used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He made no inquiries about them, but remained a week at the encampment, hoping that they might come in.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He made no inquiries about them, but remained a week at the encampment, hoping that they might come in.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was possible that they might have been captured by some roving band of Indians; but it was not at all probable that so brave and wily a warrior as the Blackfoot would have suffered himself to be taken by any enemy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was not really surprised at this; but his fears were awakened and strengthened, and he could not avoid an oppressive feeling of anxiety.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading He was not really surprised at this; but his fears were awakened and strengthened, and he could not avoid an oppressive feeling of anxiety.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was possible that they might have been captured by some roving band of Indians; but it was not at all probable that so brave and wily a warrior as the Blackfoot would have suffered himself to be taken by any enemy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the end of that time, as he had heard nothing of them, he was forced to the conclusion that his suspicions had been too well founded, and that White Shield had betrayed him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was not really surprised at this; but his fears were awakened and strengthened, and he could not avoid an oppressive feeling of anxiety.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He was not really surprised at this; but his fears were awakened and strengthened, and he could not avoid an oppressive feeling of anxiety.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading He was not really surprised at this; but his fears were awakened and strengthened, and he could not avoid an oppressive feeling of anxiety.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading It was possible that they might have been captured by some roving band of Indians; but it was not at all probable that so brave and wily a warrior as the Blackfoot would have suffered himself to be taken by any enemy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was possible that they might have been captured by some roving band of Indians; but it was not at all probable that so brave and wily a warrior as the Blackfoot would have suffered himself to be taken by any enemy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the end of that time, as he had heard nothing of them, he was forced to the conclusion that his suspicions had been too well founded, and that White Shield had betrayed him.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading At the end of that time, as he had heard nothing of them, he was forced to the conclusion that his suspicions had been too well founded, and that White Shield had betrayed him.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
BlackfootnounUS /ˈblækfʊt/
a member of a warlike group of Algonquians living in the northwestern plains
From this reading It was possible that they might have been captured by some roving band of Indians; but it was not at all probable that so brave and wily a warrior as the Blackfoot would have suffered himself to be taken by any enemy.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading It was possible that they might have been captured by some roving band of Indians; but it was not at all probable that so brave and wily a warrior as the Blackfoot would have suffered himself to be taken by any enemy.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not really surprised at this; but his fears were awakened and strengthened, and he could not avoid an oppressive feeling of anxiety.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was possible that they might have been captured by some roving band of Indians; but it was not at all probable that so brave and wily a warrior as the Blackfoot would have suffered himself to be taken by any enemy.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading It was possible that they might have been captured by some roving band of Indians; but it was not at all probable that so brave and wily a warrior as the Blackfoot would have suffered himself to be taken by any enemy.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He made no inquiries about them, but remained a week at the encampment, hoping that they might come in.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading At the end of that time, as he had heard nothing of them, he was forced to the conclusion that his suspicions had been too well founded, and that White Shield had betrayed him.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was not really surprised at this; but his fears were awakened and strengthened, and he could not avoid an oppressive feeling of anxiety.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading He made no inquiries about them, but remained a week at the encampment, hoping that they might come in.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of that time, as he had heard nothing of them, he was forced to the conclusion that his suspicions had been too well founded, and that White Shield had betrayed him.
an opposing military force
From this reading It was possible that they might have been captured by some roving band of Indians; but it was not at all probable that so brave and wily a warrior as the Blackfoot would have suffered himself to be taken by any enemy.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
Farnsworth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading He was not really surprised at this; but his fears were awakened and strengthened, and he could not avoid an oppressive feeling of anxiety.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He was not really surprised at this; but his fears were awakened and strengthened, and he could not avoid an oppressive feeling of anxiety.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading At the end of that time, as he had heard nothing of them, he was forced to the conclusion that his suspicions had been too well founded, and that White Shield had betrayed him.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading At the end of that time, as he had heard nothing of them, he was forced to the conclusion that his suspicions had been too well founded, and that White Shield had betrayed him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was possible that they might have been captured by some roving band of Indians; but it was not at all probable that so brave and wily a warrior as the Blackfoot would have suffered himself to be taken by any enemy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading At the end of that time, as he had heard nothing of them, he was forced to the conclusion that his suspicions had been too well founded, and that White Shield had betrayed him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the end of that time, as he had heard nothing of them, he was forced to the conclusion that his suspicions had been too well founded, and that White Shield had betrayed him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was possible that they might have been captured by some roving band of Indians; but it was not at all probable that so brave and wily a warrior as the Blackfoot would have suffered himself to be taken by any enemy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was not really surprised at this; but his fears were awakened and strengthened, and he could not avoid an oppressive feeling of anxiety.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He made no inquiries about them, but remained a week at the encampment, hoping that they might come in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He made no inquiries about them, but remained a week at the encampment, hoping that they might come in.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading It was possible that they might have been captured by some roving band of Indians; but it was not at all probable that so brave and wily a warrior as the Blackfoot would have suffered himself to be taken by any enemy.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading He made no inquiries about them, but remained a week at the encampment, hoping that they might come in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
Laurie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made no inquiries about them, but remained a week at the encampment, hoping that they might come in.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He made no inquiries about them, but remained a week at the encampment, hoping that they might come in.
not any; not one
From this reading He made no inquiries about them, but remained a week at the encampment, hoping that they might come in.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading At the end of that time, as he had heard nothing of them, he was forced to the conclusion that his suspicions had been too well founded, and that White Shield had betrayed him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading He was not really surprised at this; but his fears were awakened and strengthened, and he could not avoid an oppressive feeling of anxiety.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was possible that they might have been captured by some roving band of Indians; but it was not at all probable that so brave and wily a warrior as the Blackfoot would have suffered himself to be taken by any enemy.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading It was possible that they might have been captured by some roving band of Indians; but it was not at all probable that so brave and wily a warrior as the Blackfoot would have suffered himself to be taken by any enemy.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He was not really surprised at this; but his fears were awakened and strengthened, and he could not avoid an oppressive feeling of anxiety.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He made no inquiries about them, but remained a week at the encampment, hoping that they might come in.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
Robinette
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
rovingnounUS /ˈroʊvɪŋ/
travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading It was possible that they might have been captured by some roving band of Indians; but it was not at all probable that so brave and wily a warrior as the Blackfoot would have suffered himself to be taken by any enemy.
ShieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was possible that they might have been captured by some roving band of Indians; but it was not at all probable that so brave and wily a warrior as the Blackfoot would have suffered himself to be taken by any enemy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was possible that they might have been captured by some roving band of Indians; but it was not at all probable that so brave and wily a warrior as the Blackfoot would have suffered himself to be taken by any enemy.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading He was not really surprised at this; but his fears were awakened and strengthened, and he could not avoid an oppressive feeling of anxiety.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading It was possible that they might have been captured by some roving band of Indians; but it was not at all probable that so brave and wily a warrior as the Blackfoot would have suffered himself to be taken by any enemy.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He was not really surprised at this; but his fears were awakened and strengthened, and he could not avoid an oppressive feeling of anxiety.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading At the end of that time, as he had heard nothing of them, he was forced to the conclusion that his suspicions had been too well founded, and that White Shield had betrayed him.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was possible that they might have been captured by some roving band of Indians; but it was not at all probable that so brave and wily a warrior as the Blackfoot would have suffered himself to be taken by any enemy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He made no inquiries about them, but remained a week at the encampment, hoping that they might come in.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He made no inquiries about them, but remained a week at the encampment, hoping that they might come in.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was not really surprised at this; but his fears were awakened and strengthened, and he could not avoid an oppressive feeling of anxiety.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the end of that time, as he had heard nothing of them, he was forced to the conclusion that his suspicions had been too well founded, and that White Shield had betrayed him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading At the end of that time, as he had heard nothing of them, he was forced to the conclusion that his suspicions had been too well founded, and that White Shield had betrayed him.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading It was possible that they might have been captured by some roving band of Indians; but it was not at all probable that so brave and wily a warrior as the Blackfoot would have suffered himself to be taken by any enemy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He made no inquiries about them, but remained a week at the encampment, hoping that they might come in.
(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 At the end of that time, as he had heard nothing of them, he was forced to the conclusion that his suspicions had been too well founded, and that White Shield had betrayed him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was not really surprised at this; but his fears were awakened and strengthened, and he could not avoid an oppressive feeling of anxiety.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
WildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading It was evident to Wilder, from the first of the conversation that he listened to, between Laurie and Farnsworth, that White Shield had not brought Flora Robinette to the rendezvous.
wilyadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪli/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading It was possible that they might have been captured by some roving band of Indians; but it was not at all probable that so brave and wily a warrior as the Blackfoot would have suffered himself to be taken by any enemy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was possible that they might have been captured by some roving band of Indians; but it was not at all probable that so brave and wily a warrior as the Blackfoot would have suffered himself to be taken by any enemy.
