used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had the utmost confidence in him, and felt a certain elation at heart as she saw that the brave old man was determined on the enterprise.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Next morning Ben was on his feet early, and mounting the white horse, he went away alone, leaving Millicent in the care of the Dutchman and Jules.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next morning Ben was on his feet early, and mounting the white horse, he went away alone, leaving Millicent in the care of the Dutchman and Jules.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had the utmost confidence in him, and felt a certain elation at heart as she saw that the brave old man was determined on the enterprise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had the utmost confidence in him, and felt a certain elation at heart as she saw that the brave old man was determined on the enterprise.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Next morning Ben was on his feet early, and mounting the white horse, he went away alone, leaving Millicent in the care of the Dutchman and Jules.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He whispered in the ear of the young girl that he would either bring her lover back to her, or leave his bones upon the prairie.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Next morning Ben was on his feet early, and mounting the white horse, he went away alone, leaving Millicent in the care of the Dutchman and Jules.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading He whispered in the ear of the young girl that he would either bring her lover back to her, or leave his bones upon the prairie.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading She had the utmost confidence in him, and felt a certain elation at heart as she saw that the brave old man was determined on the enterprise.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He whispered in the ear of the young girl that he would either bring her lover back to her, or leave his bones upon the prairie.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Next morning Ben was on his feet early, and mounting the white horse, he went away alone, leaving Millicent in the care of the Dutchman and Jules.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She had the utmost confidence in him, and felt a certain elation at heart as she saw that the brave old man was determined on the enterprise.
COLORSnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading SHOWING HIS COLORS.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading She had the utmost confidence in him, and felt a certain elation at heart as she saw that the brave old man was determined on the enterprise.
characterized by great determination
From this reading She had the utmost confidence in him, and felt a certain elation at heart as she saw that the brave old man was determined on the enterprise.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
DutchmannounUS /ˈdʌtʃmən/
a native or inhabitant of Holland
From this reading Next morning Ben was on his feet early, and mounting the white horse, he went away alone, leaving Millicent in the care of the Dutchman and Jules.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He whispered in the ear of the young girl that he would either bring her lover back to her, or leave his bones upon the prairie.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Next morning Ben was on his feet early, and mounting the white horse, he went away alone, leaving Millicent in the care of the Dutchman and Jules.
one or the other of two
From this reading He whispered in the ear of the young girl that he would either bring her lover back to her, or leave his bones upon the prairie.
elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/
an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
From this reading She had the utmost confidence in him, and felt a certain elation at heart as she saw that the brave old man was determined on the enterprise.
to come or go into
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading She had the utmost confidence in him, and felt a certain elation at heart as she saw that the brave old man was determined on the enterprise.
expletivesnounUS /ˈeksplətɪvz/
plural of “expletive” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Next morning Ben was on his feet early, and mounting the white horse, he went away alone, leaving Millicent in the care of the Dutchman and Jules.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She had the utmost confidence in him, and felt a certain elation at heart as she saw that the brave old man was determined on the enterprise.
a young female
From this reading He whispered in the ear of the young girl that he would either bring her lover back to her, or leave his bones upon the prairie.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had the utmost confidence in him, and felt a certain elation at heart as she saw that the brave old man was determined on the enterprise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Next morning Ben was on his feet early, and mounting the white horse, he went away alone, leaving Millicent in the care of the Dutchman and Jules.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She had the utmost confidence in him, and felt a certain elation at heart as she saw that the brave old man was determined on the enterprise.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He whispered in the ear of the young girl that he would either bring her lover back to her, or leave his bones upon the prairie.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had the utmost confidence in him, and felt a certain elation at heart as she saw that the brave old man was determined on the enterprise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SHOWING HIS COLORS.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Next morning Ben was on his feet early, and mounting the white horse, he went away alone, leaving Millicent in the care of the Dutchman and Jules.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next morning Ben was on his feet early, and mounting the white horse, he went away alone, leaving Millicent in the care of the Dutchman and Jules.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
Jules
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From this reading Next morning Ben was on his feet early, and mounting the white horse, he went away alone, leaving Millicent in the care of the Dutchman and Jules.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
go away from a place
From this reading He whispered in the ear of the young girl that he would either bring her lover back to her, or leave his bones upon the prairie.
the act of departing
From this reading Next morning Ben was on his feet early, and mounting the white horse, he went away alone, leaving Millicent in the care of the Dutchman and Jules.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading He whispered in the ear of the young girl that he would either bring her lover back to her, or leave his bones upon the prairie.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She had the utmost confidence in him, and felt a certain elation at heart as she saw that the brave old man was determined on the enterprise.
Millicent
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From this reading Next morning Ben was on his feet early, and mounting the white horse, he went away alone, leaving Millicent in the care of the Dutchman and Jules.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning Ben was on his feet early, and mounting the white horse, he went away alone, leaving Millicent in the care of the Dutchman and Jules.
mountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Next morning Ben was on his feet early, and mounting the white horse, he went away alone, leaving Millicent in the care of the Dutchman and Jules.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning Ben was on his feet early, and mounting the white horse, he went away alone, leaving Millicent in the care of the Dutchman and Jules.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next morning Ben was on his feet early, and mounting the white horse, he went away alone, leaving Millicent in the care of the Dutchman and Jules.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She had the utmost confidence in him, and felt a certain elation at heart as she saw that the brave old man was determined on the enterprise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Next morning Ben was on his feet early, and mounting the white horse, he went away alone, leaving Millicent in the care of the Dutchman and Jules.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He whispered in the ear of the young girl that he would either bring her lover back to her, or leave his bones upon the prairie.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading He whispered in the ear of the young girl that he would either bring her lover back to her, or leave his bones upon the prairie.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
cut with a saw
From this reading She had the utmost confidence in him, and felt a certain elation at heart as she saw that the brave old man was determined on the enterprise.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had the utmost confidence in him, and felt a certain elation at heart as she saw that the brave old man was determined on the enterprise.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading SHOWING HIS COLORS.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He whispered in the ear of the young girl that he would either bring her lover back to her, or leave his bones upon the prairie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next morning Ben was on his feet early, and mounting the white horse, he went away alone, leaving Millicent in the care of the Dutchman and Jules.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He whispered in the ear of the young girl that he would either bring her lover back to her, or leave his bones upon the prairie.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He whispered in the ear of the young girl that he would either bring her lover back to her, or leave his bones upon the prairie.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading She had the utmost confidence in him, and felt a certain elation at heart as she saw that the brave old man was determined on the enterprise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Next morning Ben was on his feet early, and mounting the white horse, he went away alone, leaving Millicent in the care of the Dutchman and Jules.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Next morning Ben was on his feet early, and mounting the white horse, he went away alone, leaving Millicent in the care of the Dutchman and Jules.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading He whispered in the ear of the young girl that he would either bring her lover back to her, or leave his bones upon the prairie.
a Caucasian
From this reading Next morning Ben was on his feet early, and mounting the white horse, he went away alone, leaving Millicent in the care of the Dutchman and Jules.
which person or people
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jan, who was fast learning to trust in him, wished to go too, but the old trapper would not allow it, and resolutely ordered the Dutchman to return, which he did, with several Dutch expletives, not proper to enter in this book.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He whispered in the ear of the young girl that he would either bring her lover back to her, or leave his bones upon the prairie.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He whispered in the ear of the young girl that he would either bring her lover back to her, or leave his bones upon the prairie.
