Chapter IX

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

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

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He was sorry that he had been so hasty, and wished that he had given Dove-eye another chance, before going so far as to denounce her.

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

From this reading As it was “bad medicine” to return to the lodge that day, the meeting was postponed until the next morning, when the trader was called before the elders, and requested to proceed with his important communication.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading As it was “bad medicine” to return to the lodge that day, the meeting was postponed until the next morning, when the trader was called before the elders, and requested to proceed with his important communication.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was sorry that he had been so hasty, and wished that he had given Dove-eye another chance, before going so far as to denounce her.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As it was “bad medicine” to return to the lodge that day, the meeting was postponed until the next morning, when the trader was called before the elders, and requested to proceed with his important communication.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was too late to retrieve.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As it was “bad medicine” to return to the lodge that day, the meeting was postponed until the next morning, when the trader was called before the elders, and requested to proceed with his important communication.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He was sorry that he had been so hasty, and wished that he had given Dove-eye another chance, before going so far as to denounce her.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading As it was “bad medicine” to return to the lodge that day, the meeting was postponed until the next morning, when the trader was called before the elders, and requested to proceed with his important communication.

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

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As it was “bad medicine” to return to the lodge that day, the meeting was postponed until the next morning, when the trader was called before the elders, and requested to proceed with his important communication.

speak out against

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

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

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are

From this reading As it was “bad medicine” to return to the lodge that day, the meeting was postponed until the next morning, when the trader was called before the elders, and requested to proceed with his important communication.

inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He was sorry that he had been so hasty, and wished that he had given Dove-eye another chance, before going so far as to denounce her.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He was sorry that he had been so hasty, and wished that he had given Dove-eye another chance, before going so far as to denounce her.

the act of departing

From this reading He was sorry that he had been so hasty, and wished that he had given Dove-eye another chance, before going so far as to denounce her.

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

From this reading By this time Wormley had “repented him of his wrath.”

excessively quick

From this reading He was sorry that he had been so hasty, and wished that he had given Dove-eye another chance, before going so far as to denounce her.

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

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He was sorry that he had been so hasty, and wished that he had given Dove-eye another chance, before going so far as to denounce her.

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

From this reading By this time Wormley had “repented him of his wrath.”

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

From this reading As it was “bad medicine” to return to the lodge that day, the meeting was postponed until the next morning, when the trader was called before the elders, and requested to proceed with his important communication.

of great significance or value

From this reading As it was “bad medicine” to return to the lodge that day, the meeting was postponed until the next morning, when the trader was called before the elders, and requested to proceed with his important communication.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As it was “bad medicine” to return to the lodge that day, the meeting was postponed until the next morning, when the trader was called before the elders, and requested to proceed with his important communication.

and nothing more

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading But it was too late to retrieve.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading As it was “bad medicine” to return to the lodge that day, the meeting was postponed until the next morning, when the trader was called before the elders, and requested to proceed with his important communication.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading As it was “bad medicine” to return to the lodge that day, the meeting was postponed until the next morning, when the trader was called before the elders, and requested to proceed with his important communication.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading As it was “bad medicine” to return to the lodge that day, the meeting was postponed until the next morning, when the trader was called before the elders, and requested to proceed with his important communication.

the force of workers available

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading As it was “bad medicine” to return to the lodge that day, the meeting was postponed until the next morning, when the trader was called before the elders, and requested to proceed with his important communication.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading As it was “bad medicine” to return to the lodge that day, the meeting was postponed until the next morning, when the trader was called before the elders, and requested to proceed with his important communication.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

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

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

on one occasion

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time

From this reading As it was “bad medicine” to return to the lodge that day, the meeting was postponed until the next morning, when the trader was called before the elders, and requested to proceed with his important communication.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

continue talking

From this reading As it was “bad medicine” to return to the lodge that day, the meeting was postponed until the next morning, when the trader was called before the elders, and requested to proceed with his important communication.

past form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence

From this reading By this time Wormley had “repented him of his wrath.”

asked for

From this reading As it was “bad medicine” to return to the lodge that day, the meeting was postponed until the next morning, when the trader was called before the elders, and requested to proceed with his important communication.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading But it was too late to retrieve.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading As it was “bad medicine” to return to the lodge that day, the meeting was postponed until the next morning, when the trader was called before the elders, and requested to proceed with his important communication.

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

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was sorry that he had been so hasty, and wished that he had given Dove-eye another chance, before going so far as to denounce her.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading He was sorry that he had been so hasty, and wished that he had given Dove-eye another chance, before going so far as to denounce her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

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

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

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

From this reading By this time Wormley had “repented him of his wrath.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By this time Wormley had “repented him of his wrath.”

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

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But it was too late to retrieve.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading As it was “bad medicine” to return to the lodge that day, the meeting was postponed until the next morning, when the trader was called before the elders, and requested to proceed with his important communication.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

up to a particular time

From this reading As it was “bad medicine” to return to the lodge that day, the meeting was postponed until the next morning, when the trader was called before the elders, and requested to proceed with his important communication.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

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

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

at the time that

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

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

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading He was sorry that he had been so hasty, and wished that he had given Dove-eye another chance, before going so far as to denounce her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As it was “bad medicine” to return to the lodge that day, the meeting was postponed until the next morning, when the trader was called before the elders, and requested to proceed with his important communication.

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

From this reading Silas Wormley was just about to denounce Dove-eye to the old men of the tribe, when he was interrupted by the uproar that preceded the capture of Old Blaze, and which at once emptied the council-house.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading By this time Wormley had “repented him of his wrath.”