Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Instead, one of the Wyandots carried an arm in a rude sling, one soldier was missing, and four others bore wounds.

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

From this reading Instead, one of the Wyandots carried an arm in a rude sling, one soldier was missing, and four others bore wounds.

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

From this reading THE CRY FROM THE FOREST The spectacle that met the eyes of Henry and his English friends was one likely to excite curiosity and interest.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The party of ten soldiers and two Wyandots that had gone forth to take the youth's four comrades was returning, but they brought with them no prisoners, nor any trophies from the slain.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Instead, one of the Wyandots carried an arm in a rude sling, one soldier was missing, and four others bore wounds.

cause to be bored

From this reading Instead, one of the Wyandots carried an arm in a rude sling, one soldier was missing, and four others bore wounds.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The party of ten soldiers and two Wyandots that had gone forth to take the youth's four comrades was returning, but they brought with them no prisoners, nor any trophies from the slain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The party of ten soldiers and two Wyandots that had gone forth to take the youth's four comrades was returning, but they brought with them no prisoners, nor any trophies from the slain.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Instead, one of the Wyandots carried an arm in a rude sling, one soldier was missing, and four others bore wounds.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The party of ten soldiers and two Wyandots that had gone forth to take the youth's four comrades was returning, but they brought with them no prisoners, nor any trophies from the slain.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading THE CRY FROM THE FOREST The spectacle that met the eyes of Henry and his English friends was one likely to excite curiosity and interest.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading THE CRY FROM THE FOREST The spectacle that met the eyes of Henry and his English friends was one likely to excite curiosity and interest.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading THE CRY FROM THE FOREST The spectacle that met the eyes of Henry and his English friends was one likely to excite curiosity and interest.

arouse or elicit a feeling

From this reading THE CRY FROM THE FOREST The spectacle that met the eyes of Henry and his English friends was one likely to excite curiosity and interest.

opinion or judgment

From this reading THE CRY FROM THE FOREST The spectacle that met the eyes of Henry and his English friends was one likely to excite curiosity and interest.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading The party had found the four, but his prevision had not failed him.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE CRY FROM THE FOREST The spectacle that met the eyes of Henry and his English friends was one likely to excite curiosity and interest.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The party of ten soldiers and two Wyandots that had gone forth to take the youth's four comrades was returning, but they brought with them no prisoners, nor any trophies from the slain.

set up or found

From this reading The party had found the four, but his prevision had not failed him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The party of ten soldiers and two Wyandots that had gone forth to take the youth's four comrades was returning, but they brought with them no prisoners, nor any trophies from the slain.

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

From this reading THE CRY FROM THE FOREST The spectacle that met the eyes of Henry and his English friends was one likely to excite curiosity and interest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE CRY FROM THE FOREST The spectacle that met the eyes of Henry and his English friends was one likely to excite curiosity and interest.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Henry laughed inwardly, and it was a laugh full of satisfaction and triumph.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The party of ten soldiers and two Wyandots that had gone forth to take the youth's four comrades was returning, but they brought with them no prisoners, nor any trophies from the slain.

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

From this reading The party of ten soldiers and two Wyandots that had gone forth to take the youth's four comrades was returning, but they brought with them no prisoners, nor any trophies from the slain.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading THE CRY FROM THE FOREST The spectacle that met the eyes of Henry and his English friends was one likely to excite curiosity and interest.

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

From this reading The party had found the four, but his prevision had not failed him.

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

From this reading THE CRY FROM THE FOREST The spectacle that met the eyes of Henry and his English friends was one likely to excite curiosity and interest.

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

From this reading Instead, one of the Wyandots carried an arm in a rude sling, one soldier was missing, and four others bore wounds.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead, one of the Wyandots carried an arm in a rude sling, one soldier was missing, and four others bore wounds.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading THE CRY FROM THE FOREST The spectacle that met the eyes of Henry and his English friends was one likely to excite curiosity and interest.

with respect to private feelings

From this reading Henry laughed inwardly, and it was a laugh full of satisfaction and triumph.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Henry laughed inwardly, and it was a laugh full of satisfaction and triumph.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Henry laughed inwardly, and it was a laugh full of satisfaction and triumph.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Henry laughed inwardly, and it was a laugh full of satisfaction and triumph.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading THE CRY FROM THE FOREST The spectacle that met the eyes of Henry and his English friends was one likely to excite curiosity and interest.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading THE CRY FROM THE FOREST The spectacle that met the eyes of Henry and his English friends was one likely to excite curiosity and interest.

not able to be found

From this reading Instead, one of the Wyandots carried an arm in a rude sling, one soldier was missing, and four others bore wounds.

not any; not one

From this reading The party of ten soldiers and two Wyandots that had gone forth to take the youth's four comrades was returning, but they brought with them no prisoners, nor any trophies from the slain.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The party of ten soldiers and two Wyandots that had gone forth to take the youth's four comrades was returning, but they brought with them no prisoners, nor any trophies from the slain.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The party had found the four, but his prevision had not failed him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CRY FROM THE FOREST The spectacle that met the eyes of Henry and his English friends was one likely to excite curiosity and interest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE CRY FROM THE FOREST The spectacle that met the eyes of Henry and his English friends was one likely to excite curiosity and interest.

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

From this reading Instead, one of the Wyandots carried an arm in a rude sling, one soldier was missing, and four others bore wounds.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The party of ten soldiers and two Wyandots that had gone forth to take the youth's four comrades was returning, but they brought with them no prisoners, nor any trophies from the slain.

a prophetic vision (as in a dream)

From this reading The party had found the four, but his prevision had not failed him.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading The party of ten soldiers and two Wyandots that had gone forth to take the youth's four comrades was returning, but they brought with them no prisoners, nor any trophies from the slain.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading The party of ten soldiers and two Wyandots that had gone forth to take the youth's four comrades was returning, but they brought with them no prisoners, nor any trophies from the slain.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading Instead, one of the Wyandots carried an arm in a rude sling, one soldier was missing, and four others bore wounds.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Henry laughed inwardly, and it was a laugh full of satisfaction and triumph.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading The party of ten soldiers and two Wyandots that had gone forth to take the youth's four comrades was returning, but they brought with them no prisoners, nor any trophies from the slain.

hurl as if with a sling

From this reading Instead, one of the Wyandots carried an arm in a rude sling, one soldier was missing, and four others bore wounds.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Instead, one of the Wyandots carried an arm in a rude sling, one soldier was missing, and four others bore wounds.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The party of ten soldiers and two Wyandots that had gone forth to take the youth's four comrades was returning, but they brought with them no prisoners, nor any trophies from the slain.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading THE CRY FROM THE FOREST The spectacle that met the eyes of Henry and his English friends was one likely to excite curiosity and interest.

carry out

From this reading The party of ten soldiers and two Wyandots that had gone forth to take the youth's four comrades was returning, but they brought with them no prisoners, nor any trophies from the slain.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The party of ten soldiers and two Wyandots that had gone forth to take the youth's four comrades was returning, but they brought with them no prisoners, nor any trophies from the slain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CRY FROM THE FOREST The spectacle that met the eyes of Henry and his English friends was one likely to excite curiosity and interest.

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

From this reading THE CRY FROM THE FOREST The spectacle that met the eyes of Henry and his English friends was one likely to excite curiosity and interest.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The party of ten soldiers and two Wyandots that had gone forth to take the youth's four comrades was returning, but they brought with them no prisoners, nor any trophies from the slain.

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

From this reading The party of ten soldiers and two Wyandots that had gone forth to take the youth's four comrades was returning, but they brought with them no prisoners, nor any trophies from the slain.

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

From this reading THE CRY FROM THE FOREST The spectacle that met the eyes of Henry and his English friends was one likely to excite curiosity and interest.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Henry laughed inwardly, and it was a laugh full of satisfaction and triumph.

plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting

From this reading The party of ten soldiers and two Wyandots that had gone forth to take the youth's four comrades was returning, but they brought with them no prisoners, nor any trophies from the slain.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The party of ten soldiers and two Wyandots that had gone forth to take the youth's four comrades was returning, but they brought with them no prisoners, nor any trophies from the slain.

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

From this reading THE CRY FROM THE FOREST The spectacle that met the eyes of Henry and his English friends was one likely to excite curiosity and interest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The party of ten soldiers and two Wyandots that had gone forth to take the youth's four comrades was returning, but they brought with them no prisoners, nor any trophies from the slain.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Instead, one of the Wyandots carried an arm in a rude sling, one soldier was missing, and four others bore wounds.

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

From this reading The party of ten soldiers and two Wyandots that had gone forth to take the youth's four comrades was returning, but they brought with them no prisoners, nor any trophies from the slain.

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

From this reading The party of ten soldiers and two Wyandots that had gone forth to take the youth's four comrades was returning, but they brought with them no prisoners, nor any trophies from the slain.