Chapter II

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

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

From this reading It was certainly to be hoped that the peaceful objects of his expedition would not be hindered by encounters with those turbulent savages.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Hitherto there had been no difficulty in this respect; but they carried only enough for a few days' supply, and at present their provisions were exhausted.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The first consideration, however, was the welfare of his boys.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Hitherto there had been no difficulty in this respect; but they carried only enough for a few days' supply, and at present their provisions were exhausted.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Hitherto there had been no difficulty in this respect; but they carried only enough for a few days' supply, and at present their provisions were exhausted.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading It was certainly to be hoped that the peaceful objects of his expedition would not be hindered by encounters with those turbulent savages.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading The first consideration, however, was the welfare of his boys.

the first light of day

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Hitherto there had been no difficulty in this respect; but they carried only enough for a few days' supply, and at present their provisions were exhausted.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading They depended for their food on the willingness of the natives to sell.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Hitherto there had been no difficulty in this respect; but they carried only enough for a few days' supply, and at present their provisions were exhausted.

plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight

From this reading It was certainly to be hoped that the peaceful objects of his expedition would not be hindered by encounters with those turbulent savages.

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

From this reading Hitherto there had been no difficulty in this respect; but they carried only enough for a few days' supply, and at present their provisions were exhausted.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading Hitherto there had been no difficulty in this respect; but they carried only enough for a few days' supply, and at present their provisions were exhausted.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading It was certainly to be hoped that the peaceful objects of his expedition would not be hindered by encounters with those turbulent savages.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Hitherto there had been no difficulty in this respect; but they carried only enough for a few days' supply, and at present their provisions were exhausted.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first consideration, however, was the welfare of his boys.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading They depended for their food on the willingness of the natives to sell.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They depended for their food on the willingness of the natives to sell.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

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

From this reading Hitherto there had been no difficulty in this respect; but they carried only enough for a few days' supply, and at present their provisions were exhausted.

past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading It was certainly to be hoped that the peaceful objects of his expedition would not be hindered by encounters with those turbulent savages.

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

From this reading It was certainly to be hoped that the peaceful objects of his expedition would not be hindered by encounters with those turbulent savages.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Hitherto there had been no difficulty in this respect; but they carried only enough for a few days' supply, and at present their provisions were exhausted.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading It was certainly to be hoped that the peaceful objects of his expedition would not be hindered by encounters with those turbulent savages.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The first consideration, however, was the welfare of his boys.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was certainly to be hoped that the peaceful objects of his expedition would not be hindered by encounters with those turbulent savages.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading They depended for their food on the willingness of the natives to sell.

not any; not one

From this reading Hitherto there had been no difficulty in this respect; but they carried only enough for a few days' supply, and at present their provisions were exhausted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was certainly to be hoped that the peaceful objects of his expedition would not be hindered by encounters with those turbulent savages.

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading It was certainly to be hoped that the peaceful objects of his expedition would not be hindered by encounters with those turbulent savages.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was certainly to be hoped that the peaceful objects of his expedition would not be hindered by encounters with those turbulent savages.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They depended for their food on the willingness of the natives to sell.

and nothing more

From this reading Hitherto there had been no difficulty in this respect; but they carried only enough for a few days' supply, and at present their provisions were exhausted.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading It was certainly to be hoped that the peaceful objects of his expedition would not be hindered by encounters with those turbulent savages.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Hitherto there had been no difficulty in this respect; but they carried only enough for a few days' supply, and at present their provisions were exhausted.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading Hitherto there had been no difficulty in this respect; but they carried only enough for a few days' supply, and at present their provisions were exhausted.

plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

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

From this reading Hitherto there had been no difficulty in this respect; but they carried only enough for a few days' supply, and at present their provisions were exhausted.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading It was certainly to be hoped that the peaceful objects of his expedition would not be hindered by encounters with those turbulent savages.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading They depended for their food on the willingness of the natives to sell.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Hitherto there had been no difficulty in this respect; but they carried only enough for a few days' supply, and at present their provisions were exhausted.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was certainly to be hoped that the peaceful objects of his expedition would not be hindered by encounters with those turbulent savages.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They depended for their food on the willingness of the natives to sell.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Hitherto there had been no difficulty in this respect; but they carried only enough for a few days' supply, and at present their provisions were exhausted.

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

From this reading They depended for their food on the willingness of the natives to sell.

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

From this reading Hitherto there had been no difficulty in this respect; but they carried only enough for a few days' supply, and at present their provisions were exhausted.

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

From this reading It was certainly to be hoped that the peaceful objects of his expedition would not be hindered by encounters with those turbulent savages.

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

From this reading It was certainly to be hoped that the peaceful objects of his expedition would not be hindered by encounters with those turbulent savages.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading It was certainly to be hoped that the peaceful objects of his expedition would not be hindered by encounters with those turbulent savages.

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

From this reading It was certainly to be hoped that the peaceful objects of his expedition would not be hindered by encounters with those turbulent savages.

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

From this reading The first consideration, however, was the welfare of his boys.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

belonging to which person

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.

cheerful compliance

From this reading They depended for their food on the willingness of the natives to sell.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was certainly to be hoped that the peaceful objects of his expedition would not be hindered by encounters with those turbulent savages.

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

From this reading It was certainly to be hoped that the peaceful objects of his expedition would not be hindered by encounters with those turbulent savages.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AT DAWN Royce knew the Tubus by repute as a fierce and bloodthirsty tribe, living in French territory beyond the River Yo, whose raids across the border were notorious.