Chapter XV

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

From this reading A QUESTION OF SKILL AND COURAGE.

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading This was especially true of Victor, who, as he expressed it, was aching for a set-to with the broad, strongly built youth, toward whom he had taken an intense dislike from the first.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading This was especially true of Victor, who, as he expressed it, was aching for a set-to with the broad, strongly built youth, toward whom he had taken an intense dislike from the first.

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

From this reading A QUESTION OF SKILL AND COURAGE.

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

From this reading This was especially true of Victor, who, as he expressed it, was aching for a set-to with the broad, strongly built youth, toward whom he had taken an intense dislike from the first.

a member of a warlike group of Algonquians living in the northwestern plains

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

of short duration or distance

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading This was especially true of Victor, who, as he expressed it, was aching for a set-to with the broad, strongly built youth, toward whom he had taken an intense dislike from the first.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading This was especially true of Victor, who, as he expressed it, was aching for a set-to with the broad, strongly built youth, toward whom he had taken an intense dislike from the first.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading Withal, the paleface youths were eager for the contest.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading A QUESTION OF SKILL AND COURAGE.

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

From this reading This was especially true of Victor, who, as he expressed it, was aching for a set-to with the broad, strongly built youth, toward whom he had taken an intense dislike from the first.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Withal, the paleface youths were eager for the contest.

to come or go into

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading This was especially true of Victor, who, as he expressed it, was aching for a set-to with the broad, strongly built youth, toward whom he had taken an intense dislike from the first.

communicated in words

From this reading This was especially true of Victor, who, as he expressed it, was aching for a set-to with the broad, strongly built youth, toward whom he had taken an intense dislike from the first.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading This was especially true of Victor, who, as he expressed it, was aching for a set-to with the broad, strongly built youth, toward whom he had taken an intense dislike from the first.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This was especially true of Victor, who, as he expressed it, was aching for a set-to with the broad, strongly built youth, toward whom he had taken an intense dislike from the first.

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

From this reading THE situation had taken on a most singular phase.

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

From this reading This was especially true of Victor, who, as he expressed it, was aching for a set-to with the broad, strongly built youth, toward whom he had taken an intense dislike from the first.

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

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

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

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading This was especially true of Victor, who, as he expressed it, was aching for a set-to with the broad, strongly built youth, toward whom he had taken an intense dislike from the first.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This was especially true of Victor, who, as he expressed it, was aching for a set-to with the broad, strongly built youth, toward whom he had taken an intense dislike from the first.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE situation had taken on a most singular phase.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A QUESTION OF SKILL AND COURAGE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE situation had taken on a most singular phase.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

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From this reading Withal, the paleface youths were eager for the contest.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading THE situation had taken on a most singular phase.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading A QUESTION OF SKILL AND COURAGE.

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

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

a brief but vigorous fight

From this reading This was especially true of Victor, who, as he expressed it, was aching for a set-to with the broad, strongly built youth, toward whom he had taken an intense dislike from the first.

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

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

a member of the North American Indian people (related to the Aztecs) of the southwestern United States

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

unusual or striking

From this reading THE situation had taken on a most singular phase.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading THE situation had taken on a most singular phase.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading A QUESTION OF SKILL AND COURAGE.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading This was especially true of Victor, who, as he expressed it, was aching for a set-to with the broad, strongly built youth, toward whom he had taken an intense dislike from the first.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading THE situation had taken on a most singular phase.

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

From this reading THE situation had taken on a most singular phase.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

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

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

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

From this reading This was especially true of Victor, who, as he expressed it, was aching for a set-to with the broad, strongly built youth, toward whom he had taken an intense dislike from the first.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

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

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

in the direction of

From this reading This was especially true of Victor, who, as he expressed it, was aching for a set-to with the broad, strongly built youth, toward whom he had taken an intense dislike from the first.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading This was especially true of Victor, who, as he expressed it, was aching for a set-to with the broad, strongly built youth, toward whom he had taken an intense dislike from the first.

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

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading This was especially true of Victor, who, as he expressed it, was aching for a set-to with the broad, strongly built youth, toward whom he had taken an intense dislike from the first.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

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

From this reading This was especially true of Victor, who, as he expressed it, was aching for a set-to with the broad, strongly built youth, toward whom he had taken an intense dislike from the first.

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

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

at the time that

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

which person or people

From this reading This was especially true of Victor, who, as he expressed it, was aching for a set-to with the broad, strongly built youth, toward whom he had taken an intense dislike from the first.

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

From this reading This was especially true of Victor, who, as he expressed it, was aching for a set-to with the broad, strongly built youth, toward whom he had taken an intense dislike from the first.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Shelton brothers were waiting on the crest of the ridge for the return of their Blackfoot friend, when in a brief time they were called upon to enter into a brief struggle with two Shoshone or Snake Indians for the possession of their own property.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Withal, the paleface youths were eager for the contest.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading This was especially true of Victor, who, as he expressed it, was aching for a set-to with the broad, strongly built youth, toward whom he had taken an intense dislike from the first.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Withal, the paleface youths were eager for the contest.