used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TRAPPER A PRISONER.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The guard at the door had not noticed him when he looked out, and this induced the belief that the chief had placed him there simply to keep Frank from roaming about the village, and not because he feared that his prisoner might attempt to escape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had discovered something that went a long way toward strengthening his hopes of escape, and that was that the Indians were not watching him very closely.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If Frank was disappointed in one respect, he was greatly encouraged in another.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The guard at the door had not noticed him when he looked out, and this induced the belief that the chief had placed him there simply to keep Frank from roaming about the village, and not because he feared that his prisoner might attempt to escape.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The guard at the door had not noticed him when he looked out, and this induced the belief that the chief had placed him there simply to keep Frank from roaming about the village, and not because he feared that his prisoner might attempt to escape.
for the reason that
From this reading The guard at the door had not noticed him when he looked out, and this induced the belief that the chief had placed him there simply to keep Frank from roaming about the village, and not because he feared that his prisoner might attempt to escape.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading The guard at the door had not noticed him when he looked out, and this induced the belief that the chief had placed him there simply to keep Frank from roaming about the village, and not because he feared that his prisoner might attempt to escape.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The guard at the door had not noticed him when he looked out, and this induced the belief that the chief had placed him there simply to keep Frank from roaming about the village, and not because he feared that his prisoner might attempt to escape.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading He had discovered something that went a long way toward strengthening his hopes of escape, and that was that the Indians were not watching him very closely.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading If Frank was disappointed in one respect, he was greatly encouraged in another.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He had discovered something that went a long way toward strengthening his hopes of escape, and that was that the Indians were not watching him very closely.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The guard at the door had not noticed him when he looked out, and this induced the belief that the chief had placed him there simply to keep Frank from roaming about the village, and not because he feared that his prisoner might attempt to escape.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading If Frank was disappointed in one respect, he was greatly encouraged in another.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He had discovered something that went a long way toward strengthening his hopes of escape, and that was that the Indians were not watching him very closely.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The guard at the door had not noticed him when he looked out, and this induced the belief that the chief had placed him there simply to keep Frank from roaming about the village, and not because he feared that his prisoner might attempt to escape.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading If Frank was disappointed in one respect, he was greatly encouraged in another.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The guard at the door had not noticed him when he looked out, and this induced the belief that the chief had placed him there simply to keep Frank from roaming about the village, and not because he feared that his prisoner might attempt to escape.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading If Frank was disappointed in one respect, he was greatly encouraged in another.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The guard at the door had not noticed him when he looked out, and this induced the belief that the chief had placed him there simply to keep Frank from roaming about the village, and not because he feared that his prisoner might attempt to escape.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had discovered something that went a long way toward strengthening his hopes of escape, and that was that the Indians were not watching him very closely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Frank was disappointed in one respect, he was greatly encouraged in another.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had discovered something that went a long way toward strengthening his hopes of escape, and that was that the Indians were not watching him very closely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had discovered something that went a long way toward strengthening his hopes of escape, and that was that the Indians were not watching him very closely.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He had discovered something that went a long way toward strengthening his hopes of escape, and that was that the Indians were not watching him very closely.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That idea had probably never occurred to him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Frank was disappointed in one respect, he was greatly encouraged in another.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If Frank was disappointed in one respect, he was greatly encouraged in another.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading He had discovered something that went a long way toward strengthening his hopes of escape, and that was that the Indians were not watching him very closely.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading The guard at the door had not noticed him when he looked out, and this induced the belief that the chief had placed him there simply to keep Frank from roaming about the village, and not because he feared that his prisoner might attempt to escape.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The guard at the door had not noticed him when he looked out, and this induced the belief that the chief had placed him there simply to keep Frank from roaming about the village, and not because he feared that his prisoner might attempt to escape.
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 He had discovered something that went a long way toward strengthening his hopes of escape, and that was that the Indians were not watching him very closely.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The guard at the door had not noticed him when he looked out, and this induced the belief that the chief had placed him there simply to keep Frank from roaming about the village, and not because he feared that his prisoner might attempt to escape.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The guard at the door had not noticed him when he looked out, and this induced the belief that the chief had placed him there simply to keep Frank from roaming about the village, and not because he feared that his prisoner might attempt to escape.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading That idea had probably never occurred to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had discovered something that went a long way toward strengthening his hopes of escape, and that was that the Indians were not watching him very closely.
being perceived or observed
From this reading The guard at the door had not noticed him when he looked out, and this induced the belief that the chief had placed him there simply to keep Frank from roaming about the village, and not because he feared that his prisoner might attempt to escape.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading That idea had probably never occurred to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had discovered something that went a long way toward strengthening his hopes of escape, and that was that the Indians were not watching him very closely.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If Frank was disappointed in one respect, he was greatly encouraged in another.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The guard at the door had not noticed him when he looked out, and this induced the belief that the chief had placed him there simply to keep Frank from roaming about the village, and not because he feared that his prisoner might attempt to escape.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The guard at the door had not noticed him when he looked out, and this induced the belief that the chief had placed him there simply to keep Frank from roaming about the village, and not because he feared that his prisoner might attempt to escape.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE TRAPPER A PRISONER.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading That idea had probably never occurred to him.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading If Frank was disappointed in one respect, he was greatly encouraged in another.
roamingverbUS /ˈroʊmɪŋ/
-ing form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading The guard at the door had not noticed him when he looked out, and this induced the belief that the chief had placed him there simply to keep Frank from roaming about the village, and not because he feared that his prisoner might attempt to escape.
and nothing more
From this reading The guard at the door had not noticed him when he looked out, and this induced the belief that the chief had placed him there simply to keep Frank from roaming about the village, and not because he feared that his prisoner might attempt to escape.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He had discovered something that went a long way toward strengthening his hopes of escape, and that was that the Indians were not watching him very closely.
strengtheningnounUS /ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/
becoming stronger
From this reading He had discovered something that went a long way toward strengthening his hopes of escape, and that was that the Indians were not watching him very closely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had discovered something that went a long way toward strengthening his hopes of escape, and that was that the Indians were not watching him very closely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAPPER A PRISONER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The guard at the door had not noticed him when he looked out, and this induced the belief that the chief had placed him there simply to keep Frank from roaming about the village, and not because he feared that his prisoner might attempt to escape.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The guard at the door had not noticed him when he looked out, and this induced the belief that the chief had placed him there simply to keep Frank from roaming about the village, and not because he feared that his prisoner might attempt to escape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The guard at the door had not noticed him when he looked out, and this induced the belief that the chief had placed him there simply to keep Frank from roaming about the village, and not because he feared that his prisoner might attempt to escape.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He had discovered something that went a long way toward strengthening his hopes of escape, and that was that the Indians were not watching him very closely.
TRAPPERnounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading THE TRAPPER A PRISONER.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had discovered something that went a long way toward strengthening his hopes of escape, and that was that the Indians were not watching him very closely.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The guard at the door had not noticed him when he looked out, and this induced the belief that the chief had placed him there simply to keep Frank from roaming about the village, and not because he feared that his prisoner might attempt to escape.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Frank was disappointed in one respect, he was greatly encouraged in another.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He had discovered something that went a long way toward strengthening his hopes of escape, and that was that the Indians were not watching him very closely.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had discovered something that went a long way toward strengthening his hopes of escape, and that was that the Indians were not watching him very closely.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had discovered something that went a long way toward strengthening his hopes of escape, and that was that the Indians were not watching him very closely.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had discovered something that went a long way toward strengthening his hopes of escape, and that was that the Indians were not watching him very closely.
at the time that
From this reading The guard at the door had not noticed him when he looked out, and this induced the belief that the chief had placed him there simply to keep Frank from roaming about the village, and not because he feared that his prisoner might attempt to escape.
