Chapter II

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

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Jerry came for me by appointment just before sunset, and we walked leisurely across the meadow, and under lengthening pine shadows, to the rancheria.

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

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading Jerry came for me by appointment just before sunset, and we walked leisurely across the meadow, and under lengthening pine shadows, to the rancheria.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Jerry came for me by appointment just before sunset, and we walked leisurely across the meadow, and under lengthening pine shadows, to the rancheria.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

to strive with determination

From this reading Buck and the two vicarious mourners sat in his lodge door, uttering low, half-audible groans.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Jerry came for me by appointment just before sunset, and we walked leisurely across the meadow, and under lengthening pine shadows, to the rancheria.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Jerry came for me by appointment just before sunset, and we walked leisurely across the meadow, and under lengthening pine shadows, to the rancheria.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

a Caucasian

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

disposed to believe on little evidence

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Buck and the two vicarious mourners sat in his lodge door, uttering low, half-audible groans.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jerry came for me by appointment just before sunset, and we walked leisurely across the meadow, and under lengthening pine shadows, to the rancheria.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

at a previous time

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading Buck and the two vicarious mourners sat in his lodge door, uttering low, half-audible groans.

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

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

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

From this reading Buck and the two vicarious mourners sat in his lodge door, uttering low, half-audible groans.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

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

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

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

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

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

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

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

From this reading Buck and the two vicarious mourners sat in his lodge door, uttering low, half-audible groans.

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

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

past form of “instill” — impart gradually

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading Jerry came for me by appointment just before sunset, and we walked leisurely across the meadow, and under lengthening pine shadows, to the rancheria.

possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

and nothing more

From this reading Jerry came for me by appointment just before sunset, and we walked leisurely across the meadow, and under lengthening pine shadows, to the rancheria.

set down according to a plan

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading Jerry came for me by appointment just before sunset, and we walked leisurely across the meadow, and under lengthening pine shadows, to the rancheria.

the act of prolonging something

From this reading Jerry came for me by appointment just before sunset, and we walked leisurely across the meadow, and under lengthening pine shadows, to the rancheria.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading Buck and the two vicarious mourners sat in his lodge door, uttering low, half-audible groans.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Buck and the two vicarious mourners sat in his lodge door, uttering low, half-audible groans.

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

From this reading Jerry came for me by appointment just before sunset, and we walked leisurely across the meadow, and under lengthening pine shadows, to the rancheria.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading Jerry came for me by appointment just before sunset, and we walked leisurely across the meadow, and under lengthening pine shadows, to the rancheria.

used to form the superlative

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

plural of “mourner” — a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)

From this reading Buck and the two vicarious mourners sat in his lodge door, uttering low, half-audible groans.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

as might be expected

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

not any; not one

From this reading No one was stirring.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one was stirring.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

fully extended especially in length

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

a coniferous tree

From this reading Jerry came for me by appointment just before sunset, and we walked leisurely across the meadow, and under lengthening pine shadows, to the rancheria.

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

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

From this reading Jerry came for me by appointment just before sunset, and we walked leisurely across the meadow, and under lengthening pine shadows, to the rancheria.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

past form of “refrain” — resist doing something

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

witty remark

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

accompanied by bloodshed

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Buck and the two vicarious mourners sat in his lodge door, uttering low, half-audible groans.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Jerry came for me by appointment just before sunset, and we walked leisurely across the meadow, and under lengthening pine shadows, to the rancheria.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

derogatory terms for an American Indian woman

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading No one was stirring.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading Jerry came for me by appointment just before sunset, and we walked leisurely across the meadow, and under lengthening pine shadows, to the rancheria.

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

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

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

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

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

From this reading Jerry came for me by appointment just before sunset, and we walked leisurely across the meadow, and under lengthening pine shadows, to the rancheria.

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

From this reading Buck and the two vicarious mourners sat in his lodge door, uttering low, half-audible groans.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Jerry came for me by appointment just before sunset, and we walked leisurely across the meadow, and under lengthening pine shadows, to the rancheria.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.

-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Buck and the two vicarious mourners sat in his lodge door, uttering low, half-audible groans.

experienced at secondhand

From this reading Buck and the two vicarious mourners sat in his lodge door, uttering low, half-audible groans.

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

From this reading Jerry came for me by appointment just before sunset, and we walked leisurely across the meadow, and under lengthening pine shadows, to the rancheria.

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

From this reading No one was stirring.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Jerry came for me by appointment just before sunset, and we walked leisurely across the meadow, and under lengthening pine shadows, to the rancheria.

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

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

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

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His own squaw had instilled this into Jerry’s naturally sentimental and credulous heart, so I refrained from expressing my convictions concerning Indians, which, I own, were formerly tinged with the most sanguinary Caucasian prejudice.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading In the opening before the line of huts a low pile of dry logs had been carefully laid, upon which, outstretched, and wrapped in a red blanket, lay the dead form of Sally the Old, her face covered in careful folds.