Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

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

From this reading “Thou tremblest; and the whiteness in thy cheek Is apter than thy tongue to tell thy errand.”

comparative of “apt” — (usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading “Thou tremblest; and the whiteness in thy cheek Is apter than thy tongue to tell thy errand.”

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

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

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

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading “Thou tremblest; and the whiteness in thy cheek Is apter than thy tongue to tell thy errand.”

an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Curiosity induced me to follow the Indian, in order to watch his movements.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading “Thou tremblest; and the whiteness in thy cheek Is apter than thy tongue to tell thy errand.”

opinion or judgment

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

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

From this reading I was so much interested in the Onondago's manner, as to join him, falling-in in his rear, in order not to interfere with his object.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Curiosity induced me to follow the Indian, in order to watch his movements.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

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

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

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

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

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

From this reading I was so much interested in the Onondago's manner, as to join him, falling-in in his rear, in order not to interfere with his object.

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

From this reading Curiosity induced me to follow the Indian, in order to watch his movements.

any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

temporary military shelter

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I was so much interested in the Onondago's manner, as to join him, falling-in in his rear, in order not to interfere with his object.

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

From this reading “Thou tremblest; and the whiteness in thy cheek Is apter than thy tongue to tell thy errand.”

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

From this reading Curiosity induced me to follow the Indian, in order to watch his movements.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading Curiosity induced me to follow the Indian, in order to watch his movements.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading I was so much interested in the Onondago's manner, as to join him, falling-in in his rear, in order not to interfere with his object.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading I was so much interested in the Onondago's manner, as to join him, falling-in in his rear, in order not to interfere with his object.

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

From this reading “Thou tremblest; and the whiteness in thy cheek Is apter than thy tongue to tell thy errand.”

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading I was so much interested in the Onondago's manner, as to join him, falling-in in his rear, in order not to interfere with his object.

a small natural hill

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I was so much interested in the Onondago's manner, as to join him, falling-in in his rear, in order not to interfere with his object.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Curiosity induced me to follow the Indian, in order to watch his movements.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Curiosity induced me to follow the Indian, in order to watch his movements.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I was so much interested in the Onondago's manner, as to join him, falling-in in his rear, in order not to interfere with his object.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I was so much interested in the Onondago's manner, as to join him, falling-in in his rear, in order not to interfere with his object.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading I was so much interested in the Onondago's manner, as to join him, falling-in in his rear, in order not to interfere with his object.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

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

From this reading I was so much interested in the Onondago's manner, as to join him, falling-in in his rear, in order not to interfere with his object.

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

From this reading Curiosity induced me to follow the Indian, in order to watch his movements.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading I was so much interested in the Onondago's manner, as to join him, falling-in in his rear, in order not to interfere with his object.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

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

From this reading SHAKSPEARE.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I was so much interested in the Onondago's manner, as to join him, falling-in in his rear, in order not to interfere with his object.

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

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

express in words

From this reading “Thou tremblest; and the whiteness in thy cheek Is apter than thy tongue to tell thy errand.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “Thou tremblest; and the whiteness in thy cheek Is apter than thy tongue to tell thy errand.”

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

From this reading “Thou tremblest; and the whiteness in thy cheek Is apter than thy tongue to tell thy errand.”

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading “Thou tremblest; and the whiteness in thy cheek Is apter than thy tongue to tell thy errand.”

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading “Thou tremblest; and the whiteness in thy cheek Is apter than thy tongue to tell thy errand.”

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

From this reading “Thou tremblest; and the whiteness in thy cheek Is apter than thy tongue to tell thy errand.”

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading “Thou tremblest; and the whiteness in thy cheek Is apter than thy tongue to tell thy errand.”

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

From this reading “Thou tremblest; and the whiteness in thy cheek Is apter than thy tongue to tell thy errand.”

up to a particular time

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

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

From this reading I was so much interested in the Onondago's manner, as to join him, falling-in in his rear, in order not to interfere with his object.

look attentively

From this reading Curiosity induced me to follow the Indian, in order to watch his movements.

at the time that

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

in or at the place that

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)

From this reading “Thou tremblest; and the whiteness in thy cheek Is apter than thy tongue to tell thy errand.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.

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

From this reading Susquesus proceeded a short distance from the hut, quitting the knoll entirely, until he reached lower land, where a foot-print would be most likely to be visible, when he commenced a slow circuit of the place, with eyes fastened on the earth, as the nose of the hound follows the scent.