Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading As Conrad's experiences were such as the other lad might expect, should he finally yield to the old Indian's desire, a brief account of them may be found interesting.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Here canoes were brought from hiding and all, save one Indian who swam across with the horse, paddled to the other side in the canoes.

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

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

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

(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 Here canoes were brought from hiding and all, save one Indian who swam across with the horse, paddled to the other side in the canoes.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

in addition

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

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

From this reading Here canoes were brought from hiding and all, save one Indian who swam across with the horse, paddled to the other side in the canoes.

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

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

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

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Just at dusk on the second day they came to a small river.

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

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

confined by bonds

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

a youthful male person

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

of short duration or distance

From this reading As Conrad's experiences were such as the other lad might expect, should he finally yield to the old Indian's desire, a brief account of them may be found interesting.

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

From this reading Here canoes were brought from hiding and all, save one Indian who swam across with the horse, paddled to the other side in the canoes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Just at dusk on the second day they came to a small river.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading Here canoes were brought from hiding and all, save one Indian who swam across with the horse, paddled to the other side in the canoes.

the state of being imprisoned

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Following the night of Conrad's capture the party travelled for two days in a westerly direction.

a person who is in charge

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

possessive form of “conrad” — English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Just at dusk on the second day they came to a small river.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Following the night of Conrad's capture the party travelled for two days in a westerly direction.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading As Conrad's experiences were such as the other lad might expect, should he finally yield to the old Indian's desire, a brief account of them may be found interesting.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Following the night of Conrad's capture the party travelled for two days in a westerly direction.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Just at dusk on the second day they came to a small river.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading As Conrad's experiences were such as the other lad might expect, should he finally yield to the old Indian's desire, a brief account of them may be found interesting.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading As Conrad's experiences were such as the other lad might expect, should he finally yield to the old Indian's desire, a brief account of them may be found interesting.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading As Conrad's experiences were such as the other lad might expect, should he finally yield to the old Indian's desire, a brief account of them may be found interesting.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Following the night of Conrad's capture the party travelled for two days in a westerly direction.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Following the night of Conrad's capture the party travelled for two days in a westerly direction.

set up or found

From this reading As Conrad's experiences were such as the other lad might expect, should he finally yield to the old Indian's desire, a brief account of them may be found interesting.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Here canoes were brought from hiding and all, save one Indian who swam across with the horse, paddled to the other side in the canoes.

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

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

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

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

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

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here canoes were brought from hiding and all, save one Indian who swam across with the horse, paddled to the other side in the canoes.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading Here canoes were brought from hiding and all, save one Indian who swam across with the horse, paddled to the other side in the canoes.

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

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

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

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Here canoes were brought from hiding and all, save one Indian who swam across with the horse, paddled to the other side in the canoes.

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

From this reading Following the night of Conrad's capture the party travelled for two days in a westerly direction.

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

From this reading Here canoes were brought from hiding and all, save one Indian who swam across with the horse, paddled to the other side in the canoes.

possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading As Conrad's experiences were such as the other lad might expect, should he finally yield to the old Indian's desire, a brief account of them may be found interesting.

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

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading As Conrad's experiences were such as the other lad might expect, should he finally yield to the old Indian's desire, a brief account of them may be found interesting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

and nothing more

From this reading Just at dusk on the second day they came to a small river.

a boy or man

From this reading As Conrad's experiences were such as the other lad might expect, should he finally yield to the old Indian's desire, a brief account of them may be found interesting.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading As Conrad's experiences were such as the other lad might expect, should he finally yield to the old Indian's desire, a brief account of them may be found interesting.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

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

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

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

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Here canoes were brought from hiding and all, save one Indian who swam across with the horse, paddled to the other side in the canoes.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As Conrad's experiences were such as the other lad might expect, should he finally yield to the old Indian's desire, a brief account of them may be found interesting.

past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle

From this reading Here canoes were brought from hiding and all, save one Indian who swam across with the horse, paddled to the other side in the canoes.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Following the night of Conrad's capture the party travelled for two days in a westerly direction.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Just at dusk on the second day they came to a small river.

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

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

except for; apart from

From this reading Here canoes were brought from hiding and all, save one Indian who swam across with the horse, paddled to the other side in the canoes.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Just at dusk on the second day they came to a small river.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading As Conrad's experiences were such as the other lad might expect, should he finally yield to the old Indian's desire, a brief account of them may be found interesting.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Here canoes were brought from hiding and all, save one Indian who swam across with the horse, paddled to the other side in the canoes.

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

From this reading Just at dusk on the second day they came to a small river.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As Conrad's experiences were such as the other lad might expect, should he finally yield to the old Indian's desire, a brief account of them may be found interesting.

inflected form of “swim” — travel through water

From this reading Here canoes were brought from hiding and all, save one Indian who swam across with the horse, paddled to the other side in the canoes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

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

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As Conrad's experiences were such as the other lad might expect, should he finally yield to the old Indian's desire, a brief account of them may be found interesting.

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

From this reading Just at dusk on the second day they came to a small river.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

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

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading Following the night of Conrad's capture the party travelled for two days in a westerly direction.

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

From this reading Following the night of Conrad's capture the party travelled for two days in a westerly direction.

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

From this reading As Conrad's experiences were such as the other lad might expect, should he finally yield to the old Indian's desire, a brief account of them may be found interesting.

toward the west

From this reading Following the night of Conrad's capture the party travelled for two days in a westerly direction.

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

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

a Caucasian

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

which person or people

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

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

From this reading A WHITE BOY ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS It already has appeared that Conrad's wish that he might be adopted by the Indians, a thought which comforted him as he lay bound on the first night of his captivity, had been realized; also that he had been adopted by the old chief, Ahneota, who now wished to adopt Rodney.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here canoes were brought from hiding and all, save one Indian who swam across with the horse, paddled to the other side in the canoes.

be the cause or source of

From this reading As Conrad's experiences were such as the other lad might expect, should he finally yield to the old Indian's desire, a brief account of them may be found interesting.