Chapter IV · Between Two Fires

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

From this reading Two hours from the time of starting, Old Ruff and Harry Northend were within a hundred yards of the Blackfoot camp.

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

From this reading Two hours from the time of starting, Old Ruff and Harry Northend were within a hundred yards of the Blackfoot camp.

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

From this reading They were so close to the camp that the voices of the red-skins could be heard, and Harry even caught the smell of burning meat, proving that, as the trapper had said, they had come ashore for the purpose of preparing their meal.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading They were so close to the camp that the voices of the red-skins could be heard, and Harry even caught the smell of burning meat, proving that, as the trapper had said, they had come ashore for the purpose of preparing their meal.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Robsart had brought the boy closer to this congregation of red-skins than was prudent, and he expressed regret at doing so, but the young fellow was so brave and eager that it was hard to refuse him such a request.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading They were so close to the camp that the voices of the red-skins could be heard, and Harry even caught the smell of burning meat, proving that, as the trapper had said, they had come ashore for the purpose of preparing their meal.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Such being the case, they were not likely to remain in camp for a very long time.

a member of a warlike group of Algonquians living in the northwestern plains

From this reading Two hours from the time of starting, Old Ruff and Harry Northend were within a hundred yards of the Blackfoot camp.

a youthful male person

From this reading Robsart had brought the boy closer to this congregation of red-skins than was prudent, and he expressed regret at doing so, but the young fellow was so brave and eager that it was hard to refuse him such a request.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Robsart had brought the boy closer to this congregation of red-skins than was prudent, and he expressed regret at doing so, but the young fellow was so brave and eager that it was hard to refuse him such a request.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Robsart had brought the boy closer to this congregation of red-skins than was prudent, and he expressed regret at doing so, but the young fellow was so brave and eager that it was hard to refuse him such a request.

the act of burning something

From this reading They were so close to the camp that the voices of the red-skins could be heard, and Harry even caught the smell of burning meat, proving that, as the trapper had said, they had come ashore for the purpose of preparing their meal.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Robsart had brought the boy closer to this congregation of red-skins than was prudent, and he expressed regret at doing so, but the young fellow was so brave and eager that it was hard to refuse him such a request.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Two hours from the time of starting, Old Ruff and Harry Northend were within a hundred yards of the Blackfoot camp.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Such being the case, they were not likely to remain in camp for a very long time.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading They were so close to the camp that the voices of the red-skins could be heard, and Harry even caught the smell of burning meat, proving that, as the trapper had said, they had come ashore for the purpose of preparing their meal.

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

From this reading They were so close to the camp that the voices of the red-skins could be heard, and Harry even caught the smell of burning meat, proving that, as the trapper had said, they had come ashore for the purpose of preparing their meal.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Robsart had brought the boy closer to this congregation of red-skins than was prudent, and he expressed regret at doing so, but the young fellow was so brave and eager that it was hard to refuse him such a request.

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

From this reading They were so close to the camp that the voices of the red-skins could be heard, and Harry even caught the smell of burning meat, proving that, as the trapper had said, they had come ashore for the purpose of preparing their meal.

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading Robsart had brought the boy closer to this congregation of red-skins than was prudent, and he expressed regret at doing so, but the young fellow was so brave and eager that it was hard to refuse him such a request.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading They were so close to the camp that the voices of the red-skins could be heard, and Harry even caught the smell of burning meat, proving that, as the trapper had said, they had come ashore for the purpose of preparing their meal.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading Fortunately for them, they halted in the midst of a dense growth of pines, where they had plenty of opportunity to maneuver and keep themselves invisible.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Robsart had brought the boy closer to this congregation of red-skins than was prudent, and he expressed regret at doing so, but the young fellow was so brave and eager that it was hard to refuse him such a request.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Robsart had brought the boy closer to this congregation of red-skins than was prudent, and he expressed regret at doing so, but the young fellow was so brave and eager that it was hard to refuse him such a request.

divisible by two

From this reading They were so close to the camp that the voices of the red-skins could be heard, and Harry even caught the smell of burning meat, proving that, as the trapper had said, they had come ashore for the purpose of preparing their meal.

communicated in words

From this reading Robsart had brought the boy closer to this congregation of red-skins than was prudent, and he expressed regret at doing so, but the young fellow was so brave and eager that it was hard to refuse him such a request.

a boy or man

From this reading Robsart had brought the boy closer to this congregation of red-skins than was prudent, and he expressed regret at doing so, but the young fellow was so brave and eager that it was hard to refuse him such a request.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Fortunately for them, they halted in the midst of a dense growth of pines, where they had plenty of opportunity to maneuver and keep themselves invisible.

by good fortune

From this reading Fortunately for them, they halted in the midst of a dense growth of pines, where they had plenty of opportunity to maneuver and keep themselves invisible.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Two hours from the time of starting, Old Ruff and Harry Northend were within a hundred yards of the Blackfoot camp.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Fortunately for them, they halted in the midst of a dense growth of pines, where they had plenty of opportunity to maneuver and keep themselves invisible.

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

From this reading Fortunately for them, they halted in the midst of a dense growth of pines, where they had plenty of opportunity to maneuver and keep themselves invisible.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading Fortunately for them, they halted in the midst of a dense growth of pines, where they had plenty of opportunity to maneuver and keep themselves invisible.

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

From this reading Robsart had brought the boy closer to this congregation of red-skins than was prudent, and he expressed regret at doing so, but the young fellow was so brave and eager that it was hard to refuse him such a request.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Two hours from the time of starting, Old Ruff and Harry Northend were within a hundred yards of the Blackfoot camp.

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

From this reading Robsart had brought the boy closer to this congregation of red-skins than was prudent, and he expressed regret at doing so, but the young fellow was so brave and eager that it was hard to refuse him such a request.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading They were so close to the camp that the voices of the red-skins could be heard, and Harry even caught the smell of burning meat, proving that, as the trapper had said, they had come ashore for the purpose of preparing their meal.

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

From this reading Robsart had brought the boy closer to this congregation of red-skins than was prudent, and he expressed regret at doing so, but the young fellow was so brave and eager that it was hard to refuse him such a request.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Two hours from the time of starting, Old Ruff and Harry Northend were within a hundred yards of the Blackfoot camp.

ten 10s

From this reading Two hours from the time of starting, Old Ruff and Harry Northend were within a hundred yards of the Blackfoot camp.

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

From this reading Fortunately for them, they halted in the midst of a dense growth of pines, where they had plenty of opportunity to maneuver and keep themselves invisible.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading Fortunately for them, they halted in the midst of a dense growth of pines, where they had plenty of opportunity to maneuver and keep themselves invisible.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Robsart had brought the boy closer to this congregation of red-skins than was prudent, and he expressed regret at doing so, but the young fellow was so brave and eager that it was hard to refuse him such a request.

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

From this reading Fortunately for them, they halted in the midst of a dense growth of pines, where they had plenty of opportunity to maneuver and keep themselves invisible.

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

From this reading Such being the case, they were not likely to remain in camp for a very long time.

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 Such being the case, they were not likely to remain in camp for a very long time.

a military training exercise

From this reading Fortunately for them, they halted in the midst of a dense growth of pines, where they had plenty of opportunity to maneuver and keep themselves invisible.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading They were so close to the camp that the voices of the red-skins could be heard, and Harry even caught the smell of burning meat, proving that, as the trapper had said, they had come ashore for the purpose of preparing their meal.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading They were so close to the camp that the voices of the red-skins could be heard, and Harry even caught the smell of burning meat, proving that, as the trapper had said, they had come ashore for the purpose of preparing their meal.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Fortunately for them, they halted in the midst of a dense growth of pines, where they had plenty of opportunity to maneuver and keep themselves invisible.

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From this reading Two hours from the time of starting, Old Ruff and Harry Northend were within a hundred yards of the Blackfoot camp.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Such being the case, they were not likely to remain in camp for a very long time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Two hours from the time of starting, Old Ruff and Harry Northend were within a hundred yards of the Blackfoot camp.

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

From this reading Two hours from the time of starting, Old Ruff and Harry Northend were within a hundred yards of the Blackfoot camp.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Fortunately for them, they halted in the midst of a dense growth of pines, where they had plenty of opportunity to maneuver and keep themselves invisible.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading Fortunately for them, they halted in the midst of a dense growth of pines, where they had plenty of opportunity to maneuver and keep themselves invisible.

a full supply

From this reading Fortunately for them, they halted in the midst of a dense growth of pines, where they had plenty of opportunity to maneuver and keep themselves invisible.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading They were so close to the camp that the voices of the red-skins could be heard, and Harry even caught the smell of burning meat, proving that, as the trapper had said, they had come ashore for the purpose of preparing their meal.

-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading They were so close to the camp that the voices of the red-skins could be heard, and Harry even caught the smell of burning meat, proving that, as the trapper had said, they had come ashore for the purpose of preparing their meal.

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

From this reading Robsart had brought the boy closer to this congregation of red-skins than was prudent, and he expressed regret at doing so, but the young fellow was so brave and eager that it was hard to refuse him such a request.

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

From this reading They were so close to the camp that the voices of the red-skins could be heard, and Harry even caught the smell of burning meat, proving that, as the trapper had said, they had come ashore for the purpose of preparing their meal.

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From this reading They were so close to the camp that the voices of the red-skins could be heard, and Harry even caught the smell of burning meat, proving that, as the trapper had said, they had come ashore for the purpose of preparing their meal.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading Robsart had brought the boy closer to this congregation of red-skins than was prudent, and he expressed regret at doing so, but the young fellow was so brave and eager that it was hard to refuse him such a request.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Robsart had brought the boy closer to this congregation of red-skins than was prudent, and he expressed regret at doing so, but the young fellow was so brave and eager that it was hard to refuse him such a request.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Such being the case, they were not likely to remain in camp for a very long time.

express the need or desire for

From this reading Robsart had brought the boy closer to this congregation of red-skins than was prudent, and he expressed regret at doing so, but the young fellow was so brave and eager that it was hard to refuse him such a request.

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From this reading Robsart had brought the boy closer to this congregation of red-skins than was prudent, and he expressed regret at doing so, but the young fellow was so brave and eager that it was hard to refuse him such a request.

an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal

From this reading Two hours from the time of starting, Old Ruff and Harry Northend were within a hundred yards of the Blackfoot camp.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading They were so close to the camp that the voices of the red-skins could be heard, and Harry even caught the smell of burning meat, proving that, as the trapper had said, they had come ashore for the purpose of preparing their meal.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading They were so close to the camp that the voices of the red-skins could be heard, and Harry even caught the smell of burning meat, proving that, as the trapper had said, they had come ashore for the purpose of preparing their meal.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They were so close to the camp that the voices of the red-skins could be heard, and Harry even caught the smell of burning meat, proving that, as the trapper had said, they had come ashore for the purpose of preparing their meal.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Two hours from the time of starting, Old Ruff and Harry Northend were within a hundred yards of the Blackfoot camp.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such being the case, they were not likely to remain in camp for a very long time.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Robsart had brought the boy closer to this congregation of red-skins than was prudent, and he expressed regret at doing so, but the young fellow was so brave and eager that it was hard to refuse him such a request.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were so close to the camp that the voices of the red-skins could be heard, and Harry even caught the smell of burning meat, proving that, as the trapper had said, they had come ashore for the purpose of preparing their meal.

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

From this reading Two hours from the time of starting, Old Ruff and Harry Northend were within a hundred yards of the Blackfoot camp.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were so close to the camp that the voices of the red-skins could be heard, and Harry even caught the smell of burning meat, proving that, as the trapper had said, they had come ashore for the purpose of preparing their meal.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Fortunately for them, they halted in the midst of a dense growth of pines, where they had plenty of opportunity to maneuver and keep themselves invisible.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Fortunately for them, they halted in the midst of a dense growth of pines, where they had plenty of opportunity to maneuver and keep themselves invisible.

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

From this reading Fortunately for them, they halted in the midst of a dense growth of pines, where they had plenty of opportunity to maneuver and keep themselves invisible.

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

From this reading Robsart had brought the boy closer to this congregation of red-skins than was prudent, and he expressed regret at doing so, but the young fellow was so brave and eager that it was hard to refuse him such a request.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Two hours from the time of starting, Old Ruff and Harry Northend were within a hundred yards of the Blackfoot camp.

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

From this reading Fortunately for them, they halted in the midst of a dense growth of pines, where they had plenty of opportunity to maneuver and keep themselves invisible.

someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading They were so close to the camp that the voices of the red-skins could be heard, and Harry even caught the smell of burning meat, proving that, as the trapper had said, they had come ashore for the purpose of preparing their meal.

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

From this reading Two hours from the time of starting, Old Ruff and Harry Northend were within a hundred yards of the Blackfoot camp.

precisely as stated

From this reading Such being the case, they were not likely to remain in camp for a very long time.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading They were so close to the camp that the voices of the red-skins could be heard, and Harry even caught the smell of burning meat, proving that, as the trapper had said, they had come ashore for the purpose of preparing their meal.

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

From this reading Robsart had brought the boy closer to this congregation of red-skins than was prudent, and he expressed regret at doing so, but the young fellow was so brave and eager that it was hard to refuse him such a request.

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

From this reading Two hours from the time of starting, Old Ruff and Harry Northend were within a hundred yards of the Blackfoot camp.

in or at the place that

From this reading Fortunately for them, they halted in the midst of a dense growth of pines, where they had plenty of opportunity to maneuver and keep themselves invisible.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Two hours from the time of starting, Old Ruff and Harry Northend were within a hundred yards of the Blackfoot camp.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Two hours from the time of starting, Old Ruff and Harry Northend were within a hundred yards of the Blackfoot camp.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Robsart had brought the boy closer to this congregation of red-skins than was prudent, and he expressed regret at doing so, but the young fellow was so brave and eager that it was hard to refuse him such a request.