Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading They were engaged in a dispute, or rather argument, which concerned them all, and about which it was all-important that no blunder should be made.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They were engaged in a dispute, or rather argument, which concerned them all, and about which it was all-important that no blunder should be made.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading Following the direction indicated, the boy noticed the smoke of a camp-fire rising from the side of the mountain, about a quarter of a mile in advance.

(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 They were engaged in a dispute, or rather argument, which concerned them all, and about which it was all-important that no blunder should be made.

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From this reading He now noticed, for the first time, that as the disputants talked, they all three pointed and looked, at intervals, up the mountain, showing that the all-absorbing topic was located there.

of the greatest importance

From this reading They were engaged in a dispute, or rather argument, which concerned them all, and about which it was all-important that no blunder should be made.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

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

From this reading They were engaged in a dispute, or rather argument, which concerned them all, and about which it was all-important that no blunder should be made.

plural of “apache” — any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma

From this reading The Apaches, however, were not quarreling.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading They were engaged in a dispute, or rather argument, which concerned them all, and about which it was all-important that no blunder should be made.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

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

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He now noticed, for the first time, that as the disputants talked, they all three pointed and looked, at intervals, up the mountain, showing that the all-absorbing topic was located there.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading They were engaged in a dispute, or rather argument, which concerned them all, and about which it was all-important that no blunder should be made.

commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake

From this reading They were engaged in a dispute, or rather argument, which concerned them all, and about which it was all-important that no blunder should be made.

a youthful male person

From this reading Following the direction indicated, the boy noticed the smoke of a camp-fire rising from the side of the mountain, about a quarter of a mile in advance.

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From this reading Following the direction indicated, the boy noticed the smoke of a camp-fire rising from the side of the mountain, about a quarter of a mile in advance.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading They were engaged in a dispute, or rather argument, which concerned them all, and about which it was all-important that no blunder should be made.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Following the direction indicated, the boy noticed the smoke of a camp-fire rising from the side of the mountain, about a quarter of a mile in advance.

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

From this reading He now noticed, for the first time, that as the disputants talked, they all three pointed and looked, at intervals, up the mountain, showing that the all-absorbing topic was located there.

take exception to

From this reading They were engaged in a dispute, or rather argument, which concerned them all, and about which it was all-important that no blunder should be made.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading They were engaged in a dispute, or rather argument, which concerned them all, and about which it was all-important that no blunder should be made.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He now noticed, for the first time, that as the disputants talked, they all three pointed and looked, at intervals, up the mountain, showing that the all-absorbing topic was located there.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Following the direction indicated, the boy noticed the smoke of a camp-fire rising from the side of the mountain, about a quarter of a mile in advance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He now noticed, for the first time, that as the disputants talked, they all three pointed and looked, at intervals, up the mountain, showing that the all-absorbing topic was located there.

set up or found

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

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

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Following the direction indicated, the boy noticed the smoke of a camp-fire rising from the side of the mountain, about a quarter of a mile in advance.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

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

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The Apaches, however, were not quarreling.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

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

From this reading They were engaged in a dispute, or rather argument, which concerned them all, and about which it was all-important that no blunder should be made.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Following the direction indicated, the boy noticed the smoke of a camp-fire rising from the side of the mountain, about a quarter of a mile in advance.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading He now noticed, for the first time, that as the disputants talked, they all three pointed and looked, at intervals, up the mountain, showing that the all-absorbing topic was located there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They were engaged in a dispute, or rather argument, which concerned them all, and about which it was all-important that no blunder should be made.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading He now noticed, for the first time, that as the disputants talked, they all three pointed and looked, at intervals, up the mountain, showing that the all-absorbing topic was located there.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He now noticed, for the first time, that as the disputants talked, they all three pointed and looked, at intervals, up the mountain, showing that the all-absorbing topic was located there.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They were engaged in a dispute, or rather argument, which concerned them all, and about which it was all-important that no blunder should be made.

the force of workers available

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Following the direction indicated, the boy noticed the smoke of a camp-fire rising from the side of the mountain, about a quarter of a mile in advance.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading He now noticed, for the first time, that as the disputants talked, they all three pointed and looked, at intervals, up the mountain, showing that the all-absorbing topic was located there.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

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

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

not any; not one

From this reading They were engaged in a dispute, or rather argument, which concerned them all, and about which it was all-important that no blunder should be made.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Apaches, however, were not quarreling.

being perceived or observed

From this reading He now noticed, for the first time, that as the disputants talked, they all three pointed and looked, at intervals, up the mountain, showing that the all-absorbing topic was located there.

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

From this reading He now noticed, for the first time, that as the disputants talked, they all three pointed and looked, at intervals, up the mountain, showing that the all-absorbing topic was located there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They were engaged in a dispute, or rather argument, which concerned them all, and about which it was all-important that no blunder should be made.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

having a point

From this reading He now noticed, for the first time, that as the disputants talked, they all three pointed and looked, at intervals, up the mountain, showing that the all-absorbing topic was located there.

-ing form of “quarrel” — have a disagreement over something

From this reading The Apaches, however, were not quarreling.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Following the direction indicated, the boy noticed the smoke of a camp-fire rising from the side of the mountain, about a quarter of a mile in advance.

on the contrary

From this reading They were engaged in a dispute, or rather argument, which concerned them all, and about which it was all-important that no blunder should be made.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Following the direction indicated, the boy noticed the smoke of a camp-fire rising from the side of the mountain, about a quarter of a mile in advance.

only a very short time before

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They were engaged in a dispute, or rather argument, which concerned them all, and about which it was all-important that no blunder should be made.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading He now noticed, for the first time, that as the disputants talked, they all three pointed and looked, at intervals, up the mountain, showing that the all-absorbing topic was located there.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Following the direction indicated, the boy noticed the smoke of a camp-fire rising from the side of the mountain, about a quarter of a mile in advance.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Following the direction indicated, the boy noticed the smoke of a camp-fire rising from the side of the mountain, about a quarter of a mile in advance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He now noticed, for the first time, that as the disputants talked, they all three pointed and looked, at intervals, up the mountain, showing that the all-absorbing topic was located there.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were engaged in a dispute, or rather argument, which concerned them all, and about which it was all-important that no blunder should be made.

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

From this reading The Apaches, however, were not quarreling.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were engaged in a dispute, or rather argument, which concerned them all, and about which it was all-important that no blunder should be made.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He now noticed, for the first time, that as the disputants talked, they all three pointed and looked, at intervals, up the mountain, showing that the all-absorbing topic was located there.

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

From this reading They were engaged in a dispute, or rather argument, which concerned them all, and about which it was all-important that no blunder should be made.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He now noticed, for the first time, that as the disputants talked, they all three pointed and looked, at intervals, up the mountain, showing that the all-absorbing topic was located there.

in a shy or timid or bashful manner

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

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

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading He now noticed, for the first time, that as the disputants talked, they all three pointed and looked, at intervals, up the mountain, showing that the all-absorbing topic was located there.

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

From this reading He now noticed, for the first time, that as the disputants talked, they all three pointed and looked, at intervals, up the mountain, showing that the all-absorbing topic was located there.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

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

From this reading They were engaged in a dispute, or rather argument, which concerned them all, and about which it was all-important that no blunder should be made.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Apaches, however, were not quarreling.

at the time that

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

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

From this reading They were engaged in a dispute, or rather argument, which concerned them all, and about which it was all-important that no blunder should be made.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.

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

From this reading Fred Munson, the instant he found himself upon the ground, moved timidly back, so as to be out of the way when the expected clash of arms would come, and he watched the three men with an intensity of interest which can scarcely be imagined.