used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bad Eye expressed, and appeared to feel, a great interest in Benning’s enterprise, but was in no haste to afford him such aid as he desired.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading He frequently declared his belief that Silverspur (whose name had become really hateful to George Benning) would not fail to accomplish any thing that he undertook, and that the girl was probably safe, if she had not been carried to her friends.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Bad Eye expressed, and appeared to feel, a great interest in Benning’s enterprise, but was in no haste to afford him such aid as he desired.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading He must look for Flora among them, and, as he could not expect to effect any thing alone, he was obliged to seek the aid of the Crows.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He must look for Flora among them, and, as he could not expect to effect any thing alone, he was obliged to seek the aid of the Crows.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He must look for Flora among them, and, as he could not expect to effect any thing alone, he was obliged to seek the aid of the Crows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was confident that the Blackfeet warriors would return from their pursuit with Flora Robinette, if not with Silverspur and his red companion.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He must look for Flora among them, and, as he could not expect to effect any thing alone, he was obliged to seek the aid of the Crows.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Bad Eye expressed, and appeared to feel, a great interest in Benning’s enterprise, but was in no haste to afford him such aid as he desired.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He must look for Flora among them, and, as he could not expect to effect any thing alone, he was obliged to seek the aid of the Crows.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading George Benning thought himself compelled to remain with the Crows until he could learn the intentions of Bad Eye, their chief.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He frequently declared his belief that Silverspur (whose name had become really hateful to George Benning) would not fail to accomplish any thing that he undertook, and that the girl was probably safe, if she had not been carried to her friends.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He frequently declared his belief that Silverspur (whose name had become really hateful to George Benning) would not fail to accomplish any thing that he undertook, and that the girl was probably safe, if she had not been carried to her friends.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading He frequently declared his belief that Silverspur (whose name had become really hateful to George Benning) would not fail to accomplish any thing that he undertook, and that the girl was probably safe, if she had not been carried to her friends.
Benning
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From this reading George Benning thought himself compelled to remain with the Crows until he could learn the intentions of Bad Eye, their chief.
Benning's
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From this reading Bad Eye expressed, and appeared to feel, a great interest in Benning’s enterprise, but was in no haste to afford him such aid as he desired.
Blackfeet
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From this reading He was confident that the Blackfeet warriors would return from their pursuit with Flora Robinette, if not with Silverspur and his red companion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bad Eye expressed, and appeared to feel, a great interest in Benning’s enterprise, but was in no haste to afford him such aid as he desired.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He frequently declared his belief that Silverspur (whose name had become really hateful to George Benning) would not fail to accomplish any thing that he undertook, and that the girl was probably safe, if she had not been carried to her friends.
a person who is in charge
From this reading George Benning thought himself compelled to remain with the Crows until he could learn the intentions of Bad Eye, their chief.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He was confident that the Blackfeet warriors would return from their pursuit with Flora Robinette, if not with Silverspur and his red companion.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading George Benning thought himself compelled to remain with the Crows until he could learn the intentions of Bad Eye, their chief.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading He was confident that the Blackfeet warriors would return from their pursuit with Flora Robinette, if not with Silverspur and his red companion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading George Benning thought himself compelled to remain with the Crows until he could learn the intentions of Bad Eye, their chief.
CrowsnounUS /kroʊz/
plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call
From this reading George Benning thought himself compelled to remain with the Crows until he could learn the intentions of Bad Eye, their chief.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He frequently declared his belief that Silverspur (whose name had become really hateful to George Benning) would not fail to accomplish any thing that he undertook, and that the girl was probably safe, if she had not been carried to her friends.
wanted intensely
From this reading Bad Eye expressed, and appeared to feel, a great interest in Benning’s enterprise, but was in no haste to afford him such aid as he desired.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He must look for Flora among them, and, as he could not expect to effect any thing alone, he was obliged to seek the aid of the Crows.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Bad Eye expressed, and appeared to feel, a great interest in Benning’s enterprise, but was in no haste to afford him such aid as he desired.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He must look for Flora among them, and, as he could not expect to effect any thing alone, he was obliged to seek the aid of the Crows.
communicated in words
From this reading Bad Eye expressed, and appeared to feel, a great interest in Benning’s enterprise, but was in no haste to afford him such aid as he desired.
the organ of sight
From this reading George Benning thought himself compelled to remain with the Crows until he could learn the intentions of Bad Eye, their chief.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He frequently declared his belief that Silverspur (whose name had become really hateful to George Benning) would not fail to accomplish any thing that he undertook, and that the girl was probably safe, if she had not been carried to her friends.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Bad Eye expressed, and appeared to feel, a great interest in Benning’s enterprise, but was in no haste to afford him such aid as he desired.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading He was confident that the Blackfeet warriors would return from their pursuit with Flora Robinette, if not with Silverspur and his red companion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He must look for Flora among them, and, as he could not expect to effect any thing alone, he was obliged to seek the aid of the Crows.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He frequently declared his belief that Silverspur (whose name had become really hateful to George Benning) would not fail to accomplish any thing that he undertook, and that the girl was probably safe, if she had not been carried to her friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He frequently declared his belief that Silverspur (whose name had become really hateful to George Benning) would not fail to accomplish any thing that he undertook, and that the girl was probably safe, if she had not been carried to her friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was confident that the Blackfeet warriors would return from their pursuit with Flora Robinette, if not with Silverspur and his red companion.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George Benning thought himself compelled to remain with the Crows until he could learn the intentions of Bad Eye, their chief.
a young female
From this reading He frequently declared his belief that Silverspur (whose name had become really hateful to George Benning) would not fail to accomplish any thing that he undertook, and that the girl was probably safe, if she had not been carried to her friends.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Bad Eye expressed, and appeared to feel, a great interest in Benning’s enterprise, but was in no haste to afford him such aid as he desired.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He frequently declared his belief that Silverspur (whose name had become really hateful to George Benning) would not fail to accomplish any thing that he undertook, and that the girl was probably safe, if she had not been carried to her friends.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Bad Eye expressed, and appeared to feel, a great interest in Benning’s enterprise, but was in no haste to afford him such aid as he desired.
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading He frequently declared his belief that Silverspur (whose name had become really hateful to George Benning) would not fail to accomplish any thing that he undertook, and that the girl was probably safe, if she had not been carried to her friends.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading George Benning thought himself compelled to remain with the Crows until he could learn the intentions of Bad Eye, their chief.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He frequently declared his belief that Silverspur (whose name had become really hateful to George Benning) would not fail to accomplish any thing that he undertook, and that the girl was probably safe, if she had not been carried to her friends.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bad Eye expressed, and appeared to feel, a great interest in Benning’s enterprise, but was in no haste to afford him such aid as he desired.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading George Benning thought himself compelled to remain with the Crows until he could learn the intentions of Bad Eye, their chief.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was confident that the Blackfeet warriors would return from their pursuit with Flora Robinette, if not with Silverspur and his red companion.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was confident that the Blackfeet warriors would return from their pursuit with Flora Robinette, if not with Silverspur and his red companion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bad Eye expressed, and appeared to feel, a great interest in Benning’s enterprise, but was in no haste to afford him such aid as he desired.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading George Benning thought himself compelled to remain with the Crows until he could learn the intentions of Bad Eye, their chief.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Bad Eye expressed, and appeared to feel, a great interest in Benning’s enterprise, but was in no haste to afford him such aid as he desired.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading George Benning thought himself compelled to remain with the Crows until he could learn the intentions of Bad Eye, their chief.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He must look for Flora among them, and, as he could not expect to effect any thing alone, he was obliged to seek the aid of the Crows.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He must look for Flora among them, and, as he could not expect to effect any thing alone, he was obliged to seek the aid of the Crows.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He frequently declared his belief that Silverspur (whose name had become really hateful to George Benning) would not fail to accomplish any thing that he undertook, and that the girl was probably safe, if she had not been carried to her friends.
not any; not one
From this reading Bad Eye expressed, and appeared to feel, a great interest in Benning’s enterprise, but was in no haste to afford him such aid as he desired.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was confident that the Blackfeet warriors would return from their pursuit with Flora Robinette, if not with Silverspur and his red companion.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading He must look for Flora among them, and, as he could not expect to effect any thing alone, he was obliged to seek the aid of the Crows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading George Benning thought himself compelled to remain with the Crows until he could learn the intentions of Bad Eye, their chief.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He frequently declared his belief that Silverspur (whose name had become really hateful to George Benning) would not fail to accomplish any thing that he undertook, and that the girl was probably safe, if she had not been carried to her friends.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading He was confident that the Blackfeet warriors would return from their pursuit with Flora Robinette, if not with Silverspur and his red companion.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He frequently declared his belief that Silverspur (whose name had become really hateful to George Benning) would not fail to accomplish any thing that he undertook, and that the girl was probably safe, if she had not been carried to her friends.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He was confident that the Blackfeet warriors would return from their pursuit with Flora Robinette, if not with Silverspur and his red companion.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading George Benning thought himself compelled to remain with the Crows until he could learn the intentions of Bad Eye, their chief.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He was confident that the Blackfeet warriors would return from their pursuit with Flora Robinette, if not with Silverspur and his red companion.
Robinette
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From this reading He was confident that the Blackfeet warriors would return from their pursuit with Flora Robinette, if not with Silverspur and his red companion.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He frequently declared his belief that Silverspur (whose name had become really hateful to George Benning) would not fail to accomplish any thing that he undertook, and that the girl was probably safe, if she had not been carried to her friends.
try to get or reach
From this reading He must look for Flora among them, and, as he could not expect to effect any thing alone, he was obliged to seek the aid of the Crows.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He frequently declared his belief that Silverspur (whose name had become really hateful to George Benning) would not fail to accomplish any thing that he undertook, and that the girl was probably safe, if she had not been carried to her friends.
Silverspur
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From this reading He was confident that the Blackfeet warriors would return from their pursuit with Flora Robinette, if not with Silverspur and his red companion.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Bad Eye expressed, and appeared to feel, a great interest in Benning’s enterprise, but was in no haste to afford him such aid as he desired.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was confident that the Blackfeet warriors would return from their pursuit with Flora Robinette, if not with Silverspur and his red companion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading George Benning thought himself compelled to remain with the Crows until he could learn the intentions of Bad Eye, their chief.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading George Benning thought himself compelled to remain with the Crows until he could learn the intentions of Bad Eye, their chief.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He must look for Flora among them, and, as he could not expect to effect any thing alone, he was obliged to seek the aid of the Crows.
a special situation
From this reading He must look for Flora among them, and, as he could not expect to effect any thing alone, he was obliged to seek the aid of the Crows.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading George Benning thought himself compelled to remain with the Crows until he could learn the intentions of Bad Eye, their chief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading George Benning thought himself compelled to remain with the Crows until he could learn the intentions of Bad Eye, their chief.
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading He frequently declared his belief that Silverspur (whose name had become really hateful to George Benning) would not fail to accomplish any thing that he undertook, and that the girl was probably safe, if she had not been carried to her friends.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading George Benning thought himself compelled to remain with the Crows until he could learn the intentions of Bad Eye, their chief.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading He was confident that the Blackfeet warriors would return from their pursuit with Flora Robinette, if not with Silverspur and his red companion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was confident that the Blackfeet warriors would return from their pursuit with Flora Robinette, if not with Silverspur and his red companion.
belonging to which person
From this reading He frequently declared his belief that Silverspur (whose name had become really hateful to George Benning) would not fail to accomplish any thing that he undertook, and that the girl was probably safe, if she had not been carried to her friends.
in the company of; together with
From this reading George Benning thought himself compelled to remain with the Crows until he could learn the intentions of Bad Eye, their chief.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was confident that the Blackfeet warriors would return from their pursuit with Flora Robinette, if not with Silverspur and his red companion.
