimate destination.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Supper was over, pipes were out and they were sound asleep when the robber band rode up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thus it came to pass that on the second evening, they arrived somewhat late at the camping-place where Fred and his friends were spending the night.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Supper was over, pipes were out and they were sound asleep when the robber band rode up.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They happened to be better mounted than the fugitives, and travelled faster.
(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 They happened to be better mounted than the fugitives, and travelled faster.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The robbers' route lay, as we have said, in the same direction, but only for part of the way, for Simpson's Gully was not their ultimate destination.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Thus it came to pass that on the second evening, they arrived somewhat late at the camping-place where Fred and his friends were spending the night.
camping-place
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From this reading Thus it came to pass that on the second evening, they arrived somewhat late at the camping-place where Fred and his friends were spending the night.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading The robbers' route lay, as we have said, in the same direction, but only for part of the way, for Simpson's Gully was not their ultimate destination.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The robbers' route lay, as we have said, in the same direction, but only for part of the way, for Simpson's Gully was not their ultimate destination.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading These latter had encamped earlier that evening.
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading These latter had encamped earlier that evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Thus it came to pass that on the second evening, they arrived somewhat late at the camping-place where Fred and his friends were spending the night.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading They happened to be better mounted than the fugitives, and travelled faster.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The robbers' route lay, as we have said, in the same direction, but only for part of the way, for Simpson's Gully was not their ultimate destination.
Fred
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From this reading Thus it came to pass that on the second evening, they arrived somewhat late at the camping-place where Fred and his friends were spending the night.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Thus it came to pass that on the second evening, they arrived somewhat late at the camping-place where Fred and his friends were spending the night.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading They happened to be better mounted than the fugitives, and travelled faster.
GullynounUS /ˈɡʌli/
deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading The robbers' route lay, as we have said, in the same direction, but only for part of the way, for Simpson's Gully was not their ultimate destination.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These latter had encamped earlier that evening.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading They happened to be better mounted than the fugitives, and travelled faster.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The robbers' route lay, as we have said, in the same direction, but only for part of the way, for Simpson's Gully was not their ultimate destination.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus it came to pass that on the second evening, they arrived somewhat late at the camping-place where Fred and his friends were spending the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The robbers' route lay, as we have said, in the same direction, but only for part of the way, for Simpson's Gully was not their ultimate destination.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus it came to pass that on the second evening, they arrived somewhat late at the camping-place where Fred and his friends were spending the night.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Thus it came to pass that on the second evening, they arrived somewhat late at the camping-place where Fred and his friends were spending the night.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading These latter had encamped earlier that evening.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The robbers' route lay, as we have said, in the same direction, but only for part of the way, for Simpson's Gully was not their ultimate destination.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading They happened to be better mounted than the fugitives, and travelled faster.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Thus it came to pass that on the second evening, they arrived somewhat late at the camping-place where Fred and his friends were spending the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The robbers' route lay, as we have said, in the same direction, but only for part of the way, for Simpson's Gully was not their ultimate destination.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The robbers' route lay, as we have said, in the same direction, but only for part of the way, for Simpson's Gully was not their ultimate destination.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thus it came to pass that on the second evening, they arrived somewhat late at the camping-place where Fred and his friends were spending the night.
and nothing more
From this reading The robbers' route lay, as we have said, in the same direction, but only for part of the way, for Simpson's Gully was not their ultimate destination.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Supper was over, pipes were out and they were sound asleep when the robber band rode up.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Supper was over, pipes were out and they were sound asleep when the robber band rode up.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The robbers' route lay, as we have said, in the same direction, but only for part of the way, for Simpson's Gully was not their ultimate destination.
go across or through
From this reading Thus it came to pass that on the second evening, they arrived somewhat late at the camping-place where Fred and his friends were spending the night.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Supper was over, pipes were out and they were sound asleep when the robber band rode up.
robbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading Supper was over, pipes were out and they were sound asleep when the robber band rode up.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading The robbers' route lay, as we have said, in the same direction, but only for part of the way, for Simpson's Gully was not their ultimate destination.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Supper was over, pipes were out and they were sound asleep when the robber band rode up.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The robbers' route lay, as we have said, in the same direction, but only for part of the way, for Simpson's Gully was not their ultimate destination.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The robbers' route lay, as we have said, in the same direction, but only for part of the way, for Simpson's Gully was not their ultimate destination.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The robbers' route lay, as we have said, in the same direction, but only for part of the way, for Simpson's Gully was not their ultimate destination.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Thus it came to pass that on the second evening, they arrived somewhat late at the camping-place where Fred and his friends were spending the night.
Simpson'snounUS /ˈsɪmpsənz/
possessive form of “simpson” — United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
From this reading The robbers' route lay, as we have said, in the same direction, but only for part of the way, for Simpson's Gully was not their ultimate destination.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Thus it came to pass that on the second evening, they arrived somewhat late at the camping-place where Fred and his friends were spending the night.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Supper was over, pipes were out and they were sound asleep when the robber band rode up.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Thus it came to pass that on the second evening, they arrived somewhat late at the camping-place where Fred and his friends were spending the night.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Supper was over, pipes were out and they were sound asleep when the robber band rode up.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They happened to be better mounted than the fugitives, and travelled faster.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus it came to pass that on the second evening, they arrived somewhat late at the camping-place where Fred and his friends were spending the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The robbers' route lay, as we have said, in the same direction, but only for part of the way, for Simpson's Gully was not their ultimate destination.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The robbers' route lay, as we have said, in the same direction, but only for part of the way, for Simpson's Gully was not their ultimate destination.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These latter had encamped earlier that evening.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They happened to be better mounted than the fugitives, and travelled faster.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it came to pass that on the second evening, they arrived somewhat late at the camping-place where Fred and his friends were spending the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They happened to be better mounted than the fugitives, and travelled faster.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading They happened to be better mounted than the fugitives, and travelled faster.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading The robbers' route lay, as we have said, in the same direction, but only for part of the way, for Simpson's Gully was not their ultimate destination.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Supper was over, pipes were out and they were sound asleep when the robber band rode up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The robbers' route lay, as we have said, in the same direction, but only for part of the way, for Simpson's Gully was not their ultimate destination.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The robbers' route lay, as we have said, in the same direction, but only for part of the way, for Simpson's Gully was not their ultimate destination.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The robbers' route lay, as we have said, in the same direction, but only for part of the way, for Simpson's Gully was not their ultimate destination.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thus it came to pass that on the second evening, they arrived somewhat late at the camping-place where Fred and his friends were spending the night.
at the time that
From this reading Supper was over, pipes were out and they were sound asleep when the robber band rode up.
in or at the place that
From this reading Thus it came to pass that on the second evening, they arrived somewhat late at the camping-place where Fred and his friends were spending the night.
