consider or hold as true
From this reading Wildblossom raised his cap and scratched his head, somewhat doubtful as to how he should accept this remark.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The compliment to the young Shawanoe, although rudely expressed, was genuine, and at once dissipated the latent lightning that was on the point of bursting forth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The compliment to the young Shawanoe, although rudely expressed, was genuine, and at once dissipated the latent lightning that was on the point of bursting forth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The compliment to the young Shawanoe, although rudely expressed, was genuine, and at once dissipated the latent lightning that was on the point of bursting forth.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
BlossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
a youthful male person
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading The compliment to the young Shawanoe, although rudely expressed, was genuine, and at once dissipated the latent lightning that was on the point of bursting forth.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Wildblossom raised his cap and scratched his head, somewhat doubtful as to how he should accept this remark.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading THROUGH THE TRACKLESS FOREST--THE CAUSE.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading The compliment to the young Shawanoe, although rudely expressed, was genuine, and at once dissipated the latent lightning that was on the point of bursting forth.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
Deerfoot
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From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading The compliment to the young Shawanoe, although rudely expressed, was genuine, and at once dissipated the latent lightning that was on the point of bursting forth.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Wildblossom raised his cap and scratched his head, somewhat doubtful as to how he should accept this remark.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
eclipseverbUS /ɪˈklɪps/
be greater in significance than
From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
communicated in words
From this reading The compliment to the young Shawanoe, although rudely expressed, was genuine, and at once dissipated the latent lightning that was on the point of bursting forth.
your parents
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THROUGH THE TRACKLESS FOREST--THE CAUSE.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The compliment to the young Shawanoe, although rudely expressed, was genuine, and at once dissipated the latent lightning that was on the point of bursting forth.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading The compliment to the young Shawanoe, although rudely expressed, was genuine, and at once dissipated the latent lightning that was on the point of bursting forth.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Wildblossom raised his cap and scratched his head, somewhat doubtful as to how he should accept this remark.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
how
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From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
and nothing more
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
a boy or man
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading The compliment to the young Shawanoe, although rudely expressed, was genuine, and at once dissipated the latent lightning that was on the point of bursting forth.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading The compliment to the young Shawanoe, although rudely expressed, was genuine, and at once dissipated the latent lightning that was on the point of bursting forth.
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
Ned
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From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The compliment to the young Shawanoe, although rudely expressed, was genuine, and at once dissipated the latent lightning that was on the point of bursting forth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The compliment to the young Shawanoe, although rudely expressed, was genuine, and at once dissipated the latent lightning that was on the point of bursting forth.
on one occasion
From this reading The compliment to the young Shawanoe, although rudely expressed, was genuine, and at once dissipated the latent lightning that was on the point of bursting forth.
overspreadverb
spread across or over
From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The compliment to the young Shawanoe, although rudely expressed, was genuine, and at once dissipated the latent lightning that was on the point of bursting forth.
Preston
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From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
quoteverbUS /kwoʊt/
repeat a passage from
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Wildblossom raised his cap and scratched his head, somewhat doubtful as to how he should accept this remark.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading The compliment to the young Shawanoe, although rudely expressed, was genuine, and at once dissipated the latent lightning that was on the point of bursting forth.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
express in words
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading Wildblossom raised his cap and scratched his head, somewhat doubtful as to how he should accept this remark.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
Shawanoe
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From this reading The compliment to the young Shawanoe, although rudely expressed, was genuine, and at once dissipated the latent lightning that was on the point of bursting forth.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Wildblossom raised his cap and scratched his head, somewhat doubtful as to how he should accept this remark.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
slappingverbUS /ˈslæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “slap” — hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Wildblossom raised his cap and scratched his head, somewhat doubtful as to how he should accept this remark.
stupidestadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪdəst/
superlative of “stupid” — lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The compliment to the young Shawanoe, although rudely expressed, was genuine, and at once dissipated the latent lightning that was on the point of bursting forth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THROUGH THE TRACKLESS FOREST--THE CAUSE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THROUGH THE TRACKLESS FOREST--THE CAUSE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The compliment to the young Shawanoe, although rudely expressed, was genuine, and at once dissipated the latent lightning that was on the point of bursting forth.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
TRACKLESSadjective
having no tracks
From this reading THROUGH THE TRACKLESS FOREST--THE CAUSE.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The lowering eclipse that overspread the dusky countenance instantly cleared away, and Deerfoot smiled more than before as he turned toward Ned Preston to see how he accepted the remark of his servant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The compliment to the young Shawanoe, although rudely expressed, was genuine, and at once dissipated the latent lightning that was on the point of bursting forth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
at the time that
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
Wildblossom
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From this reading Wildblossom raised his cap and scratched his head, somewhat doubtful as to how he should accept this remark.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The compliment to the young Shawanoe, although rudely expressed, was genuine, and at once dissipated the latent lightning that was on the point of bursting forth.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The young pioneer was pleased, and, slapping the lad on the shoulder, exclaimed heartily-- "You show your good sense there, Blossom; and after this, when I hear the folks say you are the stupidest boy in all Kentucky, I will quote what you have just said to prove they are mistaken."
