declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The enmity between Jean Bevoir and the Morrises was of too long standing to admit of any other conclusion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An animated discussion was going on, in which Jean Bevoir and Black Ear were taking the principal parts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The enmity between Jean Bevoir and the Morrises was of too long standing to admit of any other conclusion.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading An animated discussion was going on, in which Jean Bevoir and Black Ear were taking the principal parts.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "I'll wager they are plotting to make another attack," said the youth to himself.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The enmity between Jean Bevoir and the Morrises was of too long standing to admit of any other conclusion.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He could not hear what was being said, but from the appearance of things saw that the Frenchman and his companions were on good terms with the red men who had attacked the trading-post.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I'll wager they are plotting to make another attack," said the youth to himself.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading "I'll wager they are plotting to make another attack," said the youth to himself.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading He could not hear what was being said, but from the appearance of things saw that the Frenchman and his companions were on good terms with the red men who had attacked the trading-post.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM THE POST Henry knew full well that the rascally French trader could be in that vicinity for no good purpose.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He could not hear what was being said, but from the appearance of things saw that the Frenchman and his companions were on good terms with the red men who had attacked the trading-post.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The enmity between Jean Bevoir and the Morrises was of too long standing to admit of any other conclusion.
Bevoir
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From this reading The enmity between Jean Bevoir and the Morrises was of too long standing to admit of any other conclusion.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading An animated discussion was going on, in which Jean Bevoir and Black Ear were taking the principal parts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He could not hear what was being said, but from the appearance of things saw that the Frenchman and his companions were on good terms with the red men who had attacked the trading-post.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He could not hear what was being said, but from the appearance of things saw that the Frenchman and his companions were on good terms with the red men who had attacked the trading-post.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The enmity between Jean Bevoir and the Morrises was of too long standing to admit of any other conclusion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM THE POST Henry knew full well that the rascally French trader could be in that vicinity for no good purpose.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading An animated discussion was going on, in which Jean Bevoir and Black Ear were taking the principal parts.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading An animated discussion was going on, in which Jean Bevoir and Black Ear were taking the principal parts.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading The enmity between Jean Bevoir and the Morrises was of too long standing to admit of any other conclusion.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM THE POST Henry knew full well that the rascally French trader could be in that vicinity for no good purpose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM THE POST Henry knew full well that the rascally French trader could be in that vicinity for no good purpose.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM THE POST Henry knew full well that the rascally French trader could be in that vicinity for no good purpose.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading He could not hear what was being said, but from the appearance of things saw that the Frenchman and his companions were on good terms with the red men who had attacked the trading-post.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM THE POST Henry knew full well that the rascally French trader could be in that vicinity for no good purpose.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM THE POST Henry knew full well that the rascally French trader could be in that vicinity for no good purpose.
the act of departing
From this reading An animated discussion was going on, in which Jean Bevoir and Black Ear were taking the principal parts.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM THE POST Henry knew full well that the rascally French trader could be in that vicinity for no good purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He could not hear what was being said, but from the appearance of things saw that the Frenchman and his companions were on good terms with the red men who had attacked the trading-post.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not hear what was being said, but from the appearance of things saw that the Frenchman and his companions were on good terms with the red men who had attacked the trading-post.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He could not hear what was being said, but from the appearance of things saw that the Frenchman and his companions were on good terms with the red men who had attacked the trading-post.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM THE POST Henry knew full well that the rascally French trader could be in that vicinity for no good purpose.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I'll wager they are plotting to make another attack," said the youth to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He could not hear what was being said, but from the appearance of things saw that the Frenchman and his companions were on good terms with the red men who had attacked the trading-post.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll wager they are plotting to make another attack," said the youth to himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM THE POST Henry knew full well that the rascally French trader could be in that vicinity for no good purpose.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading The enmity between Jean Bevoir and the Morrises was of too long standing to admit of any other conclusion.
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 THE FLIGHT FROM THE POST Henry knew full well that the rascally French trader could be in that vicinity for no good purpose.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The enmity between Jean Bevoir and the Morrises was of too long standing to admit of any other conclusion.
engage in
From this reading "I'll wager they are plotting to make another attack," said the youth to himself.
the force of workers available
From this reading He could not hear what was being said, but from the appearance of things saw that the Frenchman and his companions were on good terms with the red men who had attacked the trading-post.
Morrises
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From this reading The enmity between Jean Bevoir and the Morrises was of too long standing to admit of any other conclusion.
not any; not one
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM THE POST Henry knew full well that the rascally French trader could be in that vicinity for no good purpose.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not hear what was being said, but from the appearance of things saw that the Frenchman and his companions were on good terms with the red men who had attacked the trading-post.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The enmity between Jean Bevoir and the Morrises was of too long standing to admit of any other conclusion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He could not hear what was being said, but from the appearance of things saw that the Frenchman and his companions were on good terms with the red men who had attacked the trading-post.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The enmity between Jean Bevoir and the Morrises was of too long standing to admit of any other conclusion.
the local environment
From this reading An animated discussion was going on, in which Jean Bevoir and Black Ear were taking the principal parts.
plottingverbUS /ˈplɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal
From this reading "I'll wager they are plotting to make another attack," said the youth to himself.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM THE POST Henry knew full well that the rascally French trader could be in that vicinity for no good purpose.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading An animated discussion was going on, in which Jean Bevoir and Black Ear were taking the principal parts.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM THE POST Henry knew full well that the rascally French trader could be in that vicinity for no good purpose.
rascallyadjective
playful in an appealingly bold way
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM THE POST Henry knew full well that the rascally French trader could be in that vicinity for no good purpose.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He could not hear what was being said, but from the appearance of things saw that the Frenchman and his companions were on good terms with the red men who had attacked the trading-post.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He could not hear what was being said, but from the appearance of things saw that the Frenchman and his companions were on good terms with the red men who had attacked the trading-post.
cut with a saw
From this reading He could not hear what was being said, but from the appearance of things saw that the Frenchman and his companions were on good terms with the red men who had attacked the trading-post.
having a supporting base
From this reading The enmity between Jean Bevoir and the Morrises was of too long standing to admit of any other conclusion.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading An animated discussion was going on, in which Jean Bevoir and Black Ear were taking the principal parts.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He could not hear what was being said, but from the appearance of things saw that the Frenchman and his companions were on good terms with the red men who had attacked the trading-post.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM THE POST Henry knew full well that the rascally French trader could be in that vicinity for no good purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM THE POST Henry knew full well that the rascally French trader could be in that vicinity for no good purpose.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'll wager they are plotting to make another attack," said the youth to himself.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He could not hear what was being said, but from the appearance of things saw that the Frenchman and his companions were on good terms with the red men who had attacked the trading-post.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The enmity between Jean Bevoir and the Morrises was of too long standing to admit of any other conclusion.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The enmity between Jean Bevoir and the Morrises was of too long standing to admit of any other conclusion.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM THE POST Henry knew full well that the rascally French trader could be in that vicinity for no good purpose.
trading-post
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not hear what was being said, but from the appearance of things saw that the Frenchman and his companions were on good terms with the red men who had attacked the trading-post.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM THE POST Henry knew full well that the rascally French trader could be in that vicinity for no good purpose.
wagernounUS /ˈweɪdʒər/
the act of gambling
From this reading "I'll wager they are plotting to make another attack," said the youth to himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The enmity between Jean Bevoir and the Morrises was of too long standing to admit of any other conclusion.
(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 THE FLIGHT FROM THE POST Henry knew full well that the rascally French trader could be in that vicinity for no good purpose.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He could not hear what was being said, but from the appearance of things saw that the Frenchman and his companions were on good terms with the red men who had attacked the trading-post.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He could not hear what was being said, but from the appearance of things saw that the Frenchman and his companions were on good terms with the red men who had attacked the trading-post.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An animated discussion was going on, in which Jean Bevoir and Black Ear were taking the principal parts.
which person or people
From this reading He could not hear what was being said, but from the appearance of things saw that the Frenchman and his companions were on good terms with the red men who had attacked the trading-post.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He could not hear what was being said, but from the appearance of things saw that the Frenchman and his companions were on good terms with the red men who had attacked the trading-post.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "I'll wager they are plotting to make another attack," said the youth to himself.
