Chapter XIV · Down the Columbia

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

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

later than; following

From this reading After grasping the hand of the lad, he said:

anew

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But the trapper did not appear cast down or discouraged, although he, too, was apparently disappointed in the result of his journey.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The next moment the copse parted, and to the surprise and pleasure of Harry Northend, not an Indian or wild animal, but old Robsart himself appeared.

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

From this reading The next moment the copse parted, and to the surprise and pleasure of Harry Northend, not an Indian or wild animal, but old Robsart himself appeared.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The next moment the copse parted, and to the surprise and pleasure of Harry Northend, not an Indian or wild animal, but old Robsart himself appeared.

from appearances alone

From this reading But the trapper did not appear cast down or discouraged, although he, too, was apparently disappointed in the result of his journey.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But the trapper did not appear cast down or discouraged, although he, too, was apparently disappointed in the result of his journey.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The next moment the copse parted, and to the surprise and pleasure of Harry Northend, not an Indian or wild animal, but old Robsart himself appeared.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The next moment the copse parted, and to the surprise and pleasure of Harry Northend, not an Indian or wild animal, but old Robsart himself appeared.

put or send forth

From this reading But the trapper did not appear cast down or discouraged, although he, too, was apparently disappointed in the result of his journey.

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

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

a dense growth of bushes

From this reading The next moment the copse parted, and to the surprise and pleasure of Harry Northend, not an Indian or wild animal, but old Robsart himself appeared.

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

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading But the trapper did not appear cast down or discouraged, although he, too, was apparently disappointed in the result of his journey.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading But the trapper did not appear cast down or discouraged, although he, too, was apparently disappointed in the result of his journey.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “What do you s’pose, younker?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But the trapper did not appear cast down or discouraged, although he, too, was apparently disappointed in the result of his journey.

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

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

understanding with difficulty

From this reading After grasping the hand of the lad, he said:

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

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading After grasping the hand of the lad, he said:

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading The next moment the copse parted, and to the surprise and pleasure of Harry Northend, not an Indian or wild animal, but old Robsart himself appeared.

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

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

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

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

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

From this reading The next moment the copse parted, and to the surprise and pleasure of Harry Northend, not an Indian or wild animal, but old Robsart himself appeared.

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

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

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

From this reading But the trapper did not appear cast down or discouraged, although he, too, was apparently disappointed in the result of his journey.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading The next moment the copse parted, and to the surprise and pleasure of Harry Northend, not an Indian or wild animal, but old Robsart himself appeared.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading But the trapper did not appear cast down or discouraged, although he, too, was apparently disappointed in the result of his journey.

a boy or man

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

a particular point in time

From this reading The next moment the copse parted, and to the surprise and pleasure of Harry Northend, not an Indian or wild animal, but old Robsart himself appeared.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next moment the copse parted, and to the surprise and pleasure of Harry Northend, not an Indian or wild animal, but old Robsart himself appeared.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

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From this reading The next moment the copse parted, and to the surprise and pleasure of Harry Northend, not an Indian or wild animal, but old Robsart himself appeared.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The next moment the copse parted, and to the surprise and pleasure of Harry Northend, not an Indian or wild animal, but old Robsart himself appeared.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next moment the copse parted, and to the surprise and pleasure of Harry Northend, not an Indian or wild animal, but old Robsart himself appeared.

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

From this reading The next moment the copse parted, and to the surprise and pleasure of Harry Northend, not an Indian or wild animal, but old Robsart himself appeared.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The next moment the copse parted, and to the surprise and pleasure of Harry Northend, not an Indian or wild animal, but old Robsart himself appeared.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading The next moment the copse parted, and to the surprise and pleasure of Harry Northend, not an Indian or wild animal, but old Robsart himself appeared.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading The next moment the copse parted, and to the surprise and pleasure of Harry Northend, not an Indian or wild animal, but old Robsart himself appeared.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading But the trapper did not appear cast down or discouraged, although he, too, was apparently disappointed in the result of his journey.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

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

From this reading The next moment the copse parted, and to the surprise and pleasure of Harry Northend, not an Indian or wild animal, but old Robsart himself appeared.

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

From this reading “What do you s’pose, younker?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading After grasping the hand of the lad, he said:

cut with a saw

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The next moment the copse parted, and to the surprise and pleasure of Harry Northend, not an Indian or wild animal, but old Robsart himself appeared.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

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

From this reading The next moment the copse parted, and to the surprise and pleasure of Harry Northend, not an Indian or wild animal, but old Robsart himself appeared.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

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

From this reading The next moment the copse parted, and to the surprise and pleasure of Harry Northend, not an Indian or wild animal, but old Robsart himself appeared.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But the trapper did not appear cast down or discouraged, although he, too, was apparently disappointed in the result of his journey.

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

From this reading But the trapper did not appear cast down or discouraged, although he, too, was apparently disappointed in the result of his journey.

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

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What do you s’pose, younker?

at the time that

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The next moment the copse parted, and to the surprise and pleasure of Harry Northend, not an Indian or wild animal, but old Robsart himself appeared.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The lad was not expecting him before nightfall, but he had strong hopes that when he did come he would bring Little Rifle with him; when he saw, therefore, that he was entirely alone, the pleasure of meeting his old friend again was mingled with a bitter disappointment.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “What do you s’pose, younker?

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading “What do you s’pose, younker?