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 HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

later than; following

From this reading They had gone out by a rear gate, and, making a long detour, had surprised him just as he was making off through the underbrush, and after a sharp tussle had secured and brought him into the fort.

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

From this reading At the first appearance of his friend, Rene had started up with an exclamation of joy to go to him, but his uncle sternly bade him keep his seat.

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

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

with anger

From this reading He obeyed, but scowled angrily at the soldiers, who still retained their hold of Has-se, as though fearful that if they let go he might in some mysterious way vanish from their sight.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading At the first appearance of his friend, Rene had started up with an exclamation of joy to go to him, but his uncle sternly bade him keep his seat.

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

From this reading They had gone out by a rear gate, and, making a long detour, had surprised him just as he was making off through the underbrush, and after a sharp tussle had secured and brought him into the fort.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the first appearance of his friend, Rene had started up with an exclamation of joy to go to him, but his uncle sternly bade him keep his seat.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading At the first appearance of his friend, Rene had started up with an exclamation of joy to go to him, but his uncle sternly bade him keep his seat.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

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

From this reading They had gone out by a rear gate, and, making a long detour, had surprised him just as he was making off through the underbrush, and after a sharp tussle had secured and brought him into the fort.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At the first appearance of his friend, Rene had started up with an exclamation of joy to go to him, but his uncle sternly bade him keep his seat.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They had gone out by a rear gate, and, making a long detour, had surprised him just as he was making off through the underbrush, and after a sharp tussle had secured and brought him into the fort.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Laudonniere commanded them to release their hold of the prisoner and to retire from the room, but to remain within call.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading Laudonniere commanded them to release their hold of the prisoner and to retire from the room, but to remain within call.

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

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)

From this reading They had gone out by a rear gate, and, making a long detour, had surprised him just as he was making off through the underbrush, and after a sharp tussle had secured and brought him into the fort.

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading At the first appearance of his friend, Rene had started up with an exclamation of joy to go to him, but his uncle sternly bade him keep his seat.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading He obeyed, but scowled angrily at the soldiers, who still retained their hold of Has-se, as though fearful that if they let go he might in some mysterious way vanish from their sight.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At the first appearance of his friend, Rene had started up with an exclamation of joy to go to him, but his uncle sternly bade him keep his seat.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading At the first appearance of his friend, Rene had started up with an exclamation of joy to go to him, but his uncle sternly bade him keep his seat.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He obeyed, but scowled angrily at the soldiers, who still retained their hold of Has-se, as though fearful that if they let go he might in some mysterious way vanish from their sight.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading They had gone out by a rear gate, and, making a long detour, had surprised him just as he was making off through the underbrush, and after a sharp tussle had secured and brought him into the fort.

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

From this reading At the first appearance of his friend, Rene had started up with an exclamation of joy to go to him, but his uncle sternly bade him keep his seat.

destroyed or killed

From this reading They had gone out by a rear gate, and, making a long detour, had surprised him just as he was making off through the underbrush, and after a sharp tussle had secured and brought him into the fort.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

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

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

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

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

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

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

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

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

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

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He obeyed, but scowled angrily at the soldiers, who still retained their hold of Has-se, as though fearful that if they let go he might in some mysterious way vanish from their sight.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He obeyed, but scowled angrily at the soldiers, who still retained their hold of Has-se, as though fearful that if they let go he might in some mysterious way vanish from their sight.

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

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They had gone out by a rear gate, and, making a long detour, had surprised him just as he was making off through the underbrush, and after a sharp tussle had secured and brought him into the fort.

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

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading At the first appearance of his friend, Rene had started up with an exclamation of joy to go to him, but his uncle sternly bade him keep his seat.

and nothing more

From this reading They had gone out by a rear gate, and, making a long detour, had surprised him just as he was making off through the underbrush, and after a sharp tussle had secured and brought him into the fort.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading At the first appearance of his friend, Rene had started up with an exclamation of joy to go to him, but his uncle sternly bade him keep his seat.

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

From this reading Laudonniere commanded them to release their hold of the prisoner and to retire from the room, but to remain within call.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading He obeyed, but scowled angrily at the soldiers, who still retained their hold of Has-se, as though fearful that if they let go he might in some mysterious way vanish from their sight.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading They had gone out by a rear gate, and, making a long detour, had surprised him just as he was making off through the underbrush, and after a sharp tussle had secured and brought him into the fort.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading They had gone out by a rear gate, and, making a long detour, had surprised him just as he was making off through the underbrush, and after a sharp tussle had secured and brought him into the fort.

the force of workers available

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He obeyed, but scowled angrily at the soldiers, who still retained their hold of Has-se, as though fearful that if they let go he might in some mysterious way vanish from their sight.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

of an obscure nature

From this reading He obeyed, but scowled angrily at the soldiers, who still retained their hold of Has-se, as though fearful that if they let go he might in some mysterious way vanish from their sight.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading He obeyed, but scowled angrily at the soldiers, who still retained their hold of Has-se, as though fearful that if they let go he might in some mysterious way vanish from their sight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

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

From this reading They had gone out by a rear gate, and, making a long detour, had surprised him just as he was making off through the underbrush, and after a sharp tussle had secured and brought him into the fort.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They had gone out by a rear gate, and, making a long detour, had surprised him just as he was making off through the underbrush, and after a sharp tussle had secured and brought him into the fort.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading They had gone out by a rear gate, and, making a long detour, had surprised him just as he was making off through the underbrush, and after a sharp tussle had secured and brought him into the fort.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading Laudonniere commanded them to release their hold of the prisoner and to retire from the room, but to remain within call.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Laudonniere commanded them to release their hold of the prisoner and to retire from the room, but to remain within call.

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

From this reading At the first appearance of his friend, Rene had started up with an exclamation of joy to go to him, but his uncle sternly bade him keep his seat.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading He obeyed, but scowled angrily at the soldiers, who still retained their hold of Has-se, as though fearful that if they let go he might in some mysterious way vanish from their sight.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading Laudonniere commanded them to release their hold of the prisoner and to retire from the room, but to remain within call.

precisely, exactly

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Laudonniere commanded them to release their hold of the prisoner and to retire from the room, but to remain within call.

-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

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

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

past form of “scowl” — frown with displeasure

From this reading He obeyed, but scowled angrily at the soldiers, who still retained their hold of Has-se, as though fearful that if they let go he might in some mysterious way vanish from their sight.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading At the first appearance of his friend, Rene had started up with an exclamation of joy to go to him, but his uncle sternly bade him keep his seat.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading They had gone out by a rear gate, and, making a long detour, had surprised him just as he was making off through the underbrush, and after a sharp tussle had secured and brought him into the fort.

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

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading They had gone out by a rear gate, and, making a long detour, had surprised him just as he was making off through the underbrush, and after a sharp tussle had secured and brought him into the fort.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading He obeyed, but scowled angrily at the soldiers, who still retained their hold of Has-se, as though fearful that if they let go he might in some mysterious way vanish from their sight.

evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

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

From this reading He obeyed, but scowled angrily at the soldiers, who still retained their hold of Has-se, as though fearful that if they let go he might in some mysterious way vanish from their sight.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He obeyed, but scowled angrily at the soldiers, who still retained their hold of Has-se, as though fearful that if they let go he might in some mysterious way vanish from their sight.

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

From this reading At the first appearance of his friend, Rene had started up with an exclamation of joy to go to him, but his uncle sternly bade him keep his seat.

with sternness; in a severe manner

From this reading At the first appearance of his friend, Rene had started up with an exclamation of joy to go to him, but his uncle sternly bade him keep his seat.

not in physical motion

From this reading He obeyed, but scowled angrily at the soldiers, who still retained their hold of Has-se, as though fearful that if they let go he might in some mysterious way vanish from their sight.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading They had gone out by a rear gate, and, making a long detour, had surprised him just as he was making off through the underbrush, and after a sharp tussle had secured and brought him into the fort.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

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

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He obeyed, but scowled angrily at the soldiers, who still retained their hold of Has-se, as though fearful that if they let go he might in some mysterious way vanish from their sight.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Laudonniere commanded them to release their hold of the prisoner and to retire from the room, but to remain within call.

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

From this reading They had gone out by a rear gate, and, making a long detour, had surprised him just as he was making off through the underbrush, and after a sharp tussle had secured and brought him into the fort.

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

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He obeyed, but scowled angrily at the soldiers, who still retained their hold of Has-se, as though fearful that if they let go he might in some mysterious way vanish from their sight.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading They had gone out by a rear gate, and, making a long detour, had surprised him just as he was making off through the underbrush, and after a sharp tussle had secured and brought him into the fort.

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

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters

From this reading They had gone out by a rear gate, and, making a long detour, had surprised him just as he was making off through the underbrush, and after a sharp tussle had secured and brought him into the fort.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading At the first appearance of his friend, Rene had started up with an exclamation of joy to go to him, but his uncle sternly bade him keep his seat.

the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest

From this reading They had gone out by a rear gate, and, making a long detour, had surprised him just as he was making off through the underbrush, and after a sharp tussle had secured and brought him into the fort.

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

From this reading At the first appearance of his friend, Rene had started up with an exclamation of joy to go to him, but his uncle sternly bade him keep his seat.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading He obeyed, but scowled angrily at the soldiers, who still retained their hold of Has-se, as though fearful that if they let go he might in some mysterious way vanish from their sight.

precisely as stated

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

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

From this reading They had gone out by a rear gate, and, making a long detour, had surprised him just as he was making off through the underbrush, and after a sharp tussle had secured and brought him into the fort.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He obeyed, but scowled angrily at the soldiers, who still retained their hold of Has-se, as though fearful that if they let go he might in some mysterious way vanish from their sight.

which person or people

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At the first appearance of his friend, Rene had started up with an exclamation of joy to go to him, but his uncle sternly bade him keep his seat.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Laudonniere commanded them to release their hold of the prisoner and to retire from the room, but to remain within call.

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

From this reading HAS-SE IS HELD PRISONER Saluting his commandant, the sergeant of the guard, who held the prisoner on the right, reported that this young savage had been seen skulking in the forest near the fort, and that, deeming his presence and movements very suspicious, he had sent a party of men to capture him.