used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lean Bear was evidently very fond of his little son, who was a boy of bright promise, measured by the Indian standard.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Indians had halted on one of the little eminences of the prairie, and appeared to be watching the departure of the fugitives from their once happy home.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had exhibited no concern for the mother while she lay senseless upon the ground, but he seemed to be willing to make any sacrifice, even to the curbing of his ferocious nature, for Wahena's sake.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Indians had halted on one of the little eminences of the prairie, and appeared to be watching the departure of the fugitives from their once happy home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Indians had halted on one of the little eminences of the prairie, and appeared to be watching the departure of the fugitives from their once happy home.
have
From this reading Lean Bear was evidently very fond of his little son, who was a boy of bright promise, measured by the Indian standard.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
a youthful male person
From this reading Lean Bear was evidently very fond of his little son, who was a boy of bright promise, measured by the Indian standard.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Lean Bear was evidently very fond of his little son, who was a boy of bright promise, measured by the Indian standard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had exhibited no concern for the mother while she lay senseless upon the ground, but he seemed to be willing to make any sacrifice, even to the curbing of his ferocious nature, for Wahena's sake.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading He had exhibited no concern for the mother while she lay senseless upon the ground, but he seemed to be willing to make any sacrifice, even to the curbing of his ferocious nature, for Wahena's sake.
curbingnounUS /ˈkɜːrbɪŋ/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading He had exhibited no concern for the mother while she lay senseless upon the ground, but he seemed to be willing to make any sacrifice, even to the curbing of his ferocious nature, for Wahena's sake.
the act of departing
From this reading The Indians had halted on one of the little eminences of the prairie, and appeared to be watching the departure of the fugitives from their once happy home.
eminencesnounUS /ˈemənənsɪz/
plural of “eminence” — high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading The Indians had halted on one of the little eminences of the prairie, and appeared to be watching the departure of the fugitives from their once happy home.
Ethan
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From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
divisible by two
From this reading He had exhibited no concern for the mother while she lay senseless upon the ground, but he seemed to be willing to make any sacrifice, even to the curbing of his ferocious nature, for Wahena's sake.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Lean Bear was evidently very fond of his little son, who was a boy of bright promise, measured by the Indian standard.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading He had exhibited no concern for the mother while she lay senseless upon the ground, but he seemed to be willing to make any sacrifice, even to the curbing of his ferocious nature, for Wahena's sake.
EXILESnounUS /ˈeɡzaɪlz/
plural of “exile” — a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
From this reading THE YOUNG EXILES.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
ferociousadjectiveUS /fərˈoʊʃəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading He had exhibited no concern for the mother while she lay senseless upon the ground, but he seemed to be willing to make any sacrifice, even to the curbing of his ferocious nature, for Wahena's sake.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Lean Bear was evidently very fond of his little son, who was a boy of bright promise, measured by the Indian standard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Indians had halted on one of the little eminences of the prairie, and appeared to be watching the departure of the fugitives from their once happy home.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading The Indians had halted on one of the little eminences of the prairie, and appeared to be watching the departure of the fugitives from their once happy home.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He had exhibited no concern for the mother while she lay senseless upon the ground, but he seemed to be willing to make any sacrifice, even to the curbing of his ferocious nature, for Wahena's sake.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Indians had halted on one of the little eminences of the prairie, and appeared to be watching the departure of the fugitives from their once happy home.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading The Indians had halted on one of the little eminences of the prairie, and appeared to be watching the departure of the fugitives from their once happy home.
handlesnounUS /ˈhændəlz/
plural of “handle” — the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The Indians had halted on one of the little eminences of the prairie, and appeared to be watching the departure of the fugitives from their once happy home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had exhibited no concern for the mother while she lay senseless upon the ground, but he seemed to be willing to make any sacrifice, even to the curbing of his ferocious nature, for Wahena's sake.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The Indians had halted on one of the little eminences of the prairie, and appeared to be watching the departure of the fugitives from their once happy home.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Lean Bear was evidently very fond of his little son, who was a boy of bright promise, measured by the Indian standard.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The Indians had halted on one of the little eminences of the prairie, and appeared to be watching the departure of the fugitives from their once happy home.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
LeanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Lean Bear was evidently very fond of his little son, who was a boy of bright promise, measured by the Indian standard.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Indians had halted on one of the little eminences of the prairie, and appeared to be watching the departure of the fugitives from their once happy home.
engage in
From this reading He had exhibited no concern for the mother while she lay senseless upon the ground, but he seemed to be willing to make any sacrifice, even to the curbing of his ferocious nature, for Wahena's sake.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading Lean Bear was evidently very fond of his little son, who was a boy of bright promise, measured by the Indian standard.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He had exhibited no concern for the mother while she lay senseless upon the ground, but he seemed to be willing to make any sacrifice, even to the curbing of his ferocious nature, for Wahena's sake.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He had exhibited no concern for the mother while she lay senseless upon the ground, but he seemed to be willing to make any sacrifice, even to the curbing of his ferocious nature, for Wahena's sake.
not any; not one
From this reading He had exhibited no concern for the mother while she lay senseless upon the ground, but he seemed to be willing to make any sacrifice, even to the curbing of his ferocious nature, for Wahena's sake.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Indians had halted on one of the little eminences of the prairie, and appeared to be watching the departure of the fugitives from their once happy home.
on one occasion
From this reading The Indians had halted on one of the little eminences of the prairie, and appeared to be watching the departure of the fugitives from their once happy home.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Indians had halted on one of the little eminences of the prairie, and appeared to be watching the departure of the fugitives from their once happy home.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading The Indians had halted on one of the little eminences of the prairie, and appeared to be watching the departure of the fugitives from their once happy home.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Lean Bear was evidently very fond of his little son, who was a boy of bright promise, measured by the Indian standard.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading He had exhibited no concern for the mother while she lay senseless upon the ground, but he seemed to be willing to make any sacrifice, even to the curbing of his ferocious nature, for Wahena's sake.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading He had exhibited no concern for the mother while she lay senseless upon the ground, but he seemed to be willing to make any sacrifice, even to the curbing of his ferocious nature, for Wahena's sake.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had exhibited no concern for the mother while she lay senseless upon the ground, but he seemed to be willing to make any sacrifice, even to the curbing of his ferocious nature, for Wahena's sake.
senselessadjectiveUS /ˈsensləs/
not marked by the use of reason
From this reading He had exhibited no concern for the mother while she lay senseless upon the ground, but he seemed to be willing to make any sacrifice, even to the curbing of his ferocious nature, for Wahena's sake.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had exhibited no concern for the mother while she lay senseless upon the ground, but he seemed to be willing to make any sacrifice, even to the curbing of his ferocious nature, for Wahena's sake.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
a male human offspring
From this reading Lean Bear was evidently very fond of his little son, who was a boy of bright promise, measured by the Indian standard.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading Lean Bear was evidently very fond of his little son, who was a boy of bright promise, measured by the Indian standard.
not in physical motion
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YOUNG EXILES.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Indians had halted on one of the little eminences of the prairie, and appeared to be watching the departure of the fugitives from their once happy home.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Indians had halted on one of the little eminences of the prairie, and appeared to be watching the departure of the fugitives from their once happy home.
trundledverbUS /ˈtrʌndəld/
past form of “trundle” — move heavily
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had exhibited no concern for the mother while she lay senseless upon the ground, but he seemed to be willing to make any sacrifice, even to the curbing of his ferocious nature, for Wahena's sake.
the act of using
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
precisely as stated
From this reading Lean Bear was evidently very fond of his little son, who was a boy of bright promise, measured by the Indian standard.
Wahena
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From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
Wahena's
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From this reading He had exhibited no concern for the mother while she lay senseless upon the ground, but he seemed to be willing to make any sacrifice, even to the curbing of his ferocious nature, for Wahena's sake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The Indians had halted on one of the little eminences of the prairie, and appeared to be watching the departure of the fugitives from their once happy home.
wheelbarrownounUS /ˈwiːlberoʊ/
a cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
which person or people
From this reading Lean Bear was evidently very fond of his little son, who was a boy of bright promise, measured by the Indian standard.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He had exhibited no concern for the mother while she lay senseless upon the ground, but he seemed to be willing to make any sacrifice, even to the curbing of his ferocious nature, for Wahena's sake.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wahena, with his hands still tied behind him, was led by Fanny, while Ethan trundled the wheelbarrow, across the handles of which lay the two guns, ready for use if occasion should require.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE YOUNG EXILES.
