Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

anew

From this reading By the end of that time, he felt himself again.

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

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He had arrived at the fort in a starving condition and still weak from wounds received in the battle in which his father had been killed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had arrived at the fort in a starving condition and still weak from wounds received in the battle in which his father had been killed.

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

From this reading He had arrived at the fort in a starving condition and still weak from wounds received in the battle in which his father had been killed.

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

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had arrived at the fort in a starving condition and still weak from wounds received in the battle in which his father had been killed.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For ten days he was fed and cared for by the settlers.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Had he been well and filled with meat, he would undoubtedly have let the inmates of the fort and the camp lie in ignorance of the danger.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading For ten days he was fed and cared for by the settlers.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

a state at a particular time

From this reading He had arrived at the fort in a starving condition and still weak from wounds received in the battle in which his father had been killed.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Had he been well and filled with meat, he would undoubtedly have let the inmates of the fort and the camp lie in ignorance of the danger.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For ten days he was fed and cared for by the settlers.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading By the end of that time, he felt himself again.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He had arrived at the fort in a starving condition and still weak from wounds received in the battle in which his father had been killed.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading For ten days he was fed and cared for by the settlers.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading By the end of that time, he felt himself again.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Had he been well and filled with meat, he would undoubtedly have let the inmates of the fort and the camp lie in ignorance of the danger.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For ten days he was fed and cared for by the settlers.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

the occurrence of a water flow resulting from sudden rain or melting snow

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had arrived at the fort in a starving condition and still weak from wounds received in the battle in which his father had been killed.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

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

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had he been well and filled with meat, he would undoubtedly have let the inmates of the fort and the camp lie in ignorance of the danger.

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

From this reading He had arrived at the fort in a starving condition and still weak from wounds received in the battle in which his father had been killed.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading By the end of that time, he felt himself again.

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

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading Had he been well and filled with meat, he would undoubtedly have let the inmates of the fort and the camp lie in ignorance of the danger.

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

From this reading He had arrived at the fort in a starving condition and still weak from wounds received in the battle in which his father had been killed.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading Had he been well and filled with meat, he would undoubtedly have let the inmates of the fort and the camp lie in ignorance of the danger.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading He had arrived at the fort in a starving condition and still weak from wounds received in the battle in which his father had been killed.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Had he been well and filled with meat, he would undoubtedly have let the inmates of the fort and the camp lie in ignorance of the danger.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Had he been well and filled with meat, he would undoubtedly have let the inmates of the fort and the camp lie in ignorance of the danger.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading Had he been well and filled with meat, he would undoubtedly have let the inmates of the fort and the camp lie in ignorance of the danger.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He had arrived at the fort in a starving condition and still weak from wounds received in the battle in which his father had been killed.

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading For ten days he was fed and cared for by the settlers.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

someone who causes the death of a person or animal

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

in the near future

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

suffering from lack of food

From this reading He had arrived at the fort in a starving condition and still weak from wounds received in the battle in which his father had been killed.

not in physical motion

From this reading He had arrived at the fort in a starving condition and still weak from wounds received in the battle in which his father had been killed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading For ten days he was fed and cared for by the settlers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By the end of that time, he felt himself again.

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

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By the end of that time, he felt himself again.

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

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

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

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Had he been well and filled with meat, he would undoubtedly have let the inmates of the fort and the camp lie in ignorance of the danger.

someone who visits

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

a message informing of danger

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

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

From this reading For ten days he was fed and cared for by the settlers.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading He had arrived at the fort in a starving condition and still weak from wounds received in the battle in which his father had been killed.

(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 Had he been well and filled with meat, he would undoubtedly have let the inmates of the fort and the camp lie in ignorance of the danger.

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

From this reading He had arrived at the fort in a starving condition and still weak from wounds received in the battle in which his father had been killed.

which person or people

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Had he been well and filled with meat, he would undoubtedly have let the inmates of the fort and the camp lie in ignorance of the danger.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading WOLF SLAYER COMES AND GOES; AND TROWLEY RECEIVES A VISITOR Wolf Slayer, who had brought warning of the menace of the freshet to Fort Beatrix, soon showed his evil hand.

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

From this reading Had he been well and filled with meat, he would undoubtedly have let the inmates of the fort and the camp lie in ignorance of the danger.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading He had arrived at the fort in a starving condition and still weak from wounds received in the battle in which his father had been killed.