Chapter XII

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

From this reading Each of these men carried a rifle, and the smaller and more quiet of the two Indians whom Chap had first met was the only member of the party besides our friend who was not armed.

later than; following

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

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

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Each of these men carried a rifle, and the smaller and more quiet of the two Indians whom Chap had first met was the only member of the party besides our friend who was not armed.

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

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Each of these men carried a rifle, and the smaller and more quiet of the two Indians whom Chap had first met was the only member of the party besides our friend who was not armed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Each of these men carried a rifle, and the smaller and more quiet of the two Indians whom Chap had first met was the only member of the party besides our friend who was not armed.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

a boy or man

From this reading CHAP LEADS THE INDIANS.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading The new-comers were duly introduced to Chap, and expressed their willingness to take part in the expedition.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each of these men carried a rifle, and the smaller and more quiet of the two Indians whom Chap had first met was the only member of the party besides our friend who was not armed.

the act of consuming food

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading The new-comers were duly introduced to Chap, and expressed their willingness to take part in the expedition.

communicated in words

From this reading The new-comers were duly introduced to Chap, and expressed their willingness to take part in the expedition.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Each of these men carried a rifle, and the smaller and more quiet of the two Indians whom Chap had first met was the only member of the party besides our friend who was not armed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

set up or found

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Each of these men carried a rifle, and the smaller and more quiet of the two Indians whom Chap had first met was the only member of the party besides our friend who was not armed.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

destroyed or killed

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

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

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

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

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

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

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

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

From this reading The new-comers were duly introduced to Chap, and expressed their willingness to take part in the expedition.

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

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading CHAP LEADS THE INDIANS.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading The new-comers were duly introduced to Chap, and expressed their willingness to take part in the expedition.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading CHAP LEADS THE INDIANS.

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

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 not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Each of these men carried a rifle, and the smaller and more quiet of the two Indians whom Chap had first met was the only member of the party besides our friend who was not armed.

the force of workers available

From this reading Each of these men carried a rifle, and the smaller and more quiet of the two Indians whom Chap had first met was the only member of the party besides our friend who was not armed.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Each of these men carried a rifle, and the smaller and more quiet of the two Indians whom Chap had first met was the only member of the party besides our friend who was not armed.

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From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

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

From this reading Each of these men carried a rifle, and the smaller and more quiet of the two Indians whom Chap had first met was the only member of the party besides our friend who was not armed.

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

From this reading The new-comers were duly introduced to Chap, and expressed their willingness to take part in the expedition.

not any; not one

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Each of these men carried a rifle, and the smaller and more quiet of the two Indians whom Chap had first met was the only member of the party besides our friend who was not armed.

and nothing more

From this reading Each of these men carried a rifle, and the smaller and more quiet of the two Indians whom Chap had first met was the only member of the party besides our friend who was not armed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Each of these men carried a rifle, and the smaller and more quiet of the two Indians whom Chap had first met was the only member of the party besides our friend who was not armed.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The new-comers were duly introduced to Chap, and expressed their willingness to take part in the expedition.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Each of these men carried a rifle, and the smaller and more quiet of the two Indians whom Chap had first met was the only member of the party besides our friend who was not armed.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Each of these men carried a rifle, and the smaller and more quiet of the two Indians whom Chap had first met was the only member of the party besides our friend who was not armed.

determined

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading Each of these men carried a rifle, and the smaller and more quiet of the two Indians whom Chap had first met was the only member of the party besides our friend who was not armed.

young tree

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading Each of these men carried a rifle, and the smaller and more quiet of the two Indians whom Chap had first met was the only member of the party besides our friend who was not armed.

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

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

in the near future

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

carry out

From this reading The new-comers were duly introduced to Chap, and expressed their willingness to take part in the expedition.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

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

From this reading CHAP LEADS THE INDIANS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

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

From this reading Each of these men carried a rifle, and the smaller and more quiet of the two Indians whom Chap had first met was the only member of the party besides our friend who was not armed.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

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

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

precisely as stated

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

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

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

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

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

during the time that

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.

which person or people

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

cheerful compliance

From this reading The new-comers were duly introduced to Chap, and expressed their willingness to take part in the expedition.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was not long before the Indian who had gone after his two hunting companions returned with them to the place where Chap and the Indian, whom we will call “The Talker,” were eating their mid-day meal.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Chap would have been very glad while leading this expedition to carry a weapon of some kind; but as there was no weapon for him, he resolved to cut a club as soon as he found a suitable limb or sapling.