used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fred Wilder bore his captivity patiently; but this does not prove that he possessed the gift of patience in a very remarkable degree.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Dove-eye was with him daily and hourly, and his admiration for the forest maiden had strengthened into a passion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dove-eye was with him daily and hourly, and his admiration for the forest maiden had strengthened into a passion.
Arapahoes
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From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His heart was enthralled in such a sweet captivity, that he took no thought of the captivity of his body.
cause to be bored
From this reading Fred Wilder bore his captivity patiently; but this does not prove that he possessed the gift of patience in a very remarkable degree.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fred Wilder bore his captivity patiently; but this does not prove that he possessed the gift of patience in a very remarkable degree.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading Fred Wilder bore his captivity patiently; but this does not prove that he possessed the gift of patience in a very remarkable degree.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Dove-eye was with him daily and hourly, and his admiration for the forest maiden had strengthened into a passion.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Fred Wilder bore his captivity patiently; but this does not prove that he possessed the gift of patience in a very remarkable degree.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fred Wilder bore his captivity patiently; but this does not prove that he possessed the gift of patience in a very remarkable degree.
Dove-eye
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From this reading Dove-eye was with him daily and hourly, and his admiration for the forest maiden had strengthened into a passion.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He had not yet had time or occasion to think how this was to end.
enthralledadjectiveUS /enˈθrɔːld/
filled with wonder and delight
From this reading His heart was enthralled in such a sweet captivity, that he took no thought of the captivity of his body.
divisible by two
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dove-eye was with him daily and hourly, and his admiration for the forest maiden had strengthened into a passion.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Dove-eye was with him daily and hourly, and his admiration for the forest maiden had strengthened into a passion.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
Fred
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From this reading Fred Wilder bore his captivity patiently; but this does not prove that he possessed the gift of patience in a very remarkable degree.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Fred Wilder bore his captivity patiently; but this does not prove that he possessed the gift of patience in a very remarkable degree.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dove-eye was with him daily and hourly, and his admiration for the forest maiden had strengthened into a passion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fred Wilder bore his captivity patiently; but this does not prove that he possessed the gift of patience in a very remarkable degree.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His heart was enthralled in such a sweet captivity, that he took no thought of the captivity of his body.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dove-eye was with him daily and hourly, and his admiration for the forest maiden had strengthened into a passion.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fred Wilder bore his captivity patiently; but this does not prove that he possessed the gift of patience in a very remarkable degree.
hourlyadjectiveUS /ˈaʊrli/
occurring every hour or payable by the hour
From this reading Dove-eye was with him daily and hourly, and his admiration for the forest maiden had strengthened into a passion.
how
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From this reading He had not yet had time or occasion to think how this was to end.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fred Wilder bore his captivity patiently; but this does not prove that he possessed the gift of patience in a very remarkable degree.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dove-eye was with him daily and hourly, and his admiration for the forest maiden had strengthened into a passion.
go away from a place
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Dove-eye was with him daily and hourly, and his admiration for the forest maiden had strengthened into a passion.
not any; not one
From this reading His heart was enthralled in such a sweet captivity, that he took no thought of the captivity of his body.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fred Wilder bore his captivity patiently; but this does not prove that he possessed the gift of patience in a very remarkable degree.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He had not yet had time or occasion to think how this was to end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fred Wilder bore his captivity patiently; but this does not prove that he possessed the gift of patience in a very remarkable degree.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had not yet had time or occasion to think how this was to end.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Dove-eye was with him daily and hourly, and his admiration for the forest maiden had strengthened into a passion.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Fred Wilder bore his captivity patiently; but this does not prove that he possessed the gift of patience in a very remarkable degree.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Fred Wilder bore his captivity patiently; but this does not prove that he possessed the gift of patience in a very remarkable degree.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Fred Wilder bore his captivity patiently; but this does not prove that he possessed the gift of patience in a very remarkable degree.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Fred Wilder bore his captivity patiently; but this does not prove that he possessed the gift of patience in a very remarkable degree.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
unusual or striking
From this reading Fred Wilder bore his captivity patiently; but this does not prove that he possessed the gift of patience in a very remarkable degree.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
Robinette
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From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
ShieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading Dove-eye was with him daily and hourly, and his admiration for the forest maiden had strengthened into a passion.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His heart was enthralled in such a sweet captivity, that he took no thought of the captivity of his body.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading His heart was enthralled in such a sweet captivity, that he took no thought of the captivity of his body.
carry out
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fred Wilder bore his captivity patiently; but this does not prove that he possessed the gift of patience in a very remarkable degree.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fred Wilder bore his captivity patiently; but this does not prove that he possessed the gift of patience in a very remarkable degree.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He had not yet had time or occasion to think how this was to end.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Fred Wilder bore his captivity patiently; but this does not prove that he possessed the gift of patience in a very remarkable degree.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His heart was enthralled in such a sweet captivity, that he took no thought of the captivity of his body.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had not yet had time or occasion to think how this was to end.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had not yet had time or occasion to think how this was to end.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading His heart was enthralled in such a sweet captivity, that he took no thought of the captivity of his body.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
precisely as stated
From this reading Fred Wilder bore his captivity patiently; but this does not prove that he possessed the gift of patience in a very remarkable degree.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dove-eye was with him daily and hourly, and his admiration for the forest maiden had strengthened into a passion.
a Caucasian
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
WildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading Fred Wilder bore his captivity patiently; but this does not prove that he possessed the gift of patience in a very remarkable degree.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He had given himself no uneasiness concerning the fate of White Shield; he had not attempted to form a plan for the release of Flora Robinette and her return to her friends; nor had he even guessed how he should take Dove-eye away from the Arapahoes, if she should be willing to leave them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dove-eye was with him daily and hourly, and his admiration for the forest maiden had strengthened into a passion.
but in spite of that
From this reading He had not yet had time or occasion to think how this was to end.
