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 Then he had a vague knowledge of being lifted from the canoe and borne away, very gently, he knew nor cared not whither, and then he seemed to fall asleep.

anew

From this reading When he again awoke to an interest in his surroundings, he felt that a soft hand was smoothing his brow, and the air was cooled by a delicious sweet-scented breeze.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading When he again awoke to an interest in his surroundings, he felt that a soft hand was smoothing his brow, and the air was cooled by a delicious sweet-scented breeze.

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

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

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

From this reading When he again awoke to an interest in his surroundings, he felt that a soft hand was smoothing his brow, and the air was cooled by a delicious sweet-scented breeze.

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

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

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

From this reading As he attempted to rise she gently restrained him, and bidding him lie still for a moment, she left the lodge.

in a state of sleep

From this reading Then he had a vague knowledge of being lifted from the canoe and borne away, very gently, he knew nor cared not whither, and then he seemed to fall asleep.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading As he attempted to rise she gently restrained him, and bidding him lie still for a moment, she left the lodge.

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

From this reading Then he had a vague knowledge of being lifted from the canoe and borne away, very gently, he knew nor cared not whither, and then he seemed to fall asleep.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading When he again awoke to an interest in his surroundings, he felt that a soft hand was smoothing his brow, and the air was cooled by a delicious sweet-scented breeze.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Opening his eyes, he saw bending over him, and fanning him with a fan woven of fragrant grasses, Has-se's beautiful sister Nethla.

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

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Then he had a vague knowledge of being lifted from the canoe and borne away, very gently, he knew nor cared not whither, and then he seemed to fall asleep.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading Opening his eyes, he saw bending over him, and fanning him with a fan woven of fragrant grasses, Has-se's beautiful sister Nethla.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading As he attempted to rise she gently restrained him, and bidding him lie still for a moment, she left the lodge.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading Then he had a vague knowledge of being lifted from the canoe and borne away, very gently, he knew nor cared not whither, and then he seemed to fall asleep.

the lower side of anything

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading When he again awoke to an interest in his surroundings, he felt that a soft hand was smoothing his brow, and the air was cooled by a delicious sweet-scented breeze.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading When he again awoke to an interest in his surroundings, he felt that a soft hand was smoothing his brow, and the air was cooled by a delicious sweet-scented breeze.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

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

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Then he had a vague knowledge of being lifted from the canoe and borne away, very gently, he knew nor cared not whither, and then he seemed to fall asleep.

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

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler

From this reading When he again awoke to an interest in his surroundings, he felt that a soft hand was smoothing his brow, and the air was cooled by a delicious sweet-scented breeze.

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

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading When he again awoke to an interest in his surroundings, he felt that a soft hand was smoothing his brow, and the air was cooled by a delicious sweet-scented breeze.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Opening his eyes, he saw bending over him, and fanning him with a fan woven of fragrant grasses, Has-se's beautiful sister Nethla.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Then he had a vague knowledge of being lifted from the canoe and borne away, very gently, he knew nor cared not whither, and then he seemed to fall asleep.

strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading Opening his eyes, he saw bending over him, and fanning him with a fan woven of fragrant grasses, Has-se's beautiful sister Nethla.

inflected form of “fan” — strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading Opening his eyes, he saw bending over him, and fanning him with a fan woven of fragrant grasses, Has-se's beautiful sister Nethla.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading When he again awoke to an interest in his surroundings, he felt that a soft hand was smoothing his brow, and the air was cooled by a delicious sweet-scented breeze.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As he attempted to rise she gently restrained him, and bidding him lie still for a moment, she left the lodge.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading Opening his eyes, he saw bending over him, and fanning him with a fan woven of fragrant grasses, Has-se's beautiful sister Nethla.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Then he had a vague knowledge of being lifted from the canoe and borne away, very gently, he knew nor cared not whither, and then he seemed to fall asleep.

plural of “grass” — narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals; cut and dried as hay

From this reading Opening his eyes, he saw bending over him, and fanning him with a fan woven of fragrant grasses, Has-se's beautiful sister Nethla.

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

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading When he again awoke to an interest in his surroundings, he felt that a soft hand was smoothing his brow, and the air was cooled by a delicious sweet-scented breeze.

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

From this reading Opening his eyes, he saw bending over him, and fanning him with a fan woven of fragrant grasses, Has-se's beautiful sister Nethla.

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

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

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

From this reading Opening his eyes, he saw bending over him, and fanning him with a fan woven of fragrant grasses, Has-se's beautiful sister Nethla.

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

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

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

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading When he again awoke to an interest in his surroundings, he felt that a soft hand was smoothing his brow, and the air was cooled by a delicious sweet-scented breeze.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Then he had a vague knowledge of being lifted from the canoe and borne away, very gently, he knew nor cared not whither, and then he seemed to fall asleep.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Then he had a vague knowledge of being lifted from the canoe and borne away, very gently, he knew nor cared not whither, and then he seemed to fall asleep.

plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading As he attempted to rise she gently restrained him, and bidding him lie still for a moment, she left the lodge.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading As he attempted to rise she gently restrained him, and bidding him lie still for a moment, she left the lodge.

held up in the air

From this reading Then he had a vague knowledge of being lifted from the canoe and borne away, very gently, he knew nor cared not whither, and then he seemed to fall asleep.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading As he attempted to rise she gently restrained him, and bidding him lie still for a moment, she left the lodge.

a particular point in time

From this reading As he attempted to rise she gently restrained him, and bidding him lie still for a moment, she left the lodge.

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

From this reading Opening his eyes, he saw bending over him, and fanning him with a fan woven of fragrant grasses, Has-se's beautiful sister Nethla.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Then he had a vague knowledge of being lifted from the canoe and borne away, very gently, he knew nor cared not whither, and then he seemed to fall asleep.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Then he had a vague knowledge of being lifted from the canoe and borne away, very gently, he knew nor cared not whither, and then he seemed to fall asleep.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

and nothing more

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Opening his eyes, he saw bending over him, and fanning him with a fan woven of fragrant grasses, Has-se's beautiful sister Nethla.

above and across; more than

From this reading Opening his eyes, he saw bending over him, and fanning him with a fan woven of fragrant grasses, Has-se's beautiful sister Nethla.

propel with a paddle

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

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

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

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

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

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

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

cool and formal in manner

From this reading As he attempted to rise she gently restrained him, and bidding him lie still for a moment, she left the lodge.

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

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

move upward

From this reading As he attempted to rise she gently restrained him, and bidding him lie still for a moment, she left the lodge.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

cut with a saw

From this reading Opening his eyes, he saw bending over him, and fanning him with a fan woven of fragrant grasses, Has-se's beautiful sister Nethla.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Then he had a vague knowledge of being lifted from the canoe and borne away, very gently, he knew nor cared not whither, and then he seemed to fall asleep.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As he attempted to rise she gently restrained him, and bidding him lie still for a moment, she left the lodge.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Opening his eyes, he saw bending over him, and fanning him with a fan woven of fragrant grasses, Has-se's beautiful sister Nethla.

-ing form of “smooth” — make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing

From this reading When he again awoke to an interest in his surroundings, he felt that a soft hand was smoothing his brow, and the air was cooled by a delicious sweet-scented breeze.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading When he again awoke to an interest in his surroundings, he felt that a soft hand was smoothing his brow, and the air was cooled by a delicious sweet-scented breeze.

not in physical motion

From this reading As he attempted to rise she gently restrained him, and bidding him lie still for a moment, she left the lodge.

the environmental condition

From this reading When he again awoke to an interest in his surroundings, he felt that a soft hand was smoothing his brow, and the air was cooled by a delicious sweet-scented breeze.

having a natural fragrance

From this reading When he again awoke to an interest in his surroundings, he felt that a soft hand was smoothing his brow, and the air was cooled by a delicious sweet-scented breeze.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

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

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he had a vague knowledge of being lifted from the canoe and borne away, very gently, he knew nor cared not whither, and then he seemed to fall asleep.

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

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

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

From this reading Then he had a vague knowledge of being lifted from the canoe and borne away, very gently, he knew nor cared not whither, and then he seemed to fall asleep.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Then he had a vague knowledge of being lifted from the canoe and borne away, very gently, he knew nor cared not whither, and then he seemed to fall asleep.

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

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

precisely as stated

From this reading Then he had a vague knowledge of being lifted from the canoe and borne away, very gently, he knew nor cared not whither, and then he seemed to fall asleep.

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

From this reading When he again awoke to an interest in his surroundings, he felt that a soft hand was smoothing his brow, and the air was cooled by a delicious sweet-scented breeze.

at the time that

From this reading RENE'S RETURN When Rene de Veaux sank down in the bottom of the canoe, completely exhausted by his labors at the paddle, and by the pain of Chitta's arrow that quivered in his shoulder, he became almost unconscious, and only dimly realized that they had escaped from their cruel pursuers.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading Then he had a vague knowledge of being lifted from the canoe and borne away, very gently, he knew nor cared not whither, and then he seemed to fall asleep.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Opening his eyes, he saw bending over him, and fanning him with a fan woven of fragrant grasses, Has-se's beautiful sister Nethla.

made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole

From this reading Opening his eyes, he saw bending over him, and fanning him with a fan woven of fragrant grasses, Has-se's beautiful sister Nethla.