used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a long way to travel, but it was nothing to the lissome warrior, who would have broken into a run could he have felt any assurance of gaining any benefit by doing so.
ACQUAINTANCESnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading TWO ACQUAINTANCES AND FRIENDS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO ACQUAINTANCES AND FRIENDS.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was a long way to travel, but it was nothing to the lissome warrior, who would have broken into a run could he have felt any assurance of gaining any benefit by doing so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nothing short of positive knowledge could have led Deerfoot to change his mind as to the right course to pursue.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading It was a long way to travel, but it was nothing to the lissome warrior, who would have broken into a run could he have felt any assurance of gaining any benefit by doing so.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading It was a long way to travel, but it was nothing to the lissome warrior, who would have broken into a run could he have felt any assurance of gaining any benefit by doing so.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading It was a long way to travel, but it was nothing to the lissome warrior, who would have broken into a run could he have felt any assurance of gaining any benefit by doing so.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a long way to travel, but it was nothing to the lissome warrior, who would have broken into a run could he have felt any assurance of gaining any benefit by doing so.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a long way to travel, but it was nothing to the lissome warrior, who would have broken into a run could he have felt any assurance of gaining any benefit by doing so.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Stooping over, he picked up his hunting knife, thrust it in his girdle, and strode down the slope in the direction of the camp, which he knew was deserted early that morning.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Nothing short of positive knowledge could have led Deerfoot to change his mind as to the right course to pursue.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing short of positive knowledge could have led Deerfoot to change his mind as to the right course to pursue.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Nothing short of positive knowledge could have led Deerfoot to change his mind as to the right course to pursue.
Deerfoot
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From this reading Nothing short of positive knowledge could have led Deerfoot to change his mind as to the right course to pursue.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Stooping over, he picked up his hunting knife, thrust it in his girdle, and strode down the slope in the direction of the camp, which he knew was deserted early that morning.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Stooping over, he picked up his hunting knife, thrust it in his girdle, and strode down the slope in the direction of the camp, which he knew was deserted early that morning.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading It was a long way to travel, but it was nothing to the lissome warrior, who would have broken into a run could he have felt any assurance of gaining any benefit by doing so.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Stooping over, he picked up his hunting knife, thrust it in his girdle, and strode down the slope in the direction of the camp, which he knew was deserted early that morning.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Stooping over, he picked up his hunting knife, thrust it in his girdle, and strode down the slope in the direction of the camp, which he knew was deserted early that morning.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was a long way to travel, but it was nothing to the lissome warrior, who would have broken into a run could he have felt any assurance of gaining any benefit by doing so.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading TWO ACQUAINTANCES AND FRIENDS.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading It was a long way to travel, but it was nothing to the lissome warrior, who would have broken into a run could he have felt any assurance of gaining any benefit by doing so.
girdlenounUS /ˈɡɜːrdəl/
an encircling or ringlike structure
From this reading Stooping over, he picked up his hunting knife, thrust it in his girdle, and strode down the slope in the direction of the camp, which he knew was deserted early that morning.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nothing short of positive knowledge could have led Deerfoot to change his mind as to the right course to pursue.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stooping over, he picked up his hunting knife, thrust it in his girdle, and strode down the slope in the direction of the camp, which he knew was deserted early that morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing short of positive knowledge could have led Deerfoot to change his mind as to the right course to pursue.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Stooping over, he picked up his hunting knife, thrust it in his girdle, and strode down the slope in the direction of the camp, which he knew was deserted early that morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stooping over, he picked up his hunting knife, thrust it in his girdle, and strode down the slope in the direction of the camp, which he knew was deserted early that morning.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was a long way to travel, but it was nothing to the lissome warrior, who would have broken into a run could he have felt any assurance of gaining any benefit by doing so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Stooping over, he picked up his hunting knife, thrust it in his girdle, and strode down the slope in the direction of the camp, which he knew was deserted early that morning.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Stooping over, he picked up his hunting knife, thrust it in his girdle, and strode down the slope in the direction of the camp, which he knew was deserted early that morning.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Stooping over, he picked up his hunting knife, thrust it in his girdle, and strode down the slope in the direction of the camp, which he knew was deserted early that morning.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Nothing short of positive knowledge could have led Deerfoot to change his mind as to the right course to pursue.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Nothing short of positive knowledge could have led Deerfoot to change his mind as to the right course to pursue.
lissomeadjective
gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease
From this reading It was a long way to travel, but it was nothing to the lissome warrior, who would have broken into a run could he have felt any assurance of gaining any benefit by doing so.
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 was a long way to travel, but it was nothing to the lissome warrior, who would have broken into a run could he have felt any assurance of gaining any benefit by doing so.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Nothing short of positive knowledge could have led Deerfoot to change his mind as to the right course to pursue.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Stooping over, he picked up his hunting knife, thrust it in his girdle, and strode down the slope in the direction of the camp, which he knew was deserted early that morning.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing short of positive knowledge could have led Deerfoot to change his mind as to the right course to pursue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing short of positive knowledge could have led Deerfoot to change his mind as to the right course to pursue.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Stooping over, he picked up his hunting knife, thrust it in his girdle, and strode down the slope in the direction of the camp, which he knew was deserted early that morning.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Stooping over, he picked up his hunting knife, thrust it in his girdle, and strode down the slope in the direction of the camp, which he knew was deserted early that morning.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Nothing short of positive knowledge could have led Deerfoot to change his mind as to the right course to pursue.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Nothing short of positive knowledge could have led Deerfoot to change his mind as to the right course to pursue.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question was settled.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Nothing short of positive knowledge could have led Deerfoot to change his mind as to the right course to pursue.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It was a long way to travel, but it was nothing to the lissome warrior, who would have broken into a run could he have felt any assurance of gaining any benefit by doing so.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The question was settled.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Nothing short of positive knowledge could have led Deerfoot to change his mind as to the right course to pursue.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Stooping over, he picked up his hunting knife, thrust it in his girdle, and strode down the slope in the direction of the camp, which he knew was deserted early that morning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a long way to travel, but it was nothing to the lissome warrior, who would have broken into a run could he have felt any assurance of gaining any benefit by doing so.
StoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Stooping over, he picked up his hunting knife, thrust it in his girdle, and strode down the slope in the direction of the camp, which he knew was deserted early that morning.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Stooping over, he picked up his hunting knife, thrust it in his girdle, and strode down the slope in the direction of the camp, which he knew was deserted early that morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Stooping over, he picked up his hunting knife, thrust it in his girdle, and strode down the slope in the direction of the camp, which he knew was deserted early that morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The question was settled.
push forcefully
From this reading Stooping over, he picked up his hunting knife, thrust it in his girdle, and strode down the slope in the direction of the camp, which he knew was deserted early that morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nothing short of positive knowledge could have led Deerfoot to change his mind as to the right course to pursue.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was a long way to travel, but it was nothing to the lissome warrior, who would have broken into a run could he have felt any assurance of gaining any benefit by doing so.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO ACQUAINTANCES AND FRIENDS.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Stooping over, he picked up his hunting knife, thrust it in his girdle, and strode down the slope in the direction of the camp, which he knew was deserted early that morning.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading It was a long way to travel, but it was nothing to the lissome warrior, who would have broken into a run could he have felt any assurance of gaining any benefit by doing so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The question was settled.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was a long way to travel, but it was nothing to the lissome warrior, who would have broken into a run could he have felt any assurance of gaining any benefit by doing so.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Stooping over, he picked up his hunting knife, thrust it in his girdle, and strode down the slope in the direction of the camp, which he knew was deserted early that morning.
which person or people
From this reading It was a long way to travel, but it was nothing to the lissome warrior, who would have broken into a run could he have felt any assurance of gaining any benefit by doing so.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was a long way to travel, but it was nothing to the lissome warrior, who would have broken into a run could he have felt any assurance of gaining any benefit by doing so.
