Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading The boy asked questions as to the success of the trading, the news of the river country, and prospects for a good spring catch.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

later than; following

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

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

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

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

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The boy asked questions as to the success of the trading, the news of the river country, and prospects for a good spring catch.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading After supper, which the two ate in silence, while the squaw of Bonnet Rouge served them, they drew up their chairs to the stove.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

a hat tied under the chin

From this reading Straight to the cabin of Pierre Bonnet Rouge he went and was welcomed by the Indian with the respect that only the real sourdough ever commands in the Indians of the North.

a youthful male person

From this reading The boy asked questions as to the success of the trading, the news of the river country, and prospects for a good spring catch.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Straight to the cabin of Pierre Bonnet Rouge he went and was welcomed by the Indian with the respect that only the real sourdough ever commands in the Indians of the North.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The boy asked questions as to the success of the trading, the news of the river country, and prospects for a good spring catch.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading After supper, which the two ate in silence, while the squaw of Bonnet Rouge served them, they drew up their chairs to the stove.

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Straight to the cabin of Pierre Bonnet Rouge he went and was welcomed by the Indian with the respect that only the real sourdough ever commands in the Indians of the North.

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

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The boy asked questions as to the success of the trading, the news of the river country, and prospects for a good spring catch.

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

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading After supper, which the two ate in silence, while the squaw of Bonnet Rouge served them, they drew up their chairs to the stove.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

at any time

From this reading Straight to the cabin of Pierre Bonnet Rouge he went and was welcomed by the Indian with the respect that only the real sourdough ever commands in the Indians of the North.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The boy asked questions as to the success of the trading, the news of the river country, and prospects for a good spring catch.

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

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

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

From this reading Straight to the cabin of Pierre Bonnet Rouge he went and was welcomed by the Indian with the respect that only the real sourdough ever commands in the Indians of the North.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

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

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

an illicitly distilled (and usually inferior) alcoholic liquor

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

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

From this reading Straight to the cabin of Pierre Bonnet Rouge he went and was welcomed by the Indian with the respect that only the real sourdough ever commands in the Indians of the North.

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

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

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

From this reading Straight to the cabin of Pierre Bonnet Rouge he went and was welcomed by the Indian with the respect that only the real sourdough ever commands in the Indians of the North.

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

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

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 For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

the act of departing

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

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

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

agile slender-bodied arboreal mustelids somewhat larger than weasels

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

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

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

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

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

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

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

the expensive fur of a mink

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The boy asked questions as to the success of the trading, the news of the river country, and prospects for a good spring catch.

United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Straight to the cabin of Pierre Bonnet Rouge he went and was welcomed by the Indian with the respect that only the real sourdough ever commands in the Indians of the North.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

and nothing more

From this reading Straight to the cabin of Pierre Bonnet Rouge he went and was welcomed by the Indian with the respect that only the real sourdough ever commands in the Indians of the North.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading Straight to the cabin of Pierre Bonnet Rouge he went and was welcomed by the Indian with the respect that only the real sourdough ever commands in the Indians of the North.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading The boy asked questions as to the success of the trading, the news of the river country, and prospects for a good spring catch.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading The boy asked questions as to the success of the trading, the news of the river country, and prospects for a good spring catch.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Straight to the cabin of Pierre Bonnet Rouge he went and was welcomed by the Indian with the respect that only the real sourdough ever commands in the Indians of the North.

past form of “recount” — narrate or give a detailed account of

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Straight to the cabin of Pierre Bonnet Rouge he went and was welcomed by the Indian with the respect that only the real sourdough ever commands in the Indians of the North.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The boy asked questions as to the success of the trading, the news of the river country, and prospects for a good spring catch.

makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks

From this reading Straight to the cabin of Pierre Bonnet Rouge he went and was welcomed by the Indian with the respect that only the real sourdough ever commands in the Indians of the North.

plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading After supper, which the two ate in silence, while the squaw of Bonnet Rouge served them, they drew up their chairs to the stove.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading After supper, which the two ate in silence, while the squaw of Bonnet Rouge served them, they drew up their chairs to the stove.

a leaven of dough in which fermentation is active; used by pioneers for making bread

From this reading Straight to the cabin of Pierre Bonnet Rouge he went and was welcomed by the Indian with the respect that only the real sourdough ever commands in the Indians of the North.

the season of growth

From this reading The boy asked questions as to the success of the trading, the news of the river country, and prospects for a good spring catch.

derogatory terms for an American Indian woman

From this reading After supper, which the two ate in silence, while the squaw of Bonnet Rouge served them, they drew up their chairs to the stove.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading After supper, which the two ate in silence, while the squaw of Bonnet Rouge served them, they drew up their chairs to the stove.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Straight to the cabin of Pierre Bonnet Rouge he went and was welcomed by the Indian with the respect that only the real sourdough ever commands in the Indians of the North.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The boy asked questions as to the success of the trading, the news of the river country, and prospects for a good spring catch.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading After supper, which the two ate in silence, while the squaw of Bonnet Rouge served them, they drew up their chairs to the stove.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Straight to the cabin of Pierre Bonnet Rouge he went and was welcomed by the Indian with the respect that only the real sourdough ever commands in the Indians of the North.

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

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

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

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading After supper, which the two ate in silence, while the squaw of Bonnet Rouge served them, they drew up their chairs to the stove.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading After supper, which the two ate in silence, while the squaw of Bonnet Rouge served them, they drew up their chairs to the stove.

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

From this reading After supper, which the two ate in silence, while the squaw of Bonnet Rouge served them, they drew up their chairs to the stove.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

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

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

buying or selling securities or commodities

From this reading The boy asked questions as to the success of the trading, the news of the river country, and prospects for a good spring catch.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

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

From this reading After supper, which the two ate in silence, while the squaw of Bonnet Rouge served them, they drew up their chairs to the stove.

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

From this reading After supper, which the two ate in silence, while the squaw of Bonnet Rouge served them, they drew up their chairs to the stove.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading THE-LAKE-OF-THE-FOX-THAT-YELLS Leaving 'Merican Joe to look after the line of marten and mink traps, Connie Morgan struck out from the little cabin and headed for the Indian village.

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

From this reading Straight to the cabin of Pierre Bonnet Rouge he went and was welcomed by the Indian with the respect that only the real sourdough ever commands in the Indians of the North.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading Straight to the cabin of Pierre Bonnet Rouge he went and was welcomed by the Indian with the respect that only the real sourdough ever commands in the Indians of the North.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Straight to the cabin of Pierre Bonnet Rouge he went and was welcomed by the Indian with the respect that only the real sourdough ever commands in the Indians of the North.

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

From this reading After supper, which the two ate in silence, while the squaw of Bonnet Rouge served them, they drew up their chairs to the stove.

during the time that

From this reading For Pierre knew of his own knowledge of the boy's outwitting the _hooch_-runners, and he had listened in the evenings upon the trail to Fort Norman, while big Dan McKeever recounted to McTavish, as he never tired of doing, the adventures of Connie in the Mounted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Straight to the cabin of Pierre Bonnet Rouge he went and was welcomed by the Indian with the respect that only the real sourdough ever commands in the Indians of the North.