Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading A SUSPICIOUS SOUND.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The young Shawanoe, who spent many an hour in communion with his Maker, was touched to see that his friends did not forget their duty.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading By and by Fred Linden and Terry Clark became drowsy.

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

From this reading The latter had remained still and motionless, while the lads, remembering the lesson they had learned at their mothers' knee, asked their Heavenly Father to hold them in His keeping.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading By and by Fred Linden and Terry Clark became drowsy.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By and by Fred Linden and Terry Clark became drowsy.

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 By and by Fred Linden and Terry Clark became drowsy.

the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist

From this reading The young Shawanoe, who spent many an hour in communion with his Maker, was touched to see that his friends did not forget their duty.

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

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

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From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

in a devout and pious manner

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

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

From this reading The young Shawanoe, who spent many an hour in communion with his Maker, was touched to see that his friends did not forget their duty.

half asleep

From this reading By and by Fred Linden and Terry Clark became drowsy.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The young Shawanoe, who spent many an hour in communion with his Maker, was touched to see that his friends did not forget their duty.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The latter had remained still and motionless, while the lads, remembering the lesson they had learned at their mothers' knee, asked their Heavenly Father to hold them in His keeping.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading The young Shawanoe, who spent many an hour in communion with his Maker, was touched to see that his friends did not forget their duty.

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

From this reading By and by Fred Linden and Terry Clark became drowsy.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The young Shawanoe, who spent many an hour in communion with his Maker, was touched to see that his friends did not forget their duty.

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

From this reading The latter had remained still and motionless, while the lads, remembering the lesson they had learned at their mothers' knee, asked their Heavenly Father to hold them in His keeping.

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

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven

From this reading The latter had remained still and motionless, while the lads, remembering the lesson they had learned at their mothers' knee, asked their Heavenly Father to hold them in His keeping.

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

From this reading The latter had remained still and motionless, while the lads, remembering the lesson they had learned at their mothers' knee, asked their Heavenly Father to hold them in His keeping.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The latter had remained still and motionless, while the lads, remembering the lesson they had learned at their mothers' knee, asked their Heavenly Father to hold them in His keeping.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The young Shawanoe, who spent many an hour in communion with his Maker, was touched to see that his friends did not forget their duty.

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

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

conformity or harmony

From this reading The latter had remained still and motionless, while the lads, remembering the lesson they had learned at their mothers' knee, asked their Heavenly Father to hold them in His keeping.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading The latter had remained still and motionless, while the lads, remembering the lesson they had learned at their mothers' knee, asked their Heavenly Father to hold them in His keeping.

supporting yourself on your knees

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading The latter had remained still and motionless, while the lads, remembering the lesson they had learned at their mothers' knee, asked their Heavenly Father to hold them in His keeping.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter had remained still and motionless, while the lads, remembering the lesson they had learned at their mothers' knee, asked their Heavenly Father to hold them in His keeping.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading The latter had remained still and motionless, while the lads, remembering the lesson they had learned at their mothers' knee, asked their Heavenly Father to hold them in His keeping.

a unit of instruction

From this reading The latter had remained still and motionless, while the lads, remembering the lesson they had learned at their mothers' knee, asked their Heavenly Father to hold them in His keeping.

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

From this reading By and by Fred Linden and Terry Clark became drowsy.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

a person who makes things

From this reading The young Shawanoe, who spent many an hour in communion with his Maker, was touched to see that his friends did not forget their duty.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The young Shawanoe, who spent many an hour in communion with his Maker, was touched to see that his friends did not forget their duty.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The latter had remained still and motionless, while the lads, remembering the lesson they had learned at their mothers' knee, asked their Heavenly Father to hold them in His keeping.

not in physical motion

From this reading The latter had remained still and motionless, while the lads, remembering the lesson they had learned at their mothers' knee, asked their Heavenly Father to hold them in His keeping.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The young Shawanoe, who spent many an hour in communion with his Maker, was touched to see that his friends did not forget their duty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The latter had remained still and motionless, while the lads, remembering the lesson they had learned at their mothers' knee, asked their Heavenly Father to hold them in His keeping.

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading The latter had remained still and motionless, while the lads, remembering the lesson they had learned at their mothers' knee, asked their Heavenly Father to hold them in His keeping.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The young Shawanoe, who spent many an hour in communion with his Maker, was touched to see that his friends did not forget their duty.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

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

From this reading The young Shawanoe, who spent many an hour in communion with his Maker, was touched to see that his friends did not forget their duty.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading A SUSPICIOUS SOUND.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

not in physical motion

From this reading The latter had remained still and motionless, while the lads, remembering the lesson they had learned at their mothers' knee, asked their Heavenly Father to hold them in His keeping.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading A SUSPICIOUS SOUND.

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading By and by Fred Linden and Terry Clark became drowsy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

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

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The latter had remained still and motionless, while the lads, remembering the lesson they had learned at their mothers' knee, asked their Heavenly Father to hold them in His keeping.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

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

From this reading The latter had remained still and motionless, while the lads, remembering the lesson they had learned at their mothers' knee, asked their Heavenly Father to hold them in His keeping.

having come into contact

From this reading The young Shawanoe, who spent many an hour in communion with his Maker, was touched to see that his friends did not forget their duty.

in the direction of

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

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

From this reading The young Shawanoe, who spent many an hour in communion with his Maker, was touched to see that his friends did not forget their duty.

during the time that

From this reading The latter had remained still and motionless, while the lads, remembering the lesson they had learned at their mothers' knee, asked their Heavenly Father to hold them in His keeping.

which person or people

From this reading The young Shawanoe, who spent many an hour in communion with his Maker, was touched to see that his friends did not forget their duty.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Devoutly kneeling, they spent several minutes in prayer, and then stretched out on a single blanket, with their backs toward each other, and the face of Fred in such a position that he could look across the blaze at Deerfoot on the other side.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young Shawanoe, who spent many an hour in communion with his Maker, was touched to see that his friends did not forget their duty.