(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I had always felt very indifferent about what might become of my body after death, but now I felt quite the reverse.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I had always felt very indifferent about what might become of my body after death, but now I felt quite the reverse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
ASSURANCEnounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading On Christmas day my knee and right side were badly swollen.
BARGAINnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I had always felt very indifferent about what might become of my body after death, but now I felt quite the reverse.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had been suffering much pain for two days, and I feared if it continued the disease would strike inwardly, and that if so, I could not live.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
BURYINGnounUS /ˈberiɪŋ/
concealing something under the ground
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading On Christmas day my knee and right side were badly swollen.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
without stop or interruption
From this reading I had been suffering much pain for two days, and I feared if it continued the disease would strike inwardly, and that if so, I could not live.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I had been suffering much pain for two days, and I feared if it continued the disease would strike inwardly, and that if so, I could not live.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On Christmas day my knee and right side were badly swollen.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I had been suffering much pain for two days, and I feared if it continued the disease would strike inwardly, and that if so, I could not live.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading I had been suffering much pain for two days, and I feared if it continued the disease would strike inwardly, and that if so, I could not live.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
ETC
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From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I had been suffering much pain for two days, and I feared if it continued the disease would strike inwardly, and that if so, I could not live.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had been suffering much pain for two days, and I feared if it continued the disease would strike inwardly, and that if so, I could not live.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had been suffering much pain for two days, and I feared if it continued the disease would strike inwardly, and that if so, I could not live.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
HAVINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
be the source of pain
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I had been suffering much pain for two days, and I feared if it continued the disease would strike inwardly, and that if so, I could not live.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading I had always felt very indifferent about what might become of my body after death, but now I felt quite the reverse.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading I had been suffering much pain for two days, and I feared if it continued the disease would strike inwardly, and that if so, I could not live.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading On Christmas day my knee and right side were badly swollen.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
immediately past
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
for more time
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
MANGLEDadjectiveUS /ˈmæŋɡəld/
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I had always felt very indifferent about what might become of my body after death, but now I felt quite the reverse.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I had been suffering much pain for two days, and I feared if it continued the disease would strike inwardly, and that if so, I could not live.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
not any; not one
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
the middle of the day
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had been suffering much pain for two days, and I feared if it continued the disease would strike inwardly, and that if so, I could not live.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I had always felt very indifferent about what might become of my body after death, but now I felt quite the reverse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Christmas day my knee and right side were badly swollen.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading I had been suffering much pain for two days, and I feared if it continued the disease would strike inwardly, and that if so, I could not live.
PONCAnoun
a member of the Siouan people of the Missouri river valley in northeastern Nebraska
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I had always felt very indifferent about what might become of my body after death, but now I felt quite the reverse.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading I had always felt very indifferent about what might become of my body after death, but now I felt quite the reverse.
precisely, exactly
From this reading On Christmas day my knee and right side were badly swollen.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On Christmas day my knee and right side were badly swollen.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I had been suffering much pain for two days, and I feared if it continued the disease would strike inwardly, and that if so, I could not live.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading I had been suffering much pain for two days, and I feared if it continued the disease would strike inwardly, and that if so, I could not live.
a state of acute pain
From this reading I had been suffering much pain for two days, and I feared if it continued the disease would strike inwardly, and that if so, I could not live.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading On Christmas day my knee and right side were badly swollen.
SYMPTOMSnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
carry out
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I had been suffering much pain for two days, and I feared if it continued the disease would strike inwardly, and that if so, I could not live.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
precisely as stated
From this reading I had always felt very indifferent about what might become of my body after death, but now I felt quite the reverse.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At noon my knee was nearly as large as my head; but it did not hurt me to walk slowly, and I concluded that I would go and pray, believing it would be the last time I would be able to do so, for my faith about living had left me, and I felt that I could not live twenty-four hours longer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On Christmas day my knee and right side were badly swollen.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I had always felt very indifferent about what might become of my body after death, but now I felt quite the reverse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
WOLVESnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading SYMPTOMS OF DEATH--NO HOPES OF LIVING--PONCA MANNER OF BURYING THE DEAD--DREAD OF HAVING MY BODY MANGLED BY THE WOLVES--DECIDE TO BARGAIN WITH THE INDIANS TO CUT UP MY BODY AND TAKE IT TO MY FRIENDS--HAPPY ASSURANCE THAT I SHOULD LIVE, ETC.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I had been suffering much pain for two days, and I feared if it continued the disease would strike inwardly, and that if so, I could not live.
