used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being thirsty, he risked a visit to the spring, waiting till the dusk deepened and the last squaw had filled her kettles or the deerskin bottles in which they carried water.
regarded with admiration
From this reading As he lay looking out upon the bluff, whereon sat the village, and down on the broad meadow, he admired the location with the eye of a young pioneer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Being thirsty, he risked a visit to the spring, waiting till the dusk deepened and the last squaw had filled her kettles or the deerskin bottles in which they carried water.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he lay looking out upon the bluff, whereon sat the village, and down on the broad meadow, he admired the location with the eye of a young pioneer.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF INCREASING PERILS Rodney did not dare to follow Francois back to the village, nor did he think it wise to return to the tree.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being thirsty, he risked a visit to the spring, waiting till the dusk deepened and the last squaw had filled her kettles or the deerskin bottles in which they carried water.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading As he lay looking out upon the bluff, whereon sat the village, and down on the broad meadow, he admired the location with the eye of a young pioneer.
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Being thirsty, he risked a visit to the spring, waiting till the dusk deepened and the last squaw had filled her kettles or the deerskin bottles in which they carried water.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading As he lay looking out upon the bluff, whereon sat the village, and down on the broad meadow, he admired the location with the eye of a young pioneer.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Being thirsty, he risked a visit to the spring, waiting till the dusk deepened and the last squaw had filled her kettles or the deerskin bottles in which they carried water.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Having drank, he concluded he would pass the night on a little dry knoll near the spring, and from which he could observe what was happening in the village.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Having drank, he concluded he would pass the night on a little dry knoll near the spring, and from which he could observe what was happening in the village.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF INCREASING PERILS Rodney did not dare to follow Francois back to the village, nor did he think it wise to return to the tree.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading Being thirsty, he risked a visit to the spring, waiting till the dusk deepened and the last squaw had filled her kettles or the deerskin bottles in which they carried water.
deerskinnounUS /ˈdɪrskɪn/
leather from the hide of a deer
From this reading Being thirsty, he risked a visit to the spring, waiting till the dusk deepened and the last squaw had filled her kettles or the deerskin bottles in which they carried water.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading What a delightful spot for a plantation!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF INCREASING PERILS Rodney did not dare to follow Francois back to the village, nor did he think it wise to return to the tree.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As he lay looking out upon the bluff, whereon sat the village, and down on the broad meadow, he admired the location with the eye of a young pioneer.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Having drank, he concluded he would pass the night on a little dry knoll near the spring, and from which he could observe what was happening in the village.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Having drank, he concluded he would pass the night on a little dry knoll near the spring, and from which he could observe what was happening in the village.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Being thirsty, he risked a visit to the spring, waiting till the dusk deepened and the last squaw had filled her kettles or the deerskin bottles in which they carried water.
the organ of sight
From this reading As he lay looking out upon the bluff, whereon sat the village, and down on the broad meadow, he admired the location with the eye of a young pioneer.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Being thirsty, he risked a visit to the spring, waiting till the dusk deepened and the last squaw had filled her kettles or the deerskin bottles in which they carried water.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF INCREASING PERILS Rodney did not dare to follow Francois back to the village, nor did he think it wise to return to the tree.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What a delightful spot for a plantation!
Francois
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From this reading IN THE MIDST OF INCREASING PERILS Rodney did not dare to follow Francois back to the village, nor did he think it wise to return to the tree.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Having drank, he concluded he would pass the night on a little dry knoll near the spring, and from which he could observe what was happening in the village.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Being thirsty, he risked a visit to the spring, waiting till the dusk deepened and the last squaw had filled her kettles or the deerskin bottles in which they carried water.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading Having drank, he concluded he would pass the night on a little dry knoll near the spring, and from which he could observe what was happening in the village.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having drank, he concluded he would pass the night on a little dry knoll near the spring, and from which he could observe what was happening in the village.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF INCREASING PERILS Rodney did not dare to follow Francois back to the village, nor did he think it wise to return to the tree.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Being thirsty, he risked a visit to the spring, waiting till the dusk deepened and the last squaw had filled her kettles or the deerskin bottles in which they carried water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF INCREASING PERILS Rodney did not dare to follow Francois back to the village, nor did he think it wise to return to the tree.
INCREASINGadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF INCREASING PERILS Rodney did not dare to follow Francois back to the village, nor did he think it wise to return to the tree.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF INCREASING PERILS Rodney did not dare to follow Francois back to the village, nor did he think it wise to return to the tree.
kettlesnounUS /ˈketəlz/
plural of “kettle” — a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading Being thirsty, he risked a visit to the spring, waiting till the dusk deepened and the last squaw had filled her kettles or the deerskin bottles in which they carried water.
knollnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading Having drank, he concluded he would pass the night on a little dry knoll near the spring, and from which he could observe what was happening in the village.
immediately past
From this reading Being thirsty, he risked a visit to the spring, waiting till the dusk deepened and the last squaw had filled her kettles or the deerskin bottles in which they carried water.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As he lay looking out upon the bluff, whereon sat the village, and down on the broad meadow, he admired the location with the eye of a young pioneer.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Having drank, he concluded he would pass the night on a little dry knoll near the spring, and from which he could observe what was happening in the village.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading As he lay looking out upon the bluff, whereon sat the village, and down on the broad meadow, he admired the location with the eye of a young pioneer.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading As he lay looking out upon the bluff, whereon sat the village, and down on the broad meadow, he admired the location with the eye of a young pioneer.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading As he lay looking out upon the bluff, whereon sat the village, and down on the broad meadow, he admired the location with the eye of a young pioneer.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF INCREASING PERILS Rodney did not dare to follow Francois back to the village, nor did he think it wise to return to the tree.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Having drank, he concluded he would pass the night on a little dry knoll near the spring, and from which he could observe what was happening in the village.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Having drank, he concluded he would pass the night on a little dry knoll near the spring, and from which he could observe what was happening in the village.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF INCREASING PERILS Rodney did not dare to follow Francois back to the village, nor did he think it wise to return to the tree.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF INCREASING PERILS Rodney did not dare to follow Francois back to the village, nor did he think it wise to return to the tree.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Having drank, he concluded he would pass the night on a little dry knoll near the spring, and from which he could observe what was happening in the village.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF INCREASING PERILS Rodney did not dare to follow Francois back to the village, nor did he think it wise to return to the tree.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having drank, he concluded he would pass the night on a little dry knoll near the spring, and from which he could observe what was happening in the village.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Being thirsty, he risked a visit to the spring, waiting till the dusk deepened and the last squaw had filled her kettles or the deerskin bottles in which they carried water.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As he lay looking out upon the bluff, whereon sat the village, and down on the broad meadow, he admired the location with the eye of a young pioneer.
go across or through
From this reading Having drank, he concluded he would pass the night on a little dry knoll near the spring, and from which he could observe what was happening in the village.
PERILSnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF INCREASING PERILS Rodney did not dare to follow Francois back to the village, nor did he think it wise to return to the tree.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading As he lay looking out upon the bluff, whereon sat the village, and down on the broad meadow, he admired the location with the eye of a young pioneer.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading What a delightful spot for a plantation!
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF INCREASING PERILS Rodney did not dare to follow Francois back to the village, nor did he think it wise to return to the tree.
riskedverbUS /rɪskt/
past form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage
From this reading Being thirsty, he risked a visit to the spring, waiting till the dusk deepened and the last squaw had filled her kettles or the deerskin bottles in which they carried water.
Rodney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF INCREASING PERILS Rodney did not dare to follow Francois back to the village, nor did he think it wise to return to the tree.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading As he lay looking out upon the bluff, whereon sat the village, and down on the broad meadow, he admired the location with the eye of a young pioneer.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading What a delightful spot for a plantation!
the season of growth
From this reading Being thirsty, he risked a visit to the spring, waiting till the dusk deepened and the last squaw had filled her kettles or the deerskin bottles in which they carried water.
squawnoun
derogatory terms for an American Indian woman
From this reading Being thirsty, he risked a visit to the spring, waiting till the dusk deepened and the last squaw had filled her kettles or the deerskin bottles in which they carried water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF INCREASING PERILS Rodney did not dare to follow Francois back to the village, nor did he think it wise to return to the tree.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being thirsty, he risked a visit to the spring, waiting till the dusk deepened and the last squaw had filled her kettles or the deerskin bottles in which they carried water.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF INCREASING PERILS Rodney did not dare to follow Francois back to the village, nor did he think it wise to return to the tree.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading Being thirsty, he risked a visit to the spring, waiting till the dusk deepened and the last squaw had filled her kettles or the deerskin bottles in which they carried water.
up to a particular time
From this reading Being thirsty, he risked a visit to the spring, waiting till the dusk deepened and the last squaw had filled her kettles or the deerskin bottles in which they carried water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF INCREASING PERILS Rodney did not dare to follow Francois back to the village, nor did he think it wise to return to the tree.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF INCREASING PERILS Rodney did not dare to follow Francois back to the village, nor did he think it wise to return to the tree.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As he lay looking out upon the bluff, whereon sat the village, and down on the broad meadow, he admired the location with the eye of a young pioneer.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF INCREASING PERILS Rodney did not dare to follow Francois back to the village, nor did he think it wise to return to the tree.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Being thirsty, he risked a visit to the spring, waiting till the dusk deepened and the last squaw had filled her kettles or the deerskin bottles in which they carried water.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Being thirsty, he risked a visit to the spring, waiting till the dusk deepened and the last squaw had filled her kettles or the deerskin bottles in which they carried water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having drank, he concluded he would pass the night on a little dry knoll near the spring, and from which he could observe what was happening in the village.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Being thirsty, he risked a visit to the spring, waiting till the dusk deepened and the last squaw had filled her kettles or the deerskin bottles in which they carried water.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Having drank, he concluded he would pass the night on a little dry knoll near the spring, and from which he could observe what was happening in the village.
whereon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he lay looking out upon the bluff, whereon sat the village, and down on the broad meadow, he admired the location with the eye of a young pioneer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Being thirsty, he risked a visit to the spring, waiting till the dusk deepened and the last squaw had filled her kettles or the deerskin bottles in which they carried water.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF INCREASING PERILS Rodney did not dare to follow Francois back to the village, nor did he think it wise to return to the tree.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he lay looking out upon the bluff, whereon sat the village, and down on the broad meadow, he admired the location with the eye of a young pioneer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Having drank, he concluded he would pass the night on a little dry knoll near the spring, and from which he could observe what was happening in the village.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As he lay looking out upon the bluff, whereon sat the village, and down on the broad meadow, he admired the location with the eye of a young pioneer.
