used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What is called "natural curiosity" in our country, where almost every man is a Paul Pry, is no trait of the Indian’s character.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading What is called "natural curiosity" in our country, where almost every man is a Paul Pry, is no trait of the Indian’s character.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Or if he ever does feel such an impulse, it is instantly checked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
attributenounUS /ˈætrəbjuːt/
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading Curiosity is but the attribute of a squaw, a savage would tell you, but even squaws will try to prevent such a weed from flourishing in their hearts.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
Benee
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From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
Benee's
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From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
betaken
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From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Curiosity is but the attribute of a squaw, a savage would tell you, but even squaws will try to prevent such a weed from flourishing in their hearts.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading What is called "natural curiosity" in our country, where almost every man is a Paul Pry, is no trait of the Indian’s character.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading What is called "natural curiosity" in our country, where almost every man is a Paul Pry, is no trait of the Indian’s character.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading Or if he ever does feel such an impulse, it is instantly checked.
a young person of either sex
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading What is called "natural curiosity" in our country, where almost every man is a Paul Pry, is no trait of the Indian’s character.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading What is called "natural curiosity" in our country, where almost every man is a Paul Pry, is no trait of the Indian’s character.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Or if he ever does feel such an impulse, it is instantly checked.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
divisible by two
From this reading Curiosity is but the attribute of a squaw, a savage would tell you, but even squaws will try to prevent such a weed from flourishing in their hearts.
at any time
From this reading Or if he ever does feel such an impulse, it is instantly checked.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading What is called "natural curiosity" in our country, where almost every man is a Paul Pry, is no trait of the Indian’s character.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Or if he ever does feel such an impulse, it is instantly checked.
flourishingadjectiveUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading Curiosity is but the attribute of a squaw, a savage would tell you, but even squaws will try to prevent such a weed from flourishing in their hearts.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Curiosity is but the attribute of a squaw, a savage would tell you, but even squaws will try to prevent such a weed from flourishing in their hearts.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Or if he ever does feel such an impulse, it is instantly checked.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Curiosity is but the attribute of a squaw, a savage would tell you, but even squaws will try to prevent such a weed from flourishing in their hearts.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Or if he ever does feel such an impulse, it is instantly checked.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Or if he ever does feel such an impulse, it is instantly checked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What is called "natural curiosity" in our country, where almost every man is a Paul Pry, is no trait of the Indian’s character.
Indian'snounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading What is called "natural curiosity" in our country, where almost every man is a Paul Pry, is no trait of the Indian’s character.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Or if he ever does feel such an impulse, it is instantly checked.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What is called "natural curiosity" in our country, where almost every man is a Paul Pry, is no trait of the Indian’s character.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Or if he ever does feel such an impulse, it is instantly checked.
and nothing more
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
lady-love
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From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
immediately past
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading What is called "natural curiosity" in our country, where almost every man is a Paul Pry, is no trait of the Indian’s character.
maté
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From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
mergeverbUS /mɜːrdʒ/
become one
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading What is called "natural curiosity" in our country, where almost every man is a Paul Pry, is no trait of the Indian’s character.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
not any; not one
From this reading What is called "natural curiosity" in our country, where almost every man is a Paul Pry, is no trait of the Indian’s character.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What is called "natural curiosity" in our country, where almost every man is a Paul Pry, is no trait of the Indian’s character.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or if he ever does feel such an impulse, it is instantly checked.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading What is called "natural curiosity" in our country, where almost every man is a Paul Pry, is no trait of the Indian’s character.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading What is called "natural curiosity" in our country, where almost every man is a Paul Pry, is no trait of the Indian’s character.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Curiosity is but the attribute of a squaw, a savage would tell you, but even squaws will try to prevent such a weed from flourishing in their hearts.
PryverbUS /praɪ/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading What is called "natural curiosity" in our country, where almost every man is a Paul Pry, is no trait of the Indian’s character.
quaffedverbUS /ˈkwɑːfəd/
past form of “quaff” — to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Curiosity is but the attribute of a squaw, a savage would tell you, but even squaws will try to prevent such a weed from flourishing in their hearts.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
squawnoun
derogatory terms for an American Indian woman
From this reading Curiosity is but the attribute of a squaw, a savage would tell you, but even squaws will try to prevent such a weed from flourishing in their hearts.
squaws
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From this reading Curiosity is but the attribute of a squaw, a savage would tell you, but even squaws will try to prevent such a weed from flourishing in their hearts.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Or if he ever does feel such an impulse, it is instantly checked.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
tearfuladjectiveUS /ˈtɪrfəl/
filled with or marked by tears
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
express in words
From this reading Curiosity is but the attribute of a squaw, a savage would tell you, but even squaws will try to prevent such a weed from flourishing in their hearts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What is called "natural curiosity" in our country, where almost every man is a Paul Pry, is no trait of the Indian’s character.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Curiosity is but the attribute of a squaw, a savage would tell you, but even squaws will try to prevent such a weed from flourishing in their hearts.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Curiosity is but the attribute of a squaw, a savage would tell you, but even squaws will try to prevent such a weed from flourishing in their hearts.
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading What is called "natural curiosity" in our country, where almost every man is a Paul Pry, is no trait of the Indian’s character.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Curiosity is but the attribute of a squaw, a savage would tell you, but even squaws will try to prevent such a weed from flourishing in their hearts.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
migratory
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
weednounUS /wiːd/
any plant that crowds out cultivated plants
From this reading Curiosity is but the attribute of a squaw, a savage would tell you, but even squaws will try to prevent such a weed from flourishing in their hearts.
Weenah
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From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is called "natural curiosity" in our country, where almost every man is a Paul Pry, is no trait of the Indian’s character.
at the time that
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
in or at the place that
From this reading What is called "natural curiosity" in our country, where almost every man is a Paul Pry, is no trait of the Indian’s character.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading That was the reason why neither the father nor the mother of Benee’s little lady-love thought of asking him a single question concerning his adventures until he had eaten a hearty meal and had enjoyed a refreshing sleep.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Curiosity is but the attribute of a squaw, a savage would tell you, but even squaws will try to prevent such a weed from flourishing in their hearts.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading But when Benee sat up at last and quaffed the maté that Weenah had made haste to get him, and just as the day was beginning to merge into the twilight of summer, he began to tell his friends and his love some portion of his wonderful adventures, even from the day when he had bidden the child Weenah a tearful farewell and betaken himself to a wandering life in the woods.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Curiosity is but the attribute of a squaw, a savage would tell you, but even squaws will try to prevent such a weed from flourishing in their hearts.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Curiosity is but the attribute of a squaw, a savage would tell you, but even squaws will try to prevent such a weed from flourishing in their hearts.
