Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

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

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

on or to one side

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

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

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

cause to be bored

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

a young person of either sex

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

past form of “crow” — dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading Nor, since my child has saved his life, will I deliver him into your hands for torture.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

someone who works underwater

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

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

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

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

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

divisible by two

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

having an evil appearance

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

without fear

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

ranking above all others

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He has sought my protection, and it shall be granted him until he is proved unworthy of it.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Nor, since my child has saved his life, will I deliver him into your hands for torture.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Nor, since my child has saved his life, will I deliver him into your hands for torture.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

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

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

to a considerable degree

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

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

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

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

From this reading Nor, since my child has saved his life, will I deliver him into your hands for torture.

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

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

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

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

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

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

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

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Nor, since my child has saved his life, will I deliver him into your hands for torture.

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

From this reading He has sought my protection, and it shall be granted him until he is proved unworthy of it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Nor, since my child has saved his life, will I deliver him into your hands for torture.

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

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

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 For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

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

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

killed unlawfully

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor, since my child has saved his life, will I deliver him into your hands for torture.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

a member of the Algonquian people of southern Ontario

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

a course of conduct

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading He has sought my protection, and it shall be granted him until he is proved unworthy of it.

established beyond doubt

From this reading He has sought my protection, and it shall be granted him until he is proved unworthy of it.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Nor, since my child has saved his life, will I deliver him into your hands for torture.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

Roman statesman and philosopher who was an advisor to Nero; his nine extant tragedies are modeled on Greek tragedies (circa 4 BC - 65 AD)

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

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

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading He has sought my protection, and it shall be granted him until he is proved unworthy of it.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Nor, since my child has saved his life, will I deliver him into your hands for torture.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

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

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

that is looked for

From this reading He has sought my protection, and it shall be granted him until he is proved unworthy of it.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

not in physical motion

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

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

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

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

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading Nor, since my child has saved his life, will I deliver him into your hands for torture.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

up to a particular time

From this reading He has sought my protection, and it shall be granted him until he is proved unworthy of it.

lacking in value or merit

From this reading He has sought my protection, and it shall be granted him until he is proved unworthy of it.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Then the foremost of them, an evil-looking savage who bore the name of Mahng (the Diver), motioned the major aside with a haughty wave of the hand, saying: "Let the white man step from the path of Mahng, that he may kill this Ottawa dog who thought to escape the vengeance of the Senecas."

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

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

a Caucasian

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

which person or people

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Nor, since my child has saved his life, will I deliver him into your hands for torture.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For some seconds the three Indians, who were panting heavily from the effect of their long chase through the forest, gazed in silence at the white man who with the child in his arms so fearlessly confronted them.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

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

From this reading Without retreating an inch from his position, and still holding the little Donald, who crowed with delight at sight of the Indians, Major Hester replied:-- "Not even if the whole Seneca tribe demanded it would I allow this man to be murdered in the presence of my wife.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Nor, since my child has saved his life, will I deliver him into your hands for torture.