Chapter III · The Renegade

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

From this reading The renegade moved cautiously about, peering at each spot which he judged possible to contain a human being.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The renegade moved cautiously about, peering at each spot which he judged possible to contain a human being.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already the shadows of the wood were growing darker each moment, and blending together.

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

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “Don’t ’pear to find any, though I shouldn’t wonder if thar’s two, there ’bout.

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

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The renegade moved cautiously about, peering at each spot which he judged possible to contain a human being.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The renegade moved cautiously about, peering at each spot which he judged possible to contain a human being.

next to; at the side of

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

the act of blending components together thoroughly

From this reading Already the shadows of the wood were growing darker each moment, and blending together.

(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive

From this reading “Don’t ’pear to find any, though I shouldn’t wonder if thar’s two, there ’bout.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading The renegade moved cautiously about, peering at each spot which he judged possible to contain a human being.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading The renegade moved cautiously about, peering at each spot which he judged possible to contain a human being.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was now getting dark rapidly.

comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading Already the shadows of the wood were growing darker each moment, and blending together.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

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From this reading “Don’t ’pear to find any, though I shouldn’t wonder if thar’s two, there ’bout.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Already the shadows of the wood were growing darker each moment, and blending together.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading “Don’t ’pear to find any, though I shouldn’t wonder if thar’s two, there ’bout.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading It was now getting dark rapidly.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Already the shadows of the wood were growing darker each moment, and blending together.

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

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

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

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

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

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading The renegade moved cautiously about, peering at each spot which he judged possible to contain a human being.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Don’t ’pear to find any, though I shouldn’t wonder if thar’s two, there ’bout.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Don’t ’pear to find any, though I shouldn’t wonder if thar’s two, there ’bout.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

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

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading The renegade moved cautiously about, peering at each spot which he judged possible to contain a human being.

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From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

a particular point in time

From this reading Already the shadows of the wood were growing darker each moment, and blending together.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The renegade moved cautiously about, peering at each spot which he judged possible to contain a human being.

in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

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

From this reading It was now getting dark rapidly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Already the shadows of the wood were growing darker each moment, and blending together.

on one occasion

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties

From this reading “Don’t ’pear to find any, though I shouldn’t wonder if thar’s two, there ’bout.

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading The renegade moved cautiously about, peering at each spot which he judged possible to contain a human being.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The renegade moved cautiously about, peering at each spot which he judged possible to contain a human being.

with speed

From this reading It was now getting dark rapidly.

someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Already the shadows of the wood were growing darker each moment, and blending together.

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From this reading “Don’t ’pear to find any, though I shouldn’t wonder if thar’s two, there ’bout.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The renegade moved cautiously about, peering at each spot which he judged possible to contain a human being.

the season of growth

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

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

From this reading “Don’t ’pear to find any, though I shouldn’t wonder if thar’s two, there ’bout.

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

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Don’t ’pear to find any, though I shouldn’t wonder if thar’s two, there ’bout.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “Don’t ’pear to find any, though I shouldn’t wonder if thar’s two, there ’bout.

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

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Already the shadows of the wood were growing darker each moment, and blending together.

in the direction of

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

two times

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

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

From this reading “Don’t ’pear to find any, though I shouldn’t wonder if thar’s two, there ’bout.

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

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

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

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

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

From this reading Already the shadows of the wood were growing darker each moment, and blending together.

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

From this reading The renegade stooped and narrowly examined the marks which his dog had made in searching for the new trail, but as he had been to the spring once or twice, and had gone in many other directions beside the one toward Kingman’s retreat, it was impossible to follow up the right one.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading “Don’t ’pear to find any, though I shouldn’t wonder if thar’s two, there ’bout.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Already the shadows of the wood were growing darker each moment, and blending together.