Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading As a consequence when he saw the stranger rise and slowly walk from the place, he had not been disturbed by any fear of mishaps.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Indeed, he did not even look about the camp carefully to ascertain whether or not the other man was still there.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

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

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

in addition

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

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

From this reading As a consequence when he saw the stranger rise and slowly walk from the place, he had not been disturbed by any fear of mishaps.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As a consequence when he saw the stranger rise and slowly walk from the place, he had not been disturbed by any fear of mishaps.

from appearances alone

From this reading Apparently too this man when he had gone had departed empty-handed.

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

From this reading As a consequence when he saw the stranger rise and slowly walk from the place, he had not been disturbed by any fear of mishaps.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading Indeed, he did not even look about the camp carefully to ascertain whether or not the other man was still there.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

cause to become awake or conscious

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading RESTORING THE MAP Fred was not aware of the departure of Zeke nor that he had followed the first of the white men to leave the camp.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As a consequence when he saw the stranger rise and slowly walk from the place, he had not been disturbed by any fear of mishaps.

of short duration or distance

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As a consequence when he saw the stranger rise and slowly walk from the place, he had not been disturbed by any fear of mishaps.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading RESTORING THE MAP Fred was not aware of the departure of Zeke nor that he had followed the first of the white men to leave the camp.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Indeed, he did not even look about the camp carefully to ascertain whether or not the other man was still there.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As a consequence when he saw the stranger rise and slowly walk from the place, he had not been disturbed by any fear of mishaps.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

well in the past; former

From this reading Apparently too this man when he had gone had departed empty-handed.

the act of departing

From this reading RESTORING THE MAP Fred was not aware of the departure of Zeke nor that he had followed the first of the white men to leave the camp.

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

From this reading Indeed, he did not even look about the camp carefully to ascertain whether or not the other man was still there.

the act of discovering something

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

having the place or position changed

From this reading As a consequence when he saw the stranger rise and slowly walk from the place, he had not been disturbed by any fear of mishaps.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

having acquired or gained nothing

From this reading Apparently too this man when he had gone had departed empty-handed.

divisible by two

From this reading Indeed, he did not even look about the camp carefully to ascertain whether or not the other man was still there.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading As a consequence when he saw the stranger rise and slowly walk from the place, he had not been disturbed by any fear of mishaps.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading RESTORING THE MAP Fred was not aware of the departure of Zeke nor that he had followed the first of the white men to leave the camp.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading RESTORING THE MAP Fred was not aware of the departure of Zeke nor that he had followed the first of the white men to leave the camp.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

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From this reading RESTORING THE MAP Fred was not aware of the departure of Zeke nor that he had followed the first of the white men to leave the camp.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As a consequence when he saw the stranger rise and slowly walk from the place, he had not been disturbed by any fear of mishaps.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Apparently too this man when he had gone had departed empty-handed.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

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

From this reading RESTORING THE MAP Fred was not aware of the departure of Zeke nor that he had followed the first of the white men to leave the camp.

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

From this reading RESTORING THE MAP Fred was not aware of the departure of Zeke nor that he had followed the first of the white men to leave the camp.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

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

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

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

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, he did not even look about the camp carefully to ascertain whether or not the other man was still there.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

immediately past

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

go away from a place

From this reading RESTORING THE MAP Fred was not aware of the departure of Zeke nor that he had followed the first of the white men to leave the camp.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Indeed, he did not even look about the camp carefully to ascertain whether or not the other man was still there.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Indeed, he did not even look about the camp carefully to ascertain whether or not the other man was still there.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading RESTORING THE MAP Fred was not aware of the departure of Zeke nor that he had followed the first of the white men to leave the camp.

the force of workers available

From this reading RESTORING THE MAP Fred was not aware of the departure of Zeke nor that he had followed the first of the white men to leave the camp.

plural of “mishap” — an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading As a consequence when he saw the stranger rise and slowly walk from the place, he had not been disturbed by any fear of mishaps.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

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

From this reading RESTORING THE MAP Fred was not aware of the departure of Zeke nor that he had followed the first of the white men to leave the camp.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading RESTORING THE MAP Fred was not aware of the departure of Zeke nor that he had followed the first of the white men to leave the camp.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RESTORING THE MAP Fred was not aware of the departure of Zeke nor that he had followed the first of the white men to leave the camp.

on one occasion

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Indeed, he did not even look about the camp carefully to ascertain whether or not the other man was still there.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Indeed, he did not even look about the camp carefully to ascertain whether or not the other man was still there.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As a consequence when he saw the stranger rise and slowly walk from the place, he had not been disturbed by any fear of mishaps.

-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading RESTORING THE MAP Fred was not aware of the departure of Zeke nor that he had followed the first of the white men to leave the camp.

move upward

From this reading As a consequence when he saw the stranger rise and slowly walk from the place, he had not been disturbed by any fear of mishaps.

cut with a saw

From this reading As a consequence when he saw the stranger rise and slowly walk from the place, he had not been disturbed by any fear of mishaps.

the state of being asleep

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading As a consequence when he saw the stranger rise and slowly walk from the place, he had not been disturbed by any fear of mishaps.

in the near future

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

deeply or completely

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

not in physical motion

From this reading Indeed, he did not even look about the camp carefully to ascertain whether or not the other man was still there.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading As a consequence when he saw the stranger rise and slowly walk from the place, he had not been disturbed by any fear of mishaps.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RESTORING THE MAP Fred was not aware of the departure of Zeke nor that he had followed the first of the white men to leave the camp.

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

From this reading RESTORING THE MAP Fred was not aware of the departure of Zeke nor that he had followed the first of the white men to leave the camp.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Indeed, he did not even look about the camp carefully to ascertain whether or not the other man was still there.

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

From this reading Apparently too this man when he had gone had departed empty-handed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

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

From this reading RESTORING THE MAP Fred was not aware of the departure of Zeke nor that he had followed the first of the white men to leave the camp.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Apparently too this man when he had gone had departed empty-handed.

(often followed by “of”) not aware

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

not necessary

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading For a brief time Fred hesitated, almost deciding to awaken his companions and inform them of his discovery, but at last, convinced that such action was unnecessary and still unaware that the guide also had gone, he once more stretched himself upon the dry ground and soon was soundly sleeping.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading As a consequence when he saw the stranger rise and slowly walk from the place, he had not been disturbed by any fear of mishaps.

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

From this reading RESTORING THE MAP Fred was not aware of the departure of Zeke nor that he had followed the first of the white men to leave the camp.

at the time that

From this reading As a consequence when he saw the stranger rise and slowly walk from the place, he had not been disturbed by any fear of mishaps.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Indeed, he did not even look about the camp carefully to ascertain whether or not the other man was still there.

a Caucasian

From this reading RESTORING THE MAP Fred was not aware of the departure of Zeke nor that he had followed the first of the white men to leave the camp.

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

From this reading RESTORING THE MAP Fred was not aware of the departure of Zeke nor that he had followed the first of the white men to leave the camp.