used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
in addition
From this reading It was possible, also, that he might have taken a fancy to the fair prize, and that he might have determined to secure her for himself, thus cheating his white brother, as well as his tribe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he had seen or heard nothing of the Blackfeet, he concluded that they had given up the pursuit, and had returned to their village.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading The disappearance of the Blackfoot and Flora Robinette was not incomprehensible to him, for it was very likely that he had lost the trail; but he could not help fearing that it was to be attributed to some other cause.
AxnounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The disappearance of the Blackfoot and Flora Robinette was not incomprehensible to him, for it was very likely that he had lost the trail; but he could not help fearing that it was to be attributed to some other cause.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
Blackfeet
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From this reading As he had seen or heard nothing of the Blackfeet, he concluded that they had given up the pursuit, and had returned to their village.
BlackfootnounUS /ˈblækfʊt/
a member of a warlike group of Algonquians living in the northwestern plains
From this reading The disappearance of the Blackfoot and Flora Robinette was not incomprehensible to him, for it was very likely that he had lost the trail; but he could not help fearing that it was to be attributed to some other cause.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It was possible, also, that he might have taken a fancy to the fair prize, and that he might have determined to secure her for himself, thus cheating his white brother, as well as his tribe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The disappearance of the Blackfoot and Flora Robinette was not incomprehensible to him, for it was very likely that he had lost the trail; but he could not help fearing that it was to be attributed to some other cause.
cheatingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːtɪŋ/
not faithful to a spouse or lover
From this reading It was possible, also, that he might have taken a fancy to the fair prize, and that he might have determined to secure her for himself, thus cheating his white brother, as well as his tribe.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading As he had seen or heard nothing of the Blackfeet, he concluded that they had given up the pursuit, and had returned to their village.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The disappearance of the Blackfoot and Flora Robinette was not incomprehensible to him, for it was very likely that he had lost the trail; but he could not help fearing that it was to be attributed to some other cause.
deliveringverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
characterized by great determination
From this reading It was possible, also, that he might have taken a fancy to the fair prize, and that he might have determined to secure her for himself, thus cheating his white brother, as well as his tribe.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The disappearance of the Blackfoot and Flora Robinette was not incomprehensible to him, for it was very likely that he had lost the trail; but he could not help fearing that it was to be attributed to some other cause.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It was possible, also, that he might have taken a fancy to the fair prize, and that he might have determined to secure her for himself, thus cheating his white brother, as well as his tribe.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading It was possible, also, that he might have taken a fancy to the fair prize, and that he might have determined to secure her for himself, thus cheating his white brother, as well as his tribe.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The disappearance of the Blackfoot and Flora Robinette was not incomprehensible to him, for it was very likely that he had lost the trail; but he could not help fearing that it was to be attributed to some other cause.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading The disappearance of the Blackfoot and Flora Robinette was not incomprehensible to him, for it was very likely that he had lost the trail; but he could not help fearing that it was to be attributed to some other cause.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
Fred
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From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading As he had seen or heard nothing of the Blackfeet, he concluded that they had given up the pursuit, and had returned to their village.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he had seen or heard nothing of the Blackfeet, he concluded that they had given up the pursuit, and had returned to their village.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As he had seen or heard nothing of the Blackfeet, he concluded that they had given up the pursuit, and had returned to their village.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The disappearance of the Blackfoot and Flora Robinette was not incomprehensible to him, for it was very likely that he had lost the trail; but he could not help fearing that it was to be attributed to some other cause.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was possible, also, that he might have taken a fancy to the fair prize, and that he might have determined to secure her for himself, thus cheating his white brother, as well as his tribe.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The disappearance of the Blackfoot and Flora Robinette was not incomprehensible to him, for it was very likely that he had lost the trail; but he could not help fearing that it was to be attributed to some other cause.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was possible, also, that he might have taken a fancy to the fair prize, and that he might have determined to secure her for himself, thus cheating his white brother, as well as his tribe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
incomprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːmprəˈhensɪbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading The disappearance of the Blackfoot and Flora Robinette was not incomprehensible to him, for it was very likely that he had lost the trail; but he could not help fearing that it was to be attributed to some other cause.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The disappearance of the Blackfoot and Flora Robinette was not incomprehensible to him, for it was very likely that he had lost the trail; but he could not help fearing that it was to be attributed to some other cause.
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 In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The disappearance of the Blackfoot and Flora Robinette was not incomprehensible to him, for it was very likely that he had lost the trail; but he could not help fearing that it was to be attributed to some other cause.
engage in
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
come together
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The disappearance of the Blackfoot and Flora Robinette was not incomprehensible to him, for it was very likely that he had lost the trail; but he could not help fearing that it was to be attributed to some other cause.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As he had seen or heard nothing of the Blackfeet, he concluded that they had given up the pursuit, and had returned to their village.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As he had seen or heard nothing of the Blackfeet, he concluded that they had given up the pursuit, and had returned to their village.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The disappearance of the Blackfoot and Flora Robinette was not incomprehensible to him, for it was very likely that he had lost the trail; but he could not help fearing that it was to be attributed to some other cause.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading It was possible, also, that he might have taken a fancy to the fair prize, and that he might have determined to secure her for himself, thus cheating his white brother, as well as his tribe.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading As he had seen or heard nothing of the Blackfeet, he concluded that they had given up the pursuit, and had returned to their village.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As he had seen or heard nothing of the Blackfeet, he concluded that they had given up the pursuit, and had returned to their village.
Robinette
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From this reading The disappearance of the Blackfoot and Flora Robinette was not incomprehensible to him, for it was very likely that he had lost the trail; but he could not help fearing that it was to be attributed to some other cause.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
get by special effort
From this reading It was possible, also, that he might have taken a fancy to the fair prize, and that he might have determined to secure her for himself, thus cheating his white brother, as well as his tribe.
try to get or reach
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As he had seen or heard nothing of the Blackfeet, he concluded that they had given up the pursuit, and had returned to their village.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
ShieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The disappearance of the Blackfoot and Flora Robinette was not incomprehensible to him, for it was very likely that he had lost the trail; but he could not help fearing that it was to be attributed to some other cause.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was possible, also, that he might have taken a fancy to the fair prize, and that he might have determined to secure her for himself, thus cheating his white brother, as well as his tribe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he had seen or heard nothing of the Blackfeet, he concluded that they had given up the pursuit, and had returned to their village.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As he had seen or heard nothing of the Blackfeet, he concluded that they had given up the pursuit, and had returned to their village.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he had seen or heard nothing of the Blackfeet, he concluded that they had given up the pursuit, and had returned to their village.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It was possible, also, that he might have taken a fancy to the fair prize, and that he might have determined to secure her for himself, thus cheating his white brother, as well as his tribe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As he had seen or heard nothing of the Blackfeet, he concluded that they had given up the pursuit, and had returned to their village.
precisely as stated
From this reading The disappearance of the Blackfoot and Flora Robinette was not incomprehensible to him, for it was very likely that he had lost the trail; but he could not help fearing that it was to be attributed to some other cause.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading As he had seen or heard nothing of the Blackfeet, he concluded that they had given up the pursuit, and had returned to their village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
(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 It was possible, also, that he might have taken a fancy to the fair prize, and that he might have determined to secure her for himself, thus cheating his white brother, as well as his tribe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
WildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading In the morning Fred Wilder set out to seek for the trail of his companions; but, after a long and careful search, he was unable to find it, and he abandoned the quest in despair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was possible that White Shield had been troubled in conscience concerning the manner in which he had left his tribe, and that he might have gone back to meet the pursuers, hoping to make peace with them by delivering Flora to Good Ax.
