Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I've been thinking about what old Graves said as to the shikarees selling us to the enemy.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

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

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

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

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

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

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Here, I say--" "Say away," said the others.

for the reason that

From this reading "Here, I say, don't get into a dissertation upon the moral character of the natives," cried Drummond, "because there is no end to that.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

past form of “best” — get the better of

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading "Here, I say, don't get into a dissertation upon the moral character of the natives," cried Drummond, "because there is no end to that.

The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

plural of “conqueror” — someone who is victorious by force of arms

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Here, I say, don't get into a dissertation upon the moral character of the natives," cried Drummond, "because there is no end to that.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree

From this reading "Here, I say, don't get into a dissertation upon the moral character of the natives," cried Drummond, "because there is no end to that.

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From this reading "Here, I say, don't get into a dissertation upon the moral character of the natives," cried Drummond, "because there is no end to that.

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From this reading "Here, I say, don't get into a dissertation upon the moral character of the natives," cried Drummond, "because there is no end to that.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "Here, I say, don't get into a dissertation upon the moral character of the natives," cried Drummond, "because there is no end to that.

an opposing military force

From this reading "I've been thinking about what old Graves said as to the shikarees selling us to the enemy.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Here, I say, don't get into a dissertation upon the moral character of the natives," cried Drummond, "because there is no end to that.

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading "I've been thinking about what old Graves said as to the shikarees selling us to the enemy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Here, I say, don't get into a dissertation upon the moral character of the natives," cried Drummond, "because there is no end to that.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Here, I say, don't get into a dissertation upon the moral character of the natives," cried Drummond, "because there is no end to that.

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From this reading "I've been thinking about what old Graves said as to the shikarees selling us to the enemy.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Here, I say, don't get into a dissertation upon the moral character of the natives," cried Drummond, "because there is no end to that.

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

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

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

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading "Here, I say, don't get into a dissertation upon the moral character of the natives," cried Drummond, "because there is no end to that.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading "Here, I say, don't get into a dissertation upon the moral character of the natives," cried Drummond, "because there is no end to that.

not any; not one

From this reading "Here, I say, don't get into a dissertation upon the moral character of the natives," cried Drummond, "because there is no end to that.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "I've been thinking about what old Graves said as to the shikarees selling us to the enemy.

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From this reading Here, I say--" "Say away," said the others.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Here, I say--" "Say away," said the others.

express in words

From this reading "Here, I say, don't get into a dissertation upon the moral character of the natives," cried Drummond, "because there is no end to that.

the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money

From this reading "I've been thinking about what old Graves said as to the shikarees selling us to the enemy.

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From this reading "I've been thinking about what old Graves said as to the shikarees selling us to the enemy.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

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

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Here, I say, don't get into a dissertation upon the moral character of the natives," cried Drummond, "because there is no end to that.

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

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

a special situation

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading "I've been thinking about what old Graves said as to the shikarees selling us to the enemy.

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

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

dangerously unstable and unpredictable

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

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

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I've been thinking about what old Graves said as to the shikarees selling us to the enemy.

warranting only temporal punishment

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

precisely as stated

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I've been thinking about what old Graves said as to the shikarees selling us to the enemy.

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

From this reading "Like enough it is that, treacherous as we deem it; but they are so much accustomed to the tricks and cunning amongst which they have been brought up that they look upon such a thing as being very venial--a kind of cleverness by which we, their conquerors are bested."

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From this reading They won't."