Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.

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

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

any thing at all

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

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

From this reading To him it was a struggle to the death, and he cared not how the grim terror might come, so long as the hated white person should go down with him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Down they went through the flying spray, to strike the boiling waters which flowed so rapidly at the base of the rocks.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading Down they went through the flying spray, to strike the boiling waters which flowed so rapidly at the base of the rocks.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The redman did not relax his hold even when both had been under the surface for some time.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas

From this reading Down they went through the flying spray, to strike the boiling waters which flowed so rapidly at the base of the rocks.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading To him it was a struggle to the death, and he cared not how the grim terror might come, so long as the hated white person should go down with him.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading To him it was a struggle to the death, and he cared not how the grim terror might come, so long as the hated white person should go down with him.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.

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From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The redman did not relax his hold even when both had been under the surface for some time.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Down they went through the flying spray, to strike the boiling waters which flowed so rapidly at the base of the rocks.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

an opposing military force

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.

divisible by two

From this reading The redman did not relax his hold even when both had been under the surface for some time.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading Down they went through the flying spray, to strike the boiling waters which flowed so rapidly at the base of the rocks.

moving swiftly

From this reading Down they went through the flying spray, to strike the boiling waters which flowed so rapidly at the base of the rocks.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The redman did not relax his hold even when both had been under the surface for some time.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading To him it was a struggle to the death, and he cared not how the grim terror might come, so long as the hated white person should go down with him.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading To him it was a struggle to the death, and he cared not how the grim terror might come, so long as the hated white person should go down with him.

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

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading To him it was a struggle to the death, and he cared not how the grim terror might come, so long as the hated white person should go down with him.

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

From this reading To him it was a struggle to the death, and he cared not how the grim terror might come, so long as the hated white person should go down with him.

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

From this reading To him it was a struggle to the death, and he cared not how the grim terror might come, so long as the hated white person should go down with him.

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

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The redman did not relax his hold even when both had been under the surface for some time.

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

From this reading To him it was a struggle to the death, and he cared not how the grim terror might come, so long as the hated white person should go down with him.

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

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.

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 To him it was a struggle to the death, and he cared not how the grim terror might come, so long as the hated white person should go down with him.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading To him it was a struggle to the death, and he cared not how the grim terror might come, so long as the hated white person should go down with him.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

waterfall in Canada is the Horseshoe Falls; in the United States it is the American Falls

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The redman did not relax his hold even when both had been under the surface for some time.

being perceived or observed

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.

a human being

From this reading To him it was a struggle to the death, and he cared not how the grim terror might come, so long as the hated white person should go down with him.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.

the property of being close together

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

skillful performance or ability without difficulty

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.

with speed

From this reading Down they went through the flying spray, to strike the boiling waters which flowed so rapidly at the base of the rocks.

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

From this reading The redman did not relax his hold even when both had been under the surface for some time.

become less tense, rest, or take one's ease

From this reading The redman did not relax his hold even when both had been under the surface for some time.

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

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Down they went through the flying spray, to strike the boiling waters which flowed so rapidly at the base of the rocks.

except for; apart from

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading To him it was a struggle to the death, and he cared not how the grim terror might come, so long as the hated white person should go down with him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

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

From this reading The redman did not relax his hold even when both had been under the surface for some time.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading Down they went through the flying spray, to strike the boiling waters which flowed so rapidly at the base of the rocks.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading Down they went through the flying spray, to strike the boiling waters which flowed so rapidly at the base of the rocks.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading To him it was a struggle to the death, and he cared not how the grim terror might come, so long as the hated white person should go down with him.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading The redman did not relax his hold even when both had been under the surface for some time.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading To him it was a struggle to the death, and he cared not how the grim terror might come, so long as the hated white person should go down with him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

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

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

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

From this reading Down they went through the flying spray, to strike the boiling waters which flowed so rapidly at the base of the rocks.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Down they went through the flying spray, to strike the boiling waters which flowed so rapidly at the base of the rocks.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The redman did not relax his hold even when both had been under the surface for some time.

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

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

dangerously unstable and unpredictable

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.

up to a particular time

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

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

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Down they went through the flying spray, to strike the boiling waters which flowed so rapidly at the base of the rocks.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Down they went through the flying spray, to strike the boiling waters which flowed so rapidly at the base of the rocks.

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

From this reading FALL OF FORT NIAGARA So intent were Dave and his enemy on getting the better of each other that neither noticed their close proximity to the river until it was too late to do anything to save themselves.

at the time that

From this reading The redman did not relax his hold even when both had been under the surface for some time.

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

From this reading Down they went through the flying spray, to strike the boiling waters which flowed so rapidly at the base of the rocks.

a Caucasian

From this reading To him it was a struggle to the death, and he cared not how the grim terror might come, so long as the hated white person should go down with him.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Both went under like a flash and with equal quickness were borne along by that treacherous current which had proved the death of so many in the past and will most likely bring death to many more in the future.