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 A PERPLEXING QUESTION.

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

From this reading In these days, when a friend sets out to trace a person who is seeking to hide himself, he is always able to pick up some knowledge that will give valuable help in his search.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In these days, when a friend sets out to trace a person who is seeking to hide himself, he is always able to pick up some knowledge that will give valuable help in his search.

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

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

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

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

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

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

become friends with

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

a slight indication

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In these days, when a friend sets out to trace a person who is seeking to hide himself, he is always able to pick up some knowledge that will give valuable help in his search.

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

From this reading Deerfoot, the Shawanoe, had entered upon the most difficult task of his life.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Deerfoot, the Shawanoe, had entered upon the most difficult task of his life.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Deerfoot, the Shawanoe, had entered upon the most difficult task of his life.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In these days, when a friend sets out to trace a person who is seeking to hide himself, he is always able to pick up some knowledge that will give valuable help in his search.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In these days, when a friend sets out to trace a person who is seeking to hide himself, he is always able to pick up some knowledge that will give valuable help in his search.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

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

From this reading Deerfoot, the Shawanoe, had entered upon the most difficult task of his life.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

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

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading In these days, when a friend sets out to trace a person who is seeking to hide himself, he is always able to pick up some knowledge that will give valuable help in his search.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading In these days, when a friend sets out to trace a person who is seeking to hide himself, he is always able to pick up some knowledge that will give valuable help in his search.

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

From this reading In these days, when a friend sets out to trace a person who is seeking to hide himself, he is always able to pick up some knowledge that will give valuable help in his search.

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

From this reading Deerfoot, the Shawanoe, had entered upon the most difficult task of his life.

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

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

someone who hunts game

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

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

From this reading In these days, when a friend sets out to trace a person who is seeking to hide himself, he is always able to pick up some knowledge that will give valuable help in his search.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

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

From this reading In these days, when a friend sets out to trace a person who is seeking to hide himself, he is always able to pick up some knowledge that will give valuable help in his search.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading In these days, when a friend sets out to trace a person who is seeking to hide himself, he is always able to pick up some knowledge that will give valuable help in his search.

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 He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Deerfoot, the Shawanoe, had entered upon the most difficult task of his life.

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

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

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 habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Deerfoot, the Shawanoe, had entered upon the most difficult task of his life.

not any; not one

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Deerfoot, the Shawanoe, had entered upon the most difficult task of his life.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In these days, when a friend sets out to trace a person who is seeking to hide himself, he is always able to pick up some knowledge that will give valuable help in his search.

plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity

From this reading A PERPLEXING QUESTION.

a human being

From this reading In these days, when a friend sets out to trace a person who is seeking to hide himself, he is always able to pick up some knowledge that will give valuable help in his search.

select carefully from a group

From this reading In these days, when a friend sets out to trace a person who is seeking to hide himself, he is always able to pick up some knowledge that will give valuable help in his search.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading A PERPLEXING QUESTION.

on the contrary

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading In these days, when a friend sets out to trace a person who is seeking to hide himself, he is always able to pick up some knowledge that will give valuable help in his search.

the act of searching for something

From this reading In these days, when a friend sets out to trace a person who is seeking to hide himself, he is always able to pick up some knowledge that will give valuable help in his search.

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading In these days, when a friend sets out to trace a person who is seeking to hide himself, he is always able to pick up some knowledge that will give valuable help in his search.

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

From this reading Deerfoot, the Shawanoe, had entered upon the most difficult task of his life.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

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

From this reading In these days, when a friend sets out to trace a person who is seeking to hide himself, he is always able to pick up some knowledge that will give valuable help in his search.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Deerfoot, the Shawanoe, had entered upon the most difficult task of his life.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In these days, when a friend sets out to trace a person who is seeking to hide himself, he is always able to pick up some knowledge that will give valuable help in his search.

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

From this reading Deerfoot, the Shawanoe, had entered upon the most difficult task of his life.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In these days, when a friend sets out to trace a person who is seeking to hide himself, he is always able to pick up some knowledge that will give valuable help in his search.

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

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

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

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

a just detectable amount

From this reading In these days, when a friend sets out to trace a person who is seeking to hide himself, he is always able to pick up some knowledge that will give valuable help in his search.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

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

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Deerfoot, the Shawanoe, had entered upon the most difficult task of his life.

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading In these days, when a friend sets out to trace a person who is seeking to hide himself, he is always able to pick up some knowledge that will give valuable help in his search.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

at the time that

From this reading In these days, when a friend sets out to trace a person who is seeking to hide himself, he is always able to pick up some knowledge that will give valuable help in his search.

in or at the place that

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

which person or people

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading In these days, when a friend sets out to trace a person who is seeking to hide himself, he is always able to pick up some knowledge that will give valuable help in his search.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading The habits of the individual, some intentions, or rather wishes, to which he may have given utterance a long time before, his little peculiarities of manner, which are sure to betray themselves, no matter how complete the disguise--these, and other points, are certain to afford the help the hunter through the cities and towns and country requires.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading He had undertaken to follow up and befriend the youths who had disappeared more than a week previous, and who had left not the slightest clue as to where they had gone, nor what direction they had taken.