Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

later than; following

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

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

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

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

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

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

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

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

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

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

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading His conversation being of such a nature that it is hardly worth recording in this place.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

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

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading When the evening was well along, Otto threw more wood on the flames which crackled and gave out a cheerful glow.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading His conversation being of such a nature that it is hardly worth recording in this place.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

past form of “crackle” — make a crackling sound

From this reading When the evening was well along, Otto threw more wood on the flames which crackled and gave out a cheerful glow.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

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

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading When the evening was well along, Otto threw more wood on the flames which crackled and gave out a cheerful glow.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Deerfoot rose to his feet, and without a word passed out into the gloom.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading When the evening was well along, Otto threw more wood on the flames which crackled and gave out a cheerful glow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading When the evening was well along, Otto threw more wood on the flames which crackled and gave out a cheerful glow.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading Deerfoot rose to his feet, and without a word passed out into the gloom.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading When the evening was well along, Otto threw more wood on the flames which crackled and gave out a cheerful glow.

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

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

only a very short time before

From this reading His conversation being of such a nature that it is hardly worth recording in this place.

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

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

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

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

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

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

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

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Deerfoot rose to his feet, and without a word passed out into the gloom.

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

From this reading His conversation being of such a nature that it is hardly worth recording in this place.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His conversation being of such a nature that it is hardly worth recording in this place.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

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

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

go away from a place

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

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 NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

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

From this reading When the evening was well along, Otto threw more wood on the flames which crackled and gave out a cheerful glow.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

the next day

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

as might be expected

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading His conversation being of such a nature that it is hardly worth recording in this place.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

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

From this reading When the evening was well along, Otto threw more wood on the flames which crackled and gave out a cheerful glow.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When the evening was well along, Otto threw more wood on the flames which crackled and gave out a cheerful glow.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Deerfoot rose to his feet, and without a word passed out into the gloom.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His conversation being of such a nature that it is hardly worth recording in this place.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded

From this reading His conversation being of such a nature that it is hardly worth recording in this place.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Deerfoot rose to his feet, and without a word passed out into the gloom.

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

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading His conversation being of such a nature that it is hardly worth recording in this place.

carry out

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His conversation being of such a nature that it is hardly worth recording in this place.

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

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

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

From this reading His conversation being of such a nature that it is hardly worth recording in this place.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading When the evening was well along, Otto threw more wood on the flames which crackled and gave out a cheerful glow.

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

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

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

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

(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 Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

at the time that

From this reading When the evening was well along, Otto threw more wood on the flames which crackled and gave out a cheerful glow.

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

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Deerfoot rose to his feet, and without a word passed out into the gloom.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading When the evening was well along, Otto threw more wood on the flames which crackled and gave out a cheerful glow.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Deerfoot rose to his feet, and without a word passed out into the gloom.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading His conversation being of such a nature that it is hardly worth recording in this place.

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

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING Deerfoot made known his purpose to take his friends across the Mississippi on the morrow in his canoe, after which he would keep them company for some distance along the trail, though he would be forced to leave them long before reaching their destination.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading Jack Carleton naturally felt a deep interest in the youthful warrior, and expected him to give some facts in his wonderful history, as well as an intimation of what his life was likely to be in the new country to which he had removed, but much to the young Kentuckian's disappointment, he carefully avoided all reference to himself.