Chapter XIII

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

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About ten o'clock on the following day, I discovered some thirty-five or forty of them descending the side of the mountain near the Ranch, on their ponies.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading On this occasion, we also had a good example afforded us of their gratitude, and keen sense of obligation for kindness.

in addition

From this reading On this occasion, we also had a good example afforded us of their gratitude, and keen sense of obligation for kindness.

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

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading We had not to wait long for the red-skins to attempt carrying out their late threats.

form a curve

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Tom Harvey was at the moment standing by me.

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

From this reading We had not to wait long for the red-skins to attempt carrying out their late threats.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading About ten o'clock on the following day, I discovered some thirty-five or forty of them descending the side of the mountain near the Ranch, on their ponies.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

coming down or downward

From this reading About ten o'clock on the following day, I discovered some thirty-five or forty of them descending the side of the mountain near the Ranch, on their ponies.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading About ten o'clock on the following day, I discovered some thirty-five or forty of them descending the side of the mountain near the Ranch, on their ponies.

divisible by two

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading On this occasion, we also had a good example afforded us of their gratitude, and keen sense of obligation for kindness.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading About ten o'clock on the following day, I discovered some thirty-five or forty of them descending the side of the mountain near the Ranch, on their ponies.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading About ten o'clock on the following day, I discovered some thirty-five or forty of them descending the side of the mountain near the Ranch, on their ponies.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading On this occasion, we also had a good example afforded us of their gratitude, and keen sense of obligation for kindness.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading On this occasion, we also had a good example afforded us of their gratitude, and keen sense of obligation for kindness.

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

From this reading We had not to wait long for the red-skins to attempt carrying out their late threats.

English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)

From this reading Tom Harvey was at the moment standing by me.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

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

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

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

From this reading About ten o'clock on the following day, I discovered some thirty-five or forty of them descending the side of the mountain near the Ranch, on their ponies.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading On this occasion, we also had a good example afforded us of their gratitude, and keen sense of obligation for kindness.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading On this occasion, we also had a good example afforded us of their gratitude, and keen sense of obligation for kindness.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading We had not to wait long for the red-skins to attempt carrying out their late threats.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

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 We had not to wait long for the red-skins to attempt carrying out their late threats.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

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

From this reading Tom Harvey was at the moment standing by me.

great merriment

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

a particular point in time

From this reading Tom Harvey was at the moment standing by me.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading About ten o'clock on the following day, I discovered some thirty-five or forty of them descending the side of the mountain near the Ranch, on their ponies.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading About ten o'clock on the following day, I discovered some thirty-five or forty of them descending the side of the mountain near the Ranch, on their ponies.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We had not to wait long for the red-skins to attempt carrying out their late threats.

according to the clock

From this reading About ten o'clock on the following day, I discovered some thirty-five or forty of them descending the side of the mountain near the Ranch, on their ponies.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading On this occasion, we also had a good example afforded us of their gratitude, and keen sense of obligation for kindness.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading On this occasion, we also had a good example afforded us of their gratitude, and keen sense of obligation for kindness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On this occasion, we also had a good example afforded us of their gratitude, and keen sense of obligation for kindness.

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

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading About ten o'clock on the following day, I discovered some thirty-five or forty of them descending the side of the mountain near the Ranch, on their ponies.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading We had not to wait long for the red-skins to attempt carrying out their late threats.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States

From this reading About ten o'clock on the following day, I discovered some thirty-five or forty of them descending the side of the mountain near the Ranch, on their ponies.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading About ten o'clock on the following day, I discovered some thirty-five or forty of them descending the side of the mountain near the Ranch, on their ponies.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

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

From this reading We had not to wait long for the red-skins to attempt carrying out their late threats.

characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading On this occasion, we also had a good example afforded us of their gratitude, and keen sense of obligation for kindness.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading About ten o'clock on the following day, I discovered some thirty-five or forty of them descending the side of the mountain near the Ranch, on their ponies.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

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

From this reading About ten o'clock on the following day, I discovered some thirty-five or forty of them descending the side of the mountain near the Ranch, on their ponies.

the act of spotting or staining something

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

a short high-pitched noise

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

having a supporting base

From this reading Tom Harvey was at the moment standing by me.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

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

From this reading About ten o'clock on the following day, I discovered some thirty-five or forty of them descending the side of the mountain near the Ranch, on their ponies.

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

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading We had not to wait long for the red-skins to attempt carrying out their late threats.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading About ten o'clock on the following day, I discovered some thirty-five or forty of them descending the side of the mountain near the Ranch, on their ponies.

being five more than thirty

From this reading About ten o'clock on the following day, I discovered some thirty-five or forty of them descending the side of the mountain near the Ranch, on their ponies.

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

From this reading On this occasion, we also had a good example afforded us of their gratitude, and keen sense of obligation for kindness.

plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading We had not to wait long for the red-skins to attempt carrying out their late threats.

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

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

male cat

From this reading Tom Harvey was at the moment standing by me.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On this occasion, we also had a good example afforded us of their gratitude, and keen sense of obligation for kindness.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading We had not to wait long for the red-skins to attempt carrying out their late threats.

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

From this reading Tom Harvey was at the moment standing by me.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We had not to wait long for the red-skins to attempt carrying out their late threats.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

a Caucasian

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

vehemently incensed and condemnatory

From this reading A LITTLE COMPASSION--WHITE FOLLY AND RED TREACHERY--A SQUEAK FOR LIFE--MAKING TRACKS--FEMALE SOCIETY--A TASTE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION--DEFERRING A HONEY-MOON--THE ARMY OFFICER--TRAILING AND SPOTTING--A CHANCE TO LOOK AT A LITTLE INDIAN FIGHTING--WRATHFUL AND RIGHTEOUS BUNCOMBE--FORCED TO BEND ONE'S HEAD--MIRTH EVEN AT THE POINT OF DEATH.