Chapter XIV

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

From this reading WHICH GIVES A NEARER VIEW OF THE NEIGHBOR CALLED "SHIFLESS" With the events which closed the last chapter the three soldiers had been more than a year on the mountain.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The soldiers of both armies had been disbanded, and the good news had found its way into the mountain settlements at about the time the bear had discovered the bee-tree.

quickly and without warning

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

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

From this reading The long war had come to an end in a way of its own, and without any regard for the messages flagged from Upper Bald.

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

From this reading They had become thoroughly settled in their delusion, and more contented in their way of living than they would have thought it possible, in the beginning, ever to become.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The long war had come to an end in a way of its own, and without any regard for the messages flagged from Upper Bald.

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading The soldiers of both armies had been disbanded, and the good news had found its way into the mountain settlements at about the time the bear had discovered the bee-tree.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The soldiers of both armies had been disbanded, and the good news had found its way into the mountain settlements at about the time the bear had discovered the bee-tree.

with no effort to conceal

From this reading The long war had come to an end in a way of its own, and without any regard for the messages flagged from Upper Bald.

have

From this reading The soldiers of both armies had been disbanded, and the good news had found its way into the mountain settlements at about the time the bear had discovered the bee-tree.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading They had become thoroughly settled in their delusion, and more contented in their way of living than they would have thought it possible, in the beginning, ever to become.

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From this reading The soldiers of both armies had been disbanded, and the good news had found its way into the mountain settlements at about the time the bear had discovered the bee-tree.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WHICH GIVES A NEARER VIEW OF THE NEIGHBOR CALLED "SHIFLESS" With the events which closed the last chapter the three soldiers had been more than a year on the mountain.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading They had become thoroughly settled in their delusion, and more contented in their way of living than they would have thought it possible, in the beginning, ever to become.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The soldiers of both armies had been disbanded, and the good news had found its way into the mountain settlements at about the time the bear had discovered the bee-tree.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading WHICH GIVES A NEARER VIEW OF THE NEIGHBOR CALLED "SHIFLESS" With the events which closed the last chapter the three soldiers had been more than a year on the mountain.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading WHICH GIVES A NEARER VIEW OF THE NEIGHBOR CALLED "SHIFLESS" With the events which closed the last chapter the three soldiers had been more than a year on the mountain.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading WHICH GIVES A NEARER VIEW OF THE NEIGHBOR CALLED "SHIFLESS" With the events which closed the last chapter the three soldiers had been more than a year on the mountain.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The long war had come to an end in a way of its own, and without any regard for the messages flagged from Upper Bald.

a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading They had become thoroughly settled in their delusion, and more contented in their way of living than they would have thought it possible, in the beginning, ever to become.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary

From this reading They had become thoroughly settled in their delusion, and more contented in their way of living than they would have thought it possible, in the beginning, ever to become.

plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

past form of “disband” — cause to break up or cease to function

From this reading The soldiers of both armies had been disbanded, and the good news had found its way into the mountain settlements at about the time the bear had discovered the bee-tree.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The soldiers of both armies had been disbanded, and the good news had found its way into the mountain settlements at about the time the bear had discovered the bee-tree.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The long war had come to an end in a way of its own, and without any regard for the messages flagged from Upper Bald.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

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

From this reading WHICH GIVES A NEARER VIEW OF THE NEIGHBOR CALLED "SHIFLESS" With the events which closed the last chapter the three soldiers had been more than a year on the mountain.

at any time

From this reading They had become thoroughly settled in their delusion, and more contented in their way of living than they would have thought it possible, in the beginning, ever to become.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

inflected form of “flag” — communicate or signal with a flag

From this reading The long war had come to an end in a way of its own, and without any regard for the messages flagged from Upper Bald.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The long war had come to an end in a way of its own, and without any regard for the messages flagged from Upper Bald.

set up or found

From this reading The soldiers of both armies had been disbanded, and the good news had found its way into the mountain settlements at about the time the bear had discovered the bee-tree.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The long war had come to an end in a way of its own, and without any regard for the messages flagged from Upper Bald.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading WHICH GIVES A NEARER VIEW OF THE NEIGHBOR CALLED "SHIFLESS" With the events which closed the last chapter the three soldiers had been more than a year on the mountain.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The soldiers of both armies had been disbanded, and the good news had found its way into the mountain settlements at about the time the bear had discovered the bee-tree.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

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

From this reading WHICH GIVES A NEARER VIEW OF THE NEIGHBOR CALLED "SHIFLESS" With the events which closed the last chapter the three soldiers had been more than a year on the mountain.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They had become thoroughly settled in their delusion, and more contented in their way of living than they would have thought it possible, in the beginning, ever to become.

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

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

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

From this reading They had become thoroughly settled in their delusion, and more contented in their way of living than they would have thought it possible, in the beginning, ever to become.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The soldiers of both armies had been disbanded, and the good news had found its way into the mountain settlements at about the time the bear had discovered the bee-tree.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They had become thoroughly settled in their delusion, and more contented in their way of living than they would have thought it possible, in the beginning, ever to become.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The long war had come to an end in a way of its own, and without any regard for the messages flagged from Upper Bald.

and nothing more

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

immediately past

From this reading WHICH GIVES A NEARER VIEW OF THE NEIGHBOR CALLED "SHIFLESS" With the events which closed the last chapter the three soldiers had been more than a year on the mountain.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading They had become thoroughly settled in their delusion, and more contented in their way of living than they would have thought it possible, in the beginning, ever to become.

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 The long war had come to an end in a way of its own, and without any regard for the messages flagged from Upper Bald.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading The long war had come to an end in a way of its own, and without any regard for the messages flagged from Upper Bald.

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

From this reading WHICH GIVES A NEARER VIEW OF THE NEIGHBOR CALLED "SHIFLESS" With the events which closed the last chapter the three soldiers had been more than a year on the mountain.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading WHICH GIVES A NEARER VIEW OF THE NEIGHBOR CALLED "SHIFLESS" With the events which closed the last chapter the three soldiers had been more than a year on the mountain.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading WHICH GIVES A NEARER VIEW OF THE NEIGHBOR CALLED "SHIFLESS" With the events which closed the last chapter the three soldiers had been more than a year on the mountain.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading WHICH GIVES A NEARER VIEW OF THE NEIGHBOR CALLED "SHIFLESS" With the events which closed the last chapter the three soldiers had been more than a year on the mountain.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The soldiers of both armies had been disbanded, and the good news had found its way into the mountain settlements at about the time the bear had discovered the bee-tree.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHICH GIVES A NEARER VIEW OF THE NEIGHBOR CALLED "SHIFLESS" With the events which closed the last chapter the three soldiers had been more than a year on the mountain.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WHICH GIVES A NEARER VIEW OF THE NEIGHBOR CALLED "SHIFLESS" With the events which closed the last chapter the three soldiers had been more than a year on the mountain.

plural of “outlier” — a person who lives away from his place of work

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The long war had come to an end in a way of its own, and without any regard for the messages flagged from Upper Bald.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading They had become thoroughly settled in their delusion, and more contented in their way of living than they would have thought it possible, in the beginning, ever to become.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The long war had come to an end in a way of its own, and without any regard for the messages flagged from Upper Bald.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading They had become thoroughly settled in their delusion, and more contented in their way of living than they would have thought it possible, in the beginning, ever to become.

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading The soldiers of both armies had been disbanded, and the good news had found its way into the mountain settlements at about the time the bear had discovered the bee-tree.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

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From this reading WHICH GIVES A NEARER VIEW OF THE NEIGHBOR CALLED "SHIFLESS" With the events which closed the last chapter the three soldiers had been more than a year on the mountain.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading WHICH GIVES A NEARER VIEW OF THE NEIGHBOR CALLED "SHIFLESS" With the events which closed the last chapter the three soldiers had been more than a year on the mountain.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading WHICH GIVES A NEARER VIEW OF THE NEIGHBOR CALLED "SHIFLESS" With the events which closed the last chapter the three soldiers had been more than a year on the mountain.

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

From this reading WHICH GIVES A NEARER VIEW OF THE NEIGHBOR CALLED "SHIFLESS" With the events which closed the last chapter the three soldiers had been more than a year on the mountain.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had become thoroughly settled in their delusion, and more contented in their way of living than they would have thought it possible, in the beginning, ever to become.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

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

From this reading They had become thoroughly settled in their delusion, and more contented in their way of living than they would have thought it possible, in the beginning, ever to become.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading They had become thoroughly settled in their delusion, and more contented in their way of living than they would have thought it possible, in the beginning, ever to become.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading They had become thoroughly settled in their delusion, and more contented in their way of living than they would have thought it possible, in the beginning, ever to become.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading WHICH GIVES A NEARER VIEW OF THE NEIGHBOR CALLED "SHIFLESS" With the events which closed the last chapter the three soldiers had been more than a year on the mountain.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The soldiers of both armies had been disbanded, and the good news had found its way into the mountain settlements at about the time the bear had discovered the bee-tree.

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

From this reading They had become thoroughly settled in their delusion, and more contented in their way of living than they would have thought it possible, in the beginning, ever to become.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

the topmost one of two

From this reading The long war had come to an end in a way of its own, and without any regard for the messages flagged from Upper Bald.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading WHICH GIVES A NEARER VIEW OF THE NEIGHBOR CALLED "SHIFLESS" With the events which closed the last chapter the three soldiers had been more than a year on the mountain.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The long war had come to an end in a way of its own, and without any regard for the messages flagged from Upper Bald.

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

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They had become thoroughly settled in their delusion, and more contented in their way of living than they would have thought it possible, in the beginning, ever to become.

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

From this reading Far and near the Union outliers had come in from their hiding-places among the rocks, and were gradually settling their differences with their Confederate neighbors, in which delicate process there was just enough shooting to prevent peace from settling too abruptly among the mountains.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading WHICH GIVES A NEARER VIEW OF THE NEIGHBOR CALLED "SHIFLESS" With the events which closed the last chapter the three soldiers had been more than a year on the mountain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WHICH GIVES A NEARER VIEW OF THE NEIGHBOR CALLED "SHIFLESS" With the events which closed the last chapter the three soldiers had been more than a year on the mountain.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The long war had come to an end in a way of its own, and without any regard for the messages flagged from Upper Bald.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading They had become thoroughly settled in their delusion, and more contented in their way of living than they would have thought it possible, in the beginning, ever to become.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading WHICH GIVES A NEARER VIEW OF THE NEIGHBOR CALLED "SHIFLESS" With the events which closed the last chapter the three soldiers had been more than a year on the mountain.