Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Lone Wolf recognized the taunt of his old enemy, and his black eye lit up with a gleam of fire and passion.

consider or hold as true

From this reading He would accept the gage of battle, and end his personal warfare of years.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He handed the boy to one of the warriors sitting near him, as, of course, he could do nothing when impeded by his presence, although he had proved very convenient some time before, in the way of a shield.

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

From this reading Lone Wolf recognized the taunt of his old enemy, and his black eye lit up with a gleam of fire and passion.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

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

From this reading He handed the boy to one of the warriors sitting near him, as, of course, he could do nothing when impeded by his presence, although he had proved very convenient some time before, in the way of a shield.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He would not turn his back upon his white foe, who had just sent a bullet in quest of his heart.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading He would accept the gage of battle, and end his personal warfare of years.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He handed the boy to one of the warriors sitting near him, as, of course, he could do nothing when impeded by his presence, although he had proved very convenient some time before, in the way of a shield.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Lone Wolf recognized the taunt of his old enemy, and his black eye lit up with a gleam of fire and passion.

a youthful male person

From this reading He handed the boy to one of the warriors sitting near him, as, of course, he could do nothing when impeded by his presence, although he had proved very convenient some time before, in the way of a shield.

a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading He would not turn his back upon his white foe, who had just sent a bullet in quest of his heart.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He handed the boy to one of the warriors sitting near him, as, of course, he could do nothing when impeded by his presence, although he had proved very convenient some time before, in the way of a shield.

the leader of a group of people

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

courtesy towards women

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading He handed the boy to one of the warriors sitting near him, as, of course, he could do nothing when impeded by his presence, although he had proved very convenient some time before, in the way of a shield.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He handed the boy to one of the warriors sitting near him, as, of course, he could do nothing when impeded by his presence, although he had proved very convenient some time before, in the way of a shield.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He handed the boy to one of the warriors sitting near him, as, of course, he could do nothing when impeded by his presence, although he had proved very convenient some time before, in the way of a shield.

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He handed the boy to one of the warriors sitting near him, as, of course, he could do nothing when impeded by his presence, although he had proved very convenient some time before, in the way of a shield.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He would accept the gage of battle, and end his personal warfare of years.

an opposing military force

From this reading Lone Wolf recognized the taunt of his old enemy, and his black eye lit up with a gleam of fire and passion.

the organ of sight

From this reading Lone Wolf recognized the taunt of his old enemy, and his black eye lit up with a gleam of fire and passion.

conformity with rules or standards

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Lone Wolf recognized the taunt of his old enemy, and his black eye lit up with a gleam of fire and passion.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading He would not turn his back upon his white foe, who had just sent a bullet in quest of his heart.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

a man who lives on the frontier

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

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From this reading He would accept the gage of battle, and end his personal warfare of years.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading Lone Wolf recognized the taunt of his old enemy, and his black eye lit up with a gleam of fire and passion.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He would not turn his back upon his white foe, who had just sent a bullet in quest of his heart.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading He handed the boy to one of the warriors sitting near him, as, of course, he could do nothing when impeded by his presence, although he had proved very convenient some time before, in the way of a shield.

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

From this reading He would not turn his back upon his white foe, who had just sent a bullet in quest of his heart.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He would not turn his back upon his white foe, who had just sent a bullet in quest of his heart.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He handed the boy to one of the warriors sitting near him, as, of course, he could do nothing when impeded by his presence, although he had proved very convenient some time before, in the way of a shield.

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

From this reading Lone Wolf recognized the taunt of his old enemy, and his black eye lit up with a gleam of fire and passion.

made difficult or slow

From this reading He handed the boy to one of the warriors sitting near him, as, of course, he could do nothing when impeded by his presence, although he had proved very convenient some time before, in the way of a shield.

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

From this reading He would not turn his back upon his white foe, who had just sent a bullet in quest of his heart.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

and nothing more

From this reading He would not turn his back upon his white foe, who had just sent a bullet in quest of his heart.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

provided with artificial light

From this reading Lone Wolf recognized the taunt of his old enemy, and his black eye lit up with a gleam of fire and passion.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Lone Wolf recognized the taunt of his old enemy, and his black eye lit up with a gleam of fire and passion.

the state of being a man; manly qualities

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He handed the boy to one of the warriors sitting near him, as, of course, he could do nothing when impeded by his presence, although he had proved very convenient some time before, in the way of a shield.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He would not turn his back upon his white foe, who had just sent a bullet in quest of his heart.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He handed the boy to one of the warriors sitting near him, as, of course, he could do nothing when impeded by his presence, although he had proved very convenient some time before, in the way of a shield.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lone Wolf recognized the taunt of his old enemy, and his black eye lit up with a gleam of fire and passion.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Lone Wolf recognized the taunt of his old enemy, and his black eye lit up with a gleam of fire and passion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He handed the boy to one of the warriors sitting near him, as, of course, he could do nothing when impeded by his presence, although he had proved very convenient some time before, in the way of a shield.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Lone Wolf recognized the taunt of his old enemy, and his black eye lit up with a gleam of fire and passion.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading He would accept the gage of battle, and end his personal warfare of years.

a person who represents an abstract quality

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading He handed the boy to one of the warriors sitting near him, as, of course, he could do nothing when impeded by his presence, although he had proved very convenient some time before, in the way of a shield.

established beyond doubt

From this reading He handed the boy to one of the warriors sitting near him, as, of course, he could do nothing when impeded by his presence, although he had proved very convenient some time before, in the way of a shield.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading He would not turn his back upon his white foe, who had just sent a bullet in quest of his heart.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Lone Wolf recognized the taunt of his old enemy, and his black eye lit up with a gleam of fire and passion.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

determined

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

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From this reading He would not turn his back upon his white foe, who had just sent a bullet in quest of his heart.

a protective covering or structure

From this reading He handed the boy to one of the warriors sitting near him, as, of course, he could do nothing when impeded by his presence, although he had proved very convenient some time before, in the way of a shield.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading He handed the boy to one of the warriors sitting near him, as, of course, he could do nothing when impeded by his presence, although he had proved very convenient some time before, in the way of a shield.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He handed the boy to one of the warriors sitting near him, as, of course, he could do nothing when impeded by his presence, although he had proved very convenient some time before, in the way of a shield.

aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

From this reading Lone Wolf recognized the taunt of his old enemy, and his black eye lit up with a gleam of fire and passion.

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

From this reading Lone Wolf recognized the taunt of his old enemy, and his black eye lit up with a gleam of fire and passion.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He handed the boy to one of the warriors sitting near him, as, of course, he could do nothing when impeded by his presence, although he had proved very convenient some time before, in the way of a shield.

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

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading He would not turn his back upon his white foe, who had just sent a bullet in quest of his heart.

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

From this reading Lone Wolf recognized the taunt of his old enemy, and his black eye lit up with a gleam of fire and passion.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He would not turn his back upon his white foe, who had just sent a bullet in quest of his heart.

precisely as stated

From this reading He handed the boy to one of the warriors sitting near him, as, of course, he could do nothing when impeded by his presence, although he had proved very convenient some time before, in the way of a shield.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading He would accept the gage of battle, and end his personal warfare of years.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading He handed the boy to one of the warriors sitting near him, as, of course, he could do nothing when impeded by his presence, although he had proved very convenient some time before, in the way of a shield.

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

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He handed the boy to one of the warriors sitting near him, as, of course, he could do nothing when impeded by his presence, although he had proved very convenient some time before, in the way of a shield.

at the time that

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

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

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

a Caucasian

From this reading He would not turn his back upon his white foe, who had just sent a bullet in quest of his heart.

which person or people

From this reading He would not turn his back upon his white foe, who had just sent a bullet in quest of his heart.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lone Wolf recognized the taunt of his old enemy, and his black eye lit up with a gleam of fire and passion.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But, like all Indians, the chieftain was the personification of treachery, without a particle of chivalry or manhood, and when he resolved upon his attempt to destroy the frontiersman, it was without any regard for the fairness of the means which he should employ.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading Lone Wolf recognized the taunt of his old enemy, and his black eye lit up with a gleam of fire and passion.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He would not turn his back upon his white foe, who had just sent a bullet in quest of his heart.

a late time of life

From this reading He would accept the gage of battle, and end his personal warfare of years.