Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading There could be no mistaking that this otherwise kindly old man bore the whites a bitter hatred, though more tolerant of the French than of the English.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The more he learned of the aged man's wisdom and his kindness toward the people of the village, the greater his wonder at the ferocious expression in the face of this savage when persuaded to recount his exploits.

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From this reading HATING, BUT WAITING Ahneota was an Indian of superior intelligence and varied experience.

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

From this reading HATING, BUT WAITING Ahneota was an Indian of superior intelligence and varied experience.

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

From this reading HATING, BUT WAITING Ahneota was an Indian of superior intelligence and varied experience.

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

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The more he learned of the aged man's wisdom and his kindness toward the people of the village, the greater his wonder at the ferocious expression in the face of this savage when persuaded to recount his exploits.

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

From this reading There could be no mistaking that this otherwise kindly old man bore the whites a bitter hatred, though more tolerant of the French than of the English.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading There could be no mistaking that this otherwise kindly old man bore the whites a bitter hatred, though more tolerant of the French than of the English.

cause to be bored

From this reading There could be no mistaking that this otherwise kindly old man bore the whites a bitter hatred, though more tolerant of the French than of the English.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HATING, BUT WAITING Ahneota was an Indian of superior intelligence and varied experience.

a person who is in charge

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

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

From this reading There could be no mistaking that this otherwise kindly old man bore the whites a bitter hatred, though more tolerant of the French than of the English.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading There could be no mistaking that this otherwise kindly old man bore the whites a bitter hatred, though more tolerant of the French than of the English.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading HATING, BUT WAITING Ahneota was an Indian of superior intelligence and varied experience.

plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement

From this reading The more he learned of the aged man's wisdom and his kindness toward the people of the village, the greater his wonder at the ferocious expression in the face of this savage when persuaded to recount his exploits.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The more he learned of the aged man's wisdom and his kindness toward the people of the village, the greater his wonder at the ferocious expression in the face of this savage when persuaded to recount his exploits.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The more he learned of the aged man's wisdom and his kindness toward the people of the village, the greater his wonder at the ferocious expression in the face of this savage when persuaded to recount his exploits.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading The more he learned of the aged man's wisdom and his kindness toward the people of the village, the greater his wonder at the ferocious expression in the face of this savage when persuaded to recount his exploits.

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

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading There could be no mistaking that this otherwise kindly old man bore the whites a bitter hatred, though more tolerant of the French than of the English.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

based on pretense; deceptively pleasing

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The more he learned of the aged man's wisdom and his kindness toward the people of the village, the greater his wonder at the ferocious expression in the face of this savage when persuaded to recount his exploits.

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

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

-ing form of “hate” — dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

From this reading HATING, BUT WAITING Ahneota was an Indian of superior intelligence and varied experience.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading There could be no mistaking that this otherwise kindly old man bore the whites a bitter hatred, though more tolerant of the French than of the English.

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

From this reading The more he learned of the aged man's wisdom and his kindness toward the people of the village, the greater his wonder at the ferocious expression in the face of this savage when persuaded to recount his exploits.

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

From this reading Rodney recognized in him his only safety and instinctively knew that the Indian liked him.

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

From this reading Rodney recognized in him his only safety and instinctively knew that the Indian liked him.

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

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

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

From this reading HATING, BUT WAITING Ahneota was an Indian of superior intelligence and varied experience.

as a matter of instinct

From this reading Rodney recognized in him his only safety and instinctively knew that the Indian liked him.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading HATING, BUT WAITING Ahneota was an Indian of superior intelligence and varied experience.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading There could be no mistaking that this otherwise kindly old man bore the whites a bitter hatred, though more tolerant of the French than of the English.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading The more he learned of the aged man's wisdom and his kindness toward the people of the village, the greater his wonder at the ferocious expression in the face of this savage when persuaded to recount his exploits.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Rodney recognized in him his only safety and instinctively knew that the Indian liked him.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading The more he learned of the aged man's wisdom and his kindness toward the people of the village, the greater his wonder at the ferocious expression in the face of this savage when persuaded to recount his exploits.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Rodney recognized in him his only safety and instinctively knew that the Indian liked him.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading There could be no mistaking that this otherwise kindly old man bore the whites a bitter hatred, though more tolerant of the French than of the English.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The more he learned of the aged man's wisdom and his kindness toward the people of the village, the greater his wonder at the ferocious expression in the face of this savage when persuaded to recount his exploits.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

putting the wrong interpretation on

From this reading There could be no mistaking that this otherwise kindly old man bore the whites a bitter hatred, though more tolerant of the French than of the English.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

not any; not one

From this reading There could be no mistaking that this otherwise kindly old man bore the whites a bitter hatred, though more tolerant of the French than of the English.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HATING, BUT WAITING Ahneota was an Indian of superior intelligence and varied experience.

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

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

and nothing more

From this reading Rodney recognized in him his only safety and instinctively knew that the Indian liked him.

in other respects or ways

From this reading There could be no mistaking that this otherwise kindly old man bore the whites a bitter hatred, though more tolerant of the French than of the English.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The more he learned of the aged man's wisdom and his kindness toward the people of the village, the greater his wonder at the ferocious expression in the face of this savage when persuaded to recount his exploits.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading The more he learned of the aged man's wisdom and his kindness toward the people of the village, the greater his wonder at the ferocious expression in the face of this savage when persuaded to recount his exploits.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Rodney recognized in him his only safety and instinctively knew that the Indian liked him.

narrate or give a detailed account of

From this reading The more he learned of the aged man's wisdom and his kindness toward the people of the village, the greater his wonder at the ferocious expression in the face of this savage when persuaded to recount his exploits.

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

From this reading Rodney recognized in him his only safety and instinctively knew that the Indian liked him.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Rodney recognized in him his only safety and instinctively knew that the Indian liked him.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading The more he learned of the aged man's wisdom and his kindness toward the people of the village, the greater his wonder at the ferocious expression in the face of this savage when persuaded to recount his exploits.

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

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading HATING, BUT WAITING Ahneota was an Indian of superior intelligence and varied experience.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There could be no mistaking that this otherwise kindly old man bore the whites a bitter hatred, though more tolerant of the French than of the English.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Rodney recognized in him his only safety and instinctively knew that the Indian liked him.

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

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There could be no mistaking that this otherwise kindly old man bore the whites a bitter hatred, though more tolerant of the French than of the English.

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

From this reading The more he learned of the aged man's wisdom and his kindness toward the people of the village, the greater his wonder at the ferocious expression in the face of this savage when persuaded to recount his exploits.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There could be no mistaking that this otherwise kindly old man bore the whites a bitter hatred, though more tolerant of the French than of the English.

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

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others

From this reading There could be no mistaking that this otherwise kindly old man bore the whites a bitter hatred, though more tolerant of the French than of the English.

in the direction of

From this reading The more he learned of the aged man's wisdom and his kindness toward the people of the village, the greater his wonder at the ferocious expression in the face of this savage when persuaded to recount his exploits.

characterized by variety

From this reading HATING, BUT WAITING Ahneota was an Indian of superior intelligence and varied experience.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The more he learned of the aged man's wisdom and his kindness toward the people of the village, the greater his wonder at the ferocious expression in the face of this savage when persuaded to recount his exploits.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading HATING, BUT WAITING Ahneota was an Indian of superior intelligence and varied experience.

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

From this reading HATING, BUT WAITING Ahneota was an Indian of superior intelligence and varied experience.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

at the time that

From this reading The more he learned of the aged man's wisdom and his kindness toward the people of the village, the greater his wonder at the ferocious expression in the face of this savage when persuaded to recount his exploits.

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

From this reading As the summer advanced, and the corn and tobacco which the squaws had planted in the meadow put forth glossy leaves and promise of the harvest, the boy's visits to the old chief became more interesting as well as more frequent.

plural of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading There could be no mistaking that this otherwise kindly old man bore the whites a bitter hatred, though more tolerant of the French than of the English.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading The more he learned of the aged man's wisdom and his kindness toward the people of the village, the greater his wonder at the ferocious expression in the face of this savage when persuaded to recount his exploits.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading The more he learned of the aged man's wisdom and his kindness toward the people of the village, the greater his wonder at the ferocious expression in the face of this savage when persuaded to recount his exploits.