Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Evidently he concluded that much could be said for and against the prudence of opening hostilities.

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

From this reading It cannot be doubted that the Indian youth intended to make an assault on Jack Carleton.

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

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

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

From this reading Jack strode forward, with his shoulders thrown back and a scowl, as though he preferred that the youth should make the attack.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading It cannot be doubted that the Indian youth intended to make an assault on Jack Carleton.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Jack strode forward, with his shoulders thrown back and a scowl, as though he preferred that the youth should make the attack.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Jack strode forward, with his shoulders thrown back and a scowl, as though he preferred that the youth should make the attack.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It cannot be doubted that the Indian youth intended to make an assault on Jack Carleton.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

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

From this reading It cannot be doubted that the Indian youth intended to make an assault on Jack Carleton.

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

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

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

From this reading It cannot be doubted that the Indian youth intended to make an assault on Jack Carleton.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

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

From this reading Evidently he concluded that much could be said for and against the prudence of opening hostilities.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading It cannot be doubted that the Indian youth intended to make an assault on Jack Carleton.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Evidently he concluded that much could be said for and against the prudence of opening hostilities.

the organ of sight

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Evidently he concluded that much could be said for and against the prudence of opening hostilities.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Jack strode forward, with his shoulders thrown back and a scowl, as though he preferred that the youth should make the attack.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

an encircling or ringlike structure

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

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

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

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

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

fighting; acts of overt warfare

From this reading Evidently he concluded that much could be said for and against the prudence of opening hostilities.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

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

From this reading OUT IN THE WORLD.

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

From this reading It cannot be doubted that the Indian youth intended to make an assault on Jack Carleton.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading It cannot be doubted that the Indian youth intended to make an assault on Jack Carleton.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It cannot be doubted that the Indian youth intended to make an assault on Jack Carleton.

a small worthless amount

From this reading It cannot be doubted that the Indian youth intended to make an assault on Jack Carleton.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

engage in

From this reading It cannot be doubted that the Indian youth intended to make an assault on Jack Carleton.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It cannot be doubted that the Indian youth intended to make an assault on Jack Carleton.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Evidently he concluded that much could be said for and against the prudence of opening hostilities.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading OUT IN THE WORLD.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

more desirable than another

From this reading Jack strode forward, with his shoulders thrown back and a scowl, as though he preferred that the youth should make the attack.

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

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading Evidently he concluded that much could be said for and against the prudence of opening hostilities.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Evidently he concluded that much could be said for and against the prudence of opening hostilities.

a member of the Algonquian people formerly living in Wisconsin in the Fox River valley and on the shores of Green Bay

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

a facial expression of dislike or displeasure

From this reading Jack strode forward, with his shoulders thrown back and a scowl, as though he preferred that the youth should make the attack.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Jack strode forward, with his shoulders thrown back and a scowl, as though he preferred that the youth should make the attack.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Jack strode forward, with his shoulders thrown back and a scowl, as though he preferred that the youth should make the attack.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading Jack strode forward, with his shoulders thrown back and a scowl, as though he preferred that the youth should make the attack.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It cannot be doubted that the Indian youth intended to make an assault on Jack Carleton.

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

From this reading OUT IN THE WORLD.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

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

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Jack strode forward, with his shoulders thrown back and a scowl, as though he preferred that the youth should make the attack.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Jack strode forward, with his shoulders thrown back and a scowl, as though he preferred that the youth should make the attack.

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

From this reading It cannot be doubted that the Indian youth intended to make an assault on Jack Carleton.

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

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

at the time that

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

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

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jack strode forward, with his shoulders thrown back and a scowl, as though he preferred that the youth should make the attack.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading OUT IN THE WORLD.

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

From this reading He must have known of his prostrating illness and concluded that he was a much less dangerous individual than when they first met; but there was something in the flash of the captive's eye and a meaning in the act of drawing his knife part way from his girdle, which caused the young Sauk to hesitate.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading It cannot be doubted that the Indian youth intended to make an assault on Jack Carleton.