Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading I SEND FOR DE TONTY I discovered nothing but clothes at first--moccasins, and numerous undergarments--together with a uniform, evidently new, and quite gorgeous.

(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 Surely the man would bear nothing unimportant with him on such a journey; these must be papers of value, for I had noted with what care he had guarded the bag all the way.

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

From this reading I SEND FOR DE TONTY I discovered nothing but clothes at first--moccasins, and numerous undergarments--together with a uniform, evidently new, and quite gorgeous.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I SEND FOR DE TONTY I discovered nothing but clothes at first--moccasins, and numerous undergarments--together with a uniform, evidently new, and quite gorgeous.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Surely the man would bear nothing unimportant with him on such a journey; these must be papers of value, for I had noted with what care he had guarded the bag all the way.

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From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

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

From this reading Surely the man would bear nothing unimportant with him on such a journey; these must be papers of value, for I had noted with what care he had guarded the bag all the way.

have

From this reading Surely the man would bear nothing unimportant with him on such a journey; these must be papers of value, for I had noted with what care he had guarded the bag all the way.

confined by bonds

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading Scarcely venturing to breathe, hardly knowing what I hoped to find, I drew these forth, and glanced hastily at them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I SEND FOR DE TONTY I discovered nothing but clothes at first--moccasins, and numerous undergarments--together with a uniform, evidently new, and quite gorgeous.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Surely the man would bear nothing unimportant with him on such a journey; these must be papers of value, for I had noted with what care he had guarded the bag all the way.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

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

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

clothing in general

From this reading I SEND FOR DE TONTY I discovered nothing but clothes at first--moccasins, and numerous undergarments--together with a uniform, evidently new, and quite gorgeous.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

a line made of twisted fibers or threads

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading I SEND FOR DE TONTY I discovered nothing but clothes at first--moccasins, and numerous undergarments--together with a uniform, evidently new, and quite gorgeous.

made known (especially something secret or concealed)

From this reading The removal of these, however, revealed a pocket in the leather side, securely fastened, and on opening this with trembling fingers, a number of papers were disclosed.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading I SEND FOR DE TONTY I discovered nothing but clothes at first--moccasins, and numerous undergarments--together with a uniform, evidently new, and quite gorgeous.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Scarcely venturing to breathe, hardly knowing what I hoped to find, I drew these forth, and glanced hastily at them.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading I SEND FOR DE TONTY I discovered nothing but clothes at first--moccasins, and numerous undergarments--together with a uniform, evidently new, and quite gorgeous.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading The removal of these, however, revealed a pocket in the leather side, securely fastened, and on opening this with trembling fingers, a number of papers were disclosed.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Scarcely venturing to breathe, hardly knowing what I hoped to find, I drew these forth, and glanced hastily at them.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading The removal of these, however, revealed a pocket in the leather side, securely fastened, and on opening this with trembling fingers, a number of papers were disclosed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I SEND FOR DE TONTY I discovered nothing but clothes at first--moccasins, and numerous undergarments--together with a uniform, evidently new, and quite gorgeous.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I SEND FOR DE TONTY I discovered nothing but clothes at first--moccasins, and numerous undergarments--together with a uniform, evidently new, and quite gorgeous.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Scarcely venturing to breathe, hardly knowing what I hoped to find, I drew these forth, and glanced hastily at them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

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

From this reading Scarcely venturing to breathe, hardly knowing what I hoped to find, I drew these forth, and glanced hastily at them.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading I SEND FOR DE TONTY I discovered nothing but clothes at first--moccasins, and numerous undergarments--together with a uniform, evidently new, and quite gorgeous.

prudent

From this reading Surely the man would bear nothing unimportant with him on such a journey; these must be papers of value, for I had noted with what care he had guarded the bag all the way.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Surely the man would bear nothing unimportant with him on such a journey; these must be papers of value, for I had noted with what care he had guarded the bag all the way.

only a very short time before

From this reading Scarcely venturing to breathe, hardly knowing what I hoped to find, I drew these forth, and glanced hastily at them.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Scarcely venturing to breathe, hardly knowing what I hoped to find, I drew these forth, and glanced hastily at them.

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

From this reading Surely the man would bear nothing unimportant with him on such a journey; these must be papers of value, for I had noted with what care he had guarded the bag all the way.

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

From this reading Surely the man would bear nothing unimportant with him on such a journey; these must be papers of value, for I had noted with what care he had guarded the bag all the way.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Scarcely venturing to breathe, hardly knowing what I hoped to find, I drew these forth, and glanced hastily at them.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The removal of these, however, revealed a pocket in the leather side, securely fastened, and on opening this with trembling fingers, a number of papers were disclosed.

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

From this reading I SEND FOR DE TONTY I discovered nothing but clothes at first--moccasins, and numerous undergarments--together with a uniform, evidently new, and quite gorgeous.

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

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

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

From this reading The removal of these, however, revealed a pocket in the leather side, securely fastened, and on opening this with trembling fingers, a number of papers were disclosed.

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Surely the man would bear nothing unimportant with him on such a journey; these must be papers of value, for I had noted with what care he had guarded the bag all the way.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Scarcely venturing to breathe, hardly knowing what I hoped to find, I drew these forth, and glanced hastily at them.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading The removal of these, however, revealed a pocket in the leather side, securely fastened, and on opening this with trembling fingers, a number of papers were disclosed.

the literary culture

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

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

From this reading Surely the man would bear nothing unimportant with him on such a journey; these must be papers of value, for I had noted with what care he had guarded the bag all the way.

the force of workers available

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans

From this reading I SEND FOR DE TONTY I discovered nothing but clothes at first--moccasins, and numerous undergarments--together with a uniform, evidently new, and quite gorgeous.

a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Surely the man would bear nothing unimportant with him on such a journey; these must be papers of value, for I had noted with what care he had guarded the bag all the way.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading I SEND FOR DE TONTY I discovered nothing but clothes at first--moccasins, and numerous undergarments--together with a uniform, evidently new, and quite gorgeous.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Surely the man would bear nothing unimportant with him on such a journey; these must be papers of value, for I had noted with what care he had guarded the bag all the way.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading I SEND FOR DE TONTY I discovered nothing but clothes at first--moccasins, and numerous undergarments--together with a uniform, evidently new, and quite gorgeous.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The removal of these, however, revealed a pocket in the leather side, securely fastened, and on opening this with trembling fingers, a number of papers were disclosed.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading I SEND FOR DE TONTY I discovered nothing but clothes at first--moccasins, and numerous undergarments--together with a uniform, evidently new, and quite gorgeous.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The removal of these, however, revealed a pocket in the leather side, securely fastened, and on opening this with trembling fingers, a number of papers were disclosed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The removal of these, however, revealed a pocket in the leather side, securely fastened, and on opening this with trembling fingers, a number of papers were disclosed.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The removal of these, however, revealed a pocket in the leather side, securely fastened, and on opening this with trembling fingers, a number of papers were disclosed.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The removal of these, however, revealed a pocket in the leather side, securely fastened, and on opening this with trembling fingers, a number of papers were disclosed.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading The removal of these, however, revealed a pocket in the leather side, securely fastened, and on opening this with trembling fingers, a number of papers were disclosed.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading I SEND FOR DE TONTY I discovered nothing but clothes at first--moccasins, and numerous undergarments--together with a uniform, evidently new, and quite gorgeous.

the entire amount of income before any deductions are made

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

the act of removing

From this reading The removal of these, however, revealed a pocket in the leather side, securely fastened, and on opening this with trembling fingers, a number of papers were disclosed.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading The removal of these, however, revealed a pocket in the leather side, securely fastened, and on opening this with trembling fingers, a number of papers were disclosed.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

a list of names

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

only a very short time before

From this reading Scarcely venturing to breathe, hardly knowing what I hoped to find, I drew these forth, and glanced hastily at them.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading The removal of these, however, revealed a pocket in the leather side, securely fastened, and on opening this with trembling fingers, a number of papers were disclosed.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading I SEND FOR DE TONTY I discovered nothing but clothes at first--moccasins, and numerous undergarments--together with a uniform, evidently new, and quite gorgeous.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The removal of these, however, revealed a pocket in the leather side, securely fastened, and on opening this with trembling fingers, a number of papers were disclosed.

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

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Surely the man would bear nothing unimportant with him on such a journey; these must be papers of value, for I had noted with what care he had guarded the bag all the way.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Surely the man would bear nothing unimportant with him on such a journey; these must be papers of value, for I had noted with what care he had guarded the bag all the way.

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

From this reading The removal of these, however, revealed a pocket in the leather side, securely fastened, and on opening this with trembling fingers, a number of papers were disclosed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Scarcely venturing to breathe, hardly knowing what I hoped to find, I drew these forth, and glanced hastily at them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The removal of these, however, revealed a pocket in the leather side, securely fastened, and on opening this with trembling fingers, a number of papers were disclosed.

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

From this reading The removal of these, however, revealed a pocket in the leather side, securely fastened, and on opening this with trembling fingers, a number of papers were disclosed.

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

From this reading Scarcely venturing to breathe, hardly knowing what I hoped to find, I drew these forth, and glanced hastily at them.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading I SEND FOR DE TONTY I discovered nothing but clothes at first--moccasins, and numerous undergarments--together with a uniform, evidently new, and quite gorgeous.

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

From this reading I SEND FOR DE TONTY I discovered nothing but clothes at first--moccasins, and numerous undergarments--together with a uniform, evidently new, and quite gorgeous.

a shaky motion

From this reading The removal of these, however, revealed a pocket in the leather side, securely fastened, and on opening this with trembling fingers, a number of papers were disclosed.

plural of “undergarment” — a garment worn under other garments

From this reading I SEND FOR DE TONTY I discovered nothing but clothes at first--moccasins, and numerous undergarments--together with a uniform, evidently new, and quite gorgeous.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading I SEND FOR DE TONTY I discovered nothing but clothes at first--moccasins, and numerous undergarments--together with a uniform, evidently new, and quite gorgeous.

not important

From this reading Surely the man would bear nothing unimportant with him on such a journey; these must be papers of value, for I had noted with what care he had guarded the bag all the way.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Surely the man would bear nothing unimportant with him on such a journey; these must be papers of value, for I had noted with what care he had guarded the bag all the way.

-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading Scarcely venturing to breathe, hardly knowing what I hoped to find, I drew these forth, and glanced hastily at them.

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

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Surely the man would bear nothing unimportant with him on such a journey; these must be papers of value, for I had noted with what care he had guarded the bag all the way.

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

From this reading The removal of these, however, revealed a pocket in the leather side, securely fastened, and on opening this with trembling fingers, a number of papers were disclosed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Scarcely venturing to breathe, hardly knowing what I hoped to find, I drew these forth, and glanced hastily at them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I SEND FOR DE TONTY I discovered nothing but clothes at first--moccasins, and numerous undergarments--together with a uniform, evidently new, and quite gorgeous.

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

From this reading Surely the man would bear nothing unimportant with him on such a journey; these must be papers of value, for I had noted with what care he had guarded the bag all the way.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet at first I discovered nothing to reward my search--there was a package of letters, carefully bound with a strong cord, a commission from La Barre, creating Cassion a Major of Infantry, a number of receipts issued in Montreal, a list of goods purchased at St. Ignace, and a roster of men composing the expedition.