Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.

in addition

From this reading It had also fallen to the lot of Kenton to run the gantlet, and he had desperate scrimmages without number with members of that warlike tribe.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.

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

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.

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

From this reading The reader need not be told that he was once a prisoner of the Shawanoes, and was condemned to death by them, but was saved through the interference of the renegade Simon Girty, to whom the scout had done a kindness years before.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The reader need not be told that he was once a prisoner of the Shawanoes, and was condemned to death by them, but was saved through the interference of the renegade Simon Girty, to whom the scout had done a kindness years before.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The reader need not be told that he was once a prisoner of the Shawanoes, and was condemned to death by them, but was saved through the interference of the renegade Simon Girty, to whom the scout had done a kindness years before.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The reader need not be told that he was once a prisoner of the Shawanoes, and was condemned to death by them, but was saved through the interference of the renegade Simon Girty, to whom the scout had done a kindness years before.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading The reader need not be told that he was once a prisoner of the Shawanoes, and was condemned to death by them, but was saved through the interference of the renegade Simon Girty, to whom the scout had done a kindness years before.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The reader need not be told that he was once a prisoner of the Shawanoes, and was condemned to death by them, but was saved through the interference of the renegade Simon Girty, to whom the scout had done a kindness years before.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading It had also fallen to the lot of Kenton to run the gantlet, and he had desperate scrimmages without number with members of that warlike tribe.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The reader need not be told that he was once a prisoner of the Shawanoes, and was condemned to death by them, but was saved through the interference of the renegade Simon Girty, to whom the scout had done a kindness years before.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading It had also fallen to the lot of Kenton to run the gantlet, and he had desperate scrimmages without number with members of that warlike tribe.

to offer or accept a challenge

From this reading It had also fallen to the lot of Kenton to run the gantlet, and he had desperate scrimmages without number with members of that warlike tribe.

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From this reading The reader need not be told that he was once a prisoner of the Shawanoes, and was condemned to death by them, but was saved through the interference of the renegade Simon Girty, to whom the scout had done a kindness years before.

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

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.

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

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.

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

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.

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

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.

an occurrence of something

From this reading This is the only instance of the kind known of that miscreant.

a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries

From this reading The reader need not be told that he was once a prisoner of the Shawanoes, and was condemned to death by them, but was saved through the interference of the renegade Simon Girty, to whom the scout had done a kindness years before.

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

From this reading This is the only instance of the kind known of that miscreant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had also fallen to the lot of Kenton to run the gantlet, and he had desperate scrimmages without number with members of that warlike tribe.

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

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading This is the only instance of the kind known of that miscreant.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading The reader need not be told that he was once a prisoner of the Shawanoes, and was condemned to death by them, but was saved through the interference of the renegade Simon Girty, to whom the scout had done a kindness years before.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading This is the only instance of the kind known of that miscreant.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading It had also fallen to the lot of Kenton to run the gantlet, and he had desperate scrimmages without number with members of that warlike tribe.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading It had also fallen to the lot of Kenton to run the gantlet, and he had desperate scrimmages without number with members of that warlike tribe.

a person without moral scruples

From this reading This is the only instance of the kind known of that miscreant.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading The reader need not be told that he was once a prisoner of the Shawanoes, and was condemned to death by them, but was saved through the interference of the renegade Simon Girty, to whom the scout had done a kindness years before.

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

From this reading THE NEW ROUTE.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The reader need not be told that he was once a prisoner of the Shawanoes, and was condemned to death by them, but was saved through the interference of the renegade Simon Girty, to whom the scout had done a kindness years before.

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

From this reading It had also fallen to the lot of Kenton to run the gantlet, and he had desperate scrimmages without number with members of that warlike tribe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.

on one occasion

From this reading The reader need not be told that he was once a prisoner of the Shawanoes, and was condemned to death by them, but was saved through the interference of the renegade Simon Girty, to whom the scout had done a kindness years before.

and nothing more

From this reading This is the only instance of the kind known of that miscreant.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading The reader need not be told that he was once a prisoner of the Shawanoes, and was condemned to death by them, but was saved through the interference of the renegade Simon Girty, to whom the scout had done a kindness years before.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The reader need not be told that he was once a prisoner of the Shawanoes, and was condemned to death by them, but was saved through the interference of the renegade Simon Girty, to whom the scout had done a kindness years before.

someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw

From this reading The reader need not be told that he was once a prisoner of the Shawanoes, and was condemned to death by them, but was saved through the interference of the renegade Simon Girty, to whom the scout had done a kindness years before.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading THE NEW ROUTE.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading It had also fallen to the lot of Kenton to run the gantlet, and he had desperate scrimmages without number with members of that warlike tribe.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading The reader need not be told that he was once a prisoner of the Shawanoes, and was condemned to death by them, but was saved through the interference of the renegade Simon Girty, to whom the scout had done a kindness years before.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading The reader need not be told that he was once a prisoner of the Shawanoes, and was condemned to death by them, but was saved through the interference of the renegade Simon Girty, to whom the scout had done a kindness years before.

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

From this reading It had also fallen to the lot of Kenton to run the gantlet, and he had desperate scrimmages without number with members of that warlike tribe.

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

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.

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

From this reading THE NEW ROUTE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The reader need not be told that he was once a prisoner of the Shawanoes, and was condemned to death by them, but was saved through the interference of the renegade Simon Girty, to whom the scout had done a kindness years before.

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

From this reading This is the only instance of the kind known of that miscreant.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The reader need not be told that he was once a prisoner of the Shawanoes, and was condemned to death by them, but was saved through the interference of the renegade Simon Girty, to whom the scout had done a kindness years before.

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

From this reading The reader need not be told that he was once a prisoner of the Shawanoes, and was condemned to death by them, but was saved through the interference of the renegade Simon Girty, to whom the scout had done a kindness years before.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The reader need not be told that he was once a prisoner of the Shawanoes, and was condemned to death by them, but was saved through the interference of the renegade Simon Girty, to whom the scout had done a kindness years before.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading It had also fallen to the lot of Kenton to run the gantlet, and he had desperate scrimmages without number with members of that warlike tribe.

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

From this reading It had also fallen to the lot of Kenton to run the gantlet, and he had desperate scrimmages without number with members of that warlike tribe.

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

From this reading The reader need not be told that he was once a prisoner of the Shawanoes, and was condemned to death by them, but was saved through the interference of the renegade Simon Girty, to whom the scout had done a kindness years before.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The reader need not be told that he was once a prisoner of the Shawanoes, and was condemned to death by them, but was saved through the interference of the renegade Simon Girty, to whom the scout had done a kindness years before.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It had also fallen to the lot of Kenton to run the gantlet, and he had desperate scrimmages without number with members of that warlike tribe.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It had also fallen to the lot of Kenton to run the gantlet, and he had desperate scrimmages without number with members of that warlike tribe.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.

a late time of life

From this reading Simon Kenton had spent so many years of his life in the woods and had been among the Shawanoes so much that he spoke their language like a native.