Chapter X

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

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS The way was tolerably clear for a long distance, though shielded from the view of the Indians by the intervening trees.

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

From this reading When the strip of woods failed them for shelter it was growing dusk, and, with the rise of the wind, they could hardly have been distinguished from the waving shrubbery.

away from the right path or direction

From this reading “We must not lose sight of the river, or we may go astray.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Valbonais paused and glanced back now and then, but no pursuers were in sight.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When the strip of woods failed them for shelter it was growing dusk, and, with the rise of the wind, they could hardly have been distinguished from the waving shrubbery.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Valbonais paused and glanced back now and then, but no pursuers were in sight.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS The way was tolerably clear for a long distance, though shielded from the view of the Indians by the intervening trees.

rid of obstructions

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS The way was tolerably clear for a long distance, though shielded from the view of the Indians by the intervening trees.

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

From this reading When the strip of woods failed them for shelter it was growing dusk, and, with the rise of the wind, they could hardly have been distinguished from the waving shrubbery.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS The way was tolerably clear for a long distance, though shielded from the view of the Indians by the intervening trees.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading When the strip of woods failed them for shelter it was growing dusk, and, with the rise of the wind, they could hardly have been distinguished from the waving shrubbery.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading When the strip of woods failed them for shelter it was growing dusk, and, with the rise of the wind, they could hardly have been distinguished from the waving shrubbery.

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

From this reading When the strip of woods failed them for shelter it was growing dusk, and, with the rise of the wind, they could hardly have been distinguished from the waving shrubbery.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS The way was tolerably clear for a long distance, though shielded from the view of the Indians by the intervening trees.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS The way was tolerably clear for a long distance, though shielded from the view of the Indians by the intervening trees.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Valbonais paused and glanced back now and then, but no pursuers were in sight.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “We must not lose sight of the river, or we may go astray.

(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 When the strip of woods failed them for shelter it was growing dusk, and, with the rise of the wind, they could hardly have been distinguished from the waving shrubbery.

only a very short time before

From this reading When the strip of woods failed them for shelter it was growing dusk, and, with the rise of the wind, they could hardly have been distinguished from the waving shrubbery.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When the strip of woods failed them for shelter it was growing dusk, and, with the rise of the wind, they could hardly have been distinguished from the waving shrubbery.

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

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS The way was tolerably clear for a long distance, though shielded from the view of the Indians by the intervening trees.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS The way was tolerably clear for a long distance, though shielded from the view of the Indians by the intervening trees.

occurring or falling between events or points in time

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS The way was tolerably clear for a long distance, though shielded from the view of the Indians by the intervening trees.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When the strip of woods failed them for shelter it was growing dusk, and, with the rise of the wind, they could hardly have been distinguished from the waving shrubbery.

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

From this reading “Take it a little more moderately,” Valbonais said.

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 IN THE WILDERNESS The way was tolerably clear for a long distance, though shielded from the view of the Indians by the intervening trees.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading “We must not lose sight of the river, or we may go astray.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “We must not lose sight of the river, or we may go astray.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading “Take it a little more moderately,” Valbonais said.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “Take it a little more moderately,” Valbonais said.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “We must not lose sight of the river, or we may go astray.

not any; not one

From this reading Valbonais paused and glanced back now and then, but no pursuers were in sight.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “We must not lose sight of the river, or we may go astray.

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

From this reading Valbonais paused and glanced back now and then, but no pursuers were in sight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS The way was tolerably clear for a long distance, though shielded from the view of the Indians by the intervening trees.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “We must not lose sight of the river, or we may go astray.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Valbonais paused and glanced back now and then, but no pursuers were in sight.

plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading Valbonais paused and glanced back now and then, but no pursuers were in sight.

move upward

From this reading When the strip of woods failed them for shelter it was growing dusk, and, with the rise of the wind, they could hardly have been distinguished from the waving shrubbery.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading “We must not lose sight of the river, or we may go astray.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Take it a little more moderately,” Valbonais said.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading When the strip of woods failed them for shelter it was growing dusk, and, with the rise of the wind, they could hardly have been distinguished from the waving shrubbery.

(used especially of machinery) protected by a shield to prevent injury

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS The way was tolerably clear for a long distance, though shielded from the view of the Indians by the intervening trees.

an area where a number of shrubs are planted

From this reading When the strip of woods failed them for shelter it was growing dusk, and, with the rise of the wind, they could hardly have been distinguished from the waving shrubbery.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Valbonais paused and glanced back now and then, but no pursuers were in sight.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading When the strip of woods failed them for shelter it was growing dusk, and, with the rise of the wind, they could hardly have been distinguished from the waving shrubbery.

carry out

From this reading “Take it a little more moderately,” Valbonais said.

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

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS The way was tolerably clear for a long distance, though shielded from the view of the Indians by the intervening trees.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When the strip of woods failed them for shelter it was growing dusk, and, with the rise of the wind, they could hardly have been distinguished from the waving shrubbery.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Valbonais paused and glanced back now and then, but no pursuers were in sight.

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

From this reading When the strip of woods failed them for shelter it was growing dusk, and, with the rise of the wind, they could hardly have been distinguished from the waving shrubbery.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS The way was tolerably clear for a long distance, though shielded from the view of the Indians by the intervening trees.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS The way was tolerably clear for a long distance, though shielded from the view of the Indians by the intervening trees.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS The way was tolerably clear for a long distance, though shielded from the view of the Indians by the intervening trees.

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From this reading Valbonais paused and glanced back now and then, but no pursuers were in sight.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS The way was tolerably clear for a long distance, though shielded from the view of the Indians by the intervening trees.

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

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS The way was tolerably clear for a long distance, though shielded from the view of the Indians by the intervening trees.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading When the strip of woods failed them for shelter it was growing dusk, and, with the rise of the wind, they could hardly have been distinguished from the waving shrubbery.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS The way was tolerably clear for a long distance, though shielded from the view of the Indians by the intervening trees.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “We must not lose sight of the river, or we may go astray.

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

From this reading Valbonais paused and glanced back now and then, but no pursuers were in sight.

at the time that

From this reading When the strip of woods failed them for shelter it was growing dusk, and, with the rise of the wind, they could hardly have been distinguished from the waving shrubbery.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS The way was tolerably clear for a long distance, though shielded from the view of the Indians by the intervening trees.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading When the strip of woods failed them for shelter it was growing dusk, and, with the rise of the wind, they could hardly have been distinguished from the waving shrubbery.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the strip of woods failed them for shelter it was growing dusk, and, with the rise of the wind, they could hardly have been distinguished from the waving shrubbery.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading When the strip of woods failed them for shelter it was growing dusk, and, with the rise of the wind, they could hardly have been distinguished from the waving shrubbery.