Chapter XIII · Harvey as a Sentry

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

From this reading Harvey was called at two o’clock in the morning, and he posted himself as sentinel under a small tree that grew near the shelter-tent.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading As the boy walked a few times back and forth, a rifle on his shoulder, then paused for a short rest under the tree, he puzzled his brain to account for their not having found the second white rock.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

(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 He believed implicitly in the truth of all that Huayno had said, and was confident that not far from where he stood great riches were stored in the ground.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

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

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

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

From this reading Harvey was called at two o’clock in the morning, and he posted himself as sentinel under a small tree that grew near the shelter-tent.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

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

From this reading Harvey was called at two o’clock in the morning, and he posted himself as sentinel under a small tree that grew near the shelter-tent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Harvey was called at two o’clock in the morning, and he posted himself as sentinel under a small tree that grew near the shelter-tent.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

aroused or activated

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As the boy walked a few times back and forth, a rifle on his shoulder, then paused for a short rest under the tree, he puzzled his brain to account for their not having found the second white rock.

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

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He believed implicitly in the truth of all that Huayno had said, and was confident that not far from where he stood great riches were stored in the ground.

a youthful male person

From this reading As the boy walked a few times back and forth, a rifle on his shoulder, then paused for a short rest under the tree, he puzzled his brain to account for their not having found the second white rock.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading As the boy walked a few times back and forth, a rifle on his shoulder, then paused for a short rest under the tree, he puzzled his brain to account for their not having found the second white rock.

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Harvey was called at two o’clock in the morning, and he posted himself as sentinel under a small tree that grew near the shelter-tent.

free from clouds

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading He believed implicitly in the truth of all that Huayno had said, and was confident that not far from where he stood great riches were stored in the ground.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

the quality of being sharp and clear

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He believed implicitly in the truth of all that Huayno had said, and was confident that not far from where he stood great riches were stored in the ground.

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

From this reading As the boy walked a few times back and forth, a rifle on his shoulder, then paused for a short rest under the tree, he puzzled his brain to account for their not having found the second white rock.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As the boy walked a few times back and forth, a rifle on his shoulder, then paused for a short rest under the tree, he puzzled his brain to account for their not having found the second white rock.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading As the boy walked a few times back and forth, a rifle on his shoulder, then paused for a short rest under the tree, he puzzled his brain to account for their not having found the second white rock.

set up or found

From this reading As the boy walked a few times back and forth, a rifle on his shoulder, then paused for a short rest under the tree, he puzzled his brain to account for their not having found the second white rock.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Harvey was called at two o’clock in the morning, and he posted himself as sentinel under a small tree that grew near the shelter-tent.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading He believed implicitly in the truth of all that Huayno had said, and was confident that not far from where he stood great riches were stored in the ground.

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

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)

From this reading Harvey was called at two o’clock in the morning, and he posted himself as sentinel under a small tree that grew near the shelter-tent.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading As the boy walked a few times back and forth, a rifle on his shoulder, then paused for a short rest under the tree, he puzzled his brain to account for their not having found the second white rock.

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

From this reading Harvey was called at two o’clock in the morning, and he posted himself as sentinel under a small tree that grew near the shelter-tent.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

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

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

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

From this reading Harvey was called at two o’clock in the morning, and he posted himself as sentinel under a small tree that grew near the shelter-tent.

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

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

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From this reading He believed implicitly in the truth of all that Huayno had said, and was confident that not far from where he stood great riches were stored in the ground.

without doubting or questioning

From this reading He believed implicitly in the truth of all that Huayno had said, and was confident that not far from where he stood great riches were stored in the ground.

not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

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

From this reading Harvey was called at two o’clock in the morning, and he posted himself as sentinel under a small tree that grew near the shelter-tent.

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

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

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From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

for more time

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Harvey was called at two o’clock in the morning, and he posted himself as sentinel under a small tree that grew near the shelter-tent.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Harvey was called at two o’clock in the morning, and he posted himself as sentinel under a small tree that grew near the shelter-tent.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

absolutely essential

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

not any; not one

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As the boy walked a few times back and forth, a rifle on his shoulder, then paused for a short rest under the tree, he puzzled his brain to account for their not having found the second white rock.

a brief written record

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

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

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

according to the clock

From this reading Harvey was called at two o’clock in the morning, and he posted himself as sentinel under a small tree that grew near the shelter-tent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As the boy walked a few times back and forth, a rifle on his shoulder, then paused for a short rest under the tree, he puzzled his brain to account for their not having found the second white rock.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

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From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading As the boy walked a few times back and forth, a rifle on his shoulder, then paused for a short rest under the tree, he puzzled his brain to account for their not having found the second white rock.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

publicly displayed

From this reading Harvey was called at two o’clock in the morning, and he posted himself as sentinel under a small tree that grew near the shelter-tent.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading As the boy walked a few times back and forth, a rifle on his shoulder, then paused for a short rest under the tree, he puzzled his brain to account for their not having found the second white rock.

one of four equal parts

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading As the boy walked a few times back and forth, a rifle on his shoulder, then paused for a short rest under the tree, he puzzled his brain to account for their not having found the second white rock.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

an abundance of material possessions and resources

From this reading He believed implicitly in the truth of all that Huayno had said, and was confident that not far from where he stood great riches were stored in the ground.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading As the boy walked a few times back and forth, a rifle on his shoulder, then paused for a short rest under the tree, he puzzled his brain to account for their not having found the second white rock.

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

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading As the boy walked a few times back and forth, a rifle on his shoulder, then paused for a short rest under the tree, he puzzled his brain to account for their not having found the second white rock.

in an impolite manner

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He believed implicitly in the truth of all that Huayno had said, and was confident that not far from where he stood great riches were stored in the ground.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading As the boy walked a few times back and forth, a rifle on his shoulder, then paused for a short rest under the tree, he puzzled his brain to account for their not having found the second white rock.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Harvey was called at two o’clock in the morning, and he posted himself as sentinel under a small tree that grew near the shelter-tent.

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From this reading Harvey was called at two o’clock in the morning, and he posted himself as sentinel under a small tree that grew near the shelter-tent.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading As the boy walked a few times back and forth, a rifle on his shoulder, then paused for a short rest under the tree, he puzzled his brain to account for their not having found the second white rock.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading As the boy walked a few times back and forth, a rifle on his shoulder, then paused for a short rest under the tree, he puzzled his brain to account for their not having found the second white rock.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

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

From this reading Harvey was called at two o’clock in the morning, and he posted himself as sentinel under a small tree that grew near the shelter-tent.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He believed implicitly in the truth of all that Huayno had said, and was confident that not far from where he stood great riches were stored in the ground.

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading He believed implicitly in the truth of all that Huayno had said, and was confident that not far from where he stood great riches were stored in the ground.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Harvey was called at two o’clock in the morning, and he posted himself as sentinel under a small tree that grew near the shelter-tent.

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

From this reading Harvey was called at two o’clock in the morning, and he posted himself as sentinel under a small tree that grew near the shelter-tent.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As the boy walked a few times back and forth, a rifle on his shoulder, then paused for a short rest under the tree, he puzzled his brain to account for their not having found the second white rock.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading As the boy walked a few times back and forth, a rifle on his shoulder, then paused for a short rest under the tree, he puzzled his brain to account for their not having found the second white rock.

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

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading As the boy walked a few times back and forth, a rifle on his shoulder, then paused for a short rest under the tree, he puzzled his brain to account for their not having found the second white rock.

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

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Harvey was called at two o’clock in the morning, and he posted himself as sentinel under a small tree that grew near the shelter-tent.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading He believed implicitly in the truth of all that Huayno had said, and was confident that not far from where he stood great riches were stored in the ground.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Harvey was called at two o’clock in the morning, and he posted himself as sentinel under a small tree that grew near the shelter-tent.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Harvey was called at two o’clock in the morning, and he posted himself as sentinel under a small tree that grew near the shelter-tent.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading As the boy walked a few times back and forth, a rifle on his shoulder, then paused for a short rest under the tree, he puzzled his brain to account for their not having found the second white rock.

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

From this reading Harvey was called at two o’clock in the morning, and he posted himself as sentinel under a small tree that grew near the shelter-tent.

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

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

in or at the place that

From this reading He believed implicitly in the truth of all that Huayno had said, and was confident that not far from where he stood great riches were stored in the ground.

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

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.

during the time that

From this reading He had become somewhat accustomed to being rudely awakened and to being alone while the others slept, and now that an attack by Indians was improbable, and it was no longer necessary to strain his sense of hearing that he might note the slightest sound, the novelty of the situation appealed to him.

a Caucasian

From this reading As the boy walked a few times back and forth, a rifle on his shoulder, then paused for a short rest under the tree, he puzzled his brain to account for their not having found the second white rock.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This night the moon in its third quarter shone from out a cloudless sky, and at the altitude of the great intermontane valley in which they rested, the rays were brighter than at points nearer the sea level, so the river bank and the open country were visible with nearly the distinctness of day.