Chapter IX

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

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading He showed friendliness in other ways, and as he became better acquainted with the boys responded to the young Scout leader's approaches.

(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 The red man, while not morose, was taciturn, and replied to all questions with monosyllables and scarcely a smile.

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

From this reading AN HEIRLOOM RETURNED.

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

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

From this reading He showed friendliness in other ways, and as he became better acquainted with the boys responded to the young Scout leader's approaches.

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

From this reading He showed friendliness in other ways, and as he became better acquainted with the boys responded to the young Scout leader's approaches.

have

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He showed friendliness in other ways, and as he became better acquainted with the boys responded to the young Scout leader's approaches.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He showed friendliness in other ways, and as he became better acquainted with the boys responded to the young Scout leader's approaches.

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From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading He showed friendliness in other ways, and as he became better acquainted with the boys responded to the young Scout leader's approaches.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading Day by day and word by word he inducted Rand into the mysteries of the "pigeon," or jargon used as a language of communication with the natives.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Day by day and word by word he inducted Rand into the mysteries of the "pigeon," or jargon used as a language of communication with the natives.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company

From this reading He showed friendliness in other ways, and as he became better acquainted with the boys responded to the young Scout leader's approaches.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

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

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

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

From this reading He showed friendliness in other ways, and as he became better acquainted with the boys responded to the young Scout leader's approaches.

(law) any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance

From this reading AN HEIRLOOM RETURNED.

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

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

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

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

past form of “induct” — place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position

From this reading Day by day and word by word he inducted Rand into the mysteries of the "pigeon," or jargon used as a language of communication with the natives.

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

given to inquiry

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Day by day and word by word he inducted Rand into the mysteries of the "pigeon," or jargon used as a language of communication with the natives.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

From this reading Day by day and word by word he inducted Rand into the mysteries of the "pigeon," or jargon used as a language of communication with the natives.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

an island off southern Alaska in the Gulf of Alaska; site of the first European settlement in the area which was founded by the Russians in 1784

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Day by day and word by word he inducted Rand into the mysteries of the "pigeon," or jargon used as a language of communication with the natives.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

possessive form of “leader” — a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading He showed friendliness in other ways, and as he became better acquainted with the boys responded to the young Scout leader's approaches.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The red man, while not morose, was taciturn, and replied to all questions with monosyllables and scarcely a smile.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

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

From this reading The red man, while not morose, was taciturn, and replied to all questions with monosyllables and scarcely a smile.

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

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading The red man, while not morose, was taciturn, and replied to all questions with monosyllables and scarcely a smile.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Day by day and word by word he inducted Rand into the mysteries of the "pigeon," or jargon used as a language of communication with the natives.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading Day by day and word by word he inducted Rand into the mysteries of the "pigeon," or jargon used as a language of communication with the natives.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The red man, while not morose, was taciturn, and replied to all questions with monosyllables and scarcely a smile.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Day by day and word by word he inducted Rand into the mysteries of the "pigeon," or jargon used as a language of communication with the natives.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He showed friendliness in other ways, and as he became better acquainted with the boys responded to the young Scout leader's approaches.

wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs

From this reading Day by day and word by word he inducted Rand into the mysteries of the "pigeon," or jargon used as a language of communication with the natives.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading The red man, while not morose, was taciturn, and replied to all questions with monosyllables and scarcely a smile.

the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The red man, while not morose, was taciturn, and replied to all questions with monosyllables and scarcely a smile.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading The red man, while not morose, was taciturn, and replied to all questions with monosyllables and scarcely a smile.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading He showed friendliness in other ways, and as he became better acquainted with the boys responded to the young Scout leader's approaches.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading AN HEIRLOOM RETURNED.

only a very short time before

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading He showed friendliness in other ways, and as he became better acquainted with the boys responded to the young Scout leader's approaches.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He showed friendliness in other ways, and as he became better acquainted with the boys responded to the young Scout leader's approaches.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading The red man, while not morose, was taciturn, and replied to all questions with monosyllables and scarcely a smile.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

habitually reserved and uncommunicative

From this reading The red man, while not morose, was taciturn, and replied to all questions with monosyllables and scarcely a smile.

past form of “tackle” — accept as a challenge

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

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

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

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

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

lasting a very short time

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Day by day and word by word he inducted Rand into the mysteries of the "pigeon," or jargon used as a language of communication with the natives.

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

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading He showed friendliness in other ways, and as he became better acquainted with the boys responded to the young Scout leader's approaches.

during the time that

From this reading The red man, while not morose, was taciturn, and replied to all questions with monosyllables and scarcely a smile.

belonging to which person

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Rand, whose inquiring turn of mind was scarcely inferior to that of Jack, but of a more profound and less transitory nature, had shown a strong interest in the Indian boatmen from the beginning of their journey and had struck up an especial friendship with the Indian whose dog had tackled the wild cat and had been later crushed by the Kodiak bear.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Day by day and word by word he inducted Rand into the mysteries of the "pigeon," or jargon used as a language of communication with the natives.

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

From this reading He showed friendliness in other ways, and as he became better acquainted with the boys responded to the young Scout leader's approaches.