Chapter IX

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

From this reading The brothers had gone on a distant hunting expedition by themselves; they eventually reached a country of dry gullies which they knew of old.

later than; following

From this reading Resting after their long march, Tim happened to scrape in the sand for water under the roots of a tree, when he suddenly called to his brother with a startled exclamation.

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

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

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

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “What’s up?” answered Mat, running up, thinking he had been bitten by a snake.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Gold—Hostile natives—Flight by night—The great battle—Clubs—Fists—New Forest wrestling—“Old Joe.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

inflected form of “bite” — to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

From this reading “What’s up?” answered Mat, running up, thinking he had been bitten by a snake.

plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

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

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Resting after their long march, Tim happened to scrape in the sand for water under the roots of a tree, when he suddenly called to his brother with a startled exclamation.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Gold—Hostile natives—Flight by night—The great battle—Clubs—Fists—New Forest wrestling—“Old Joe.”

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Resting after their long march, Tim happened to scrape in the sand for water under the roots of a tree, when he suddenly called to his brother with a startled exclamation.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Gold—Hostile natives—Flight by night—The great battle—Clubs—Fists—New Forest wrestling—“Old Joe.”

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The brothers had gone on a distant hunting expedition by themselves; they eventually reached a country of dry gullies which they knew of old.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The brothers had gone on a distant hunting expedition by themselves; they eventually reached a country of dry gullies which they knew of old.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading The brothers had gone on a distant hunting expedition by themselves; they eventually reached a country of dry gullies which they knew of old.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading The brothers had gone on a distant hunting expedition by themselves; they eventually reached a country of dry gullies which they knew of old.

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading Resting after their long march, Tim happened to scrape in the sand for water under the roots of a tree, when he suddenly called to his brother with a startled exclamation.

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

From this reading The brothers had gone on a distant hunting expedition by themselves; they eventually reached a country of dry gullies which they knew of old.

plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading Gold—Hostile natives—Flight by night—The great battle—Clubs—Fists—New Forest wrestling—“Old Joe.”

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Gold—Hostile natives—Flight by night—The great battle—Clubs—Fists—New Forest wrestling—“Old Joe.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Resting after their long march, Tim happened to scrape in the sand for water under the roots of a tree, when he suddenly called to his brother with a startled exclamation.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Gold—Hostile natives—Flight by night—The great battle—Clubs—Fists—New Forest wrestling—“Old Joe.”

plural of “forester” — English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

coins made of gold

From this reading Gold—Hostile natives—Flight by night—The great battle—Clubs—Fists—New Forest wrestling—“Old Joe.”

destroyed or killed

From this reading The brothers had gone on a distant hunting expedition by themselves; they eventually reached a country of dry gullies which they knew of old.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Gold—Hostile natives—Flight by night—The great battle—Clubs—Fists—New Forest wrestling—“Old Joe.”

plural of “gully” — deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)

From this reading The brothers had gone on a distant hunting expedition by themselves; they eventually reached a country of dry gullies which they knew of old.

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

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

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

From this reading Resting after their long march, Tim happened to scrape in the sand for water under the roots of a tree, when he suddenly called to his brother with a startled exclamation.

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

From this reading Resting after their long march, Tim happened to scrape in the sand for water under the roots of a tree, when he suddenly called to his brother with a startled exclamation.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading Gold—Hostile natives—Flight by night—The great battle—Clubs—Fists—New Forest wrestling—“Old Joe.”

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading The brothers had gone on a distant hunting expedition by themselves; they eventually reached a country of dry gullies which they knew of old.

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

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

a single distinct event

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

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

From this reading Gold—Hostile natives—Flight by night—The great battle—Clubs—Fists—New Forest wrestling—“Old Joe.”

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The brothers had gone on a distant hunting expedition by themselves; they eventually reached a country of dry gullies which they knew of old.

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 Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

march in a procession

From this reading Resting after their long march, Tim happened to scrape in the sand for water under the roots of a tree, when he suddenly called to his brother with a startled exclamation.

a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading “What’s up?” answered Mat, running up, thinking he had been bitten by a snake.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading Gold—Hostile natives—Flight by night—The great battle—Clubs—Fists—New Forest wrestling—“Old Joe.”

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

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

From this reading Gold—Hostile natives—Flight by night—The great battle—Clubs—Fists—New Forest wrestling—“Old Joe.”

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Gold—Hostile natives—Flight by night—The great battle—Clubs—Fists—New Forest wrestling—“Old Joe.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Gold—Hostile natives—Flight by night—The great battle—Clubs—Fists—New Forest wrestling—“Old Joe.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The brothers had gone on a distant hunting expedition by themselves; they eventually reached a country of dry gullies which they knew of old.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The brothers had gone on a distant hunting expedition by themselves; they eventually reached a country of dry gullies which they knew of old.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Resting after their long march, Tim happened to scrape in the sand for water under the roots of a tree, when he suddenly called to his brother with a startled exclamation.

the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage

From this reading Resting after their long march, Tim happened to scrape in the sand for water under the roots of a tree, when he suddenly called to his brother with a startled exclamation.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading “What’s up?” answered Mat, running up, thinking he had been bitten by a snake.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading Resting after their long march, Tim happened to scrape in the sand for water under the roots of a tree, when he suddenly called to his brother with a startled exclamation.

scratch repeatedly

From this reading Resting after their long march, Tim happened to scrape in the sand for water under the roots of a tree, when he suddenly called to his brother with a startled exclamation.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading “What’s up?” answered Mat, running up, thinking he had been bitten by a snake.

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

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading Resting after their long march, Tim happened to scrape in the sand for water under the roots of a tree, when he suddenly called to his brother with a startled exclamation.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Resting after their long march, Tim happened to scrape in the sand for water under the roots of a tree, when he suddenly called to his brother with a startled exclamation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

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

From this reading Gold—Hostile natives—Flight by night—The great battle—Clubs—Fists—New Forest wrestling—“Old Joe.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The brothers had gone on a distant hunting expedition by themselves; they eventually reached a country of dry gullies which they knew of old.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading “What’s up?” answered Mat, running up, thinking he had been bitten by a snake.

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

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

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

From this reading Resting after their long march, Tim happened to scrape in the sand for water under the roots of a tree, when he suddenly called to his brother with a startled exclamation.

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

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Resting after their long march, Tim happened to scrape in the sand for water under the roots of a tree, when he suddenly called to his brother with a startled exclamation.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Resting after their long march, Tim happened to scrape in the sand for water under the roots of a tree, when he suddenly called to his brother with a startled exclamation.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “What’s up?” answered Mat, running up, thinking he had been bitten by a snake.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

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

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

nonexistent

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Resting after their long march, Tim happened to scrape in the sand for water under the roots of a tree, when he suddenly called to his brother with a startled exclamation.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

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

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

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

From this reading “What’s up?” answered Mat, running up, thinking he had been bitten by a snake.

at the time that

From this reading Resting after their long march, Tim happened to scrape in the sand for water under the roots of a tree, when he suddenly called to his brother with a startled exclamation.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

which person or people

From this reading Though our foresters were looked upon and treated as brothers by the Waigonda tribe, signs were not wanting to show that some of the neighbouring blacks, who had been present at the Boorah, were envious of their position, and of the goods which they possessed, and an incident happened before long to prove this in an unpleasant way.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Resting after their long march, Tim happened to scrape in the sand for water under the roots of a tree, when he suddenly called to his brother with a startled exclamation.

the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

From this reading Gold—Hostile natives—Flight by night—The great battle—Clubs—Fists—New Forest wrestling—“Old Joe.”