Chapter XXV

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY.

anew

From this reading They were overdue and might never come; and again, if they did happen to come that very night it would mean sure death to Black Bill, should he be left there alone.

Having no one else present.

From this reading They were overdue and might never come; and again, if they did happen to come that very night it would mean sure death to Black Bill, should he be left there alone.

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

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

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

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Then, too, he knew what had been said by the two men of the pards they were expecting.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They were overdue and might never come; and again, if they did happen to come that very night it would mean sure death to Black Bill, should he be left there alone.

in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading They were overdue and might never come; and again, if they did happen to come that very night it would mean sure death to Black Bill, should he be left there alone.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

the act of discovering something

From this reading A DISCOVERY.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Then, too, he knew what had been said by the two men of the pards they were expecting.

bringing death

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

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

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

come to pass

From this reading They were overdue and might never come; and again, if they did happen to come that very night it would mean sure death to Black Bill, should he be left there alone.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

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

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

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

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

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

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

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

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

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

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

and nothing more

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

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 Then, too, he knew what had been said by the two men of the pards they were expecting.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

pass into a specified state or condition

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading They were overdue and might never come; and again, if they did happen to come that very night it would mean sure death to Black Bill, should he be left there alone.

the force of workers available

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading They were overdue and might never come; and again, if they did happen to come that very night it would mean sure death to Black Bill, should he be left there alone.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

past due; not paid at the scheduled time

From this reading They were overdue and might never come; and again, if they did happen to come that very night it would mean sure death to Black Bill, should he be left there alone.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

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

From this reading Then, too, he knew what had been said by the two men of the pards they were expecting.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

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

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Then, too, he knew what had been said by the two men of the pards they were expecting.

cut with a saw

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They were overdue and might never come; and again, if they did happen to come that very night it would mean sure death to Black Bill, should he be left there alone.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

not in physical motion

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading They were overdue and might never come; and again, if they did happen to come that very night it would mean sure death to Black Bill, should he be left there alone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

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

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, too, he knew what had been said by the two men of the pards they were expecting.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then, too, he knew what had been said by the two men of the pards they were expecting.

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

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Then, too, he knew what had been said by the two men of the pards they were expecting.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

precisely as stated

From this reading They were overdue and might never come; and again, if they did happen to come that very night it would mean sure death to Black Bill, should he be left there alone.

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

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Then, too, he knew what had been said by the two men of the pards they were expecting.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Then, too, he knew what had been said by the two men of the pards they were expecting.

at the time that

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.

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

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Buffalo Bill would have liked to have returned to his own camp that night, but he saw that Black Bill was still somewhat dazed by the wound in his head, and he did not just know how it would turn out.

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

From this reading The scout had known similar wounds prove fatal when least expected, and if the negro was left to guard the two prisoners he might lapse into unconsciousness, and there be a possibility of the men getting free.