Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading “Who comes?” demanded the scout, throwing his rifle carelessly across his left arm, and keeping the forefinger of his right hand on the trigger, though he avoided all appearance of menace in the act.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading “Who comes?” demanded the scout, throwing his rifle carelessly across his left arm, and keeping the forefinger of his right hand on the trigger, though he avoided all appearance of menace in the act.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading Along this track the travelers, who had produced a surprise so unusual in the depths of the forest, advanced slowly toward the hunter, who was in front of his associates, in readiness to receive them.

(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 “Who comes?” demanded the scout, throwing his rifle carelessly across his left arm, and keeping the forefinger of his right hand on the trigger, though he avoided all appearance of menace in the act.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Along this track the travelers, who had produced a surprise so unusual in the depths of the forest, advanced slowly toward the hunter, who was in front of his associates, in readiness to receive them.

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

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading “Who comes?” demanded the scout, throwing his rifle carelessly across his left arm, and keeping the forefinger of his right hand on the trigger, though he avoided all appearance of menace in the act.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading The words were still in the mouth of the scout, when the leader of the party, whose approaching footsteps had caught the vigilant ear of the Indian, came openly into view.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading “Who comes?” demanded the scout, throwing his rifle carelessly across his left arm, and keeping the forefinger of his right hand on the trigger, though he avoided all appearance of menace in the act.

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

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading Along this track the travelers, who had produced a surprise so unusual in the depths of the forest, advanced slowly toward the hunter, who was in front of his associates, in readiness to receive them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading “Who comes?” demanded the scout, throwing his rifle carelessly across his left arm, and keeping the forefinger of his right hand on the trigger, though he avoided all appearance of menace in the act.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

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

From this reading The words were still in the mouth of the scout, when the leader of the party, whose approaching footsteps had caught the vigilant ear of the Indian, came openly into view.

without care or concern

From this reading “Who comes?” demanded the scout, throwing his rifle carelessly across his left arm, and keeping the forefinger of his right hand on the trigger, though he avoided all appearance of menace in the act.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The words were still in the mouth of the scout, when the leader of the party, whose approaching footsteps had caught the vigilant ear of the Indian, came openly into view.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading “Who comes?” demanded the scout, throwing his rifle carelessly across his left arm, and keeping the forefinger of his right hand on the trigger, though he avoided all appearance of menace in the act.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading “Who comes?” demanded the scout, throwing his rifle carelessly across his left arm, and keeping the forefinger of his right hand on the trigger, though he avoided all appearance of menace in the act.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading Along this track the travelers, who had produced a surprise so unusual in the depths of the forest, advanced slowly toward the hunter, who was in front of his associates, in readiness to receive them.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading “Well go thy way: thou shalt not from this grove Till I torment thee for this injury.”—Midsummer Night’s Dream.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The words were still in the mouth of the scout, when the leader of the party, whose approaching footsteps had caught the vigilant ear of the Indian, came openly into view.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading The words were still in the mouth of the scout, when the leader of the party, whose approaching footsteps had caught the vigilant ear of the Indian, came openly into view.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Well go thy way: thou shalt not from this grove Till I torment thee for this injury.”—Midsummer Night’s Dream.

the finger next to the thumb

From this reading “Who comes?” demanded the scout, throwing his rifle carelessly across his left arm, and keeping the forefinger of his right hand on the trigger, though he avoided all appearance of menace in the act.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Along this track the travelers, who had produced a surprise so unusual in the depths of the forest, advanced slowly toward the hunter, who was in front of his associates, in readiness to receive them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Well go thy way: thou shalt not from this grove Till I torment thee for this injury.”—Midsummer Night’s Dream.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Along this track the travelers, who had produced a surprise so unusual in the depths of the forest, advanced slowly toward the hunter, who was in front of his associates, in readiness to receive them.

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Well go thy way: thou shalt not from this grove Till I torment thee for this injury.”—Midsummer Night’s Dream.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading “Well go thy way: thou shalt not from this grove Till I torment thee for this injury.”—Midsummer Night’s Dream.

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

From this reading The words were still in the mouth of the scout, when the leader of the party, whose approaching footsteps had caught the vigilant ear of the Indian, came openly into view.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “Who comes?” demanded the scout, throwing his rifle carelessly across his left arm, and keeping the forefinger of his right hand on the trigger, though he avoided all appearance of menace in the act.

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

From this reading “Who comes?” demanded the scout, throwing his rifle carelessly across his left arm, and keeping the forefinger of his right hand on the trigger, though he avoided all appearance of menace in the act.

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

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

someone who hunts game

From this reading Along this track the travelers, who had produced a surprise so unusual in the depths of the forest, advanced slowly toward the hunter, who was in front of his associates, in readiness to receive them.

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

From this reading “Well go thy way: thou shalt not from this grove Till I torment thee for this injury.”—Midsummer Night’s Dream.

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

From this reading The words were still in the mouth of the scout, when the leader of the party, whose approaching footsteps had caught the vigilant ear of the Indian, came openly into view.

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

From this reading The words were still in the mouth of the scout, when the leader of the party, whose approaching footsteps had caught the vigilant ear of the Indian, came openly into view.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading “Well go thy way: thou shalt not from this grove Till I torment thee for this injury.”—Midsummer Night’s Dream.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The words were still in the mouth of the scout, when the leader of the party, whose approaching footsteps had caught the vigilant ear of the Indian, came openly into view.

conformity or harmony

From this reading “Who comes?” demanded the scout, throwing his rifle carelessly across his left arm, and keeping the forefinger of his right hand on the trigger, though he avoided all appearance of menace in the act.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading The words were still in the mouth of the scout, when the leader of the party, whose approaching footsteps had caught the vigilant ear of the Indian, came openly into view.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading “Who comes?” demanded the scout, throwing his rifle carelessly across his left arm, and keeping the forefinger of his right hand on the trigger, though he avoided all appearance of menace in the act.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading “Who comes?” demanded the scout, throwing his rifle carelessly across his left arm, and keeping the forefinger of his right hand on the trigger, though he avoided all appearance of menace in the act.

June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point

From this reading “Well go thy way: thou shalt not from this grove Till I torment thee for this injury.”—Midsummer Night’s Dream.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The words were still in the mouth of the scout, when the leader of the party, whose approaching footsteps had caught the vigilant ear of the Indian, came openly into view.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading “Well go thy way: thou shalt not from this grove Till I torment thee for this injury.”—Midsummer Night’s Dream.

not any; not one

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Well go thy way: thou shalt not from this grove Till I torment thee for this injury.”—Midsummer Night’s Dream.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The words were still in the mouth of the scout, when the leader of the party, whose approaching footsteps had caught the vigilant ear of the Indian, came openly into view.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Who comes?” demanded the scout, throwing his rifle carelessly across his left arm, and keeping the forefinger of his right hand on the trigger, though he avoided all appearance of menace in the act.

in an open way

From this reading The words were still in the mouth of the scout, when the leader of the party, whose approaching footsteps had caught the vigilant ear of the Indian, came openly into view.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The words were still in the mouth of the scout, when the leader of the party, whose approaching footsteps had caught the vigilant ear of the Indian, came openly into view.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

a course of conduct

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

publicly displayed

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Along this track the travelers, who had produced a surprise so unusual in the depths of the forest, advanced slowly toward the hunter, who was in front of his associates, in readiness to receive them.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading Along this track the travelers, who had produced a surprise so unusual in the depths of the forest, advanced slowly toward the hunter, who was in front of his associates, in readiness to receive them.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Along this track the travelers, who had produced a surprise so unusual in the depths of the forest, advanced slowly toward the hunter, who was in front of his associates, in readiness to receive them.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading “Who comes?” demanded the scout, throwing his rifle carelessly across his left arm, and keeping the forefinger of his right hand on the trigger, though he avoided all appearance of menace in the act.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “Who comes?” demanded the scout, throwing his rifle carelessly across his left arm, and keeping the forefinger of his right hand on the trigger, though he avoided all appearance of menace in the act.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading The words were still in the mouth of the scout, when the leader of the party, whose approaching footsteps had caught the vigilant ear of the Indian, came openly into view.

an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”

From this reading “Well go thy way: thou shalt not from this grove Till I torment thee for this injury.”—Midsummer Night’s Dream.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Along this track the travelers, who had produced a surprise so unusual in the depths of the forest, advanced slowly toward the hunter, who was in front of his associates, in readiness to receive them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Along this track the travelers, who had produced a surprise so unusual in the depths of the forest, advanced slowly toward the hunter, who was in front of his associates, in readiness to receive them.

not in physical motion

From this reading The words were still in the mouth of the scout, when the leader of the party, whose approaching footsteps had caught the vigilant ear of the Indian, came openly into view.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Along this track the travelers, who had produced a surprise so unusual in the depths of the forest, advanced slowly toward the hunter, who was in front of his associates, in readiness to receive them.

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

From this reading The words were still in the mouth of the scout, when the leader of the party, whose approaching footsteps had caught the vigilant ear of the Indian, came openly into view.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading “Well go thy way: thou shalt not from this grove Till I torment thee for this injury.”—Midsummer Night’s Dream.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Along this track the travelers, who had produced a surprise so unusual in the depths of the forest, advanced slowly toward the hunter, who was in front of his associates, in readiness to receive them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

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

From this reading “Well go thy way: thou shalt not from this grove Till I torment thee for this injury.”—Midsummer Night’s Dream.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading “Well go thy way: thou shalt not from this grove Till I torment thee for this injury.”—Midsummer Night’s Dream.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “Who comes?” demanded the scout, throwing his rifle carelessly across his left arm, and keeping the forefinger of his right hand on the trigger, though he avoided all appearance of menace in the act.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading “Who comes?” demanded the scout, throwing his rifle carelessly across his left arm, and keeping the forefinger of his right hand on the trigger, though he avoided all appearance of menace in the act.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading “Well go thy way: thou shalt not from this grove Till I torment thee for this injury.”—Midsummer Night’s Dream.

up to a particular time

From this reading “Well go thy way: thou shalt not from this grove Till I torment thee for this injury.”—Midsummer Night’s Dream.

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

From this reading Along this track the travelers, who had produced a surprise so unusual in the depths of the forest, advanced slowly toward the hunter, who was in front of his associates, in readiness to receive them.

unbearable physical pain

From this reading “Well go thy way: thou shalt not from this grove Till I torment thee for this injury.”—Midsummer Night’s Dream.

in the direction of

From this reading Along this track the travelers, who had produced a surprise so unusual in the depths of the forest, advanced slowly toward the hunter, who was in front of his associates, in readiness to receive them.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Along this track the travelers, who had produced a surprise so unusual in the depths of the forest, advanced slowly toward the hunter, who was in front of his associates, in readiness to receive them.

plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location

From this reading Along this track the travelers, who had produced a surprise so unusual in the depths of the forest, advanced slowly toward the hunter, who was in front of his associates, in readiness to receive them.

put in motion or move to act

From this reading “Who comes?” demanded the scout, throwing his rifle carelessly across his left arm, and keeping the forefinger of his right hand on the trigger, though he avoided all appearance of menace in the act.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Along this track the travelers, who had produced a surprise so unusual in the depths of the forest, advanced slowly toward the hunter, who was in front of his associates, in readiness to receive them.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The words were still in the mouth of the scout, when the leader of the party, whose approaching footsteps had caught the vigilant ear of the Indian, came openly into view.

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

From this reading The words were still in the mouth of the scout, when the leader of the party, whose approaching footsteps had caught the vigilant ear of the Indian, came openly into view.

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

From this reading Along this track the travelers, who had produced a surprise so unusual in the depths of the forest, advanced slowly toward the hunter, who was in front of his associates, in readiness to receive them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Well go thy way: thou shalt not from this grove Till I torment thee for this injury.”—Midsummer Night’s Dream.

(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 “Well go thy way: thou shalt not from this grove Till I torment thee for this injury.”—Midsummer Night’s Dream.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The words were still in the mouth of the scout, when the leader of the party, whose approaching footsteps had caught the vigilant ear of the Indian, came openly into view.

at the time that

From this reading The words were still in the mouth of the scout, when the leader of the party, whose approaching footsteps had caught the vigilant ear of the Indian, came openly into view.

in or at the place that

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

a Caucasian

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.

which person or people

From this reading Along this track the travelers, who had produced a surprise so unusual in the depths of the forest, advanced slowly toward the hunter, who was in front of his associates, in readiness to receive them.

belonging to which person

From this reading The words were still in the mouth of the scout, when the leader of the party, whose approaching footsteps had caught the vigilant ear of the Indian, came openly into view.

the words that are spoken

From this reading The words were still in the mouth of the scout, when the leader of the party, whose approaching footsteps had caught the vigilant ear of the Indian, came openly into view.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading A beaten path, such as those made by the periodical passage of the deer, wound through a little glen at no great distance, and struck the river at the point where the white man and his red companions had posted themselves.