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 A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

not being in a specified place

From this reading Then when the absent Indians returned from their hunting grounds, and found what had been done, their rage would be fearful, and he shuddered to think of the dire consequences.

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

From this reading He felt there was a strained feeling between the Indians and some of the miners; how deep he could not tell.

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

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Should Jennie commit this crime Pritchen's followers would be only too glad to wreak their revenge upon the few natives who were at Klassan.

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

From this reading Should Jennie commit this crime Pritchen's followers would be only too glad to wreak their revenge upon the few natives who were at Klassan.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Then when the absent Indians returned from their hunting grounds, and found what had been done, their rage would be fearful, and he shuddered to think of the dire consequences.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He felt there was a strained feeling between the Indians and some of the miners; how deep he could not tell.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

a young person of either sex

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading Should Jennie commit this crime Pritchen's followers would be only too glad to wreak their revenge upon the few natives who were at Klassan.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Then when the absent Indians returned from their hunting grounds, and found what had been done, their rage would be fearful, and he shuddered to think of the dire consequences.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He felt there was a strained feeling between the Indians and some of the miners; how deep he could not tell.

plural of “coward” — a person who shows fear or timidity

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading Should Jennie commit this crime Pritchen's followers would be only too glad to wreak their revenge upon the few natives who were at Klassan.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading They would make the most of the deed, and no doubt draw with them the rest of the white men.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading He felt there was a strained feeling between the Indians and some of the miners; how deep he could not tell.

fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

From this reading Then when the absent Indians returned from their hunting grounds, and found what had been done, their rage would be fearful, and he shuddered to think of the dire consequences.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Then when the absent Indians returned from their hunting grounds, and found what had been done, their rage would be fearful, and he shuddered to think of the dire consequences.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading They would make the most of the deed, and no doubt draw with them the rest of the white men.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading They would make the most of the deed, and no doubt draw with them the rest of the white men.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading Then when the absent Indians returned from their hunting grounds, and found what had been done, their rage would be fearful, and he shuddered to think of the dire consequences.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He felt there was a strained feeling between the Indians and some of the miners; how deep he could not tell.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt there was a strained feeling between the Indians and some of the miners; how deep he could not tell.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Should Jennie commit this crime Pritchen's followers would be only too glad to wreak their revenge upon the few natives who were at Klassan.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading Should Jennie commit this crime Pritchen's followers would be only too glad to wreak their revenge upon the few natives who were at Klassan.

set up or found

From this reading Then when the absent Indians returned from their hunting grounds, and found what had been done, their rage would be fearful, and he shuddered to think of the dire consequences.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then when the absent Indians returned from their hunting grounds, and found what had been done, their rage would be fearful, and he shuddered to think of the dire consequences.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Should Jennie commit this crime Pritchen's followers would be only too glad to wreak their revenge upon the few natives who were at Klassan.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Then when the absent Indians returned from their hunting grounds, and found what had been done, their rage would be fearful, and he shuddered to think of the dire consequences.

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

From this reading Then when the absent Indians returned from their hunting grounds, and found what had been done, their rage would be fearful, and he shuddered to think of the dire consequences.

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

From this reading He felt there was a strained feeling between the Indians and some of the miners; how deep he could not tell.

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

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

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From this reading He felt there was a strained feeling between the Indians and some of the miners; how deep he could not tell.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Then when the absent Indians returned from their hunting grounds, and found what had been done, their rage would be fearful, and he shuddered to think of the dire consequences.

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

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading He felt there was a strained feeling between the Indians and some of the miners; how deep he could not tell.

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From this reading Should Jennie commit this crime Pritchen's followers would be only too glad to wreak their revenge upon the few natives who were at Klassan.

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

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

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

From this reading Should Jennie commit this crime Pritchen's followers would be only too glad to wreak their revenge upon the few natives who were at Klassan.

engage in

From this reading They would make the most of the deed, and no doubt draw with them the rest of the white men.

the force of workers available

From this reading They would make the most of the deed, and no doubt draw with them the rest of the white men.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading He felt there was a strained feeling between the Indians and some of the miners; how deep he could not tell.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

used to form the superlative

From this reading They would make the most of the deed, and no doubt draw with them the rest of the white men.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading Should Jennie commit this crime Pritchen's followers would be only too glad to wreak their revenge upon the few natives who were at Klassan.

not any; not one

From this reading They would make the most of the deed, and no doubt draw with them the rest of the white men.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He felt there was a strained feeling between the Indians and some of the miners; how deep he could not tell.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

and nothing more

From this reading Should Jennie commit this crime Pritchen's followers would be only too glad to wreak their revenge upon the few natives who were at Klassan.

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

From this reading Should Jennie commit this crime Pritchen's followers would be only too glad to wreak their revenge upon the few natives who were at Klassan.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Then when the absent Indians returned from their hunting grounds, and found what had been done, their rage would be fearful, and he shuddered to think of the dire consequences.

coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading They would make the most of the deed, and no doubt draw with them the rest of the white men.

-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Then when the absent Indians returned from their hunting grounds, and found what had been done, their rage would be fearful, and he shuddered to think of the dire consequences.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading Should Jennie commit this crime Pritchen's followers would be only too glad to wreak their revenge upon the few natives who were at Klassan.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Should Jennie commit this crime Pritchen's followers would be only too glad to wreak their revenge upon the few natives who were at Klassan.

past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold

From this reading Then when the absent Indians returned from their hunting grounds, and found what had been done, their rage would be fearful, and he shuddered to think of the dire consequences.

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

From this reading He felt there was a strained feeling between the Indians and some of the miners; how deep he could not tell.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

lacking natural ease

From this reading He felt there was a strained feeling between the Indians and some of the miners; how deep he could not tell.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

express in words

From this reading He felt there was a strained feeling between the Indians and some of the miners; how deep he could not tell.

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

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Should Jennie commit this crime Pritchen's followers would be only too glad to wreak their revenge upon the few natives who were at Klassan.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They would make the most of the deed, and no doubt draw with them the rest of the white men.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then when the absent Indians returned from their hunting grounds, and found what had been done, their rage would be fearful, and he shuddered to think of the dire consequences.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

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

From this reading They would make the most of the deed, and no doubt draw with them the rest of the white men.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Then when the absent Indians returned from their hunting grounds, and found what had been done, their rage would be fearful, and he shuddered to think of the dire consequences.

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

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

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

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Should Jennie commit this crime Pritchen's followers would be only too glad to wreak their revenge upon the few natives who were at Klassan.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A TRICK OF COWARDS As Keith stood gazing in surprise upon the retreating figure, there suddenly came to him the realization of the mischief this one child might do.

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

From this reading He felt there was a strained feeling between the Indians and some of the miners; how deep he could not tell.

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

From this reading Should Jennie commit this crime Pritchen's followers would be only too glad to wreak their revenge upon the few natives who were at Klassan.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Then when the absent Indians returned from their hunting grounds, and found what had been done, their rage would be fearful, and he shuddered to think of the dire consequences.

at the time that

From this reading Then when the absent Indians returned from their hunting grounds, and found what had been done, their rage would be fearful, and he shuddered to think of the dire consequences.

a Caucasian

From this reading They would make the most of the deed, and no doubt draw with them the rest of the white men.

which person or people

From this reading Should Jennie commit this crime Pritchen's followers would be only too glad to wreak their revenge upon the few natives who were at Klassan.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They would make the most of the deed, and no doubt draw with them the rest of the white men.

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

From this reading Should Jennie commit this crime Pritchen's followers would be only too glad to wreak their revenge upon the few natives who were at Klassan.

cause to happen or to occur as a consequence

From this reading Should Jennie commit this crime Pritchen's followers would be only too glad to wreak their revenge upon the few natives who were at Klassan.