used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A quarter of a mile down stream, the first installment of the fleet would be found stranded on the southern shore, as though it was used to set the fashion followed by our country a century later.
the state of being absent
From this reading In the morning Ogallah would notice his absence from the lodge and would make immediate search for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the morning Ogallah would notice his absence from the lodge and would make immediate search for him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A quarter of a mile down stream, the first installment of the fleet would be found stranded on the southern shore, as though it was used to set the fashion followed by our country a century later.
Carleton
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From this reading Jack Carleton reasoned in this wise:
a period of 100 years
From this reading A quarter of a mile down stream, the first installment of the fleet would be found stranded on the southern shore, as though it was used to set the fashion followed by our country a century later.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A quarter of a mile down stream, the first installment of the fleet would be found stranded on the southern shore, as though it was used to set the fashion followed by our country a century later.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A quarter of a mile down stream, the first installment of the fleet would be found stranded on the southern shore, as though it was used to set the fashion followed by our country a century later.
EASTWARDadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading JOURNEYING EASTWARD.
one or the other of two
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A quarter of a mile down stream, the first installment of the fleet would be found stranded on the southern shore, as though it was used to set the fashion followed by our country a century later.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A quarter of a mile down stream, the first installment of the fleet would be found stranded on the southern shore, as though it was used to set the fashion followed by our country a century later.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading A quarter of a mile down stream, the first installment of the fleet would be found stranded on the southern shore, as though it was used to set the fashion followed by our country a century later.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A quarter of a mile down stream, the first installment of the fleet would be found stranded on the southern shore, as though it was used to set the fashion followed by our country a century later.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the morning Ogallah would notice his absence from the lodge and would make immediate search for him.
set up or found
From this reading A quarter of a mile down stream, the first installment of the fleet would be found stranded on the southern shore, as though it was used to set the fashion followed by our country a century later.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the morning Ogallah would notice his absence from the lodge and would make immediate search for him.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the morning Ogallah would notice his absence from the lodge and would make immediate search for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the morning Ogallah would notice his absence from the lodge and would make immediate search for him.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
of the present time and place
From this reading In the morning Ogallah would notice his absence from the lodge and would make immediate search for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack Carleton reasoned in this wise:
installmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːlmənt/
a payment of part of a debt; usually paid at regular intervals
From this reading A quarter of a mile down stream, the first installment of the fleet would be found stranded on the southern shore, as though it was used to set the fashion followed by our country a century later.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Carleton reasoned in this wise:
JOURNEYINGnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniɪŋ/
the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading JOURNEYING EASTWARD.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A quarter of a mile down stream, the first installment of the fleet would be found stranded on the southern shore, as though it was used to set the fashion followed by our country a century later.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading In the morning Ogallah would notice his absence from the lodge and would make immediate search for him.
engage in
From this reading In the morning Ogallah would notice his absence from the lodge and would make immediate search for him.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A quarter of a mile down stream, the first installment of the fleet would be found stranded on the southern shore, as though it was used to set the fashion followed by our country a century later.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning Ogallah would notice his absence from the lodge and would make immediate search for him.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading In the morning Ogallah would notice his absence from the lodge and would make immediate search for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
Ogallah
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From this reading In the morning Ogallah would notice his absence from the lodge and would make immediate search for him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A quarter of a mile down stream, the first installment of the fleet would be found stranded on the southern shore, as though it was used to set the fashion followed by our country a century later.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
one of four equal parts
From this reading A quarter of a mile down stream, the first installment of the fleet would be found stranded on the southern shore, as though it was used to set the fashion followed by our country a century later.
with speed
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading Jack Carleton reasoned in this wise:
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading In the morning Ogallah would notice his absence from the lodge and would make immediate search for him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A quarter of a mile down stream, the first installment of the fleet would be found stranded on the southern shore, as though it was used to set the fashion followed by our country a century later.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading A quarter of a mile down stream, the first installment of the fleet would be found stranded on the southern shore, as though it was used to set the fashion followed by our country a century later.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A quarter of a mile down stream, the first installment of the fleet would be found stranded on the southern shore, as though it was used to set the fashion followed by our country a century later.
strandedadjectiveUS /ˈstrændɪd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading A quarter of a mile down stream, the first installment of the fleet would be found stranded on the southern shore, as though it was used to set the fashion followed by our country a century later.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading A quarter of a mile down stream, the first installment of the fleet would be found stranded on the southern shore, as though it was used to set the fashion followed by our country a century later.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the morning Ogallah would notice his absence from the lodge and would make immediate search for him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Jack Carleton reasoned in this wise:
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A quarter of a mile down stream, the first installment of the fleet would be found stranded on the southern shore, as though it was used to set the fashion followed by our country a century later.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A quarter of a mile down stream, the first installment of the fleet would be found stranded on the southern shore, as though it was used to set the fashion followed by our country a century later.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A quarter of a mile down stream, the first installment of the fleet would be found stranded on the southern shore, as though it was used to set the fashion followed by our country a century later.
having passed out of existence
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A quarter of a mile down stream, the first installment of the fleet would be found stranded on the southern shore, as though it was used to set the fashion followed by our country a century later.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Jack Carleton reasoned in this wise:
in the company of; together with
From this reading He would quickly learn that the entire navy of his nation had vanished as completely as has our own, and the conclusion would be warranted that it had either run away with the pale face or the pale face had run away with the navy: at any rate they had gone off in company and the hunt would begin.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the morning Ogallah would notice his absence from the lodge and would make immediate search for him.
