used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SURPRISED FISHERMAN It may be said that Deerfoot the Shawanoe never lost his senses excepting when slumber stole them away.
actuatedadjective
moved to action
From this reading It has been intimated also that still another reason actuated him, and that reason shall appear in due time.
adieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
affrays
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
in addition
From this reading It has been intimated also that still another reason actuated him, and that reason shall appear in due time.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It has been intimated also that still another reason actuated him, and that reason shall appear in due time.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It has been intimated also that still another reason actuated him, and that reason shall appear in due time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading When Deerfoot assured Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub that they might slumber in peace, he spoke the truth; it has been shown that not the first breath of danger touched them during the darkness, and the morning meal was partaken in the same enjoyable fashion.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A SURPRISED FISHERMAN It may be said that Deerfoot the Shawanoe never lost his senses excepting when slumber stole them away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A SURPRISED FISHERMAN It may be said that Deerfoot the Shawanoe never lost his senses excepting when slumber stole them away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
propose a payment
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading When Deerfoot assured Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub that they might slumber in peace, he spoke the truth; it has been shown that not the first breath of danger touched them during the darkness, and the morning meal was partaken in the same enjoyable fashion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
Carleton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Deerfoot assured Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub that they might slumber in peace, he spoke the truth; it has been shown that not the first breath of danger touched them during the darkness, and the morning meal was partaken in the same enjoyable fashion.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading When Deerfoot assured Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub that they might slumber in peace, he spoke the truth; it has been shown that not the first breath of danger touched them during the darkness, and the morning meal was partaken in the same enjoyable fashion.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading When Deerfoot assured Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub that they might slumber in peace, he spoke the truth; it has been shown that not the first breath of danger touched them during the darkness, and the morning meal was partaken in the same enjoyable fashion.
Deerfoot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SURPRISED FISHERMAN It may be said that Deerfoot the Shawanoe never lost his senses excepting when slumber stole them away.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading It has been intimated also that still another reason actuated him, and that reason shall appear in due time.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading When Deerfoot assured Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub that they might slumber in peace, he spoke the truth; it has been shown that not the first breath of danger touched them during the darkness, and the morning meal was partaken in the same enjoyable fashion.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
encountersnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading When Deerfoot assured Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub that they might slumber in peace, he spoke the truth; it has been shown that not the first breath of danger touched them during the darkness, and the morning meal was partaken in the same enjoyable fashion.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading A SURPRISED FISHERMAN It may be said that Deerfoot the Shawanoe never lost his senses excepting when slumber stole them away.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When Deerfoot assured Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub that they might slumber in peace, he spoke the truth; it has been shown that not the first breath of danger touched them during the darkness, and the morning meal was partaken in the same enjoyable fashion.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When Deerfoot assured Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub that they might slumber in peace, he spoke the truth; it has been shown that not the first breath of danger touched them during the darkness, and the morning meal was partaken in the same enjoyable fashion.
FISHERMANnounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading A SURPRISED FISHERMAN It may be said that Deerfoot the Shawanoe never lost his senses excepting when slumber stole them away.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
for a limitless time
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been intimated also that still another reason actuated him, and that reason shall appear in due time.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SURPRISED FISHERMAN It may be said that Deerfoot the Shawanoe never lost his senses excepting when slumber stole them away.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading It has been intimated also that still another reason actuated him, and that reason shall appear in due time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A SURPRISED FISHERMAN It may be said that Deerfoot the Shawanoe never lost his senses excepting when slumber stole them away.
a small worthless amount
From this reading When Deerfoot assured Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub that they might slumber in peace, he spoke the truth; it has been shown that not the first breath of danger touched them during the darkness, and the morning meal was partaken in the same enjoyable fashion.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A SURPRISED FISHERMAN It may be said that Deerfoot the Shawanoe never lost his senses excepting when slumber stole them away.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A SURPRISED FISHERMAN It may be said that Deerfoot the Shawanoe never lost his senses excepting when slumber stole them away.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading When Deerfoot assured Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub that they might slumber in peace, he spoke the truth; it has been shown that not the first breath of danger touched them during the darkness, and the morning meal was partaken in the same enjoyable fashion.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When Deerfoot assured Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub that they might slumber in peace, he spoke the truth; it has been shown that not the first breath of danger touched them during the darkness, and the morning meal was partaken in the same enjoyable fashion.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Deerfoot assured Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub that they might slumber in peace, he spoke the truth; it has been shown that not the first breath of danger touched them during the darkness, and the morning meal was partaken in the same enjoyable fashion.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A SURPRISED FISHERMAN It may be said that Deerfoot the Shawanoe never lost his senses excepting when slumber stole them away.
noondaynoun
the middle of the day
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
Otto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Deerfoot assured Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub that they might slumber in peace, he spoke the truth; it has been shown that not the first breath of danger touched them during the darkness, and the morning meal was partaken in the same enjoyable fashion.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
partaken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Deerfoot assured Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub that they might slumber in peace, he spoke the truth; it has been shown that not the first breath of danger touched them during the darkness, and the morning meal was partaken in the same enjoyable fashion.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading When Deerfoot assured Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub that they might slumber in peace, he spoke the truth; it has been shown that not the first breath of danger touched them during the darkness, and the morning meal was partaken in the same enjoyable fashion.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It has been intimated also that still another reason actuated him, and that reason shall appear in due time.
Relstaub
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Deerfoot assured Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub that they might slumber in peace, he spoke the truth; it has been shown that not the first breath of danger touched them during the darkness, and the morning meal was partaken in the same enjoyable fashion.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A SURPRISED FISHERMAN It may be said that Deerfoot the Shawanoe never lost his senses excepting when slumber stole them away.
Identical; not different.
From this reading When Deerfoot assured Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub that they might slumber in peace, he spoke the truth; it has been shown that not the first breath of danger touched them during the darkness, and the morning meal was partaken in the same enjoyable fashion.
scarnounUS /skɑːr/
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
scratchverbUS /skrætʃ/
cause friction
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading A SURPRISED FISHERMAN It may be said that Deerfoot the Shawanoe never lost his senses excepting when slumber stole them away.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
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 I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading It has been intimated also that still another reason actuated him, and that reason shall appear in due time.
Shawanoe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SURPRISED FISHERMAN It may be said that Deerfoot the Shawanoe never lost his senses excepting when slumber stole them away.
ShoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When Deerfoot assured Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub that they might slumber in peace, he spoke the truth; it has been shown that not the first breath of danger touched them during the darkness, and the morning meal was partaken in the same enjoyable fashion.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading A SURPRISED FISHERMAN It may be said that Deerfoot the Shawanoe never lost his senses excepting when slumber stole them away.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
not in physical motion
From this reading It has been intimated also that still another reason actuated him, and that reason shall appear in due time.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading A SURPRISED FISHERMAN It may be said that Deerfoot the Shawanoe never lost his senses excepting when slumber stole them away.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading A SURPRISED FISHERMAN It may be said that Deerfoot the Shawanoe never lost his senses excepting when slumber stole them away.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SURPRISED FISHERMAN It may be said that Deerfoot the Shawanoe never lost his senses excepting when slumber stole them away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SURPRISED FISHERMAN It may be said that Deerfoot the Shawanoe never lost his senses excepting when slumber stole them away.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A SURPRISED FISHERMAN It may be said that Deerfoot the Shawanoe never lost his senses excepting when slumber stole them away.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Deerfoot assured Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub that they might slumber in peace, he spoke the truth; it has been shown that not the first breath of danger touched them during the darkness, and the morning meal was partaken in the same enjoyable fashion.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It has been intimated also that still another reason actuated him, and that reason shall appear in due time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
having come into contact
From this reading When Deerfoot assured Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub that they might slumber in peace, he spoke the truth; it has been shown that not the first breath of danger touched them during the darkness, and the morning meal was partaken in the same enjoyable fashion.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading When Deerfoot assured Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub that they might slumber in peace, he spoke the truth; it has been shown that not the first breath of danger touched them during the darkness, and the morning meal was partaken in the same enjoyable fashion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
at the time that
From this reading A SURPRISED FISHERMAN It may be said that Deerfoot the Shawanoe never lost his senses excepting when slumber stole them away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have said that he was so hated by his own people that he felt his presence near the settlements to the eastward was more to the disadvantage than the help of his friends, and that was one of the causes which led him to bid adieu forever to his friends.
but in spite of that
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young as he was, he had been through some of the most terrific encounters the mind can conceive, and yet, when he stood erect in the full glare of the noonday sun, not a scratch or scar spoke of those fearful affrays in the depth of the forest, among the hills and mountains and along the Shores of the rivers of Kentucky and Ohio.
