Chapter VI

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

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

on foot; walking

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

anew

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

lessen the intensity of or calm

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

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

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

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

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

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From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

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

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

the soft brown fur of the beaver

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

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From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

concealing something under the ground

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

the quality of not being careful or taking pains

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

completely ordinary and unremarkable

From this reading Hunger and thirst, we know, were commonplace sensations to the mountaineer.

an awkward clash

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

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From this reading Nothing ruffled his danger-steeled equanimity of temper; no sudden emotion disturbed his mind.

having the place or position changed

From this reading Nothing ruffled his danger-steeled equanimity of temper; no sudden emotion disturbed his mind.

-ing form of “elicit” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

any strong feeling

From this reading Nothing ruffled his danger-steeled equanimity of temper; no sudden emotion disturbed his mind.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

From this reading Nothing ruffled his danger-steeled equanimity of temper; no sudden emotion disturbed his mind.

the trait of being meticulous about matters of taste or style

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

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From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

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From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

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

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

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

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

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

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

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From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

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From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading Hunger and thirst, we know, were commonplace sensations to the mountaineer.

plural of “hunt” — Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

plural of “ill” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

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

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

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

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

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

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Hunger and thirst, we know, were commonplace sensations to the mountaineer.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

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From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

something that is lost

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Nothing ruffled his danger-steeled equanimity of temper; no sudden emotion disturbed his mind.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

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

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

someone who climbs mountains

From this reading Hunger and thirst, we know, were commonplace sensations to the mountaineer.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

plural of “mustang” — small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

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From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

not any; not one

From this reading Nothing ruffled his danger-steeled equanimity of temper; no sudden emotion disturbed his mind.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing ruffled his danger-steeled equanimity of temper; no sudden emotion disturbed his mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

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From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

fraught with danger

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

-ing form of “ping” — hit with a pinging noise

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

plural of “qualm” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

shaken into waves or undulations as by wind

From this reading Nothing ruffled his danger-steeled equanimity of temper; no sudden emotion disturbed his mind.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

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From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

only a very short time before

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

only a very short time before

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Hunger and thirst, we know, were commonplace sensations to the mountaineer.

seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

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From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Nothing ruffled his danger-steeled equanimity of temper; no sudden emotion disturbed his mind.

(music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Nothing ruffled his danger-steeled equanimity of temper; no sudden emotion disturbed his mind.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

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

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

a physiological need to drink

From this reading Hunger and thirst, we know, were commonplace sensations to the mountaineer.

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

From this reading Hunger and thirst, we know, were commonplace sensations to the mountaineer.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

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

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

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

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

at the time that

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

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

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We have said that La Bonté was a philosopher: he took the streaks of ill luck which checkered his mountain life with perfect carelessness, if not with stoical indifference.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading We have seen how wives were torn from him without eliciting a groan or grumble, (but such _contretemps_, it may be said, can scarcely find a place in the category of ills); how the loss of mules and mustangs, harried by horse-stealing Indians, left him in the _ne-plus-ultra_ of mountain misery—“afoot;” how packs and peltries, the hard-earned “beaver” of his perilous hunts, were “raised” at one fell swoop by free-booting bands of savages.

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

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading His storm-hardened flesh scarce felt the pinging wounds of arrow-point or bullet; and when in the midst of Indian fight, it is not probable that any tender qualms of feeling would allay the itching of his fingers for his enemy's scalp-lock, nor would any remains of civilised fastidiousness prevent his burying his knife again and again in the life-blood of an Indian savage.