Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

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

From this reading Cat-sha knew that Rene had led the attack upon his band at the shell mound, and regarded him as a brave enemy whom he should take an exquisite delight in torturing.

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

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Nor did he gain any comfort by turning his eyes to the sullen countenance of the huge Cat-sha.

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

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Chitta thought of the revenge he was to enjoy for his humiliating overthrow during the games at the Feast of Ripe Corn, which he fully believed he owed to the white lad.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Cat-sha knew that Rene had led the attack upon his band at the shell mound, and regarded him as a brave enemy whom he should take an exquisite delight in torturing.

the act of waking

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Cat-sha knew that Rene had led the attack upon his band at the shell mound, and regarded him as a brave enemy whom he should take an exquisite delight in torturing.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Chitta thought of the revenge he was to enjoy for his humiliating overthrow during the games at the Feast of Ripe Corn, which he fully believed he owed to the white lad.

confined by bonds

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Cat-sha knew that Rene had led the attack upon his band at the shell mound, and regarded him as a brave enemy whom he should take an exquisite delight in torturing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

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From this reading Nor did he gain any comfort by turning his eyes to the sullen countenance of the huge Cat-sha.

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

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Nor did he gain any comfort by turning his eyes to the sullen countenance of the huge Cat-sha.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading Chitta thought of the revenge he was to enjoy for his humiliating overthrow during the games at the Feast of Ripe Corn, which he fully believed he owed to the white lad.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Nor did he gain any comfort by turning his eyes to the sullen countenance of the huge Cat-sha.

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

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

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

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Neither pity nor mercy was expressed in the slightest degree by either of the Seminoles.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Cat-sha knew that Rene had led the attack upon his band at the shell mound, and regarded him as a brave enemy whom he should take an exquisite delight in torturing.

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

From this reading Nor did he gain any comfort by turning his eyes to the sullen countenance of the huge Cat-sha.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Chitta thought of the revenge he was to enjoy for his humiliating overthrow during the games at the Feast of Ripe Corn, which he fully believed he owed to the white lad.

one or the other of two

From this reading Neither pity nor mercy was expressed in the slightest degree by either of the Seminoles.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

an opposing military force

From this reading Cat-sha knew that Rene had led the attack upon his band at the shell mound, and regarded him as a brave enemy whom he should take an exquisite delight in torturing.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Chitta thought of the revenge he was to enjoy for his humiliating overthrow during the games at the Feast of Ripe Corn, which he fully believed he owed to the white lad.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

communicated in words

From this reading Neither pity nor mercy was expressed in the slightest degree by either of the Seminoles.

intense or sharp

From this reading Cat-sha knew that Rene had led the attack upon his band at the shell mound, and regarded him as a brave enemy whom he should take an exquisite delight in torturing.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Nor did he gain any comfort by turning his eyes to the sullen countenance of the huge Cat-sha.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading Chitta thought of the revenge he was to enjoy for his humiliating overthrow during the games at the Feast of Ripe Corn, which he fully believed he owed to the white lad.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Chitta thought of the revenge he was to enjoy for his humiliating overthrow during the games at the Feast of Ripe Corn, which he fully believed he owed to the white lad.

set up or found

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Chitta thought of the revenge he was to enjoy for his humiliating overthrow during the games at the Feast of Ripe Corn, which he fully believed he owed to the white lad.

obtain

From this reading Nor did he gain any comfort by turning his eyes to the sullen countenance of the huge Cat-sha.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Chitta thought of the revenge he was to enjoy for his humiliating overthrow during the games at the Feast of Ripe Corn, which he fully believed he owed to the white lad.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

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

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

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

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

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

From this reading Cat-sha knew that Rene had led the attack upon his band at the shell mound, and regarded him as a brave enemy whom he should take an exquisite delight in torturing.

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

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

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

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Nor did he gain any comfort by turning his eyes to the sullen countenance of the huge Cat-sha.

causing awareness of your shortcomings

From this reading Chitta thought of the revenge he was to enjoy for his humiliating overthrow during the games at the Feast of Ripe Corn, which he fully believed he owed to the white lad.

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

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

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 Cat-sha knew that Rene had led the attack upon his band at the shell mound, and regarded him as a brave enemy whom he should take an exquisite delight in torturing.

a boy or man

From this reading Chitta thought of the revenge he was to enjoy for his humiliating overthrow during the games at the Feast of Ripe Corn, which he fully believed he owed to the white lad.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Cat-sha knew that Rene had led the attack upon his band at the shell mound, and regarded him as a brave enemy whom he should take an exquisite delight in torturing.

set afire or burning

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading Neither pity nor mercy was expressed in the slightest degree by either of the Seminoles.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

From this reading Cat-sha knew that Rene had led the attack upon his band at the shell mound, and regarded him as a brave enemy whom he should take an exquisite delight in torturing.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither pity nor mercy was expressed in the slightest degree by either of the Seminoles.

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

From this reading Nor did he gain any comfort by turning his eyes to the sullen countenance of the huge Cat-sha.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)

From this reading Chitta thought of the revenge he was to enjoy for his humiliating overthrow during the games at the Feast of Ripe Corn, which he fully believed he owed to the white lad.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading Chitta thought of the revenge he was to enjoy for his humiliating overthrow during the games at the Feast of Ripe Corn, which he fully believed he owed to the white lad.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading Neither pity nor mercy was expressed in the slightest degree by either of the Seminoles.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Cat-sha knew that Rene had led the attack upon his band at the shell mound, and regarded him as a brave enemy whom he should take an exquisite delight in torturing.

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

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading Chitta thought of the revenge he was to enjoy for his humiliating overthrow during the games at the Feast of Ripe Corn, which he fully believed he owed to the white lad.

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

From this reading Chitta thought of the revenge he was to enjoy for his humiliating overthrow during the games at the Feast of Ripe Corn, which he fully believed he owed to the white lad.

plural of “seminole” — a member of the Muskhogean people who moved into Florida in the 18th century

From this reading Neither pity nor mercy was expressed in the slightest degree by either of the Seminoles.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading Cat-sha knew that Rene had led the attack upon his band at the shell mound, and regarded him as a brave enemy whom he should take an exquisite delight in torturing.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Cat-sha knew that Rene had led the attack upon his band at the shell mound, and regarded him as a brave enemy whom he should take an exquisite delight in torturing.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading Neither pity nor mercy was expressed in the slightest degree by either of the Seminoles.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

expressive of contempt

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading Nor did he gain any comfort by turning his eyes to the sullen countenance of the huge Cat-sha.

carry out

From this reading Cat-sha knew that Rene had led the attack upon his band at the shell mound, and regarded him as a brave enemy whom he should take an exquisite delight in torturing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

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

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Chitta thought of the revenge he was to enjoy for his humiliating overthrow during the games at the Feast of Ripe Corn, which he fully believed he owed to the white lad.

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

From this reading Nor did he gain any comfort by turning his eyes to the sullen countenance of the huge Cat-sha.

extremely painful

From this reading Cat-sha knew that Rene had led the attack upon his band at the shell mound, and regarded him as a brave enemy whom he should take an exquisite delight in torturing.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Nor did he gain any comfort by turning his eyes to the sullen countenance of the huge Cat-sha.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

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

From this reading RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

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

From this reading Neither pity nor mercy was expressed in the slightest degree by either of the Seminoles.

(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 RENE IN THE HANDS OF HIS ENEMIES Well might Rene de Veaux feel that he had fallen into evil hands, as, upon awakening from his troubled slumber, he found himself bound hand and foot, and gazed into the cruel face of Chitta, lighted by a triumphant but sneering smile.

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

From this reading Chitta thought of the revenge he was to enjoy for his humiliating overthrow during the games at the Feast of Ripe Corn, which he fully believed he owed to the white lad.

a Caucasian

From this reading Chitta thought of the revenge he was to enjoy for his humiliating overthrow during the games at the Feast of Ripe Corn, which he fully believed he owed to the white lad.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Cat-sha knew that Rene had led the attack upon his band at the shell mound, and regarded him as a brave enemy whom he should take an exquisite delight in torturing.