used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not to be supposed that a party of Indians could be checked by a stream of water.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INVOLUNTARY BATH.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The rest immediately turned around and joined them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
BATHnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading AN INVOLUNTARY BATH.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was not to be supposed that a party of Indians could be checked by a stream of water.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was not to be supposed that a party of Indians could be checked by a stream of water.
Carleton
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From this reading Jack Carleton followed the larger party, which had gone only a few rods when a whoop from the others made known they had found what was wanted.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading It was not to be supposed that a party of Indians could be checked by a stream of water.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was not to be supposed that a party of Indians could be checked by a stream of water.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Jack Carleton followed the larger party, which had gone only a few rods when a whoop from the others made known they had found what was wanted.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Jack Carleton followed the larger party, which had gone only a few rods when a whoop from the others made known they had found what was wanted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
set up or found
From this reading Jack Carleton followed the larger party, which had gone only a few rods when a whoop from the others made known they had found what was wanted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jack Carleton followed the larger party, which had gone only a few rods when a whoop from the others made known they had found what was wanted.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Jack Carleton followed the larger party, which had gone only a few rods when a whoop from the others made known they had found what was wanted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack Carleton followed the larger party, which had gone only a few rods when a whoop from the others made known they had found what was wanted.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The rest immediately turned around and joined them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
inasmuch
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From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading It was not to be supposed that a party of Indians could be checked by a stream of water.
INVOLUNTARYadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlənteri/
not subject to the control of the will
From this reading AN INVOLUNTARY BATH.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not to be supposed that a party of Indians could be checked by a stream of water.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Carleton followed the larger party, which had gone only a few rods when a whoop from the others made known they had found what was wanted.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The rest immediately turned around and joined them.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Jack Carleton followed the larger party, which had gone only a few rods when a whoop from the others made known they had found what was wanted.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Jack Carleton followed the larger party, which had gone only a few rods when a whoop from the others made known they had found what was wanted.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Jack Carleton followed the larger party, which had gone only a few rods when a whoop from the others made known they had found what was wanted.
engage in
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
absolutely essential
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not to be supposed that a party of Indians could be checked by a stream of water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not to be supposed that a party of Indians could be checked by a stream of water.
and nothing more
From this reading Jack Carleton followed the larger party, which had gone only a few rods when a whoop from the others made known they had found what was wanted.
others
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From this reading Jack Carleton followed the larger party, which had gone only a few rods when a whoop from the others made known they had found what was wanted.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was not to be supposed that a party of Indians could be checked by a stream of water.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Jack Carleton followed the larger party, which had gone only a few rods when a whoop from the others made known they had found what was wanted.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading It was not to be supposed that a party of Indians could be checked by a stream of water.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
required or under orders
From this reading It was not to be supposed that a party of Indians could be checked by a stream of water.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not to be supposed that a party of Indians could be checked by a stream of water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The rest immediately turned around and joined them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not to be supposed that a party of Indians could be checked by a stream of water.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The rest immediately turned around and joined them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Jack Carleton followed the larger party, which had gone only a few rods when a whoop from the others made known they had found what was wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not to be supposed that a party of Indians could be checked by a stream of water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It was not to be supposed that a party of Indians could be checked by a stream of water.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Jack Carleton followed the larger party, which had gone only a few rods when a whoop from the others made known they had found what was wanted.
at the time that
From this reading Jack Carleton followed the larger party, which had gone only a few rods when a whoop from the others made known they had found what was wanted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading If necessary they could swim across, but, inasmuch as the party separated, and while several went up, the rest walked down the stream, it was evident they were searching for a more suitable spot in which to make the passage.
whoopverbUS /wuːp/
shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
From this reading Jack Carleton followed the larger party, which had gone only a few rods when a whoop from the others made known they had found what was wanted.
