used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Let my brother gather wood for the fire while I look about the forest for signs,” said Sevier, eager to reconnoiter his back trail.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
at or in the front
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The man of the Deer clan guessed his purpose and reminded— “If you are seen turning back, if only for a few steps, there are those who will be glad to kill you.”
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Let my brother gather wood for the fire while I look about the forest for signs,” said Sevier, eager to reconnoiter his back trail.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The man of the Deer clan guessed his purpose and reminded— “If you are seen turning back, if only for a few steps, there are those who will be glad to kill you.”
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “Let my brother gather wood for the fire while I look about the forest for signs,” said Sevier, eager to reconnoiter his back trail.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Near sundown they came to a small creek where the Jumper wanted to camp for the night.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Near sundown they came to a small creek where the Jumper wanted to camp for the night.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
clannounUS /klæn/
group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading The man of the Deer clan guessed his purpose and reminded— “If you are seen turning back, if only for a few steps, there are those who will be glad to kill you.”
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading The man of the Deer clan guessed his purpose and reminded— “If you are seen turning back, if only for a few steps, there are those who will be glad to kill you.”
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading “Let my brother gather wood for the fire while I look about the forest for signs,” said Sevier, eager to reconnoiter his back trail.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The man of the Deer clan guessed his purpose and reminded— “If you are seen turning back, if only for a few steps, there are those who will be glad to kill you.”
start firing a weapon
From this reading “Let my brother gather wood for the fire while I look about the forest for signs,” said Sevier, eager to reconnoiter his back trail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
assemble or get together
From this reading “Let my brother gather wood for the fire while I look about the forest for signs,” said Sevier, eager to reconnoiter his back trail.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The man of the Deer clan guessed his purpose and reminded— “If you are seen turning back, if only for a few steps, there are those who will be glad to kill you.”
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading The man of the Deer clan guessed his purpose and reminded— “If you are seen turning back, if only for a few steps, there are those who will be glad to kill you.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Let my brother gather wood for the fire while I look about the forest for signs,” said Sevier, eager to reconnoiter his back trail.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Let my brother gather wood for the fire while I look about the forest for signs,” said Sevier, eager to reconnoiter his back trail.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The man of the Deer clan guessed his purpose and reminded— “If you are seen turning back, if only for a few steps, there are those who will be glad to kill you.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
JumpernounUS /ˈdʒʌmpər/
a person who jumps
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The man of the Deer clan guessed his purpose and reminded— “If you are seen turning back, if only for a few steps, there are those who will be glad to kill you.”
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let my brother gather wood for the fire while I look about the forest for signs,” said Sevier, eager to reconnoiter his back trail.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Let my brother gather wood for the fire while I look about the forest for signs,” said Sevier, eager to reconnoiter his back trail.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man of the Deer clan guessed his purpose and reminded— “If you are seen turning back, if only for a few steps, there are those who will be glad to kill you.”
MAWnounUS /mɔː/
informal terms for the mouth
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Let my brother gather wood for the fire while I look about the forest for signs,” said Sevier, eager to reconnoiter his back trail.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near sundown they came to a small creek where the Jumper wanted to camp for the night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Near sundown they came to a small creek where the Jumper wanted to camp for the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I shall not be seen turning back,” reassured Sevier.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
on one occasion
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
and nothing more
From this reading The man of the Deer clan guessed his purpose and reminded— “If you are seen turning back, if only for a few steps, there are those who will be glad to kill you.”
a course of conduct
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
Polcher
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From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The man of the Deer clan guessed his purpose and reminded— “If you are seen turning back, if only for a few steps, there are those who will be glad to kill you.”
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading “I shall not be seen turning back,” reassured Sevier.
reconnoiterverbUS /ˌriːkəˈnɔɪtər/
explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody
From this reading “Let my brother gather wood for the fire while I look about the forest for signs,” said Sevier, eager to reconnoiter his back trail.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
reduceverbUS /rəˈduːs/
cut down on; make a reduction in
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading The man of the Deer clan guessed his purpose and reminded— “If you are seen turning back, if only for a few steps, there are those who will be glad to kill you.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Let my brother gather wood for the fire while I look about the forest for signs,” said Sevier, eager to reconnoiter his back trail.
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The man of the Deer clan guessed his purpose and reminded— “If you are seen turning back, if only for a few steps, there are those who will be glad to kill you.”
Sevier
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From this reading “Let my brother gather wood for the fire while I look about the forest for signs,” said Sevier, eager to reconnoiter his back trail.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I shall not be seen turning back,” reassured Sevier.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading “Let my brother gather wood for the fire while I look about the forest for signs,” said Sevier, eager to reconnoiter his back trail.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Near sundown they came to a small creek where the Jumper wanted to camp for the night.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The man of the Deer clan guessed his purpose and reminded— “If you are seen turning back, if only for a few steps, there are those who will be glad to kill you.”
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
sundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Near sundown they came to a small creek where the Jumper wanted to camp for the night.
required or under orders
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The man of the Deer clan guessed his purpose and reminded— “If you are seen turning back, if only for a few steps, there are those who will be glad to kill you.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The man of the Deer clan guessed his purpose and reminded— “If you are seen turning back, if only for a few steps, there are those who will be glad to kill you.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The man of the Deer clan guessed his purpose and reminded— “If you are seen turning back, if only for a few steps, there are those who will be glad to kill you.”
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Near sundown they came to a small creek where the Jumper wanted to camp for the night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading IN THE MAW OF THE FOREST Once they struck into the old Creek trail the Jumper went on ahead; for this was a red path and the Indian by scouting in advance was supposed to reduce the chances of a surprise attack by Polcher.
in or at the place that
From this reading Near sundown they came to a small creek where the Jumper wanted to camp for the night.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Let my brother gather wood for the fire while I look about the forest for signs,” said Sevier, eager to reconnoiter his back trail.
which person or people
From this reading The man of the Deer clan guessed his purpose and reminded— “If you are seen turning back, if only for a few steps, there are those who will be glad to kill you.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The man of the Deer clan guessed his purpose and reminded— “If you are seen turning back, if only for a few steps, there are those who will be glad to kill you.”
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading “Let my brother gather wood for the fire while I look about the forest for signs,” said Sevier, eager to reconnoiter his back trail.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The man of the Deer clan guessed his purpose and reminded— “If you are seen turning back, if only for a few steps, there are those who will be glad to kill you.”
