Chapter II

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

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

later than; following

From this reading "We need not fear them," was the calm answer, given after more than a minute's silence.

possessive form of “albany” — state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river

From this reading "I don't reckon Albany's much of a place fer us jest now.

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

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

react verbally

From this reading "We need not fear them," was the calm answer, given after more than a minute's silence.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There's the French up by Lake George, and a Dutchman I struck at sunrise, a chap as round as a barrel; guessed that they or their Injuns might hop in here any time.

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

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There's the French up by Lake George, and a Dutchman I struck at sunrise, a chap as round as a barrel; guessed that they or their Injuns might hop in here any time.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired

From this reading There's the French up by Lake George, and a Dutchman I struck at sunrise, a chap as round as a barrel; guessed that they or their Injuns might hop in here any time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There's the French up by Lake George, and a Dutchman I struck at sunrise, a chap as round as a barrel; guessed that they or their Injuns might hop in here any time.

make calm or still

From this reading "We need not fear them," was the calm answer, given after more than a minute's silence.

a boy or man

From this reading There's the French up by Lake George, and a Dutchman I struck at sunrise, a chap as round as a barrel; guessed that they or their Injuns might hop in here any time.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading What do yer say, Judge?"

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From this reading "I don't reckon Albany's much of a place fer us jest now.

a native or inhabitant of Holland

From this reading There's the French up by Lake George, and a Dutchman I struck at sunrise, a chap as round as a barrel; guessed that they or their Injuns might hop in here any time.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "We need not fear them," was the calm answer, given after more than a minute's silence.

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From this reading "I don't reckon Albany's much of a place fer us jest now.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

start firing a weapon

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading There's the French up by Lake George, and a Dutchman I struck at sunrise, a chap as round as a barrel; guessed that they or their Injuns might hop in here any time.

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

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "We need not fear them," was the calm answer, given after more than a minute's silence.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading There's the French up by Lake George, and a Dutchman I struck at sunrise, a chap as round as a barrel; guessed that they or their Injuns might hop in here any time.

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

From this reading There's the French up by Lake George, and a Dutchman I struck at sunrise, a chap as round as a barrel; guessed that they or their Injuns might hop in here any time.

jump lightly

From this reading There's the French up by Lake George, and a Dutchman I struck at sunrise, a chap as round as a barrel; guessed that they or their Injuns might hop in here any time.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

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

From this reading "I don't reckon Albany's much of a place fer us jest now.

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

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

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

From this reading There's the French up by Lake George, and a Dutchman I struck at sunrise, a chap as round as a barrel; guessed that they or their Injuns might hop in here any time.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading "I don't reckon Albany's much of a place fer us jest now.

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

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading What do yer say, Judge?"

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading There's the French up by Lake George, and a Dutchman I struck at sunrise, a chap as round as a barrel; guessed that they or their Injuns might hop in here any time.

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

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading There's the French up by Lake George, and a Dutchman I struck at sunrise, a chap as round as a barrel; guessed that they or their Injuns might hop in here any time.

possessive form of “minute” — a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading "We need not fear them," was the calm answer, given after more than a minute's silence.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "We need not fear them," was the calm answer, given after more than a minute's silence.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "I don't reckon Albany's much of a place fer us jest now.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "We need not fear them," was the calm answer, given after more than a minute's silence.

not any; not one

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "We need not fear them," was the calm answer, given after more than a minute's silence.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "I don't reckon Albany's much of a place fer us jest now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There's the French up by Lake George, and a Dutchman I struck at sunrise, a chap as round as a barrel; guessed that they or their Injuns might hop in here any time.

plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

plural of “pelt” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "I don't reckon Albany's much of a place fer us jest now.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "I don't reckon Albany's much of a place fer us jest now.

relieve from

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading There's the French up by Lake George, and a Dutchman I struck at sunrise, a chap as round as a barrel; guessed that they or their Injuns might hop in here any time.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

express in words

From this reading What do yer say, Judge?"

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading "We need not fear them," was the calm answer, given after more than a minute's silence.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading There's the French up by Lake George, and a Dutchman I struck at sunrise, a chap as round as a barrel; guessed that they or their Injuns might hop in here any time.

the first light of day

From this reading There's the French up by Lake George, and a Dutchman I struck at sunrise, a chap as round as a barrel; guessed that they or their Injuns might hop in here any time.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "We need not fear them," was the calm answer, given after more than a minute's silence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There's the French up by Lake George, and a Dutchman I struck at sunrise, a chap as round as a barrel; guessed that they or their Injuns might hop in here any time.

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

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

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

From this reading There's the French up by Lake George, and a Dutchman I struck at sunrise, a chap as round as a barrel; guessed that they or their Injuns might hop in here any time.

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

From this reading There's the French up by Lake George, and a Dutchman I struck at sunrise, a chap as round as a barrel; guessed that they or their Injuns might hop in here any time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

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

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

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

From this reading There's the French up by Lake George, and a Dutchman I struck at sunrise, a chap as round as a barrel; guessed that they or their Injuns might hop in here any time.

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

From this reading "I don't reckon Albany's much of a place fer us jest now.

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

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What do yer say, Judge?"

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

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

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

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading French Outlaws and Robbers "We won't waste no time in gettin' rid of them pelts," said Hunting Jim, early on the following morning, as the little party sat about their fire, which was close to the bank of the Hudson river and within a few yards of the nearest house.

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

From this reading What do yer say, Judge?"