used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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a record or narrative description of past events
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AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER receiving the summary reply of the commander of the block-house, McGable arose, and without a word walked toward the wood.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Here he seemed to spend a short time in consultation with the Indians; for they immediately after separated and disappeared among the trees.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "They've drawn off, and will wait till night 'fore they try any of their games," replied Peterson.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading AFTER receiving the summary reply of the commander of the block-house, McGable arose, and without a word walked toward the wood.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What does that mean?" asked Mansfield.
block-house
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From this reading AFTER receiving the summary reply of the commander of the block-house, McGable arose, and without a word walked toward the wood.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading AFTER receiving the summary reply of the commander of the block-house, McGable arose, and without a word walked toward the wood.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Here he seemed to spend a short time in consultation with the Indians; for they immediately after separated and disappeared among the trees.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Here he seemed to spend a short time in consultation with the Indians; for they immediately after separated and disappeared among the trees.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What does that mean?" asked Mansfield.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading "They've drawn off, and will wait till night 'fore they try any of their games," replied Peterson.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here he seemed to spend a short time in consultation with the Indians; for they immediately after separated and disappeared among the trees.
forenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading "They've drawn off, and will wait till night 'fore they try any of their games," replied Peterson.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
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gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "They've drawn off, and will wait till night 'fore they try any of their games," replied Peterson.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here he seemed to spend a short time in consultation with the Indians; for they immediately after separated and disappeared among the trees.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he seemed to spend a short time in consultation with the Indians; for they immediately after separated and disappeared among the trees.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Here he seemed to spend a short time in consultation with the Indians; for they immediately after separated and disappeared among the trees.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Here he seemed to spend a short time in consultation with the Indians; for they immediately after separated and disappeared among the trees.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A FURTHER ACCOUNT OF THE SHAWNEES, THE SPEAKERS, AND JENKINS.
JENKINS
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MansfieldnounUS /ˈmænzfiːld/
New Zealand writer of short stories (1888-1923)
From this reading "What does that mean?" asked Mansfield.
McGable
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From this reading AFTER receiving the summary reply of the commander of the block-house, McGable arose, and without a word walked toward the wood.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What does that mean?" asked Mansfield.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "They've drawn off, and will wait till night 'fore they try any of their games," replied Peterson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A FURTHER ACCOUNT OF THE SHAWNEES, THE SPEAKERS, AND JENKINS.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "They've drawn off, and will wait till night 'fore they try any of their games," replied Peterson.
Peterson
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From this reading "They've drawn off, and will wait till night 'fore they try any of their games," replied Peterson.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading AFTER receiving the summary reply of the commander of the block-house, McGable arose, and without a word walked toward the wood.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "They've drawn off, and will wait till night 'fore they try any of their games," replied Peterson.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading AFTER receiving the summary reply of the commander of the block-house, McGable arose, and without a word walked toward the wood.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Here he seemed to spend a short time in consultation with the Indians; for they immediately after separated and disappeared among the trees.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Here he seemed to spend a short time in consultation with the Indians; for they immediately after separated and disappeared among the trees.
SHAWNEES
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primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Here he seemed to spend a short time in consultation with the Indians; for they immediately after separated and disappeared among the trees.
SPEAKERSnounUS /ˈspiːkərz/
plural of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
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use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Here he seemed to spend a short time in consultation with the Indians; for they immediately after separated and disappeared among the trees.
summarynounUS /ˈsʌməri/
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading AFTER receiving the summary reply of the commander of the block-house, McGable arose, and without a word walked toward the wood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What does that mean?" asked Mansfield.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "They've drawn off, and will wait till night 'fore they try any of their games," replied Peterson.
in or at that place or location
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A FURTHER ACCOUNT OF THE SHAWNEES, THE SPEAKERS, AND JENKINS.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here he seemed to spend a short time in consultation with the Indians; for they immediately after separated and disappeared among the trees.
They've
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From this reading "They've drawn off, and will wait till night 'fore they try any of their games," replied Peterson.
up to a particular time
From this reading "They've drawn off, and will wait till night 'fore they try any of their games," replied Peterson.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Here he seemed to spend a short time in consultation with the Indians; for they immediately after separated and disappeared among the trees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here he seemed to spend a short time in consultation with the Indians; for they immediately after separated and disappeared among the trees.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading AFTER receiving the summary reply of the commander of the block-house, McGable arose, and without a word walked toward the wood.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Here he seemed to spend a short time in consultation with the Indians; for they immediately after separated and disappeared among the trees.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "They've drawn off, and will wait till night 'fore they try any of their games," replied Peterson.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "They've drawn off, and will wait till night 'fore they try any of their games," replied Peterson.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading AFTER receiving the summary reply of the commander of the block-house, McGable arose, and without a word walked toward the wood.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What does that mean?" asked Mansfield.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A FURTHER ACCOUNT OF THE SHAWNEES, THE SPEAKERS, AND JENKINS.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "They've drawn off, and will wait till night 'fore they try any of their games," replied Peterson.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here he seemed to spend a short time in consultation with the Indians; for they immediately after separated and disappeared among the trees.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading AFTER receiving the summary reply of the commander of the block-house, McGable arose, and without a word walked toward the wood.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading AFTER receiving the summary reply of the commander of the block-house, McGable arose, and without a word walked toward the wood.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading AFTER receiving the summary reply of the commander of the block-house, McGable arose, and without a word walked toward the wood.
