Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Somewhat apart from the maidens was a group, on which the Osage girls gazed curiously and enviously.

a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

From this reading Three Indian youths, all under twenty, nowise related by blood, but connected only by the bonds of friendship, stood on a rising bank in deep abstraction.

plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

how long something has existed

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

(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 Three Indian youths, all under twenty, nowise related by blood, but connected only by the bonds of friendship, stood on a rising bank in deep abstraction.

a cordial disposition

From this reading So wedded were they to this feeling, as to have publicly declared their intention of never marrying, in order that their amity might suffer no division.

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

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

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

From this reading Somewhat apart from the maidens was a group, on which the Osage girls gazed curiously and enviously.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Somewhat apart from the maidens was a group, on which the Osage girls gazed curiously and enviously.

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

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

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

From this reading So wedded were they to this feeling, as to have publicly declared their intention of never marrying, in order that their amity might suffer no division.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Three Indian youths, all under twenty, nowise related by blood, but connected only by the bonds of friendship, stood on a rising bank in deep abstraction.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Three Indian youths, all under twenty, nowise related by blood, but connected only by the bonds of friendship, stood on a rising bank in deep abstraction.

plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading Three Indian youths, all under twenty, nowise related by blood, but connected only by the bonds of friendship, stood on a rising bank in deep abstraction.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Three Indian youths, all under twenty, nowise related by blood, but connected only by the bonds of friendship, stood on a rising bank in deep abstraction.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Three Indian youths, all under twenty, nowise related by blood, but connected only by the bonds of friendship, stood on a rising bank in deep abstraction.

being joined in close association

From this reading Three Indian youths, all under twenty, nowise related by blood, but connected only by the bonds of friendship, stood on a rising bank in deep abstraction.

reduced in size or pulled together

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Their hearts, they said, were so occupied by friendship, that love could not find the remotest corner to creep into.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Their hearts, they said, were so occupied by friendship, that love could not find the remotest corner to creep into.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading Their hearts, they said, were so occupied by friendship, that love could not find the remotest corner to creep into.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading Somewhat apart from the maidens was a group, on which the Osage girls gazed curiously and enviously.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading So wedded were they to this feeling, as to have publicly declared their intention of never marrying, in order that their amity might suffer no division.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Three Indian youths, all under twenty, nowise related by blood, but connected only by the bonds of friendship, stood on a rising bank in deep abstraction.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading So wedded were they to this feeling, as to have publicly declared their intention of never marrying, in order that their amity might suffer no division.

existing for a long time

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

with jealousy; in an envious manner

From this reading Somewhat apart from the maidens was a group, on which the Osage girls gazed curiously and enviously.

divisible by two

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading So wedded were they to this feeling, as to have publicly declared their intention of never marrying, in order that their amity might suffer no division.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Their hearts, they said, were so occupied by friendship, that love could not find the remotest corner to creep into.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading Three Indian youths, all under twenty, nowise related by blood, but connected only by the bonds of friendship, stood on a rising bank in deep abstraction.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Somewhat apart from the maidens was a group, on which the Osage girls gazed curiously and enviously.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Somewhat apart from the maidens was a group, on which the Osage girls gazed curiously and enviously.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Somewhat apart from the maidens was a group, on which the Osage girls gazed curiously and enviously.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Somewhat apart from the maidens was a group, on which the Osage girls gazed curiously and enviously.

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

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading So wedded were they to this feeling, as to have publicly declared their intention of never marrying, in order that their amity might suffer no division.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Their hearts, they said, were so occupied by friendship, that love could not find the remotest corner to creep into.

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

From this reading Three Indian youths, all under twenty, nowise related by blood, but connected only by the bonds of friendship, stood on a rising bank in deep abstraction.

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

From this reading Three Indian youths, all under twenty, nowise related by blood, but connected only by the bonds of friendship, stood on a rising bank in deep abstraction.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading So wedded were they to this feeling, as to have publicly declared their intention of never marrying, in order that their amity might suffer no division.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Their hearts, they said, were so occupied by friendship, that love could not find the remotest corner to creep into.

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From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading Somewhat apart from the maidens was a group, on which the Osage girls gazed curiously and enviously.

-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage

From this reading So wedded were they to this feeling, as to have publicly declared their intention of never marrying, in order that their amity might suffer no division.

the force of workers available

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading So wedded were they to this feeling, as to have publicly declared their intention of never marrying, in order that their amity might suffer no division.

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

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

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

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

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

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading So wedded were they to this feeling, as to have publicly declared their intention of never marrying, in order that their amity might suffer no division.

not any; not one

From this reading So wedded were they to this feeling, as to have publicly declared their intention of never marrying, in order that their amity might suffer no division.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Their hearts, they said, were so occupied by friendship, that love could not find the remotest corner to creep into.

in no manner

From this reading Three Indian youths, all under twenty, nowise related by blood, but connected only by the bonds of friendship, stood on a rising bank in deep abstraction.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Their hearts, they said, were so occupied by friendship, that love could not find the remotest corner to creep into.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Three Indian youths, all under twenty, nowise related by blood, but connected only by the bonds of friendship, stood on a rising bank in deep abstraction.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Somewhat apart from the maidens was a group, on which the Osage girls gazed curiously and enviously.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

and nothing more

From this reading Three Indian youths, all under twenty, nowise related by blood, but connected only by the bonds of friendship, stood on a rising bank in deep abstraction.

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

From this reading So wedded were they to this feeling, as to have publicly declared their intention of never marrying, in order that their amity might suffer no division.

a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Missouri in the valleys of the Missouri and Osage rivers; oil was found on Osage lands early in the 20th century

From this reading Somewhat apart from the maidens was a group, on which the Osage girls gazed curiously and enviously.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly

From this reading So wedded were they to this feeling, as to have publicly declared their intention of never marrying, in order that their amity might suffer no division.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading Three Indian youths, all under twenty, nowise related by blood, but connected only by the bonds of friendship, stood on a rising bank in deep abstraction.

superlative of “remote” — located far away spatially

From this reading Their hearts, they said, were so occupied by friendship, that love could not find the remotest corner to creep into.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Three Indian youths, all under twenty, nowise related by blood, but connected only by the bonds of friendship, stood on a rising bank in deep abstraction.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Their hearts, they said, were so occupied by friendship, that love could not find the remotest corner to creep into.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So wedded were they to this feeling, as to have publicly declared their intention of never marrying, in order that their amity might suffer no division.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Somewhat apart from the maidens was a group, on which the Osage girls gazed curiously and enviously.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Three Indian youths, all under twenty, nowise related by blood, but connected only by the bonds of friendship, stood on a rising bank in deep abstraction.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading So wedded were they to this feeling, as to have publicly declared their intention of never marrying, in order that their amity might suffer no division.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So wedded were they to this feeling, as to have publicly declared their intention of never marrying, in order that their amity might suffer no division.

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

From this reading Somewhat apart from the maidens was a group, on which the Osage girls gazed curiously and enviously.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading So wedded were they to this feeling, as to have publicly declared their intention of never marrying, in order that their amity might suffer no division.

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

From this reading So wedded were they to this feeling, as to have publicly declared their intention of never marrying, in order that their amity might suffer no division.

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

From this reading So wedded were they to this feeling, as to have publicly declared their intention of never marrying, in order that their amity might suffer no division.

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

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three Indian youths, all under twenty, nowise related by blood, but connected only by the bonds of friendship, stood on a rising bank in deep abstraction.

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

From this reading So wedded were they to this feeling, as to have publicly declared their intention of never marrying, in order that their amity might suffer no division.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Three Indian youths, all under twenty, nowise related by blood, but connected only by the bonds of friendship, stood on a rising bank in deep abstraction.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Three Indian youths, all under twenty, nowise related by blood, but connected only by the bonds of friendship, stood on a rising bank in deep abstraction.

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

From this reading Somewhat apart from the maidens was a group, on which the Osage girls gazed curiously and enviously.

having been taken in marriage

From this reading So wedded were they to this feeling, as to have publicly declared their intention of never marrying, in order that their amity might suffer no division.

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

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

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

From this reading Somewhat apart from the maidens was a group, on which the Osage girls gazed curiously and enviously.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Nah-com-e-shee, Koha-tunha, and Mun-ne-pushee--for such were the names of the young men--had at an early age contracted for one another one of those peculiar affections which inexplicably arise sometimes between persons of the same sex, and which often are more sincere and durable even than love.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Three Indian youths, all under twenty, nowise related by blood, but connected only by the bonds of friendship, stood on a rising bank in deep abstraction.