Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

later than; following

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

anew

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

a small recess opening off a larger room

From this reading To save his crown, now uncovered by the loss of both kerchief and cap, he crept back into the alcove that had originally protected them from the stones cast in by the Indians.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Along with the splinters something else came past Walt's face, making a soft, rustling sound; it had a smell also that told what it was--the "cussed stink-weed."

in addition

From this reading Along with the splinters something else came past Walt's face, making a soft, rustling sound; it had a smell also that told what it was--the "cussed stink-weed."

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

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

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

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading To save his crown, now uncovered by the loss of both kerchief and cap, he crept back into the alcove that had originally protected them from the stones cast in by the Indians.

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

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

the two together, not just one

From this reading To save his crown, now uncovered by the loss of both kerchief and cap, he crept back into the alcove that had originally protected them from the stones cast in by the Indians.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

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

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

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

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading To save his crown, now uncovered by the loss of both kerchief and cap, he crept back into the alcove that had originally protected them from the stones cast in by the Indians.

put or send forth

From this reading To save his crown, now uncovered by the loss of both kerchief and cap, he crept back into the alcove that had originally protected them from the stones cast in by the Indians.

showing careful forethought

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading From the falling fragments, their size and number, he could tell that his comrade was making good way.

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

From this reading From the falling fragments, their size and number, he could tell that his comrade was making good way.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading To save his crown, now uncovered by the loss of both kerchief and cap, he crept back into the alcove that had originally protected them from the stones cast in by the Indians.

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From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading To save his crown, now uncovered by the loss of both kerchief and cap, he crept back into the alcove that had originally protected them from the stones cast in by the Indians.

stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing

From this reading Along with the splinters something else came past Walt's face, making a soft, rustling sound; it had a smell also that told what it was--the "cussed stink-weed."

showing lack of emotional involvement

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

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From this reading Along with the splinters something else came past Walt's face, making a soft, rustling sound; it had a smell also that told what it was--the "cussed stink-weed."

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

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

From this reading Along with the splinters something else came past Walt's face, making a soft, rustling sound; it had a smell also that told what it was--the "cussed stink-weed."

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading From the falling fragments, their size and number, he could tell that his comrade was making good way.

plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else

From this reading From the falling fragments, their size and number, he could tell that his comrade was making good way.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To save his crown, now uncovered by the loss of both kerchief and cap, he crept back into the alcove that had originally protected them from the stones cast in by the Indians.

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

From this reading From the falling fragments, their size and number, he could tell that his comrade was making good way.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

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

From this reading To save his crown, now uncovered by the loss of both kerchief and cap, he crept back into the alcove that had originally protected them from the stones cast in by the Indians.

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From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

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

From this reading To save his crown, now uncovered by the loss of both kerchief and cap, he crept back into the alcove that had originally protected them from the stones cast in by the Indians.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

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

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

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

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

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

From this reading To save his crown, now uncovered by the loss of both kerchief and cap, he crept back into the alcove that had originally protected them from the stones cast in by the Indians.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading To save his crown, now uncovered by the loss of both kerchief and cap, he crept back into the alcove that had originally protected them from the stones cast in by the Indians.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading To save his crown, now uncovered by the loss of both kerchief and cap, he crept back into the alcove that had originally protected them from the stones cast in by the Indians.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Along with the splinters something else came past Walt's face, making a soft, rustling sound; it had a smell also that told what it was--the "cussed stink-weed."

a native or resident of Kentucky

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck

From this reading To save his crown, now uncovered by the loss of both kerchief and cap, he crept back into the alcove that had originally protected them from the stones cast in by the Indians.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

the act of tarrying

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

something that is lost

From this reading To save his crown, now uncovered by the loss of both kerchief and cap, he crept back into the alcove that had originally protected them from the stones cast in by the Indians.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Along with the splinters something else came past Walt's face, making a soft, rustling sound; it had a smell also that told what it was--the "cussed stink-weed."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading To save his crown, now uncovered by the loss of both kerchief and cap, he crept back into the alcove that had originally protected them from the stones cast in by the Indians.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading From the falling fragments, their size and number, he could tell that his comrade was making good way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

in an original manner

From this reading To save his crown, now uncovered by the loss of both kerchief and cap, he crept back into the alcove that had originally protected them from the stones cast in by the Indians.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Along with the splinters something else came past Walt's face, making a soft, rustling sound; it had a smell also that told what it was--the "cussed stink-weed."

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading To save his crown, now uncovered by the loss of both kerchief and cap, he crept back into the alcove that had originally protected them from the stones cast in by the Indians.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

the act of refusing

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

express the need or desire for

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

the stealing of cattle

From this reading Along with the splinters something else came past Walt's face, making a soft, rustling sound; it had a smell also that told what it was--the "cussed stink-weed."

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

except for; apart from

From this reading To save his crown, now uncovered by the loss of both kerchief and cap, he crept back into the alcove that had originally protected them from the stones cast in by the Indians.

-ing form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading From the falling fragments, their size and number, he could tell that his comrade was making good way.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading Along with the splinters something else came past Walt's face, making a soft, rustling sound; it had a smell also that told what it was--the "cussed stink-weed."

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Along with the splinters something else came past Walt's face, making a soft, rustling sound; it had a smell also that told what it was--the "cussed stink-weed."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Along with the splinters something else came past Walt's face, making a soft, rustling sound; it had a smell also that told what it was--the "cussed stink-weed."

in the near future

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

wood in small pieces or splinters

From this reading Along with the splinters something else came past Walt's face, making a soft, rustling sound; it had a smell also that told what it was--the "cussed stink-weed."

not in physical motion

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

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

From this reading Along with the splinters something else came past Walt's face, making a soft, rustling sound; it had a smell also that told what it was--the "cussed stink-weed."

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

From this reading To save his crown, now uncovered by the loss of both kerchief and cap, he crept back into the alcove that had originally protected them from the stones cast in by the Indians.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

express in words

From this reading From the falling fragments, their size and number, he could tell that his comrade was making good way.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To save his crown, now uncovered by the loss of both kerchief and cap, he crept back into the alcove that had originally protected them from the stones cast in by the Indians.

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

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading From the falling fragments, their size and number, he could tell that his comrade was making good way.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading To save his crown, now uncovered by the loss of both kerchief and cap, he crept back into the alcove that had originally protected them from the stones cast in by the Indians.

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

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

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

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

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

From this reading To save his crown, now uncovered by the loss of both kerchief and cap, he crept back into the alcove that had originally protected them from the stones cast in by the Indians.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Along with the splinters something else came past Walt's face, making a soft, rustling sound; it had a smell also that told what it was--the "cussed stink-weed."

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

not covered with clothing

From this reading To save his crown, now uncovered by the loss of both kerchief and cap, he crept back into the alcove that had originally protected them from the stones cast in by the Indians.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

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

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.

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

From this reading Along with the splinters something else came past Walt's face, making a soft, rustling sound; it had a smell also that told what it was--the "cussed stink-weed."

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

From this reading Along with the splinters something else came past Walt's face, making a soft, rustling sound; it had a smell also that told what it was--the "cussed stink-weed."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading From the falling fragments, their size and number, he could tell that his comrade was making good way.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Along with the splinters something else came past Walt's face, making a soft, rustling sound; it had a smell also that told what it was--the "cussed stink-weed."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Provided with his knife, the Kentuckian again climbed up; and soon after the guide heard a crinkling sound, succeeded by the rattling of pieces of rock, as they got detached and came showering down.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Walt longed to relieve him at his work, and called up a request to this end; but Hamersley returned a refusal, speaking in a cautious tone, lest his voice might be borne out to the ear of some savage still lingering near.