Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading A little later Logan himself came to the village, pleading that the Indians dig up the hatchet and unite in a war of revenge upon the whites for the outrage committed against him.

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

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

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

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

past form of “black” — make or become black

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

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

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading A little later Logan himself came to the village, pleading that the Indians dig up the hatchet and unite in a war of revenge upon the whites for the outrage committed against him.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

plural of “demon” — an evil supernatural being

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

coming down or downward

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading A little later Logan himself came to the village, pleading that the Indians dig up the hatchet and unite in a war of revenge upon the whites for the outrage committed against him.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

having lost your job

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following morning a party of them set out for revenge.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The following morning a party of them set out for revenge.

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

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

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

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

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

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians

From this reading A little later Logan himself came to the village, pleading that the Indians dig up the hatchet and unite in a war of revenge upon the whites for the outrage committed against him.

plural of “hatchet” — weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

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

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

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

From this reading A little later Logan himself came to the village, pleading that the Indians dig up the hatchet and unite in a war of revenge upon the whites for the outrage committed against him.

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

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

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

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

plural of “hornet” — large stinging paper wasp

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

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

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

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

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

marked by extreme anger

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A little later Logan himself came to the village, pleading that the Indians dig up the hatchet and unite in a war of revenge upon the whites for the outrage committed against him.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

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

From this reading A little later Logan himself came to the village, pleading that the Indians dig up the hatchet and unite in a war of revenge upon the whites for the outrage committed against him.

a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)

From this reading A little later Logan himself came to the village, pleading that the Indians dig up the hatchet and unite in a war of revenge upon the whites for the outrage committed against him.

the force of workers available

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The following morning a party of them set out for revenge.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

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

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

something you have to do

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The following morning a party of them set out for revenge.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading A little later Logan himself came to the village, pleading that the Indians dig up the hatchet and unite in a war of revenge upon the whites for the outrage committed against him.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The following morning a party of them set out for revenge.

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding

From this reading A little later Logan himself came to the village, pleading that the Indians dig up the hatchet and unite in a war of revenge upon the whites for the outrage committed against him.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading The following morning a party of them set out for revenge.

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

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

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

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

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

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The following morning a party of them set out for revenge.

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

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

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

From this reading A little later Logan himself came to the village, pleading that the Indians dig up the hatchet and unite in a war of revenge upon the whites for the outrage committed against him.

torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

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

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

From this reading A little later Logan himself came to the village, pleading that the Indians dig up the hatchet and unite in a war of revenge upon the whites for the outrage committed against him.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading A little later Logan himself came to the village, pleading that the Indians dig up the hatchet and unite in a war of revenge upon the whites for the outrage committed against him.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

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

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

plural of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading HORNETS WITH AND WITHOUT WINGS During Francois's visit a runner came in with the report that two Indians, descending the Ohio River in a canoe, had been fired upon and killed by the whites.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading On such occasions Rodney kept in hiding as much as possible and his mind was dark with forebodings, so that he would wake in the night from dreams of torture and find himself wet with perspiration.

uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Inflamed by the brandy they had drank, and infuriated by the report, several of the younger men blacked their faces, set up a war post and danced around it in the firelight like demons, yelling and throwing their hatchets into the post.