Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading There were now four hungry men to occupy the little camp of our bold adventurers.

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

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

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

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They do not seem to have been conscious of enduring any hardships.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They do not seem to have been conscious of enduring any hardships.

fearless and daring

From this reading There were now four hungry men to occupy the little camp of our bold adventurers.

an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading There were now four hungry men to occupy the little camp of our bold adventurers.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

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From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

intentionally conceived

From this reading They do not seem to have been conscious of enduring any hardships.

a peasant farmer in the Scottish Highlands

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading They do not seem to have been conscious of enduring any hardships.

someone who leaves one country to settle in another

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

lasting a long time

From this reading They do not seem to have been conscious of enduring any hardships.

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

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

plural of “exploration” — to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

bringing death

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading There were now four hungry men to occupy the little camp of our bold adventurers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Their snug tent furnished perfect protection from wind and rain.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Their snug tent furnished perfect protection from wind and rain.

plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading They do not seem to have been conscious of enduring any hardships.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They do not seem to have been conscious of enduring any hardships.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading There were now four hungry men to occupy the little camp of our bold adventurers.

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

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

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

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

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

From this reading There were now four hungry men to occupy the little camp of our bold adventurers.

the force of workers available

From this reading There were now four hungry men to occupy the little camp of our bold adventurers.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading The winter was mild.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They do not seem to have been conscious of enduring any hardships.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading There were now four hungry men to occupy the little camp of our bold adventurers.

keep busy with

From this reading There were now four hungry men to occupy the little camp of our bold adventurers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading There were now four hungry men to occupy the little camp of our bold adventurers.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Their snug tent furnished perfect protection from wind and rain.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading Their snug tent furnished perfect protection from wind and rain.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Their snug tent furnished perfect protection from wind and rain.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They do not seem to have been conscious of enduring any hardships.

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading Their snug tent furnished perfect protection from wind and rain.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

a state of social isolation

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Their snug tent furnished perfect protection from wind and rain.

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

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their snug tent furnished perfect protection from wind and rain.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were now four hungry men to occupy the little camp of our bold adventurers.

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

From this reading They do not seem to have been conscious of enduring any hardships.

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

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

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

From this reading The winter was mild.

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

From this reading There were now four hungry men to occupy the little camp of our bold adventurers.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading _Life in the Wilderness._ Stewart killed by the Indians.--Squire Boone returns to the Settlements.--Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.--Return of Squire Boone.--Extended and Romantic Explorations.--Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.--The Emigrant Party.--The Fatal Ambuscade.--Retreat of the Emigrants.--Solitude of the Wilderness.--Expedition of Lewis and Clarke.--Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Their snug tent furnished perfect protection from wind and rain.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The winter was mild.