Chapter XIX · The Second Siege of “Water Castle”

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

From this reading In the same instant the rear door of the cabin of the ark was thrown open and out poured a great throng of redskins, led by Howling Wolf himself.

(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 Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet

From this reading The craft’s broad nose struck the landing-stage close by the little ladder, just missing running into the canoe in which the old man and Amos still were.

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

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

react verbally

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

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

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

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

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

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

From this reading Deborah and Bella and Jenny had run to the edge of the verandah to greet the supposed occupants of the scow.

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading Shrieking their war-whoop exultantly, they rushed _en masse_ for the bow and bounded on to the verandah.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Shrieking their war-whoop exultantly, they rushed _en masse_ for the bow and bounded on to the verandah.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The craft’s broad nose struck the landing-stage close by the little ladder, just missing running into the canoe in which the old man and Amos still were.

past form of “bundle” — make into a bundle

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading In the same instant the rear door of the cabin of the ark was thrown open and out poured a great throng of redskins, led by Howling Wolf himself.

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

From this reading The craft’s broad nose struck the landing-stage close by the little ladder, just missing running into the canoe in which the old man and Amos still were.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The craft’s broad nose struck the landing-stage close by the little ladder, just missing running into the canoe in which the old man and Amos still were.

possessive form of “craft” — the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading The craft’s broad nose struck the landing-stage close by the little ladder, just missing running into the canoe in which the old man and Amos still were.

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

From this reading Deborah and Bella and Jenny had run to the edge of the verandah to greet the supposed occupants of the scow.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Deborah and Bella and Jenny had run to the edge of the verandah to greet the supposed occupants of the scow.

half the width of an em

From this reading Shrieking their war-whoop exultantly, they rushed _en masse_ for the bow and bounded on to the verandah.

in an exultant manner

From this reading Shrieking their war-whoop exultantly, they rushed _en masse_ for the bow and bounded on to the verandah.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Shrieking their war-whoop exultantly, they rushed _en masse_ for the bow and bounded on to the verandah.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In the same instant the rear door of the cabin of the ark was thrown open and out poured a great throng of redskins, led by Howling Wolf himself.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Deborah and Bella and Jenny had run to the edge of the verandah to greet the supposed occupants of the scow.

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

From this reading Deborah and Bella and Jenny had run to the edge of the verandah to greet the supposed occupants of the scow.

praise vociferously

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

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

From this reading In the same instant the rear door of the cabin of the ark was thrown open and out poured a great throng of redskins, led by Howling Wolf himself.

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

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

a long loud emotional utterance

From this reading In the same instant the rear door of the cabin of the ark was thrown open and out poured a great throng of redskins, led by Howling Wolf himself.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

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

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading In the same instant the rear door of the cabin of the ark was thrown open and out poured a great throng of redskins, led by Howling Wolf himself.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The craft’s broad nose struck the landing-stage close by the little ladder, just missing running into the canoe in which the old man and Amos still were.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)

From this reading Deborah and Bella and Jenny had run to the edge of the verandah to greet the supposed occupants of the scow.

and nothing more

From this reading The craft’s broad nose struck the landing-stage close by the little ladder, just missing running into the canoe in which the old man and Amos still were.

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading The craft’s broad nose struck the landing-stage close by the little ladder, just missing running into the canoe in which the old man and Amos still were.

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

From this reading The craft’s broad nose struck the landing-stage close by the little ladder, just missing running into the canoe in which the old man and Amos still were.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading In the same instant the rear door of the cabin of the ark was thrown open and out poured a great throng of redskins, led by Howling Wolf himself.

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

From this reading The craft’s broad nose struck the landing-stage close by the little ladder, just missing running into the canoe in which the old man and Amos still were.

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

From this reading The craft’s broad nose struck the landing-stage close by the little ladder, just missing running into the canoe in which the old man and Amos still were.

a shot in billiards made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically; the cue ball spins around another ball before hitting the object ball

From this reading Shrieking their war-whoop exultantly, they rushed _en masse_ for the bow and bounded on to the verandah.

not able to be found

From this reading The craft’s broad nose struck the landing-stage close by the little ladder, just missing running into the canoe in which the old man and Amos still were.

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

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

not any; not one

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

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

From this reading The craft’s broad nose struck the landing-stage close by the little ladder, just missing running into the canoe in which the old man and Amos still were.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading Deborah and Bella and Jenny had run to the edge of the verandah to greet the supposed occupants of the scow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

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

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In the same instant the rear door of the cabin of the ark was thrown open and out poured a great throng of redskins, led by Howling Wolf himself.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading In the same instant the rear door of the cabin of the ark was thrown open and out poured a great throng of redskins, led by Howling Wolf himself.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading In the same instant the rear door of the cabin of the ark was thrown open and out poured a great throng of redskins, led by Howling Wolf himself.

plural of “redskin” — (slang) offensive term for Native Americans

From this reading In the same instant the rear door of the cabin of the ark was thrown open and out poured a great throng of redskins, led by Howling Wolf himself.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Deborah and Bella and Jenny had run to the edge of the verandah to greet the supposed occupants of the scow.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading The craft’s broad nose struck the landing-stage close by the little ladder, just missing running into the canoe in which the old man and Amos still were.

done under pressure

From this reading Shrieking their war-whoop exultantly, they rushed _en masse_ for the bow and bounded on to the verandah.

Identical; not different.

From this reading In the same instant the rear door of the cabin of the ark was thrown open and out poured a great throng of redskins, led by Howling Wolf himself.

any of various flat-bottomed boats with sloping ends

From this reading Deborah and Bella and Jenny had run to the edge of the verandah to greet the supposed occupants of the scow.

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

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

sharp piercing cry

From this reading Shrieking their war-whoop exultantly, they rushed _en masse_ for the bow and bounded on to the verandah.

someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

not in physical motion

From this reading The craft’s broad nose struck the landing-stage close by the little ladder, just missing running into the canoe in which the old man and Amos still were.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading The craft’s broad nose struck the landing-stage close by the little ladder, just missing running into the canoe in which the old man and Amos still were.

required or under orders

From this reading Deborah and Bella and Jenny had run to the edge of the verandah to greet the supposed occupants of the scow.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

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

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Shrieking their war-whoop exultantly, they rushed _en masse_ for the bow and bounded on to the verandah.

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

From this reading Shrieking their war-whoop exultantly, they rushed _en masse_ for the bow and bounded on to the verandah.

a large gathering of people

From this reading In the same instant the rear door of the cabin of the ark was thrown open and out poured a great throng of redskins, led by Howling Wolf himself.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading In the same instant the rear door of the cabin of the ark was thrown open and out poured a great throng of redskins, led by Howling Wolf himself.

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

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading Deborah and Bella and Jenny had run to the edge of the verandah to greet the supposed occupants of the scow.

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

From this reading Shrieking their war-whoop exultantly, they rushed _en masse_ for the bow and bounded on to the verandah.

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

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

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

From this reading The craft’s broad nose struck the landing-stage close by the little ladder, just missing running into the canoe in which the old man and Amos still were.

at the time that

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

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

From this reading The craft’s broad nose struck the landing-stage close by the little ladder, just missing running into the canoe in which the old man and Amos still were.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading In the same instant the rear door of the cabin of the ark was thrown open and out poured a great throng of redskins, led by Howling Wolf himself.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Sergeant Dick, in vague suspicion that all was not as it should be on the ark, when no answer was returned to the second hail by the squatter and his wife, hurriedly bundled Muriel and the old woman inside the open door of the castle.