Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

(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 They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

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

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

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

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Don't ask me," sighed the little man, fondling his red whiskers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Bushnell prepared breakfast, and Frank insisted that Professor Scotch should explain how he escaped from Pacheco's gang.

American inventor who in 1775 designed a man-propelled submarine that was ineffectual but subsequently earned him recognition as a submarine pioneer (1742-1824)

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

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From this reading "I can't explain it--really I can't."

the first light of day

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

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

From this reading "Don't ask me," sighed the little man, fondling his red whiskers.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading Bushnell prepared breakfast, and Frank insisted that Professor Scotch should explain how he escaped from Pacheco's gang.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Bushnell prepared breakfast, and Frank insisted that Professor Scotch should explain how he escaped from Pacheco's gang.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading "Don't ask me," sighed the little man, fondling his red whiskers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

set up or found

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Bushnell prepared breakfast, and Frank insisted that Professor Scotch should explain how he escaped from Pacheco's gang.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Bushnell prepared breakfast, and Frank insisted that Professor Scotch should explain how he escaped from Pacheco's gang.

an association of criminals

From this reading Bushnell prepared breakfast, and Frank insisted that Professor Scotch should explain how he escaped from Pacheco's gang.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

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

From this reading Bushnell prepared breakfast, and Frank insisted that Professor Scotch should explain how he escaped from Pacheco's gang.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Don't ask me," sighed the little man, fondling his red whiskers.

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

From this reading Bushnell prepared breakfast, and Frank insisted that Professor Scotch should explain how he escaped from Pacheco's gang.

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

From this reading "I can't explain it--really I can't."

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

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Bushnell prepared breakfast, and Frank insisted that Professor Scotch should explain how he escaped from Pacheco's gang.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I can't explain it--really I can't."

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

From this reading "Don't ask me," sighed the little man, fondling his red whiskers.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Don't ask me," sighed the little man, fondling his red whiskers.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Don't ask me," sighed the little man, fondling his red whiskers.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

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

From this reading Bushnell prepared breakfast, and Frank insisted that Professor Scotch should explain how he escaped from Pacheco's gang.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Bushnell prepared breakfast, and Frank insisted that Professor Scotch should explain how he escaped from Pacheco's gang.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Bushnell prepared breakfast, and Frank insisted that Professor Scotch should explain how he escaped from Pacheco's gang.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "I can't explain it--really I can't."

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

From this reading "Don't ask me," sighed the little man, fondling his red whiskers.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading Bushnell prepared breakfast, and Frank insisted that Professor Scotch should explain how he escaped from Pacheco's gang.

hidden from general view or use

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Bushnell prepared breakfast, and Frank insisted that Professor Scotch should explain how he escaped from Pacheco's gang.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "Don't ask me," sighed the little man, fondling his red whiskers.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

to a great degree

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading THE STRANGER.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Bushnell prepared breakfast, and Frank insisted that Professor Scotch should explain how he escaped from Pacheco's gang.

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

From this reading THE STRANGER.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

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

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

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

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

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

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

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

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

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

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

in or at the place that

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

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

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading "Don't ask me," sighed the little man, fondling his red whiskers.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading They were fortunate in getting away without being seen by any of the bandits, and at dawn they were well up into the mountains, where Bushnell found a secluded place for them to camp and rest, as rest was something of which they all sorely stood in need.