Chapter XIII

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

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

(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 It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among those who had dismounted were the Indian girl and Bad Eye.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.

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

From this reading It was Bad Eye, the old head chief of the Crows, who first interrupted the belligerent conversation between Silverspur and his father.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading It was Bad Eye, the old head chief of the Crows, who first interrupted the belligerent conversation between Silverspur and his father.

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

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.

characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight

From this reading It was Bad Eye, the old head chief of the Crows, who first interrupted the belligerent conversation between Silverspur and his father.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was Bad Eye, the old head chief of the Crows, who first interrupted the belligerent conversation between Silverspur and his father.

a person who is in charge

From this reading It was Bad Eye, the old head chief of the Crows, who first interrupted the belligerent conversation between Silverspur and his father.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading He had drawn nearer to her, and his interest increased the longer and the closer he looked at her.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading It was Bad Eye, the old head chief of the Crows, who first interrupted the belligerent conversation between Silverspur and his father.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call

From this reading It was Bad Eye, the old head chief of the Crows, who first interrupted the belligerent conversation between Silverspur and his father.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.

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

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

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

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading He had drawn nearer to her, and his interest increased the longer and the closer he looked at her.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.

the organ of sight

From this reading It was Bad Eye, the old head chief of the Crows, who first interrupted the belligerent conversation between Silverspur and his father.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It was Bad Eye, the old head chief of the Crows, who first interrupted the belligerent conversation between Silverspur and his father.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was Bad Eye, the old head chief of the Crows, who first interrupted the belligerent conversation between Silverspur and his father.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.

a long fixed look

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.

a young female

From this reading Among those who had dismounted were the Indian girl and Bad Eye.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.

feed as in a meadow or pasture

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

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

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

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

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading It was Bad Eye, the old head chief of the Crows, who first interrupted the belligerent conversation between Silverspur and his father.

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

From this reading He had drawn nearer to her, and his interest increased the longer and the closer he looked at her.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

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

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.

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

From this reading It was Bad Eye, the old head chief of the Crows, who first interrupted the belligerent conversation between Silverspur and his father.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

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

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading He had drawn nearer to her, and his interest increased the longer and the closer he looked at her.

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

From this reading Among those who had dismounted were the Indian girl and Bad Eye.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading It was Bad Eye, the old head chief of the Crows, who first interrupted the belligerent conversation between Silverspur and his father.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Bad Eye, the old head chief of the Crows, who first interrupted the belligerent conversation between Silverspur and his father.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.

for more time

From this reading He had drawn nearer to her, and his interest increased the longer and the closer he looked at her.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He had drawn nearer to her, and his interest increased the longer and the closer he looked at her.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading He had drawn nearer to her, and his interest increased the longer and the closer he looked at her.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was Bad Eye, the old head chief of the Crows, who first interrupted the belligerent conversation between Silverspur and his father.

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

From this reading It was Bad Eye, the old head chief of the Crows, who first interrupted the belligerent conversation between Silverspur and his father.

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

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

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

From this reading It was Bad Eye, the old head chief of the Crows, who first interrupted the belligerent conversation between Silverspur and his father.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

in a strange manner

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.

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

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

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

From this reading It was Bad Eye, the old head chief of the Crows, who first interrupted the belligerent conversation between Silverspur and his father.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Among those who had dismounted were the Indian girl and Bad Eye.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.

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

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

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

From this reading It was Bad Eye, the old head chief of the Crows, who first interrupted the belligerent conversation between Silverspur and his father.

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

From this reading Among those who had dismounted were the Indian girl and Bad Eye.

which person or people

From this reading It was Bad Eye, the old head chief of the Crows, who first interrupted the belligerent conversation between Silverspur and his father.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It should be remarked here, that the interview took place in the edge of a belt of timber, near a creek, and that nearly all had dismounted, some tethering their horses, and others allowing them to graze at will.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.

in a curious and questioning manner

From this reading The chief had been gazing a long time at Dove-eye, with an expression of interest that he did not attempt to conceal, and she, without meeting his fixed gaze, had glanced at him, now and then, wonderingly and strangely.