Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

(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 JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Has-se was silent for some minutes, and then he said, "I would have no secrets from thee, my brother, and would gladly tell thee that thou askest; but I may not now, though at another time my tongue may be loosed.

subject to appointment

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

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

From this reading Has-se was silent for some minutes, and then he said, "I would have no secrets from thee, my brother, and would gladly tell thee that thou askest; but I may not now, though at another time my tongue may be loosed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

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

From this reading Has-se was silent for some minutes, and then he said, "I would have no secrets from thee, my brother, and would gladly tell thee that thou askest; but I may not now, though at another time my tongue may be loosed.

confined by bonds

From this reading For the present I am bound not to reveal that which must needs be known were the manner of my escape described to thee."

with brightness

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Has-se was silent for some minutes, and then he said, "I would have no secrets from thee, my brother, and would gladly tell thee that thou askest; but I may not now, though at another time my tongue may be loosed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading For the present I am bound not to reveal that which must needs be known were the manner of my escape described to thee."

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

move deeply

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness

From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Has-se was silent for some minutes, and then he said, "I would have no secrets from thee, my brother, and would gladly tell thee that thou askest; but I may not now, though at another time my tongue may be loosed.

in a willing manner

From this reading Has-se was silent for some minutes, and then he said, "I would have no secrets from thee, my brother, and would gladly tell thee that thou askest; but I may not now, though at another time my tongue may be loosed.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

an old form of “have”, used with “thou”

From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

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

From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

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

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

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

From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading For the present I am bound not to reveal that which must needs be known were the manner of my escape described to thee."

the act of departing politely

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

the act of departing

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

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

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

past form of “loose” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Has-se was silent for some minutes, and then he said, "I would have no secrets from thee, my brother, and would gladly tell thee that thou askest; but I may not now, though at another time my tongue may be loosed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading For the present I am bound not to reveal that which must needs be known were the manner of my escape described to thee."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Has-se was silent for some minutes, and then he said, "I would have no secrets from thee, my brother, and would gladly tell thee that thou askest; but I may not now, though at another time my tongue may be loosed.

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

From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Has-se was silent for some minutes, and then he said, "I would have no secrets from thee, my brother, and would gladly tell thee that thou askest; but I may not now, though at another time my tongue may be loosed.

the light of the Moon

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Has-se was silent for some minutes, and then he said, "I would have no secrets from thee, my brother, and would gladly tell thee that thou askest; but I may not now, though at another time my tongue may be loosed.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading For the present I am bound not to reveal that which must needs be known were the manner of my escape described to thee."

not any; not one

From this reading Has-se was silent for some minutes, and then he said, "I would have no secrets from thee, my brother, and would gladly tell thee that thou askest; but I may not now, though at another time my tongue may be loosed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

and nothing more

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

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

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

plural of “paddle” — small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading For the present I am bound not to reveal that which must needs be known were the manner of my escape described to thee."

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

make visible

From this reading For the present I am bound not to reveal that which must needs be known were the manner of my escape described to thee."

with honesty

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading Has-se was silent for some minutes, and then he said, "I would have no secrets from thee, my brother, and would gladly tell thee that thou askest; but I may not now, though at another time my tongue may be loosed.

try to get or reach

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

marked by absence of sound

From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

without speaking

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

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

From this reading Has-se was silent for some minutes, and then he said, "I would have no secrets from thee, my brother, and would gladly tell thee that thou askest; but I may not now, though at another time my tongue may be loosed.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

in a swift manner

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

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From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

express in words

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading Has-se was silent for some minutes, and then he said, "I would have no secrets from thee, my brother, and would gladly tell thee that thou askest; but I may not now, though at another time my tongue may be loosed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

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

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Has-se was silent for some minutes, and then he said, "I would have no secrets from thee, my brother, and would gladly tell thee that thou askest; but I may not now, though at another time my tongue may be loosed.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Has-se was silent for some minutes, and then he said, "I would have no secrets from thee, my brother, and would gladly tell thee that thou askest; but I may not now, though at another time my tongue may be loosed.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

up to a particular time

From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

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

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."

(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 As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF FOOD As the paddles flashed brightly in the moonshine, and the light craft in which Rene and Has-se were seated moved swiftly and silently down the broad river, the former related to his companion all the particulars of his leaving the fort, and the delays that had detained him past their appointed time of meeting.

which person or people

From this reading As he concluded his story, Has-se, who until then had remained silent, said, "Thou hast done well, Ta-lah-lo-ko, and thy success at the outset is proof to me that the Great Spirit favors our undertaking."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Rene was not so convinced of this as his companion, for he was not at all certain that he was acting rightly; but he did not seek to disturb the other's confidence, and only said, "Now tell me of thy escape, Has-se; for I must confess that I would have deemed it impossible, and am not a little concerned to find Fort Caroline such a sieve as thy easy leave-taking would seem to prove it."