Chapter II

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

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading We were struck with horror, supposing him dead, but after straightening him up, and washing his face and head, he was able to speak.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

later than; following

From this reading After mutual congratulations we prepared supper, and were soon seated around the fire, recalling the incidents of our voyage up the river.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The next morning, after a long hunt for our horses, we rode a short distance to an American tent, and leaving the Dodges and company, I rode on to Panama.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The next morning, after a long hunt for our horses, we rode a short distance to an American tent, and leaving the Dodges and company, I rode on to Panama.

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

From this reading After mutual congratulations we prepared supper, and were soon seated around the fire, recalling the incidents of our voyage up the river.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading After mutual congratulations we prepared supper, and were soon seated around the fire, recalling the incidents of our voyage up the river.

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

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading He was still in a critical condition, and we were obliged to attend him during the night.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We were struck with horror, supposing him dead, but after straightening him up, and washing his face and head, he was able to speak.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The next morning, after a long hunt for our horses, we rode a short distance to an American tent, and leaving the Dodges and company, I rode on to Panama.

a state at a particular time

From this reading He was still in a critical condition, and we were obliged to attend him during the night.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading After mutual congratulations we prepared supper, and were soon seated around the fire, recalling the incidents of our voyage up the river.

close interaction

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading He was still in a critical condition, and we were obliged to attend him during the night.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading We were struck with horror, supposing him dead, but after straightening him up, and washing his face and head, he was able to speak.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The next morning, after a long hunt for our horses, we rode a short distance to an American tent, and leaving the Dodges and company, I rode on to Panama.

make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

plural of “dodge” — an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade

From this reading The next morning, after a long hunt for our horses, we rode a short distance to an American tent, and leaving the Dodges and company, I rode on to Panama.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He was still in a critical condition, and we were obliged to attend him during the night.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading We were struck with horror, supposing him dead, but after straightening him up, and washing his face and head, he was able to speak.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

start firing a weapon

From this reading After mutual congratulations we prepared supper, and were soon seated around the fire, recalling the incidents of our voyage up the river.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The next morning, after a long hunt for our horses, we rode a short distance to an American tent, and leaving the Dodges and company, I rode on to Panama.

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From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

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

From this reading We were struck with horror, supposing him dead, but after straightening him up, and washing his face and head, he was able to speak.

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

From this reading We were struck with horror, supposing him dead, but after straightening him up, and washing his face and head, he was able to speak.

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

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

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

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

intense and profound fear

From this reading We were struck with horror, supposing him dead, but after straightening him up, and washing his face and head, he was able to speak.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading The next morning, after a long hunt for our horses, we rode a short distance to an American tent, and leaving the Dodges and company, I rode on to Panama.

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

From this reading The next morning, after a long hunt for our horses, we rode a short distance to an American tent, and leaving the Dodges and company, I rode on to Panama.

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

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading After mutual congratulations we prepared supper, and were soon seated around the fire, recalling the incidents of our voyage up the river.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

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

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

the act of departing

From this reading The next morning, after a long hunt for our horses, we rode a short distance to an American tent, and leaving the Dodges and company, I rode on to Panama.

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 The next morning, after a long hunt for our horses, we rode a short distance to an American tent, and leaving the Dodges and company, I rode on to Panama.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning, after a long hunt for our horses, we rode a short distance to an American tent, and leaving the Dodges and company, I rode on to Panama.

a worker who drives mules

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading After mutual congratulations we prepared supper, and were soon seated around the fire, recalling the incidents of our voyage up the river.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning, after a long hunt for our horses, we rode a short distance to an American tent, and leaving the Dodges and company, I rode on to Panama.

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

From this reading He was still in a critical condition, and we were obliged to attend him during the night.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading He was still in a critical condition, and we were obliged to attend him during the night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After mutual congratulations we prepared supper, and were soon seated around the fire, recalling the incidents of our voyage up the river.

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

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading After mutual congratulations we prepared supper, and were soon seated around the fire, recalling the incidents of our voyage up the river.

above and across; more than

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903

From this reading The next morning, after a long hunt for our horses, we rode a short distance to an American tent, and leaving the Dodges and company, I rode on to Panama.

the act of fixing firmly in place

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading After mutual congratulations we prepared supper, and were soon seated around the fire, recalling the incidents of our voyage up the river.

-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading After mutual congratulations we prepared supper, and were soon seated around the fire, recalling the incidents of our voyage up the river.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading After mutual congratulations we prepared supper, and were soon seated around the fire, recalling the incidents of our voyage up the river.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The next morning, after a long hunt for our horses, we rode a short distance to an American tent, and leaving the Dodges and company, I rode on to Panama.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading After mutual congratulations we prepared supper, and were soon seated around the fire, recalling the incidents of our voyage up the river.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The next morning, after a long hunt for our horses, we rode a short distance to an American tent, and leaving the Dodges and company, I rode on to Panama.

in the near future

From this reading After mutual congratulations we prepared supper, and were soon seated around the fire, recalling the incidents of our voyage up the river.

express in speech

From this reading We were struck with horror, supposing him dead, but after straightening him up, and washing his face and head, he was able to speak.

not in physical motion

From this reading He was still in a critical condition, and we were obliged to attend him during the night.

-ing form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight

From this reading We were struck with horror, supposing him dead, but after straightening him up, and washing his face and head, he was able to speak.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading We were struck with horror, supposing him dead, but after straightening him up, and washing his face and head, he was able to speak.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading After mutual congratulations we prepared supper, and were soon seated around the fire, recalling the incidents of our voyage up the river.

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading We were struck with horror, supposing him dead, but after straightening him up, and washing his face and head, he was able to speak.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading The next morning, after a long hunt for our horses, we rode a short distance to an American tent, and leaving the Dodges and company, I rode on to Panama.

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

From this reading After mutual congratulations we prepared supper, and were soon seated around the fire, recalling the incidents of our voyage up the river.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

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

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

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

From this reading After mutual congratulations we prepared supper, and were soon seated around the fire, recalling the incidents of our voyage up the river.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading After mutual congratulations we prepared supper, and were soon seated around the fire, recalling the incidents of our voyage up the river.

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

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)

From this reading We were struck with horror, supposing him dead, but after straightening him up, and washing his face and head, he was able to speak.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading After mutual congratulations we prepared supper, and were soon seated around the fire, recalling the incidents of our voyage up the river.

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

From this reading After mutual congratulations we prepared supper, and were soon seated around the fire, recalling the incidents of our voyage up the river.

having wheels; often used in combination

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The elder Dodge was lying on a trunk near the fire, and late in the evening, as the muleteer was attempting to drive the horses back, one of them took fright, wheeled about, and in attempting to jump over the trunk, his forefeet came in contact with Dodge, knocking him off, and planting his hind feet into his back.