Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading FRED LINDEN RECEIVES A MESSAGE FROM THE OZARK CAMP.

(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 As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

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

From this reading You will understand how quickly events passed when told that, although he came almost directly to the spot, he did not reach it until Deerfoot the Shawanoe asked for him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading You will understand how quickly events passed when told that, although he came almost directly to the spot, he did not reach it until Deerfoot the Shawanoe asked for him.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading As may well be supposed, Fred Linden was amazed at what met his eyes.

move towards

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

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

From this reading As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading You will understand how quickly events passed when told that, although he came almost directly to the spot, he did not reach it until Deerfoot the Shawanoe asked for him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As may well be supposed, Fred Linden was amazed at what met his eyes.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading As may well be supposed, Fred Linden was amazed at what met his eyes.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading FRED LINDEN RECEIVES A MESSAGE FROM THE OZARK CAMP.

United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

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From this reading As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

a misleading falsehood

From this reading As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

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From this reading You will understand how quickly events passed when told that, although he came almost directly to the spot, he did not reach it until Deerfoot the Shawanoe asked for him.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

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

From this reading You will understand how quickly events passed when told that, although he came almost directly to the spot, he did not reach it until Deerfoot the Shawanoe asked for him.

without deviation

From this reading You will understand how quickly events passed when told that, although he came almost directly to the spot, he did not reach it until Deerfoot the Shawanoe asked for him.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

one or the other of two

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading You will understand how quickly events passed when told that, although he came almost directly to the spot, he did not reach it until Deerfoot the Shawanoe asked for him.

the organ of sight

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

opinion or judgment

From this reading As may well be supposed, Fred Linden was amazed at what met his eyes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading You will understand how quickly events passed when told that, although he came almost directly to the spot, he did not reach it until Deerfoot the Shawanoe asked for him.

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From this reading FRED LINDEN RECEIVES A MESSAGE FROM THE OZARK CAMP.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FRED LINDEN RECEIVES A MESSAGE FROM THE OZARK CAMP.

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

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

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

From this reading As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

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

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

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From this reading You will understand how quickly events passed when told that, although he came almost directly to the spot, he did not reach it until Deerfoot the Shawanoe asked for him.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading You will understand how quickly events passed when told that, although he came almost directly to the spot, he did not reach it until Deerfoot the Shawanoe asked for him.

a boy or man

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork

From this reading FRED LINDEN RECEIVES A MESSAGE FROM THE OZARK CAMP.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading As may well be supposed, Fred Linden was amazed at what met his eyes.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading FRED LINDEN RECEIVES A MESSAGE FROM THE OZARK CAMP.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading As may well be supposed, Fred Linden was amazed at what met his eyes.

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

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading You will understand how quickly events passed when told that, although he came almost directly to the spot, he did not reach it until Deerfoot the Shawanoe asked for him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

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From this reading FRED LINDEN RECEIVES A MESSAGE FROM THE OZARK CAMP.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading You will understand how quickly events passed when told that, although he came almost directly to the spot, he did not reach it until Deerfoot the Shawanoe asked for him.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

with speed

From this reading You will understand how quickly events passed when told that, although he came almost directly to the spot, he did not reach it until Deerfoot the Shawanoe asked for him.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading You will understand how quickly events passed when told that, although he came almost directly to the spot, he did not reach it until Deerfoot the Shawanoe asked for him.

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading FRED LINDEN RECEIVES A MESSAGE FROM THE OZARK CAMP.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

except for; apart from

From this reading As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

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

From this reading You will understand how quickly events passed when told that, although he came almost directly to the spot, he did not reach it until Deerfoot the Shawanoe asked for him.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading You will understand how quickly events passed when told that, although he came almost directly to the spot, he did not reach it until Deerfoot the Shawanoe asked for him.

required or under orders

From this reading As may well be supposed, Fred Linden was amazed at what met his eyes.

express in words

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading You will understand how quickly events passed when told that, although he came almost directly to the spot, he did not reach it until Deerfoot the Shawanoe asked for him.

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

From this reading FRED LINDEN RECEIVES A MESSAGE FROM THE OZARK CAMP.

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

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

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

From this reading As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading You will understand how quickly events passed when told that, although he came almost directly to the spot, he did not reach it until Deerfoot the Shawanoe asked for him.

in the direction of

From this reading As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading You will understand how quickly events passed when told that, although he came almost directly to the spot, he did not reach it until Deerfoot the Shawanoe asked for him.

up to a particular time

From this reading You will understand how quickly events passed when told that, although he came almost directly to the spot, he did not reach it until Deerfoot the Shawanoe asked for him.

a message informing of danger

From this reading As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

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

From this reading As may well be supposed, Fred Linden was amazed at what met his eyes.

(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 As may well be supposed, Fred Linden was amazed at what met his eyes.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As may well be supposed, Fred Linden was amazed at what met his eyes.

at the time that

From this reading You will understand how quickly events passed when told that, although he came almost directly to the spot, he did not reach it until Deerfoot the Shawanoe asked for him.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading As soon as Fred Linden discovered the deception respecting the cow-bell, he made all haste toward the point whence came the sound, in the hope of warning Terry in time to save him from treachery.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading You will understand how quickly events passed when told that, although he came almost directly to the spot, he did not reach it until Deerfoot the Shawanoe asked for him.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading This wonderful Indian, of whom I shall have considerably more to tell, heard the coming of the lad whom he had never seen, before either the eye or ear of Terry Clark could detect his approach.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You will understand how quickly events passed when told that, although he came almost directly to the spot, he did not reach it until Deerfoot the Shawanoe asked for him.