Chapter XII

later than; following

From this reading What happened after that was of little interest to me.

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

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

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

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But for The Keeper and for Radisson himself, who searched through the woods for healing simples and herbs at each camping-place, I had been in sorry plight.

of short duration or distance

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But for The Keeper and for Radisson himself, who searched through the woods for healing simples and herbs at each camping-place, I had been in sorry plight.

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

From this reading But for The Keeper and for Radisson himself, who searched through the woods for healing simples and herbs at each camping-place, I had been in sorry plight.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading I mind me of many days of travel, during no small part of which I was lashed tightly enough to the canoe.

plural of “cree” — a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada

From this reading IN THE VILLAGES OF THE CREES.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading I mind me of many days of travel, during no small part of which I was lashed tightly enough to the canoe.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading I mind me of many days of travel, during no small part of which I was lashed tightly enough to the canoe.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading But for The Keeper and for Radisson himself, who searched through the woods for healing simples and herbs at each camping-place, I had been in sorry plight.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading I mind me of many days of travel, during no small part of which I was lashed tightly enough to the canoe.

occurring in spells and often abruptly

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

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

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading What happened after that was of little interest to me.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

the natural process by which the body repairs itself

From this reading But for The Keeper and for Radisson himself, who searched through the woods for healing simples and herbs at each camping-place, I had been in sorry plight.

plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading But for The Keeper and for Radisson himself, who searched through the woods for healing simples and herbs at each camping-place, I had been in sorry plight.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But for The Keeper and for Radisson himself, who searched through the woods for healing simples and herbs at each camping-place, I had been in sorry plight.

plural of “hurt” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

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

From this reading IN THE VILLAGES OF THE CREES.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading What happened after that was of little interest to me.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

someone in charge of other people

From this reading But for The Keeper and for Radisson himself, who searched through the woods for healing simples and herbs at each camping-place, I had been in sorry plight.

past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading I mind me of many days of travel, during no small part of which I was lashed tightly enough to the canoe.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading What happened after that was of little interest to me.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading I mind me of many days of travel, during no small part of which I was lashed tightly enough to the canoe.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading What happened after that was of little interest to me.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I mind me of many days of travel, during no small part of which I was lashed tightly enough to the canoe.

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

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

not any; not one

From this reading I mind me of many days of travel, during no small part of which I was lashed tightly enough to the canoe.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE VILLAGES OF THE CREES.

on one occasion

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading I mind me of many days of travel, during no small part of which I was lashed tightly enough to the canoe.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading But for The Keeper and for Radisson himself, who searched through the woods for healing simples and herbs at each camping-place, I had been in sorry plight.

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

From this reading But for The Keeper and for Radisson himself, who searched through the woods for healing simples and herbs at each camping-place, I had been in sorry plight.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading But for The Keeper and for Radisson himself, who searched through the woods for healing simples and herbs at each camping-place, I had been in sorry plight.

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

From this reading But for The Keeper and for Radisson himself, who searched through the woods for healing simples and herbs at each camping-place, I had been in sorry plight.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I mind me of many days of travel, during no small part of which I was lashed tightly enough to the canoe.

hurting

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading But for The Keeper and for Radisson himself, who searched through the woods for healing simples and herbs at each camping-place, I had been in sorry plight.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What happened after that was of little interest to me.

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

From this reading IN THE VILLAGES OF THE CREES.

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

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But for The Keeper and for Radisson himself, who searched through the woods for healing simples and herbs at each camping-place, I had been in sorry plight.

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading I mind me of many days of travel, during no small part of which I was lashed tightly enough to the canoe.

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

From this reading What happened after that was of little interest to me.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I mind me of many days of travel, during no small part of which I was lashed tightly enough to the canoe.

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

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

precisely as stated

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading IN THE VILLAGES OF THE CREES.

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

From this reading What happened after that was of little interest to me.

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

From this reading I have brief, fitful memories of things that occurred at intervals, for as I later learned from Ruth, my hurts were very sore indeed, and more than once they had given me up for dead.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What happened after that was of little interest to me.

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

From this reading I mind me of many days of travel, during no small part of which I was lashed tightly enough to the canoe.

which person or people

From this reading But for The Keeper and for Radisson himself, who searched through the woods for healing simples and herbs at each camping-place, I had been in sorry plight.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading But for The Keeper and for Radisson himself, who searched through the woods for healing simples and herbs at each camping-place, I had been in sorry plight.