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 _Crusoe's return, and his private adventures among the Indians--Dick at a very low ebb--Crusoe saves him_.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Crusoe, however, had been so well used to dodging the blunt-headed arrows that were wont to be shot at him by the boys of the Mustang Valley, that he was quite prepared, and eluded the shaft by an active bound.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading _Crusoe's return, and his private adventures among the Indians--Dick at a very low ebb--Crusoe saves him_.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading _Crusoe's return, and his private adventures among the Indians--Dick at a very low ebb--Crusoe saves him_.

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

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

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

From this reading _Crusoe's return, and his private adventures among the Indians--Dick at a very low ebb--Crusoe saves him_.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading Crusoe, however, had been so well used to dodging the blunt-headed arrows that were wont to be shot at him by the boys of the Mustang Valley, that he was quite prepared, and eluded the shaft by an active bound.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Crusoe's return, and his private adventures among the Indians--Dick at a very low ebb--Crusoe saves him_.

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

From this reading Crusoe, however, had been so well used to dodging the blunt-headed arrows that were wont to be shot at him by the boys of the Mustang Valley, that he was quite prepared, and eluded the shaft by an active bound.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Crusoe, however, had been so well used to dodging the blunt-headed arrows that were wont to be shot at him by the boys of the Mustang Valley, that he was quite prepared, and eluded the shaft by an active bound.

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

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

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From this reading Crusoe, however, had been so well used to dodging the blunt-headed arrows that were wont to be shot at him by the boys of the Mustang Valley, that he was quite prepared, and eluded the shaft by an active bound.

confined by bonds

From this reading Crusoe, however, had been so well used to dodging the blunt-headed arrows that were wont to be shot at him by the boys of the Mustang Valley, that he was quite prepared, and eluded the shaft by an active bound.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Crusoe, however, had been so well used to dodging the blunt-headed arrows that were wont to be shot at him by the boys of the Mustang Valley, that he was quite prepared, and eluded the shaft by an active bound.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The means by which Crusoe managed to escape from his two-legged captors, and rejoin his master, require separate and special notice.

plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals

From this reading The means by which Crusoe managed to escape from his two-legged captors, and rejoin his master, require separate and special notice.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

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

From this reading _Crusoe's return, and his private adventures among the Indians--Dick at a very low ebb--Crusoe saves him_.

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

From this reading _Crusoe's return, and his private adventures among the Indians--Dick at a very low ebb--Crusoe saves him_.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

someone who is a detective

From this reading _Crusoe's return, and his private adventures among the Indians--Dick at a very low ebb--Crusoe saves him_.

nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do

From this reading Crusoe, however, had been so well used to dodging the blunt-headed arrows that were wont to be shot at him by the boys of the Mustang Valley, that he was quite prepared, and eluded the shaft by an active bound.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Moreover, he uttered one of his own peculiar roars, flew at the Indian's throat, and dragged him down.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading Moreover, he uttered one of his own peculiar roars, flew at the Indian's throat, and dragged him down.

flow back or recede

From this reading _Crusoe's return, and his private adventures among the Indians--Dick at a very low ebb--Crusoe saves him_.

past form of “elude” — escape, either physically or mentally

From this reading Crusoe, however, had been so well used to dodging the blunt-headed arrows that were wont to be shot at him by the boys of the Mustang Valley, that he was quite prepared, and eluded the shaft by an active bound.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading The means by which Crusoe managed to escape from his two-legged captors, and rejoin his master, require separate and special notice.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Moreover, he uttered one of his own peculiar roars, flew at the Indian's throat, and dragged him down.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The means by which Crusoe managed to escape from his two-legged captors, and rejoin his master, require separate and special notice.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

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

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

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

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

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

From this reading _Crusoe's return, and his private adventures among the Indians--Dick at a very low ebb--Crusoe saves him_.

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

From this reading _Crusoe's return, and his private adventures among the Indians--Dick at a very low ebb--Crusoe saves him_.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Crusoe, however, had been so well used to dodging the blunt-headed arrows that were wont to be shot at him by the boys of the Mustang Valley, that he was quite prepared, and eluded the shaft by an active bound.

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

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

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

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Moreover, he uttered one of his own peculiar roars, flew at the Indian's throat, and dragged him down.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading _Crusoe's return, and his private adventures among the Indians--Dick at a very low ebb--Crusoe saves him_.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading _Crusoe's return, and his private adventures among the Indians--Dick at a very low ebb--Crusoe saves him_.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading The means by which Crusoe managed to escape from his two-legged captors, and rejoin his master, require separate and special notice.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The means by which Crusoe managed to escape from his two-legged captors, and rejoin his master, require separate and special notice.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The means by which Crusoe managed to escape from his two-legged captors, and rejoin his master, require separate and special notice.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, he uttered one of his own peculiar roars, flew at the Indian's throat, and dragged him down.

small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish

From this reading Crusoe, however, had been so well used to dodging the blunt-headed arrows that were wont to be shot at him by the boys of the Mustang Valley, that he was quite prepared, and eluded the shaft by an active bound.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading The means by which Crusoe managed to escape from his two-legged captors, and rejoin his master, require separate and special notice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Crusoe, however, had been so well used to dodging the blunt-headed arrows that were wont to be shot at him by the boys of the Mustang Valley, that he was quite prepared, and eluded the shaft by an active bound.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Moreover, he uttered one of his own peculiar roars, flew at the Indian's throat, and dragged him down.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Moreover, he uttered one of his own peculiar roars, flew at the Indian's throat, and dragged him down.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Moreover, he uttered one of his own peculiar roars, flew at the Indian's throat, and dragged him down.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Crusoe, however, had been so well used to dodging the blunt-headed arrows that were wont to be shot at him by the boys of the Mustang Valley, that he was quite prepared, and eluded the shaft by an active bound.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading _Crusoe's return, and his private adventures among the Indians--Dick at a very low ebb--Crusoe saves him_.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Crusoe, however, had been so well used to dodging the blunt-headed arrows that were wont to be shot at him by the boys of the Mustang Valley, that he was quite prepared, and eluded the shaft by an active bound.

join again

From this reading The means by which Crusoe managed to escape from his two-legged captors, and rejoin his master, require separate and special notice.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading The means by which Crusoe managed to escape from his two-legged captors, and rejoin his master, require separate and special notice.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading _Crusoe's return, and his private adventures among the Indians--Dick at a very low ebb--Crusoe saves him_.

plural of “roar” — a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading Moreover, he uttered one of his own peculiar roars, flew at the Indian's throat, and dragged him down.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring

From this reading _Crusoe's return, and his private adventures among the Indians--Dick at a very low ebb--Crusoe saves him_.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading The means by which Crusoe managed to escape from his two-legged captors, and rejoin his master, require separate and special notice.

a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading Crusoe, however, had been so well used to dodging the blunt-headed arrows that were wont to be shot at him by the boys of the Mustang Valley, that he was quite prepared, and eluded the shaft by an active bound.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Crusoe, however, had been so well used to dodging the blunt-headed arrows that were wont to be shot at him by the boys of the Mustang Valley, that he was quite prepared, and eluded the shaft by an active bound.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Crusoe, however, had been so well used to dodging the blunt-headed arrows that were wont to be shot at him by the boys of the Mustang Valley, that he was quite prepared, and eluded the shaft by an active bound.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The means by which Crusoe managed to escape from his two-legged captors, and rejoin his master, require separate and special notice.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Crusoe, however, had been so well used to dodging the blunt-headed arrows that were wont to be shot at him by the boys of the Mustang Valley, that he was quite prepared, and eluded the shaft by an active bound.

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

From this reading _Crusoe's return, and his private adventures among the Indians--Dick at a very low ebb--Crusoe saves him_.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading Moreover, he uttered one of his own peculiar roars, flew at the Indian's throat, and dragged him down.

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

From this reading The means by which Crusoe managed to escape from his two-legged captors, and rejoin his master, require separate and special notice.

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

From this reading The means by which Crusoe managed to escape from his two-legged captors, and rejoin his master, require separate and special notice.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Crusoe, however, had been so well used to dodging the blunt-headed arrows that were wont to be shot at him by the boys of the Mustang Valley, that he was quite prepared, and eluded the shaft by an active bound.

communicated in words

From this reading Moreover, he uttered one of his own peculiar roars, flew at the Indian's throat, and dragged him down.

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

From this reading Crusoe, however, had been so well used to dodging the blunt-headed arrows that were wont to be shot at him by the boys of the Mustang Valley, that he was quite prepared, and eluded the shaft by an active bound.

precisely as stated

From this reading _Crusoe's return, and his private adventures among the Indians--Dick at a very low ebb--Crusoe saves him_.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

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

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Crusoe, however, had been so well used to dodging the blunt-headed arrows that were wont to be shot at him by the boys of the Mustang Valley, that he was quite prepared, and eluded the shaft by an active bound.

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

From this reading Crusoe, however, had been so well used to dodging the blunt-headed arrows that were wont to be shot at him by the boys of the Mustang Valley, that he was quite prepared, and eluded the shaft by an active bound.

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

From this reading The means by which Crusoe managed to escape from his two-legged captors, and rejoin his master, require separate and special notice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the struggle with the fallen horse and Indian, which Dick had seen begun but not concluded, he was almost crushed to death; and the instant the Indian gained his feet, he sent an arrow at his head with savage violence.

an established custom

From this reading Crusoe, however, had been so well used to dodging the blunt-headed arrows that were wont to be shot at him by the boys of the Mustang Valley, that he was quite prepared, and eluded the shaft by an active bound.