used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading But to Harry and Topsie, it was neither an unusual nor a terrifying sight, accustomed as they had been during their sojourn amongst the Patagonians to scenes and occurrences of a like nature.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “It’s all right, Uncle Francis,” volunteered the young midshipman (for Harry had long overstepped the important boundary which separates the naval cadet from the midshipman); “they are not going to hurt us.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading But to Harry and Topsie, it was neither an unusual nor a terrifying sight, accustomed as they had been during their sojourn amongst the Patagonians to scenes and occurrences of a like nature.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But to Harry and Topsie, it was neither an unusual nor a terrifying sight, accustomed as they had been during their sojourn amongst the Patagonians to scenes and occurrences of a like nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
Aniwee
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From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
anticsnounUS /ˈæntɪks/
plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
From this reading But I say, watch them closely and all they do; for directly they form up quiet into line, we must go through exactly the same form of antics as they.
from appearances alone
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
Araucanian
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From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
Araucanians
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From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “It’s all right, Uncle Francis,” volunteered the young midshipman (for Harry had long overstepped the important boundary which separates the naval cadet from the midshipman); “they are not going to hurt us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But to Harry and Topsie, it was neither an unusual nor a terrifying sight, accustomed as they had been during their sojourn amongst the Patagonians to scenes and occurrences of a like nature.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But to Harry and Topsie, it was neither an unusual nor a terrifying sight, accustomed as they had been during their sojourn amongst the Patagonians to scenes and occurrences of a like nature.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
beholdingnounUS /bɪˈhoʊldɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading “It’s all right, Uncle Francis,” volunteered the young midshipman (for Harry had long overstepped the important boundary which separates the naval cadet from the midshipman); “they are not going to hurt us.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to Harry and Topsie, it was neither an unusual nor a terrifying sight, accustomed as they had been during their sojourn amongst the Patagonians to scenes and occurrences of a like nature.
cadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading “It’s all right, Uncle Francis,” volunteered the young midshipman (for Harry had long overstepped the important boundary which separates the naval cadet from the midshipman); “they are not going to hurt us.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading But I say, watch them closely and all they do; for directly they form up quiet into line, we must go through exactly the same form of antics as they.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
without deviation
From this reading But I say, watch them closely and all they do; for directly they form up quiet into line, we must go through exactly the same form of antics as they.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But I say, watch them closely and all they do; for directly they form up quiet into line, we must go through exactly the same form of antics as they.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading But to Harry and Topsie, it was neither an unusual nor a terrifying sight, accustomed as they had been during their sojourn amongst the Patagonians to scenes and occurrences of a like nature.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading But I say, watch them closely and all they do; for directly they form up quiet into line, we must go through exactly the same form of antics as they.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It’s all right, Uncle Francis,” volunteered the young midshipman (for Harry had long overstepped the important boundary which separates the naval cadet from the midshipman); “they are not going to hurt us.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading But I say, watch them closely and all they do; for directly they form up quiet into line, we must go through exactly the same form of antics as they.
Francis
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From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “It’s all right, Uncle Francis,” volunteered the young midshipman (for Harry had long overstepped the important boundary which separates the naval cadet from the midshipman); “they are not going to hurt us.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But I say, watch them closely and all they do; for directly they form up quiet into line, we must go through exactly the same form of antics as they.
the act of departing
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading But to Harry and Topsie, it was neither an unusual nor a terrifying sight, accustomed as they had been during their sojourn amongst the Patagonians to scenes and occurrences of a like nature.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
be the source of pain
From this reading “It’s all right, Uncle Francis,” volunteered the young midshipman (for Harry had long overstepped the important boundary which separates the naval cadet from the midshipman); “they are not going to hurt us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I say, watch them closely and all they do; for directly they form up quiet into line, we must go through exactly the same form of antics as they.
of great significance or value
From this reading “It’s all right, Uncle Francis,” volunteered the young midshipman (for Harry had long overstepped the important boundary which separates the naval cadet from the midshipman); “they are not going to hurt us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But I say, watch them closely and all they do; for directly they form up quiet into line, we must go through exactly the same form of antics as they.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
It's
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From this reading “It’s all right, Uncle Francis,” volunteered the young midshipman (for Harry had long overstepped the important boundary which separates the naval cadet from the midshipman); “they are not going to hurt us.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But to Harry and Topsie, it was neither an unusual nor a terrifying sight, accustomed as they had been during their sojourn amongst the Patagonians to scenes and occurrences of a like nature.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading But I say, watch them closely and all they do; for directly they form up quiet into line, we must go through exactly the same form of antics as they.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
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 “It’s all right, Uncle Francis,” volunteered the young midshipman (for Harry had long overstepped the important boundary which separates the naval cadet from the midshipman); “they are not going to hurt us.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
come together
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
midshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading “It’s all right, Uncle Francis,” volunteered the young midshipman (for Harry had long overstepped the important boundary which separates the naval cadet from the midshipman); “they are not going to hurt us.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But I say, watch them closely and all they do; for directly they form up quiet into line, we must go through exactly the same form of antics as they.
as might be expected
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But to Harry and Topsie, it was neither an unusual nor a terrifying sight, accustomed as they had been during their sojourn amongst the Patagonians to scenes and occurrences of a like nature.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading “It’s all right, Uncle Francis,” volunteered the young midshipman (for Harry had long overstepped the important boundary which separates the naval cadet from the midshipman); “they are not going to hurt us.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading But to Harry and Topsie, it was neither an unusual nor a terrifying sight, accustomed as they had been during their sojourn amongst the Patagonians to scenes and occurrences of a like nature.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But to Harry and Topsie, it was neither an unusual nor a terrifying sight, accustomed as they had been during their sojourn amongst the Patagonians to scenes and occurrences of a like nature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading But to Harry and Topsie, it was neither an unusual nor a terrifying sight, accustomed as they had been during their sojourn amongst the Patagonians to scenes and occurrences of a like nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
oversteppedverbUS /ˈoʊvərstept/
inflected form of “overstep” — pass beyond (limits or boundaries)
From this reading “It’s all right, Uncle Francis,” volunteered the young midshipman (for Harry had long overstepped the important boundary which separates the naval cadet from the midshipman); “they are not going to hurt us.
Patagonians
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From this reading But to Harry and Topsie, it was neither an unusual nor a terrifying sight, accustomed as they had been during their sojourn amongst the Patagonians to scenes and occurrences of a like nature.
punctiliousadjectiveUS /pəŋkˈtɪliəs/
marked by precise accordance with details
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading But I say, watch them closely and all they do; for directly they form up quiet into line, we must go through exactly the same form of antics as they.
reassuringadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋ/
restoring confidence and relieving anxiety
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
religiouslyadverbUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəsli/
by religion
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “It’s all right, Uncle Francis,” volunteered the young midshipman (for Harry had long overstepped the important boundary which separates the naval cadet from the midshipman); “they are not going to hurt us.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But I say, watch them closely and all they do; for directly they form up quiet into line, we must go through exactly the same form of antics as they.
express in words
From this reading But I say, watch them closely and all they do; for directly they form up quiet into line, we must go through exactly the same form of antics as they.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading But to Harry and Topsie, it was neither an unusual nor a terrifying sight, accustomed as they had been during their sojourn amongst the Patagonians to scenes and occurrences of a like nature.
separatesnounUS /ˈsepəreɪts/
plural of “separate” — a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
From this reading “It’s all right, Uncle Francis,” volunteered the young midshipman (for Harry had long overstepped the important boundary which separates the naval cadet from the midshipman); “they are not going to hurt us.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But to Harry and Topsie, it was neither an unusual nor a terrifying sight, accustomed as they had been during their sojourn amongst the Patagonians to scenes and occurrences of a like nature.
term of address for a man
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading But to Harry and Topsie, it was neither an unusual nor a terrifying sight, accustomed as they had been during their sojourn amongst the Patagonians to scenes and occurrences of a like nature.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
surmisedverbUS /sərˈmaɪzd/
past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading But to Harry and Topsie, it was neither an unusual nor a terrifying sight, accustomed as they had been during their sojourn amongst the Patagonians to scenes and occurrences of a like nature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But to Harry and Topsie, it was neither an unusual nor a terrifying sight, accustomed as they had been during their sojourn amongst the Patagonians to scenes and occurrences of a like nature.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But to Harry and Topsie, it was neither an unusual nor a terrifying sight, accustomed as they had been during their sojourn amongst the Patagonians to scenes and occurrences of a like nature.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
Topsie
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From this reading But to Harry and Topsie, it was neither an unusual nor a terrifying sight, accustomed as they had been during their sojourn amongst the Patagonians to scenes and occurrences of a like nature.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading But to Harry and Topsie, it was neither an unusual nor a terrifying sight, accustomed as they had been during their sojourn amongst the Patagonians to scenes and occurrences of a like nature.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But I say, watch them closely and all they do; for directly they form up quiet into line, we must go through exactly the same form of antics as they.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It’s all right, Uncle Francis,” volunteered the young midshipman (for Harry had long overstepped the important boundary which separates the naval cadet from the midshipman); “they are not going to hurt us.
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading “It’s all right, Uncle Francis,” volunteered the young midshipman (for Harry had long overstepped the important boundary which separates the naval cadet from the midshipman); “they are not going to hurt us.
warlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrlaɪk/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But to Harry and Topsie, it was neither an unusual nor a terrifying sight, accustomed as they had been during their sojourn amongst the Patagonians to scenes and occurrences of a like nature.
look attentively
From this reading But I say, watch them closely and all they do; for directly they form up quiet into line, we must go through exactly the same form of antics as they.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But I say, watch them closely and all they do; for directly they form up quiet into line, we must go through exactly the same form of antics as they.
accept gladly
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “It’s all right, Uncle Francis,” volunteered the young midshipman (for Harry had long overstepped the important boundary which separates the naval cadet from the midshipman); “they are not going to hurt us.
which person or people
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading It may be naturally surmised that Sir Francis and Lady Vane and their children, who had never before witnessed a South American Indian “Ceremony of Welcome,” were not a little startled on beholding Aniwee and her warriors charging to meet them in apparently so warlike a fashion.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Knowing, however, the punctilious etiquette of both Patagonians and Araucanians, in the matter of going religiously through the whole ceremony, our two young friends drew rein, and with a few reassuring words to their uncle, aunt, and cousins, awaited the Araucanian charge.
