used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They lay silent and motionless in their hiding-place, hardly daring to breathe, lest a sound should reach the quick ears of their relentless foes.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the voices of the other savages, the harsh and heavy tones of Lean Bear were prominent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Above the voices of the other savages, the harsh and heavy tones of Lean Bear were prominent.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading The Indians searched in every nook and cranny of the barn where a human being could possibly be concealed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
have
From this reading Above the voices of the other savages, the harsh and heavy tones of Lean Bear were prominent.
for the reason that
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Indians searched in every nook and cranny of the barn where a human being could possibly be concealed.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE INDIAN BOY.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading They lay silent and motionless in their hiding-place, hardly daring to breathe, lest a sound should reach the quick ears of their relentless foes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
chagrinedadjectiveUS /ʃəˈɡrɪnd/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
not accessible to view
From this reading The Indians searched in every nook and cranny of the barn where a human being could possibly be concealed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
crannynounUS /ˈkræni/
a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading The Indians searched in every nook and cranny of the barn where a human being could possibly be concealed.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading They lay silent and motionless in their hiding-place, hardly daring to breathe, lest a sound should reach the quick ears of their relentless foes.
dialectnounUS /ˈdaɪəlekt/
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading They lay silent and motionless in their hiding-place, hardly daring to breathe, lest a sound should reach the quick ears of their relentless foes.
Ethan
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From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Indians searched in every nook and cranny of the barn where a human being could possibly be concealed.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
ferociousadjectiveUS /fərˈoʊʃəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading They lay silent and motionless in their hiding-place, hardly daring to breathe, lest a sound should reach the quick ears of their relentless foes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
only a very short time before
From this reading They lay silent and motionless in their hiding-place, hardly daring to breathe, lest a sound should reach the quick ears of their relentless foes.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading Above the voices of the other savages, the harsh and heavy tones of Lean Bear were prominent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Above the voices of the other savages, the harsh and heavy tones of Lean Bear were prominent.
hiding-place
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From this reading They lay silent and motionless in their hiding-place, hardly daring to breathe, lest a sound should reach the quick ears of their relentless foes.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The Indians searched in every nook and cranny of the barn where a human being could possibly be concealed.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading THE INDIAN BOY.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The Indians searched in every nook and cranny of the barn where a human being could possibly be concealed.
inferredverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They lay silent and motionless in their hiding-place, hardly daring to breathe, lest a sound should reach the quick ears of their relentless foes.
LeanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Above the voices of the other savages, the harsh and heavy tones of Lean Bear were prominent.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading They lay silent and motionless in their hiding-place, hardly daring to breathe, lest a sound should reach the quick ears of their relentless foes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
not in physical motion
From this reading They lay silent and motionless in their hiding-place, hardly daring to breathe, lest a sound should reach the quick ears of their relentless foes.
nooknounUS /nʊk/
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading The Indians searched in every nook and cranny of the barn where a human being could possibly be concealed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Above the voices of the other savages, the harsh and heavy tones of Lean Bear were prominent.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Above the voices of the other savages, the harsh and heavy tones of Lean Bear were prominent.
by chance
From this reading The Indians searched in every nook and cranny of the barn where a human being could possibly be concealed.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Above the voices of the other savages, the harsh and heavy tones of Lean Bear were prominent.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading They lay silent and motionless in their hiding-place, hardly daring to breathe, lest a sound should reach the quick ears of their relentless foes.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They lay silent and motionless in their hiding-place, hardly daring to breathe, lest a sound should reach the quick ears of their relentless foes.
without much difficulty
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
relentlessadjectiveUS /rɪˈlentlɪs/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading They lay silent and motionless in their hiding-place, hardly daring to breathe, lest a sound should reach the quick ears of their relentless foes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading Above the voices of the other savages, the harsh and heavy tones of Lean Bear were prominent.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The Indians searched in every nook and cranny of the barn where a human being could possibly be concealed.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They lay silent and motionless in their hiding-place, hardly daring to breathe, lest a sound should reach the quick ears of their relentless foes.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading They lay silent and motionless in their hiding-place, hardly daring to breathe, lest a sound should reach the quick ears of their relentless foes.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading They lay silent and motionless in their hiding-place, hardly daring to breathe, lest a sound should reach the quick ears of their relentless foes.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INDIAN BOY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They lay silent and motionless in their hiding-place, hardly daring to breathe, lest a sound should reach the quick ears of their relentless foes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They lay silent and motionless in their hiding-place, hardly daring to breathe, lest a sound should reach the quick ears of their relentless foes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Above the voices of the other savages, the harsh and heavy tones of Lean Bear were prominent.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Above the voices of the other savages, the harsh and heavy tones of Lean Bear were prominent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Above the voices of the other savages, the harsh and heavy tones of Lean Bear were prominent.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He spoke in the Indian dialect, and of course the anxious fugitives could not understand what he said; but he seemed to be angry and impatient, disappointed and chagrined; and Ethan and Fanny readily inferred that, as he was searching for them, he was the more ferocious because he could not find them.
in or at the place that
From this reading The Indians searched in every nook and cranny of the barn where a human being could possibly be concealed.
