Chapter XIV

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

From this reading "It is a good sign," declared Running Fox.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

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

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

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

From this reading As they began the steep, exhausting climb, the clouds suddenly broke and Mauwallauwin flooded the valley with his soft, mystic light.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

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

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

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

From this reading As they began the steep, exhausting climb, the clouds suddenly broke and Mauwallauwin flooded the valley with his soft, mystic light.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

lacking funds

From this reading As they began the steep, exhausting climb, the clouds suddenly broke and Mauwallauwin flooded the valley with his soft, mystic light.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading As they began the steep, exhausting climb, the clouds suddenly broke and Mauwallauwin flooded the valley with his soft, mystic light.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading As they began the steep, exhausting climb, the clouds suddenly broke and Mauwallauwin flooded the valley with his soft, mystic light.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "It is a good sign," declared Running Fox.

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From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

having a debilitating effect

From this reading As they began the steep, exhausting climb, the clouds suddenly broke and Mauwallauwin flooded the valley with his soft, mystic light.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading When they finally reached the summit of the ridge they hastened to the spot where they had left their friends.

covered with water

From this reading As they began the steep, exhausting climb, the clouds suddenly broke and Mauwallauwin flooded the valley with his soft, mystic light.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading "It is a good sign," declared Running Fox.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading When they finally reached the summit of the ridge they hastened to the spot where they had left their friends.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "It is a good sign," declared Running Fox.

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

From this reading "Great Mauwallauwin has sent the light to show us the way."

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

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

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

From this reading "Great Mauwallauwin has sent the light to show us the way."

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading When they finally reached the summit of the ridge they hastened to the spot where they had left their friends.

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

From this reading As they began the steep, exhausting climb, the clouds suddenly broke and Mauwallauwin flooded the valley with his soft, mystic light.

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

From this reading "It is a good sign," declared Running Fox.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is a good sign," declared Running Fox.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading When they finally reached the summit of the ridge they hastened to the spot where they had left their friends.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading As they began the steep, exhausting climb, the clouds suddenly broke and Mauwallauwin flooded the valley with his soft, mystic light.

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

From this reading As they began the steep, exhausting climb, the clouds suddenly broke and Mauwallauwin flooded the valley with his soft, mystic light.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

of an obscure nature

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding

From this reading As they began the steep, exhausting climb, the clouds suddenly broke and Mauwallauwin flooded the valley with his soft, mystic light.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

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

From this reading When they finally reached the summit of the ridge they hastened to the spot where they had left their friends.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading "It is a good sign," declared Running Fox.

comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading "Great Mauwallauwin has sent the light to show us the way."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Great Mauwallauwin has sent the light to show us the way."

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading "It is a good sign," declared Running Fox.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading As they began the steep, exhausting climb, the clouds suddenly broke and Mauwallauwin flooded the valley with his soft, mystic light.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading When they finally reached the summit of the ridge they hastened to the spot where they had left their friends.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading As they began the steep, exhausting climb, the clouds suddenly broke and Mauwallauwin flooded the valley with his soft, mystic light.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading As they began the steep, exhausting climb, the clouds suddenly broke and Mauwallauwin flooded the valley with his soft, mystic light.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading When they finally reached the summit of the ridge they hastened to the spot where they had left their friends.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

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

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When they finally reached the summit of the ridge they hastened to the spot where they had left their friends.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

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

From this reading As they began the steep, exhausting climb, the clouds suddenly broke and Mauwallauwin flooded the valley with his soft, mystic light.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

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

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

the upper part of anything

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

lacking protection or a guard

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Great Mauwallauwin has sent the light to show us the way."

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading As they began the steep, exhausting climb, the clouds suddenly broke and Mauwallauwin flooded the valley with his soft, mystic light.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

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

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Great Mauwallauwin has sent the light to show us the way."

at the time that

From this reading When they finally reached the summit of the ridge they hastened to the spot where they had left their friends.

in or at the place that

From this reading When they finally reached the summit of the ridge they hastened to the spot where they had left their friends.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As they began the steep, exhausting climb, the clouds suddenly broke and Mauwallauwin flooded the valley with his soft, mystic light.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading WAITING AND WATCHING Although the mysterious stranger had assured them that the trail to the top of the ridge was unguarded, the Delawares believed that the more difficult route through the woods might be safer.