used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though he was a handsome young fellow, yet, as I before remarked, I did not like the expression of his countenance; it now struck me that it had a cunning, sinister look.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading Indeed, the Indian girl proposed this herself, and seemed to be aware of what her father had advised you to do."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, the Indian girl proposed this herself, and seemed to be aware of what her father had advised you to do."
from appearances alone
From this reading While we were talking, I observed that the stranger was listening, and apparently doing his best to take in what we said.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Whenever he saw my eyes directed towards him, he turned away, and appeared to be thinking only of the food he was eating.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though he was a handsome young fellow, yet, as I before remarked, I did not like the expression of his countenance; it now struck me that it had a cunning, sinister look.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Indeed, the Indian girl proposed this herself, and seemed to be aware of what her father had advised you to do."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Whenever he saw my eyes directed towards him, he turned away, and appeared to be thinking only of the food he was eating.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed, the Indian girl proposed this herself, and seemed to be aware of what her father had advised you to do."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Though he was a handsome young fellow, yet, as I before remarked, I did not like the expression of his countenance; it now struck me that it had a cunning, sinister look.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading While we were talking, I observed that the stranger was listening, and apparently doing his best to take in what we said.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
chief'snounUS /tʃiːfs/
possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
confideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Though he was a handsome young fellow, yet, as I before remarked, I did not like the expression of his countenance; it now struck me that it had a cunning, sinister look.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading Though he was a handsome young fellow, yet, as I before remarked, I did not like the expression of his countenance; it now struck me that it had a cunning, sinister look.
a female human offspring
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though he was a handsome young fellow, yet, as I before remarked, I did not like the expression of his countenance; it now struck me that it had a cunning, sinister look.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Whenever he saw my eyes directed towards him, he turned away, and appeared to be thinking only of the food he was eating.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Indeed, the Indian girl proposed this herself, and seemed to be aware of what her father had advised you to do."
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading While we were talking, I observed that the stranger was listening, and apparently doing his best to take in what we said.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Whenever he saw my eyes directed towards him, he turned away, and appeared to be thinking only of the food he was eating.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Though he was a handsome young fellow, yet, as I before remarked, I did not like the expression of his countenance; it now struck me that it had a cunning, sinister look.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Whenever he saw my eyes directed towards him, he turned away, and appeared to be thinking only of the food he was eating.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Indeed, the Indian girl proposed this herself, and seemed to be aware of what her father had advised you to do."
a boy or man
From this reading Though he was a handsome young fellow, yet, as I before remarked, I did not like the expression of his countenance; it now struck me that it had a cunning, sinister look.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Whenever he saw my eyes directed towards him, he turned away, and appeared to be thinking only of the food he was eating.
a young female
From this reading Indeed, the Indian girl proposed this herself, and seemed to be aware of what her father had advised you to do."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed, the Indian girl proposed this herself, and seemed to be aware of what her father had advised you to do."
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Though he was a handsome young fellow, yet, as I before remarked, I did not like the expression of his countenance; it now struck me that it had a cunning, sinister look.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though he was a handsome young fellow, yet, as I before remarked, I did not like the expression of his countenance; it now struck me that it had a cunning, sinister look.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Indeed, the Indian girl proposed this herself, and seemed to be aware of what her father had advised you to do."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whenever he saw my eyes directed towards him, he turned away, and appeared to be thinking only of the food he was eating.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While we were talking, I observed that the stranger was listening, and apparently doing his best to take in what we said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While we were talking, I observed that the stranger was listening, and apparently doing his best to take in what we said.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the Indian girl proposed this herself, and seemed to be aware of what her father had advised you to do."
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though he was a handsome young fellow, yet, as I before remarked, I did not like the expression of his countenance; it now struck me that it had a cunning, sinister look.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Though he was a handsome young fellow, yet, as I before remarked, I did not like the expression of his countenance; it now struck me that it had a cunning, sinister look.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading While we were talking, I observed that the stranger was listening, and apparently doing his best to take in what we said.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Though he was a handsome young fellow, yet, as I before remarked, I did not like the expression of his countenance; it now struck me that it had a cunning, sinister look.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though he was a handsome young fellow, yet, as I before remarked, I did not like the expression of his countenance; it now struck me that it had a cunning, sinister look.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though he was a handsome young fellow, yet, as I before remarked, I did not like the expression of his countenance; it now struck me that it had a cunning, sinister look.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Though he was a handsome young fellow, yet, as I before remarked, I did not like the expression of his countenance; it now struck me that it had a cunning, sinister look.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading While we were talking, I observed that the stranger was listening, and apparently doing his best to take in what we said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, the Indian girl proposed this herself, and seemed to be aware of what her father had advised you to do."
and nothing more
From this reading Whenever he saw my eyes directed towards him, he turned away, and appeared to be thinking only of the food he was eating.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Indeed, the Indian girl proposed this herself, and seemed to be aware of what her father had advised you to do."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Though he was a handsome young fellow, yet, as I before remarked, I did not like the expression of his countenance; it now struck me that it had a cunning, sinister look.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
cut with a saw
From this reading Whenever he saw my eyes directed towards him, he turned away, and appeared to be thinking only of the food he was eating.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Indeed, the Indian girl proposed this herself, and seemed to be aware of what her father had advised you to do."
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Though he was a handsome young fellow, yet, as I before remarked, I did not like the expression of his countenance; it now struck me that it had a cunning, sinister look.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading While we were talking, I observed that the stranger was listening, and apparently doing his best to take in what we said.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Though he was a handsome young fellow, yet, as I before remarked, I did not like the expression of his countenance; it now struck me that it had a cunning, sinister look.
carry out
From this reading While we were talking, I observed that the stranger was listening, and apparently doing his best to take in what we said.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading While we were talking, I observed that the stranger was listening, and apparently doing his best to take in what we said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While we were talking, I observed that the stranger was listening, and apparently doing his best to take in what we said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Whenever he saw my eyes directed towards him, he turned away, and appeared to be thinking only of the food he was eating.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Indeed, the Indian girl proposed this herself, and seemed to be aware of what her father had advised you to do."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he was a handsome young fellow, yet, as I before remarked, I did not like the expression of his countenance; it now struck me that it had a cunning, sinister look.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
in the direction of
From this reading Whenever he saw my eyes directed towards him, he turned away, and appeared to be thinking only of the food he was eating.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Whenever he saw my eyes directed towards him, he turned away, and appeared to be thinking only of the food he was eating.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While we were talking, I observed that the stranger was listening, and apparently doing his best to take in what we said.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading While we were talking, I observed that the stranger was listening, and apparently doing his best to take in what we said.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While we were talking, I observed that the stranger was listening, and apparently doing his best to take in what we said.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Indeed, the Indian girl proposed this herself, and seemed to be aware of what her father had advised you to do."
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever he saw my eyes directed towards him, he turned away, and appeared to be thinking only of the food he was eating.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While we were talking, I observed that the stranger was listening, and apparently doing his best to take in what we said.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
but in spite of that
From this reading Though he was a handsome young fellow, yet, as I before remarked, I did not like the expression of his countenance; it now struck me that it had a cunning, sinister look.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Though he was a handsome young fellow, yet, as I before remarked, I did not like the expression of his countenance; it now struck me that it had a cunning, sinister look.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am very unwilling to desert you," said the lieutenant; "but, under the circumstances, if you will confide your niece to my care, with her attendant, I will undertake to escort them to the Indian camp, where the chief's daughter is ready to receive her.
