used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Indian must have seen that he was regarded with suspicion, and knew, therefore, that extraordinary care was necessary on his part to bring about the ruin of his captors and save himself.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Fully aware of the treacherous subtlety of the American race, they might well doubt the answer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This issue would have been highly pleasing but for the question which instantly presented itself to Wharton Edwards and Larry Murphy--were they upon the right trail?
react verbally
From this reading Fully aware of the treacherous subtlety of the American race, they might well doubt the answer.
Arqu-wao
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From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Fully aware of the treacherous subtlety of the American race, they might well doubt the answer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This issue would have been highly pleasing but for the question which instantly presented itself to Wharton Edwards and Larry Murphy--were they upon the right trail?
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The Indian must have seen that he was regarded with suspicion, and knew, therefore, that extraordinary care was necessary on his part to bring about the ruin of his captors and save himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This issue would have been highly pleasing but for the question which instantly presented itself to Wharton Edwards and Larry Murphy--were they upon the right trail?
captorsnounUS /ˈkæptərz/
plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading The Indian must have seen that he was regarded with suspicion, and knew, therefore, that extraordinary care was necessary on his part to bring about the ruin of his captors and save himself.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The Indian must have seen that he was regarded with suspicion, and knew, therefore, that extraordinary care was necessary on his part to bring about the ruin of his captors and save himself.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Fully aware of the treacherous subtlety of the American race, they might well doubt the answer.
EdwardsnounUS /ˈedwərdz/
American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)
From this reading This issue would have been highly pleasing but for the question which instantly presented itself to Wharton Edwards and Larry Murphy--were they upon the right trail?
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading The Indian must have seen that he was regarded with suspicion, and knew, therefore, that extraordinary care was necessary on his part to bring about the ruin of his captors and save himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This issue would have been highly pleasing but for the question which instantly presented itself to Wharton Edwards and Larry Murphy--were they upon the right trail?
set up or found
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Fully aware of the treacherous subtlety of the American race, they might well doubt the answer.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This issue would have been highly pleasing but for the question which instantly presented itself to Wharton Edwards and Larry Murphy--were they upon the right trail?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading This issue would have been highly pleasing but for the question which instantly presented itself to Wharton Edwards and Larry Murphy--were they upon the right trail?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Indian must have seen that he was regarded with suspicion, and knew, therefore, that extraordinary care was necessary on his part to bring about the ruin of his captors and save himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE TRACKS OF HORSES.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The Indian must have seen that he was regarded with suspicion, and knew, therefore, that extraordinary care was necessary on his part to bring about the ruin of his captors and save himself.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading This issue would have been highly pleasing but for the question which instantly presented itself to Wharton Edwards and Larry Murphy--were they upon the right trail?
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading This issue would have been highly pleasing but for the question which instantly presented itself to Wharton Edwards and Larry Murphy--were they upon the right trail?
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading This issue would have been highly pleasing but for the question which instantly presented itself to Wharton Edwards and Larry Murphy--were they upon the right trail?
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
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 Indian must have seen that he was regarded with suspicion, and knew, therefore, that extraordinary care was necessary on his part to bring about the ruin of his captors and save himself.
Larry
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From this reading This issue would have been highly pleasing but for the question which instantly presented itself to Wharton Edwards and Larry Murphy--were they upon the right trail?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Fully aware of the treacherous subtlety of the American race, they might well doubt the answer.
a particular point in time
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
MurphynounUS /ˈmɜːrfi/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
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used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The Indian must have seen that he was regarded with suspicion, and knew, therefore, that extraordinary care was necessary on his part to bring about the ruin of his captors and save himself.
absolutely essential
From this reading The Indian must have seen that he was regarded with suspicion, and knew, therefore, that extraordinary care was necessary on his part to bring about the ruin of his captors and save himself.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
not divisible by two
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRACKS OF HORSES.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Indian must have seen that he was regarded with suspicion, and knew, therefore, that extraordinary care was necessary on his part to bring about the ruin of his captors and save himself.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Indian must have seen that he was regarded with suspicion, and knew, therefore, that extraordinary care was necessary on his part to bring about the ruin of his captors and save himself.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading This issue would have been highly pleasing but for the question which instantly presented itself to Wharton Edwards and Larry Murphy--were they upon the right trail?
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This issue would have been highly pleasing but for the question which instantly presented itself to Wharton Edwards and Larry Murphy--were they upon the right trail?
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading This issue would have been highly pleasing but for the question which instantly presented itself to Wharton Edwards and Larry Murphy--were they upon the right trail?
any competition
From this reading Fully aware of the treacherous subtlety of the American race, they might well doubt the answer.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The Indian must have seen that he was regarded with suspicion, and knew, therefore, that extraordinary care was necessary on his part to bring about the ruin of his captors and save himself.
precisely, exactly
From this reading This issue would have been highly pleasing but for the question which instantly presented itself to Wharton Edwards and Larry Murphy--were they upon the right trail?
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading The Indian must have seen that he was regarded with suspicion, and knew, therefore, that extraordinary care was necessary on his part to bring about the ruin of his captors and save himself.
except for; apart from
From this reading The Indian must have seen that he was regarded with suspicion, and knew, therefore, that extraordinary care was necessary on his part to bring about the ruin of his captors and save himself.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Indian must have seen that he was regarded with suspicion, and knew, therefore, that extraordinary care was necessary on his part to bring about the ruin of his captors and save himself.
Shawanoe
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From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
subtletynounUS /ˈsʌtəlti/
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
From this reading Fully aware of the treacherous subtlety of the American race, they might well doubt the answer.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The Indian must have seen that he was regarded with suspicion, and knew, therefore, that extraordinary care was necessary on his part to bring about the ruin of his captors and save himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Indian must have seen that he was regarded with suspicion, and knew, therefore, that extraordinary care was necessary on his part to bring about the ruin of his captors and save himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRACKS OF HORSES.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The Indian must have seen that he was regarded with suspicion, and knew, therefore, that extraordinary care was necessary on his part to bring about the ruin of his captors and save himself.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
a special situation
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This issue would have been highly pleasing but for the question which instantly presented itself to Wharton Edwards and Larry Murphy--were they upon the right trail?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
TRACKSnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading THE TRACKS OF HORSES.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading Fully aware of the treacherous subtlety of the American race, they might well doubt the answer.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This issue would have been highly pleasing but for the question which instantly presented itself to Wharton Edwards and Larry Murphy--were they upon the right trail?
close enough to be walked to
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Indian must have seen that he was regarded with suspicion, and knew, therefore, that extraordinary care was necessary on his part to bring about the ruin of his captors and save himself.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Fully aware of the treacherous subtlety of the American race, they might well doubt the answer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This issue would have been highly pleasing but for the question which instantly presented itself to Wharton Edwards and Larry Murphy--were they upon the right trail?
WhartonnounUS /ˈwɔːrtən/
United States novelist (1862-1937)
From this reading This issue would have been highly pleasing but for the question which instantly presented itself to Wharton Edwards and Larry Murphy--were they upon the right trail?
at the time that
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This issue would have been highly pleasing but for the question which instantly presented itself to Wharton Edwards and Larry Murphy--were they upon the right trail?
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading At the moment when neither of the youths had a thought of such a thing, they found themselves walking along a distinctly marked trail in the woods, while Arqu-wao, the Shawanoe guide, turned his head with an odd expression, as if to ask their opinion of the manner in which he had kept his agreement.
