Chapter XX

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

From this reading The project of placing a dummy on the roof of the block-house, with a view of drawing the fire of the Wyandots, was original with Jo Stinger.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The explanation of the act is found in the mental composition of the frontiersman himself.

(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 It is hard to see what good was attained, for more than enough ammunition remained to prosecute the battle with all energy, whenever the opportunity presented itself to the assailants.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading It is hard to see what good was attained, for more than enough ammunition remained to prosecute the battle with all energy, whenever the opportunity presented itself to the assailants.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

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

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

plural of “assailant” — someone who attacks

From this reading It is hard to see what good was attained, for more than enough ammunition remained to prosecute the battle with all energy, whenever the opportunity presented itself to the assailants.

achieved or reached

From this reading It is hard to see what good was attained, for more than enough ammunition remained to prosecute the battle with all energy, whenever the opportunity presented itself to the assailants.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading It is hard to see what good was attained, for more than enough ammunition remained to prosecute the battle with all energy, whenever the opportunity presented itself to the assailants.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

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

From this reading The project of placing a dummy on the roof of the block-house, with a view of drawing the fire of the Wyandots, was original with Jo Stinger.

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading The explanation of the act is found in the mental composition of the frontiersman himself.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading The project of placing a dummy on the roof of the block-house, with a view of drawing the fire of the Wyandots, was original with Jo Stinger.

a person who does not talk

From this reading The project of placing a dummy on the roof of the block-house, with a view of drawing the fire of the Wyandots, was original with Jo Stinger.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading It is hard to see what good was attained, for more than enough ammunition remained to prosecute the battle with all energy, whenever the opportunity presented itself to the assailants.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It is hard to see what good was attained, for more than enough ammunition remained to prosecute the battle with all energy, whenever the opportunity presented itself to the assailants.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading The explanation of the act is found in the mental composition of the frontiersman himself.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The project of placing a dummy on the roof of the block-house, with a view of drawing the fire of the Wyandots, was original with Jo Stinger.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is hard to see what good was attained, for more than enough ammunition remained to prosecute the battle with all energy, whenever the opportunity presented itself to the assailants.

set up or found

From this reading The explanation of the act is found in the mental composition of the frontiersman himself.

a man who lives on the frontier

From this reading The explanation of the act is found in the mental composition of the frontiersman himself.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It is hard to see what good was attained, for more than enough ammunition remained to prosecute the battle with all energy, whenever the opportunity presented itself to the assailants.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

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

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It is hard to see what good was attained, for more than enough ammunition remained to prosecute the battle with all energy, whenever the opportunity presented itself to the assailants.

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

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

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

From this reading The explanation of the act is found in the mental composition of the frontiersman himself.

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

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

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

From this reading The explanation of the act is found in the mental composition of the frontiersman himself.

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

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

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

From this reading It is hard to see what good was attained, for more than enough ammunition remained to prosecute the battle with all energy, whenever the opportunity presented itself to the assailants.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is hard to see what good was attained, for more than enough ammunition remained to prosecute the battle with all energy, whenever the opportunity presented itself to the assailants.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It is hard to see what good was attained, for more than enough ammunition remained to prosecute the battle with all energy, whenever the opportunity presented itself to the assailants.

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

From this reading The project of placing a dummy on the roof of the block-house, with a view of drawing the fire of the Wyandots, was original with Jo Stinger.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

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 He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading The explanation of the act is found in the mental composition of the frontiersman himself.

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

From this reading It is hard to see what good was attained, for more than enough ammunition remained to prosecute the battle with all energy, whenever the opportunity presented itself to the assailants.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The project of placing a dummy on the roof of the block-house, with a view of drawing the fire of the Wyandots, was original with Jo Stinger.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The project of placing a dummy on the roof of the block-house, with a view of drawing the fire of the Wyandots, was original with Jo Stinger.

on one occasion

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading It is hard to see what good was attained, for more than enough ammunition remained to prosecute the battle with all energy, whenever the opportunity presented itself to the assailants.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading The project of placing a dummy on the roof of the block-house, with a view of drawing the fire of the Wyandots, was original with Jo Stinger.

inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The project of placing a dummy on the roof of the block-house, with a view of drawing the fire of the Wyandots, was original with Jo Stinger.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It is hard to see what good was attained, for more than enough ammunition remained to prosecute the battle with all energy, whenever the opportunity presented itself to the assailants.

communicate vividly

From this reading The project of placing a dummy on the roof of the block-house, with a view of drawing the fire of the Wyandots, was original with Jo Stinger.

conduct a prosecution in a court of law

From this reading It is hard to see what good was attained, for more than enough ammunition remained to prosecute the battle with all energy, whenever the opportunity presented itself to the assailants.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It is hard to see what good was attained, for more than enough ammunition remained to prosecute the battle with all energy, whenever the opportunity presented itself to the assailants.

past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The project of placing a dummy on the roof of the block-house, with a view of drawing the fire of the Wyandots, was original with Jo Stinger.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It is hard to see what good was attained, for more than enough ammunition remained to prosecute the battle with all energy, whenever the opportunity presented itself to the assailants.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE SOUTH WIND.

a cocktail made of made of creme de menthe and brandy

From this reading The project of placing a dummy on the roof of the block-house, with a view of drawing the fire of the Wyandots, was original with Jo Stinger.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is hard to see what good was attained, for more than enough ammunition remained to prosecute the battle with all energy, whenever the opportunity presented itself to the assailants.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

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

From this reading THE SOUTH WIND.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

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

From this reading It is hard to see what good was attained, for more than enough ammunition remained to prosecute the battle with all energy, whenever the opportunity presented itself to the assailants.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The project of placing a dummy on the roof of the block-house, with a view of drawing the fire of the Wyandots, was original with Jo Stinger.

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

From this reading The project of placing a dummy on the roof of the block-house, with a view of drawing the fire of the Wyandots, was original with Jo Stinger.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It is hard to see what good was attained, for more than enough ammunition remained to prosecute the battle with all energy, whenever the opportunity presented itself to the assailants.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading It is hard to see what good was attained, for more than enough ammunition remained to prosecute the battle with all energy, whenever the opportunity presented itself to the assailants.

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

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading THE SOUTH WIND.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading He had been outwitted more than once by the Indians, and he wished to show them that he had not lost entirely the cunning which had made his name known among many of the tribes that roamed and hunted through Ohio and the Dark and Bloody Ground.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The project of placing a dummy on the roof of the block-house, with a view of drawing the fire of the Wyandots, was original with Jo Stinger.

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

From this reading The project of placing a dummy on the roof of the block-house, with a view of drawing the fire of the Wyandots, was original with Jo Stinger.