used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As might be expected Dave at that instant felt a strong inclination to sneeze, but he suppressed the desire, although almost bursting a blood vessel in consequence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As might be expected Dave at that instant felt a strong inclination to sneeze, but he suppressed the desire, although almost bursting a blood vessel in consequence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As might be expected Dave at that instant felt a strong inclination to sneeze, but he suppressed the desire, although almost bursting a blood vessel in consequence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As might be expected Dave at that instant felt a strong inclination to sneeze, but he suppressed the desire, although almost bursting a blood vessel in consequence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BURNING OF THE CABIN It was not long before the two young hunters heard the Indians quite plainly.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading As might be expected Dave at that instant felt a strong inclination to sneeze, but he suppressed the desire, although almost bursting a blood vessel in consequence.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading Evidently he was listening for some sound from them, and they hardly dared to breathe.
the act of burning something
From this reading BURNING OF THE CABIN It was not long before the two young hunters heard the Indians quite plainly.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading As might be expected Dave at that instant felt a strong inclination to sneeze, but he suppressed the desire, although almost bursting a blood vessel in consequence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As might be expected Dave at that instant felt a strong inclination to sneeze, but he suppressed the desire, although almost bursting a blood vessel in consequence.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading BURNING OF THE CABIN It was not long before the two young hunters heard the Indians quite plainly.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
not accessible to view
From this reading Presently one warrior took up a position in front of the crevice and not over five yards from where the youths lay concealed.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As might be expected Dave at that instant felt a strong inclination to sneeze, but he suppressed the desire, although almost bursting a blood vessel in consequence.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
crevicenounUS /ˈkrevəs/
a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading Presently one warrior took up a position in front of the crevice and not over five yards from where the youths lay concealed.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Evidently he was listening for some sound from them, and they hardly dared to breathe.
Dave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
deemverbUS /diːm/
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading As might be expected Dave at that instant felt a strong inclination to sneeze, but he suppressed the desire, although almost bursting a blood vessel in consequence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading As might be expected Dave at that instant felt a strong inclination to sneeze, but he suppressed the desire, although almost bursting a blood vessel in consequence.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As might be expected Dave at that instant felt a strong inclination to sneeze, but he suppressed the desire, although almost bursting a blood vessel in consequence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Presently one warrior took up a position in front of the crevice and not over five yards from where the youths lay concealed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Presently one warrior took up a position in front of the crevice and not over five yards from where the youths lay concealed.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Presently one warrior took up a position in front of the crevice and not over five yards from where the youths lay concealed.
only a very short time before
From this reading Evidently he was listening for some sound from them, and they hardly dared to breathe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evidently he was listening for some sound from them, and they hardly dared to breathe.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading BURNING OF THE CABIN It was not long before the two young hunters heard the Indians quite plainly.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading BURNING OF THE CABIN It was not long before the two young hunters heard the Indians quite plainly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading As might be expected Dave at that instant felt a strong inclination to sneeze, but he suppressed the desire, although almost bursting a blood vessel in consequence.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading BURNING OF THE CABIN It was not long before the two young hunters heard the Indians quite plainly.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading As might be expected Dave at that instant felt a strong inclination to sneeze, but he suppressed the desire, although almost bursting a blood vessel in consequence.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BURNING OF THE CABIN It was not long before the two young hunters heard the Indians quite plainly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Presently one warrior took up a position in front of the crevice and not over five yards from where the youths lay concealed.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Evidently he was listening for some sound from them, and they hardly dared to breathe.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading BURNING OF THE CABIN It was not long before the two young hunters heard the Indians quite plainly.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As might be expected Dave at that instant felt a strong inclination to sneeze, but he suppressed the desire, although almost bursting a blood vessel in consequence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
absolutely essential
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BURNING OF THE CABIN It was not long before the two young hunters heard the Indians quite plainly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BURNING OF THE CABIN It was not long before the two young hunters heard the Indians quite plainly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Presently one warrior took up a position in front of the crevice and not over five yards from where the youths lay concealed.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Presently one warrior took up a position in front of the crevice and not over five yards from where the youths lay concealed.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading BURNING OF THE CABIN It was not long before the two young hunters heard the Indians quite plainly.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Presently one warrior took up a position in front of the crevice and not over five yards from where the youths lay concealed.
in the near future
From this reading Presently one warrior took up a position in front of the crevice and not over five yards from where the youths lay concealed.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading BURNING OF THE CABIN It was not long before the two young hunters heard the Indians quite plainly.
redmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
sneezenounUS /sniːz/
a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
From this reading As might be expected Dave at that instant felt a strong inclination to sneeze, but he suppressed the desire, although almost bursting a blood vessel in consequence.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Evidently he was listening for some sound from them, and they hardly dared to breathe.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Evidently he was listening for some sound from them, and they hardly dared to breathe.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading As might be expected Dave at that instant felt a strong inclination to sneeze, but he suppressed the desire, although almost bursting a blood vessel in consequence.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading As might be expected Dave at that instant felt a strong inclination to sneeze, but he suppressed the desire, although almost bursting a blood vessel in consequence.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As might be expected Dave at that instant felt a strong inclination to sneeze, but he suppressed the desire, although almost bursting a blood vessel in consequence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BURNING OF THE CABIN It was not long before the two young hunters heard the Indians quite plainly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Evidently he was listening for some sound from them, and they hardly dared to breathe.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Presently one warrior took up a position in front of the crevice and not over five yards from where the youths lay concealed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BURNING OF THE CABIN It was not long before the two young hunters heard the Indians quite plainly.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Presently one warrior took up a position in front of the crevice and not over five yards from where the youths lay concealed.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading As might be expected Dave at that instant felt a strong inclination to sneeze, but he suppressed the desire, although almost bursting a blood vessel in consequence.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Presently one warrior took up a position in front of the crevice and not over five yards from where the youths lay concealed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BURNING OF THE CABIN It was not long before the two young hunters heard the Indians quite plainly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
in or at the place that
From this reading Presently one warrior took up a position in front of the crevice and not over five yards from where the youths lay concealed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Evidently the redmen did not deem it necessary to advance with more than ordinary caution for they conversed with each other in a low tone, to which Dave and Henry listened with interest, although they could understand little of what was said.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Presently one warrior took up a position in front of the crevice and not over five yards from where the youths lay concealed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading BURNING OF THE CABIN It was not long before the two young hunters heard the Indians quite plainly.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Presently one warrior took up a position in front of the crevice and not over five yards from where the youths lay concealed.
