Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

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

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading He had found the missing animal, but during the search he had observed a single white wolf standing on the edge of a thicket some distance away.

move towards

From this reading Endeavouring to approach the place in order to get a shot at this beast, he had found the animal gone, and no trace of trail or footmark could he see, but he had noticed the impression of a moccasined foot in the soft clay of the thicket.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When we got back to the camp near the lake the scout had news that at once excited the suspicions of Red Cloud.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He had found the missing animal, but during the search he had observed a single white wolf standing on the edge of a thicket some distance away.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When we got back to the camp near the lake the scout had news that at once excited the suspicions of Red Cloud.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Endeavouring to approach the place in order to get a shot at this beast, he had found the animal gone, and no trace of trail or footmark could he see, but he had noticed the impression of a moccasined foot in the soft clay of the thicket.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had found the missing animal, but during the search he had observed a single white wolf standing on the edge of a thicket some distance away.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading When we got back to the camp near the lake the scout had news that at once excited the suspicions of Red Cloud.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading Endeavouring to approach the place in order to get a shot at this beast, he had found the animal gone, and no trace of trail or footmark could he see, but he had noticed the impression of a moccasined foot in the soft clay of the thicket.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading When we got back to the camp near the lake the scout had news that at once excited the suspicions of Red Cloud.

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

From this reading Endeavouring to approach the place in order to get a shot at this beast, he had found the animal gone, and no trace of trail or footmark could he see, but he had noticed the impression of a moccasined foot in the soft clay of the thicket.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading He had gone, he said, back upon our trail towards where we had entered the valley, to look for one of our horses which had strayed in that direction.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading He had found the missing animal, but during the search he had observed a single white wolf standing on the edge of a thicket some distance away.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He had found the missing animal, but during the search he had observed a single white wolf standing on the edge of a thicket some distance away.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading He had found the missing animal, but during the search he had observed a single white wolf standing on the edge of a thicket some distance away.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

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

From this reading Endeavouring to approach the place in order to get a shot at this beast, he had found the animal gone, and no trace of trail or footmark could he see, but he had noticed the impression of a moccasined foot in the soft clay of the thicket.

an opposing military force

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading He had gone, he said, back upon our trail towards where we had entered the valley, to look for one of our horses which had strayed in that direction.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading When we got back to the camp near the lake the scout had news that at once excited the suspicions of Red Cloud.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Endeavouring to approach the place in order to get a shot at this beast, he had found the animal gone, and no trace of trail or footmark could he see, but he had noticed the impression of a moccasined foot in the soft clay of the thicket.

a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface

From this reading Endeavouring to approach the place in order to get a shot at this beast, he had found the animal gone, and no trace of trail or footmark could he see, but he had noticed the impression of a moccasined foot in the soft clay of the thicket.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had gone, he said, back upon our trail towards where we had entered the valley, to look for one of our horses which had strayed in that direction.

set up or found

From this reading He had found the missing animal, but during the search he had observed a single white wolf standing on the edge of a thicket some distance away.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Endeavouring to approach the place in order to get a shot at this beast, he had found the animal gone, and no trace of trail or footmark could he see, but he had noticed the impression of a moccasined foot in the soft clay of the thicket.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He had gone, he said, back upon our trail towards where we had entered the valley, to look for one of our horses which had strayed in that direction.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading When we got back to the camp near the lake the scout had news that at once excited the suspicions of Red Cloud.

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

From this reading When we got back to the camp near the lake the scout had news that at once excited the suspicions of Red Cloud.

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

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

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

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He had gone, he said, back upon our trail towards where we had entered the valley, to look for one of our horses which had strayed in that direction.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Endeavouring to approach the place in order to get a shot at this beast, he had found the animal gone, and no trace of trail or footmark could he see, but he had noticed the impression of a moccasined foot in the soft clay of the thicket.

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

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading When we got back to the camp near the lake the scout had news that at once excited the suspicions of Red Cloud.

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He had gone, he said, back upon our trail towards where we had entered the valley, to look for one of our horses which had strayed in that direction.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

not able to be found

From this reading He had found the missing animal, but during the search he had observed a single white wolf standing on the edge of a thicket some distance away.

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

From this reading Endeavouring to approach the place in order to get a shot at this beast, he had found the animal gone, and no trace of trail or footmark could he see, but he had noticed the impression of a moccasined foot in the soft clay of the thicket.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading When we got back to the camp near the lake the scout had news that at once excited the suspicions of Red Cloud.

information about recent and important events

From this reading When we got back to the camp near the lake the scout had news that at once excited the suspicions of Red Cloud.

not any; not one

From this reading Endeavouring to approach the place in order to get a shot at this beast, he had found the animal gone, and no trace of trail or footmark could he see, but he had noticed the impression of a moccasined foot in the soft clay of the thicket.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Endeavouring to approach the place in order to get a shot at this beast, he had found the animal gone, and no trace of trail or footmark could he see, but he had noticed the impression of a moccasined foot in the soft clay of the thicket.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He had found the missing animal, but during the search he had observed a single white wolf standing on the edge of a thicket some distance away.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

on one occasion

From this reading When we got back to the camp near the lake the scout had news that at once excited the suspicions of Red Cloud.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had gone, he said, back upon our trail towards where we had entered the valley, to look for one of our horses which had strayed in that direction.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Endeavouring to approach the place in order to get a shot at this beast, he had found the animal gone, and no trace of trail or footmark could he see, but he had noticed the impression of a moccasined foot in the soft clay of the thicket.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Endeavouring to approach the place in order to get a shot at this beast, he had found the animal gone, and no trace of trail or footmark could he see, but he had noticed the impression of a moccasined foot in the soft clay of the thicket.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading He had gone, he said, back upon our trail towards where we had entered the valley, to look for one of our horses which had strayed in that direction.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Endeavouring to approach the place in order to get a shot at this beast, he had found the animal gone, and no trace of trail or footmark could he see, but he had noticed the impression of a moccasined foot in the soft clay of the thicket.

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

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

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

exploring in order to gain information

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading When we got back to the camp near the lake the scout had news that at once excited the suspicions of Red Cloud.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He had gone, he said, back upon our trail towards where we had entered the valley, to look for one of our horses which had strayed in that direction.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading When we got back to the camp near the lake the scout had news that at once excited the suspicions of Red Cloud.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Endeavouring to approach the place in order to get a shot at this beast, he had found the animal gone, and no trace of trail or footmark could he see, but he had noticed the impression of a moccasined foot in the soft clay of the thicket.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Endeavouring to approach the place in order to get a shot at this beast, he had found the animal gone, and no trace of trail or footmark could he see, but he had noticed the impression of a moccasined foot in the soft clay of the thicket.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading He had found the missing animal, but during the search he had observed a single white wolf standing on the edge of a thicket some distance away.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Endeavouring to approach the place in order to get a shot at this beast, he had found the animal gone, and no trace of trail or footmark could he see, but he had noticed the impression of a moccasined foot in the soft clay of the thicket.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He had found the missing animal, but during the search he had observed a single white wolf standing on the edge of a thicket some distance away.

having a supporting base

From this reading He had found the missing animal, but during the search he had observed a single white wolf standing on the edge of a thicket some distance away.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

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

From this reading He had gone, he said, back upon our trail towards where we had entered the valley, to look for one of our horses which had strayed in that direction.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading When we got back to the camp near the lake the scout had news that at once excited the suspicions of Red Cloud.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When we got back to the camp near the lake the scout had news that at once excited the suspicions of Red Cloud.

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

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

a dense growth of bushes

From this reading He had found the missing animal, but during the search he had observed a single white wolf standing on the edge of a thicket some distance away.

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

From this reading Endeavouring to approach the place in order to get a shot at this beast, he had found the animal gone, and no trace of trail or footmark could he see, but he had noticed the impression of a moccasined foot in the soft clay of the thicket.

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

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

in the direction of

From this reading He had gone, he said, back upon our trail towards where we had entered the valley, to look for one of our horses which had strayed in that direction.

a just detectable amount

From this reading Endeavouring to approach the place in order to get a shot at this beast, he had found the animal gone, and no trace of trail or footmark could he see, but he had noticed the impression of a moccasined foot in the soft clay of the thicket.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading He had gone, he said, back upon our trail towards where we had entered the valley, to look for one of our horses which had strayed in that direction.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had gone, he said, back upon our trail towards where we had entered the valley, to look for one of our horses which had strayed in that direction.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading He had gone, he said, back upon our trail towards where we had entered the valley, to look for one of our horses which had strayed in that direction.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

at the time that

From this reading When we got back to the camp near the lake the scout had news that at once excited the suspicions of Red Cloud.

in or at the place that

From this reading He had gone, he said, back upon our trail towards where we had entered the valley, to look for one of our horses which had strayed in that direction.

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

From this reading He had gone, he said, back upon our trail towards where we had entered the valley, to look for one of our horses which had strayed in that direction.

turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading Signs of trouble――Reconnoitring――Precautions――We retire into the island――Daylight――The enemy shows himself――A search――He prepares to attack the island――A midnight storm――The raft――“Aim low and fire fast”――In the whirl of waters――On the lip of the fall――The end of crime.

a Caucasian

From this reading He had found the missing animal, but during the search he had observed a single white wolf standing on the edge of a thicket some distance away.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading He had found the missing animal, but during the search he had observed a single white wolf standing on the edge of a thicket some distance away.