Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading Though grave and reserved in his demeanor toward every one else, Kumshakah could show himself talkative and affable enough when alone with Shekee-thepatee ("Little Raccoon"), as he called his little white friend Bushie.

later than; following

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Though grave and reserved in his demeanor toward every one else, Kumshakah could show himself talkative and affable enough when alone with Shekee-thepatee ("Little Raccoon"), as he called his little white friend Bushie.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

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

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

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

From this reading Though grave and reserved in his demeanor toward every one else, Kumshakah could show himself talkative and affable enough when alone with Shekee-thepatee ("Little Raccoon"), as he called his little white friend Bushie.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL FIGURED ON THE PEACE-PATH.

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

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL FIGURED ON THE PEACE-PATH.

the wood cut from a tree burl or outgrowth; often used decoratively in veneer

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL FIGURED ON THE PEACE-PATH.

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From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Though grave and reserved in his demeanor toward every one else, Kumshakah could show himself talkative and affable enough when alone with Shekee-thepatee ("Little Raccoon"), as he called his little white friend Bushie.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

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

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Though grave and reserved in his demeanor toward every one else, Kumshakah could show himself talkative and affable enough when alone with Shekee-thepatee ("Little Raccoon"), as he called his little white friend Bushie.

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading Though grave and reserved in his demeanor toward every one else, Kumshakah could show himself talkative and affable enough when alone with Shekee-thepatee ("Little Raccoon"), as he called his little white friend Bushie.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

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From this reading Though grave and reserved in his demeanor toward every one else, Kumshakah could show himself talkative and affable enough when alone with Shekee-thepatee ("Little Raccoon"), as he called his little white friend Bushie.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Though grave and reserved in his demeanor toward every one else, Kumshakah could show himself talkative and affable enough when alone with Shekee-thepatee ("Little Raccoon"), as he called his little white friend Bushie.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

apart from; not including

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

give expression to

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL FIGURED ON THE PEACE-PATH.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Though grave and reserved in his demeanor toward every one else, Kumshakah could show himself talkative and affable enough when alone with Shekee-thepatee ("Little Raccoon"), as he called his little white friend Bushie.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

death of a person

From this reading Though grave and reserved in his demeanor toward every one else, Kumshakah could show himself talkative and affable enough when alone with Shekee-thepatee ("Little Raccoon"), as he called his little white friend Bushie.

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

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

only a very short time before

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

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

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

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

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

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

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

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

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

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

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL FIGURED ON THE PEACE-PATH.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

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

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

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

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

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

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

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 Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

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

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

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 It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

unnecessary and unwarranted

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL FIGURED ON THE PEACE-PATH.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Though grave and reserved in his demeanor toward every one else, Kumshakah could show himself talkative and affable enough when alone with Shekee-thepatee ("Little Raccoon"), as he called his little white friend Bushie.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

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

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL FIGURED ON THE PEACE-PATH.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

the fur of the North American racoon

From this reading Though grave and reserved in his demeanor toward every one else, Kumshakah could show himself talkative and affable enough when alone with Shekee-thepatee ("Little Raccoon"), as he called his little white friend Bushie.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading Though grave and reserved in his demeanor toward every one else, Kumshakah could show himself talkative and affable enough when alone with Shekee-thepatee ("Little Raccoon"), as he called his little white friend Bushie.

possessive form of “reynolds” — English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

take hold of; grab

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

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

From this reading Though grave and reserved in his demeanor toward every one else, Kumshakah could show himself talkative and affable enough when alone with Shekee-thepatee ("Little Raccoon"), as he called his little white friend Bushie.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Though grave and reserved in his demeanor toward every one else, Kumshakah could show himself talkative and affable enough when alone with Shekee-thepatee ("Little Raccoon"), as he called his little white friend Bushie.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

a state of social isolation

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

full of trivial conversation

From this reading Though grave and reserved in his demeanor toward every one else, Kumshakah could show himself talkative and affable enough when alone with Shekee-thepatee ("Little Raccoon"), as he called his little white friend Bushie.

express in words

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

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

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL FIGURED ON THE PEACE-PATH.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

a special situation

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though grave and reserved in his demeanor toward every one else, Kumshakah could show himself talkative and affable enough when alone with Shekee-thepatee ("Little Raccoon"), as he called his little white friend Bushie.

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

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

in the direction of

From this reading Though grave and reserved in his demeanor toward every one else, Kumshakah could show himself talkative and affable enough when alone with Shekee-thepatee ("Little Raccoon"), as he called his little white friend Bushie.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

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

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

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

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

at the time that

From this reading Though grave and reserved in his demeanor toward every one else, Kumshakah could show himself talkative and affable enough when alone with Shekee-thepatee ("Little Raccoon"), as he called his little white friend Bushie.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

a Caucasian

From this reading Though grave and reserved in his demeanor toward every one else, Kumshakah could show himself talkative and affable enough when alone with Shekee-thepatee ("Little Raccoon"), as he called his little white friend Bushie.

plural of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.

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

From this reading Captive, however, we should hardly call him, since he was left entirely at liberty to go whithersoever he chose; and there was nothing to hinder him from walking back to Chillicothe, his home, whenever the humor might seize him, except a nice sense of honor and a crippled arm.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

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

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

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

From this reading Every morning, after he had cheered his solitude with a pipe of tobacco, Kumshakah--for that was the young Indian's name--accompanied by Bushie, would go and present himself at Mrs. Reynolds's door, that, according to her express desire, he might have his wound dressed.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It were long, and needless too, to tell of every thing that happened in and around our little fort during the fortnight the young Indian remained a captive among the Whites.