Chapter XII

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

From this reading A HURRIED FLIGHT.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading ALTHOUGH George and Victor Shelton parted for the time from Deerfoot with regret, it cannot be said that either felt any misgiving.

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

From this reading ALTHOUGH George and Victor Shelton parted for the time from Deerfoot with regret, it cannot be said that either felt any misgiving.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading ALTHOUGH George and Victor Shelton parted for the time from Deerfoot with regret, it cannot be said that either felt any misgiving.

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

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

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

From this reading ALTHOUGH George and Victor Shelton parted for the time from Deerfoot with regret, it cannot be said that either felt any misgiving.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

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From this reading ALTHOUGH George and Victor Shelton parted for the time from Deerfoot with regret, it cannot be said that either felt any misgiving.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

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

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Moreover, Mul-tal-la had said that little was to be feared from the Indians of the country through which they must make their way.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

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From this reading ALTHOUGH George and Victor Shelton parted for the time from Deerfoot with regret, it cannot be said that either felt any misgiving.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

one or the other of two

From this reading ALTHOUGH George and Victor Shelton parted for the time from Deerfoot with regret, it cannot be said that either felt any misgiving.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

apart from; not including

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Moreover, Mul-tal-la had said that little was to be feared from the Indians of the country through which they must make their way.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading ALTHOUGH George and Victor Shelton parted for the time from Deerfoot with regret, it cannot be said that either felt any misgiving.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading A HURRIED FLIGHT.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ALTHOUGH George and Victor Shelton parted for the time from Deerfoot with regret, it cannot be said that either felt any misgiving.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ALTHOUGH George and Victor Shelton parted for the time from Deerfoot with regret, it cannot be said that either felt any misgiving.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading ALTHOUGH George and Victor Shelton parted for the time from Deerfoot with regret, it cannot be said that either felt any misgiving.

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

From this reading Moreover, Mul-tal-la had said that little was to be feared from the Indians of the country through which they must make their way.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading A HURRIED FLIGHT.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

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

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

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

From this reading Moreover, Mul-tal-la had said that little was to be feared from the Indians of the country through which they must make their way.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ALTHOUGH George and Victor Shelton parted for the time from Deerfoot with regret, it cannot be said that either felt any misgiving.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

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

From this reading Moreover, Mul-tal-la had said that little was to be feared from the Indians of the country through which they must make their way.

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 There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

engage in

From this reading Moreover, Mul-tal-la had said that little was to be feared from the Indians of the country through which they must make their way.

the force of workers available

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading ALTHOUGH George and Victor Shelton parted for the time from Deerfoot with regret, it cannot be said that either felt any misgiving.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, Mul-tal-la had said that little was to be feared from the Indians of the country through which they must make their way.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

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From this reading Moreover, Mul-tal-la had said that little was to be feared from the Indians of the country through which they must make their way.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Moreover, Mul-tal-la had said that little was to be feared from the Indians of the country through which they must make their way.

as might be expected

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

absolutely essential

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

not any; not one

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading ALTHOUGH George and Victor Shelton parted for the time from Deerfoot with regret, it cannot be said that either felt any misgiving.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading ALTHOUGH George and Victor Shelton parted for the time from Deerfoot with regret, it cannot be said that either felt any misgiving.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ALTHOUGH George and Victor Shelton parted for the time from Deerfoot with regret, it cannot be said that either felt any misgiving.

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From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

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

From this reading ALTHOUGH George and Victor Shelton parted for the time from Deerfoot with regret, it cannot be said that either felt any misgiving.

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

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ALTHOUGH George and Victor Shelton parted for the time from Deerfoot with regret, it cannot be said that either felt any misgiving.

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

From this reading ALTHOUGH George and Victor Shelton parted for the time from Deerfoot with regret, it cannot be said that either felt any misgiving.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Moreover, Mul-tal-la had said that little was to be feared from the Indians of the country through which they must make their way.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

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

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Moreover, Mul-tal-la had said that little was to be feared from the Indians of the country through which they must make their way.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading ALTHOUGH George and Victor Shelton parted for the time from Deerfoot with regret, it cannot be said that either felt any misgiving.

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

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading ALTHOUGH George and Victor Shelton parted for the time from Deerfoot with regret, it cannot be said that either felt any misgiving.

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

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

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

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

at the time that

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

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

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.

which person or people

From this reading Had the boys been alone danger might threaten, for most of the hunters and trappers who penetrated those vast solitudes looked upon and treated the red men as their enemies, and naturally were thus looked upon and treated in their turn.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ALTHOUGH George and Victor Shelton parted for the time from Deerfoot with regret, it cannot be said that either felt any misgiving.

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

From this reading There could be no doubt of the Shawanoe’s ability to track them all the way to the Pacific if necessary, for the trail would be plain except when they took to the water, which was not likely to be for a long time to come.