Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Mary, my best friend, had lately married a young Indian, who had spent much of his life among Europeans, and who was now employed by Mr. Strafford to teach him the Ojibway language, and, in the meantime, to act as interpreter for him.

regarded with admiration

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Mary, my best friend, had lately married a young Indian, who had spent much of his life among Europeans, and who was now employed by Mr. Strafford to teach him the Ojibway language, and, in the meantime, to act as interpreter for him.

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

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I waited without any impatience for the visit which he was sure to pay me.

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

From this reading Mary, my best friend, had lately married a young Indian, who had spent much of his life among Europeans, and who was now employed by Mr. Strafford to teach him the Ojibway language, and, in the meantime, to act as interpreter for him.

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

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Mr. Strafford had been some little time on the island before he saw me.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Mr. Strafford had been some little time on the island before he saw me.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Mary, my best friend, had lately married a young Indian, who had spent much of his life among Europeans, and who was now employed by Mr. Strafford to teach him the Ojibway language, and, in the meantime, to act as interpreter for him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mary, my best friend, had lately married a young Indian, who had spent much of his life among Europeans, and who was now employed by Mr. Strafford to teach him the Ojibway language, and, in the meantime, to act as interpreter for him.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

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

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

a man from your own country

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Mary, my best friend, had lately married a young Indian, who had spent much of his life among Europeans, and who was now employed by Mr. Strafford to teach him the Ojibway language, and, in the meantime, to act as interpreter for him.

plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading Mary, my best friend, had lately married a young Indian, who had spent much of his life among Europeans, and who was now employed by Mr. Strafford to teach him the Ojibway language, and, in the meantime, to act as interpreter for him.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Mary, my best friend, had lately married a young Indian, who had spent much of his life among Europeans, and who was now employed by Mr. Strafford to teach him the Ojibway language, and, in the meantime, to act as interpreter for him.

yet to be or coming

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

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

From this reading "Mr. Strafford had been some little time on the island before he saw me.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

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

From this reading "Mr. Strafford had been some little time on the island before he saw me.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Through Mary and her husband, Henry Wanita, I knew he would hear of me and be sure to seek me out.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading Through Mary and her husband, Henry Wanita, I knew he would hear of me and be sure to seek me out.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Through Mary and her husband, Henry Wanita, I knew he would hear of me and be sure to seek me out.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

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

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

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From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Through Mary and her husband, Henry Wanita, I knew he would hear of me and be sure to seek me out.

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

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading I waited without any impatience for the visit which he was sure to pay me.

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

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

defying expression or description

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Mary, my best friend, had lately married a young Indian, who had spent much of his life among Europeans, and who was now employed by Mr. Strafford to teach him the Ojibway language, and, in the meantime, to act as interpreter for him.

someone who mediates between speakers of different languages

From this reading Mary, my best friend, had lately married a young Indian, who had spent much of his life among Europeans, and who was now employed by Mr. Strafford to teach him the Ojibway language, and, in the meantime, to act as interpreter for him.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading "Mr. Strafford had been some little time on the island before he saw me.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

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 Through Mary and her husband, Henry Wanita, I knew he would hear of me and be sure to seek me out.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Mary, my best friend, had lately married a young Indian, who had spent much of his life among Europeans, and who was now employed by Mr. Strafford to teach him the Ojibway language, and, in the meantime, to act as interpreter for him.

in the recent past

From this reading Mary, my best friend, had lately married a young Indian, who had spent much of his life among Europeans, and who was now employed by Mr. Strafford to teach him the Ojibway language, and, in the meantime, to act as interpreter for him.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Mary, my best friend, had lately married a young Indian, who had spent much of his life among Europeans, and who was now employed by Mr. Strafford to teach him the Ojibway language, and, in the meantime, to act as interpreter for him.

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

From this reading "Mr. Strafford had been some little time on the island before he saw me.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Mary, my best friend, had lately married a young Indian, who had spent much of his life among Europeans, and who was now employed by Mr. Strafford to teach him the Ojibway language, and, in the meantime, to act as interpreter for him.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mary, my best friend, had lately married a young Indian, who had spent much of his life among Europeans, and who was now employed by Mr. Strafford to teach him the Ojibway language, and, in the meantime, to act as interpreter for him.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Mr. Strafford had been some little time on the island before he saw me.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading Mary, my best friend, had lately married a young Indian, who had spent much of his life among Europeans, and who was now employed by Mr. Strafford to teach him the Ojibway language, and, in the meantime, to act as interpreter for him.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Mr. Strafford had been some little time on the island before he saw me.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mary, my best friend, had lately married a young Indian, who had spent much of his life among Europeans, and who was now employed by Mr. Strafford to teach him the Ojibway language, and, in the meantime, to act as interpreter for him.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Mary, my best friend, had lately married a young Indian, who had spent much of his life among Europeans, and who was now employed by Mr. Strafford to teach him the Ojibway language, and, in the meantime, to act as interpreter for him.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

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

From this reading Mary, my best friend, had lately married a young Indian, who had spent much of his life among Europeans, and who was now employed by Mr. Strafford to teach him the Ojibway language, and, in the meantime, to act as interpreter for him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

many times at short intervals

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

a member of an Algonquian people who lived west of Lake Superior

From this reading Mary, my best friend, had lately married a young Indian, who had spent much of his life among Europeans, and who was now employed by Mr. Strafford to teach him the Ojibway language, and, in the meantime, to act as interpreter for him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Mr. Strafford had been some little time on the island before he saw me.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Through Mary and her husband, Henry Wanita, I knew he would hear of me and be sure to seek me out.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading I waited without any impatience for the visit which he was sure to pay me.

have faith or confidence in

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

cut with a saw

From this reading "Mr. Strafford had been some little time on the island before he saw me.

express in words

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

try to get or reach

From this reading Through Mary and her husband, Henry Wanita, I knew he would hear of me and be sure to seek me out.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

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

From this reading "Mr. Strafford had been some little time on the island before he saw me.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Mary, my best friend, had lately married a young Indian, who had spent much of his life among Europeans, and who was now employed by Mr. Strafford to teach him the Ojibway language, and, in the meantime, to act as interpreter for him.

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From this reading "Mr. Strafford had been some little time on the island before he saw me.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading I waited without any impatience for the visit which he was sure to pay me.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Mary, my best friend, had lately married a young Indian, who had spent much of his life among Europeans, and who was now employed by Mr. Strafford to teach him the Ojibway language, and, in the meantime, to act as interpreter for him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

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

From this reading "Mr. Strafford had been some little time on the island before he saw me.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through Mary and her husband, Henry Wanita, I knew he would hear of me and be sure to seek me out.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Mr. Strafford had been some little time on the island before he saw me.

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

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading I waited without any impatience for the visit which he was sure to pay me.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading I waited without any impatience for the visit which he was sure to pay me.

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From this reading Through Mary and her husband, Henry Wanita, I knew he would hear of me and be sure to seek me out.

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

From this reading I waited without any impatience for the visit which he was sure to pay me.

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

From this reading I waited without any impatience for the visit which he was sure to pay me.

which person or people

From this reading Mary, my best friend, had lately married a young Indian, who had spent much of his life among Europeans, and who was now employed by Mr. Strafford to teach him the Ojibway language, and, in the meantime, to act as interpreter for him.

belonging to which person

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I waited without any impatience for the visit which he was sure to pay me.

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

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I had seen him, however, and I dare say you will understand how the expression of his face, the honest, manly, kindly look you have often admired, filled me with indescribable consolation, for I felt that there would be near me, in future, a countryman on whose counsel and help I could rely, if I should be driven to extremity.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Mary, my best friend, had lately married a young Indian, who had spent much of his life among Europeans, and who was now employed by Mr. Strafford to teach him the Ojibway language, and, in the meantime, to act as interpreter for him.