Chapter X

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

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the state of being absent

From this reading It seemed, that when I had not returned to the camp by dusk, the boys had begun to be somewhat uneasy on account of my prolonged absence.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading It seemed, that when I had not returned to the camp by dusk, the boys had begun to be somewhat uneasy on account of my prolonged absence.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although uneasy, none of them really believed I was in a serious difficulty.

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

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

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

From this reading It seemed, that when I had not returned to the camp by dusk, the boys had begun to be somewhat uneasy on account of my prolonged absence.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It seemed, that when I had not returned to the camp by dusk, the boys had begun to be somewhat uneasy on account of my prolonged absence.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Although uneasy, none of them really believed I was in a serious difficulty.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Ben Painter was the only one with him.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

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bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

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

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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading It seemed, that when I had not returned to the camp by dusk, the boys had begun to be somewhat uneasy on account of my prolonged absence.

(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

From this reading Butch' Hasbrouck then volunteered to hunt me up.

lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

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showing who or what does the action

From this reading It seemed, that when I had not returned to the camp by dusk, the boys had begun to be somewhat uneasy on account of my prolonged absence.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading It seemed, that when I had not returned to the camp by dusk, the boys had begun to be somewhat uneasy on account of my prolonged absence.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

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succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

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inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

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a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape

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absence of light or illumination

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an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Although uneasy, none of them really believed I was in a serious difficulty.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading It seemed, that when I had not returned to the camp by dusk, the boys had begun to be somewhat uneasy on account of my prolonged absence.

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

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preceding all others in time or space or degree

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America

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

From this reading It seemed, that when I had not returned to the camp by dusk, the boys had begun to be somewhat uneasy on account of my prolonged absence.

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

From this reading Butch' Hasbrouck then volunteered to hunt me up.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

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

From this reading Ben Painter was the only one with him.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading Butch' Hasbrouck then volunteered to hunt me up.

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

From this reading It seemed, that when I had not returned to the camp by dusk, the boys had begun to be somewhat uneasy on account of my prolonged absence.

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

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

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Butch' Hasbrouck then volunteered to hunt me up.

the open circular discharging end of a gun

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belonging to the person speaking

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not one, and not any

From this reading Although uneasy, none of them really believed I was in a serious difficulty.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It seemed, that when I had not returned to the camp by dusk, the boys had begun to be somewhat uneasy on account of my prolonged absence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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

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touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It seemed, that when I had not returned to the camp by dusk, the boys had begun to be somewhat uneasy on account of my prolonged absence.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Ben Painter was the only one with him.

and nothing more

From this reading Ben Painter was the only one with him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

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an artist who paints

From this reading Ben Painter was the only one with him.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

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the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

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relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading It seemed, that when I had not returned to the camp by dusk, the boys had begun to be somewhat uneasy on account of my prolonged absence.

-ing form of “prospect” — search for something desirable

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being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

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in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Although uneasy, none of them really believed I was in a serious difficulty.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It seemed, that when I had not returned to the camp by dusk, the boys had begun to be somewhat uneasy on account of my prolonged absence.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

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possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

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past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed, that when I had not returned to the camp by dusk, the boys had begun to be somewhat uneasy on account of my prolonged absence.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Although uneasy, none of them really believed I was in a serious difficulty.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

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

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to a small degree or extent

From this reading It seemed, that when I had not returned to the camp by dusk, the boys had begun to be somewhat uneasy on account of my prolonged absence.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seemed, that when I had not returned to the camp by dusk, the boys had begun to be somewhat uneasy on account of my prolonged absence.

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

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the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Although uneasy, none of them really believed I was in a serious difficulty.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Butch' Hasbrouck then volunteered to hunt me up.

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

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

From this reading It seemed, that when I had not returned to the camp by dusk, the boys had begun to be somewhat uneasy on account of my prolonged absence.

torment emotionally or mentally

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stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse

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the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

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lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading It seemed, that when I had not returned to the camp by dusk, the boys had begun to be somewhat uneasy on account of my prolonged absence.

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

From this reading Butch' Hasbrouck then volunteered to hunt me up.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

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past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily

From this reading Butch' Hasbrouck then volunteered to hunt me up.

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

From this reading Ben Painter was the only one with him.

at the time that

From this reading It seemed, that when I had not returned to the camp by dusk, the boys had begun to be somewhat uneasy on account of my prolonged absence.

which person or people

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in the company of; together with

From this reading Ben Painter was the only one with him.