adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.
alarmnounUS /əˈlɑːrm/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
armedadjectiveUS /ɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
beastnounUS /biːst/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
bownounUS /baʊ/
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
concurrencenounUS /kənˈkɜːrəns/
agreement of results or opinions
From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
dreadnounUS /dred/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
eludeverbUS /ɪˈluːd/
escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.
EreconjunctionUS /er/
an old word for “before”
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.
foxnounUS /fɑːks/
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.
houndnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading —Lady of the Lake.
LakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading —Lady of the Lake.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
luckyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌki/
occurring by chance
From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.
neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
prowlingverbUS /ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
recked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.
separateverbUS /ˈsepəreɪt/
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
slainnounUS /sleɪn/
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
slipverbUS /slɪp/
move stealthily
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
stagverbUS /stæɡ/
attend a dance or a party without a female companion
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.
trappedadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
unusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
WelladverbUS /wel/
(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 informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading It is unusual to find an encampment of the natives, like those of the more instructed whites, guarded by the presence of armed men.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.
Whoever
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But though the beast of game The privilege of chase may claim; Though space and law the stag we lend Ere hound we slip, or bow we bend; Whoever recked, where, how, or when The prowling fox was trapped or slain?”
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the enemy who, by any lucky concurrence of accidents, has found means to elude the vigilance of the scouts, will seldom meet with sentinels nearer home to sound the alarm.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Well informed of the approach of every danger, while it is yet at a distance, the Indian generally rests secure under his knowledge of the signs of the forest, and the long and difficult paths that separate him from those he has most reason to dread.