Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading "I will remain some time longer with you, unless that, youth (pointing to Pedro) may accompany me.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading I would ask him some further questions; for his countenance has strangely agitated my mind."

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Manco hearing these words, seemed to surmise what had occurred, and, in spite of his wound, throwing himself on my horse and calling on the Indians to follow, he galloped along the rocky height.

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

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

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

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading I would ask him some further questions; for his countenance has strangely agitated my mind."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Manco hearing these words, seemed to surmise what had occurred, and, in spite of his wound, throwing himself on my horse and calling on the Indians to follow, he galloped along the rocky height.

a young person of either sex

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading I would ask him some further questions; for his countenance has strangely agitated my mind."

showing lack of emotional involvement

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

the organ of sight

From this reading The eye of love at once recognised the person of the fugitive.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Manco hearing these words, seemed to surmise what had occurred, and, in spite of his wound, throwing himself on my horse and calling on the Indians to follow, he galloped along the rocky height.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I would ask him some further questions; for his countenance has strangely agitated my mind."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading The eye of love at once recognised the person of the fugitive.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading I would ask him some further questions; for his countenance has strangely agitated my mind."

past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading Manco hearing these words, seemed to surmise what had occurred, and, in spite of his wound, throwing himself on my horse and calling on the Indians to follow, he galloped along the rocky height.

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

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

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

From this reading I would ask him some further questions; for his countenance has strangely agitated my mind."

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

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

(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 Manco hearing these words, seemed to surmise what had occurred, and, in spite of his wound, throwing himself on my horse and calling on the Indians to follow, he galloped along the rocky height.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Manco hearing these words, seemed to surmise what had occurred, and, in spite of his wound, throwing himself on my horse and calling on the Indians to follow, he galloped along the rocky height.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

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

From this reading I would ask him some further questions; for his countenance has strangely agitated my mind."

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

From this reading Manco hearing these words, seemed to surmise what had occurred, and, in spite of his wound, throwing himself on my horse and calling on the Indians to follow, he galloped along the rocky height.

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

From this reading I would ask him some further questions; for his countenance has strangely agitated my mind."

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Manco hearing these words, seemed to surmise what had occurred, and, in spite of his wound, throwing himself on my horse and calling on the Indians to follow, he galloped along the rocky height.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I will remain some time longer with you, unless that, youth (pointing to Pedro) may accompany me.

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

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

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

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

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

From this reading Manco hearing these words, seemed to surmise what had occurred, and, in spite of his wound, throwing himself on my horse and calling on the Indians to follow, he galloped along the rocky height.

given to inquiry

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

for more time

From this reading "I will remain some time longer with you, unless that, youth (pointing to Pedro) may accompany me.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The eye of love at once recognised the person of the fugitive.

most important element

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

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From this reading Manco hearing these words, seemed to surmise what had occurred, and, in spite of his wound, throwing himself on my horse and calling on the Indians to follow, he galloped along the rocky height.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "I will remain some time longer with you, unless that, youth (pointing to Pedro) may accompany me.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I will remain some time longer with you, unless that, youth (pointing to Pedro) may accompany me.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I would ask him some further questions; for his countenance has strangely agitated my mind."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I would ask him some further questions; for his countenance has strangely agitated my mind."

not any; not one

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Manco hearing these words, seemed to surmise what had occurred, and, in spite of his wound, throwing himself on my horse and calling on the Indians to follow, he galloped along the rocky height.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

on one occasion

From this reading The eye of love at once recognised the person of the fugitive.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

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

From this reading "I will remain some time longer with you, unless that, youth (pointing to Pedro) may accompany me.

a human being

From this reading The eye of love at once recognised the person of the fugitive.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading "I will remain some time longer with you, unless that, youth (pointing to Pedro) may accompany me.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading I would ask him some further questions; for his countenance has strangely agitated my mind."

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading The eye of love at once recognised the person of the fugitive.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "I will remain some time longer with you, unless that, youth (pointing to Pedro) may accompany me.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading Manco hearing these words, seemed to surmise what had occurred, and, in spite of his wound, throwing himself on my horse and calling on the Indians to follow, he galloped along the rocky height.

cut with a saw

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Manco hearing these words, seemed to surmise what had occurred, and, in spite of his wound, throwing himself on my horse and calling on the Indians to follow, he galloped along the rocky height.

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

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

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

From this reading "I will remain some time longer with you, unless that, youth (pointing to Pedro) may accompany me.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Manco hearing these words, seemed to surmise what had occurred, and, in spite of his wound, throwing himself on my horse and calling on the Indians to follow, he galloped along the rocky height.

in a strange manner

From this reading I would ask him some further questions; for his countenance has strangely agitated my mind."

infer from incomplete evidence

From this reading Manco hearing these words, seemed to surmise what had occurred, and, in spite of his wound, throwing himself on my horse and calling on the Indians to follow, he galloped along the rocky height.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I will remain some time longer with you, unless that, youth (pointing to Pedro) may accompany me.

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

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Manco hearing these words, seemed to surmise what had occurred, and, in spite of his wound, throwing himself on my horse and calling on the Indians to follow, he galloped along the rocky height.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Manco hearing these words, seemed to surmise what had occurred, and, in spite of his wound, throwing himself on my horse and calling on the Indians to follow, he galloped along the rocky height.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "I will remain some time longer with you, unless that, youth (pointing to Pedro) may accompany me.

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

From this reading "I will remain some time longer with you, unless that, youth (pointing to Pedro) may accompany me.

except if; if not

From this reading "I will remain some time longer with you, unless that, youth (pointing to Pedro) may accompany me.

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

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

at the time that

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I will remain some time longer with you, unless that, youth (pointing to Pedro) may accompany me.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I will remain some time longer with you, unless that, youth (pointing to Pedro) may accompany me.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading I had no opportunity of inquiring what he meant, when Pedro exclaimed that he saw an Indian woman, with a child in her arms, on the ridge of the hill, at some distance; and that the party of soldiers he had seen detached from the main body, were evidently in pursuit of her.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Manco hearing these words, seemed to surmise what had occurred, and, in spite of his wound, throwing himself on my horse and calling on the Indians to follow, he galloped along the rocky height.

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

From this reading I would ask him some further questions; for his countenance has strangely agitated my mind."

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Manco hearing these words, seemed to surmise what had occurred, and, in spite of his wound, throwing himself on my horse and calling on the Indians to follow, he galloped along the rocky height.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I will remain some time longer with you, unless that, youth (pointing to Pedro) may accompany me.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading "I will remain some time longer with you, unless that, youth (pointing to Pedro) may accompany me.