Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading His removal from the canoe caused it to ride higher, and thereby exposed them to the bullets that were continually skipping about it.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

later than; following

From this reading With the arm which was free, he swam toward the Louisiana side, towing the craft after him.

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

From this reading Deerfoot himself was forced to keep his shoulders at such an elevation that he was liable to be perforated by some flying missiles, but he increased the distance between himself and enemies with greater speed than would be supposed.

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

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

eagerly desirous

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading With the arm which was free, he swam toward the Louisiana side, towing the craft after him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Deerfoot himself was forced to keep his shoulders at such an elevation that he was liable to be perforated by some flying missiles, but he increased the distance between himself and enemies with greater speed than would be supposed.

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

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading His removal from the canoe caused it to ride higher, and thereby exposed them to the bullets that were continually skipping about it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Deerfoot himself was forced to keep his shoulders at such an elevation that he was liable to be perforated by some flying missiles, but he increased the distance between himself and enemies with greater speed than would be supposed.

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

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading His removal from the canoe caused it to ride higher, and thereby exposed them to the bullets that were continually skipping about it.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading His removal from the canoe caused it to ride higher, and thereby exposed them to the bullets that were continually skipping about it.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading With the arm which was free, he swam toward the Louisiana side, towing the craft after him.

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

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Deerfoot himself was forced to keep his shoulders at such an elevation that he was liable to be perforated by some flying missiles, but he increased the distance between himself and enemies with greater speed than would be supposed.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading Deerfoot himself was forced to keep his shoulders at such an elevation that he was liable to be perforated by some flying missiles, but he increased the distance between himself and enemies with greater speed than would be supposed.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Deerfoot himself was forced to keep his shoulders at such an elevation that he was liable to be perforated by some flying missiles, but he increased the distance between himself and enemies with greater speed than would be supposed.

with no protection or shield

From this reading His removal from the canoe caused it to ride higher, and thereby exposed them to the bullets that were continually skipping about it.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

moving swiftly

From this reading Deerfoot himself was forced to keep his shoulders at such an elevation that he was liable to be perforated by some flying missiles, but he increased the distance between himself and enemies with greater speed than would be supposed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Deerfoot himself was forced to keep his shoulders at such an elevation that he was liable to be perforated by some flying missiles, but he increased the distance between himself and enemies with greater speed than would be supposed.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading With the arm which was free, he swam toward the Louisiana side, towing the craft after him.

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

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His removal from the canoe caused it to ride higher, and thereby exposed them to the bullets that were continually skipping about it.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Deerfoot himself was forced to keep his shoulders at such an elevation that he was liable to be perforated by some flying missiles, but he increased the distance between himself and enemies with greater speed than would be supposed.

wale at the top of the side of boat; topmost planking of a wooden vessel

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

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

From this reading With the arm which was free, he swam toward the Louisiana side, towing the craft after him.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading His removal from the canoe caused it to ride higher, and thereby exposed them to the bullets that were continually skipping about it.

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

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

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

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

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

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

the act of retaining something

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Deerfoot himself was forced to keep his shoulders at such an elevation that he was liable to be perforated by some flying missiles, but he increased the distance between himself and enemies with greater speed than would be supposed.

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

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

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

From this reading Deerfoot himself was forced to keep his shoulders at such an elevation that he was liable to be perforated by some flying missiles, but he increased the distance between himself and enemies with greater speed than would be supposed.

conformity or harmony

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading Deerfoot himself was forced to keep his shoulders at such an elevation that he was liable to be perforated by some flying missiles, but he increased the distance between himself and enemies with greater speed than would be supposed.

a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

plural of “missile” — a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control

From this reading Deerfoot himself was forced to keep his shoulders at such an elevation that he was liable to be perforated by some flying missiles, but he increased the distance between himself and enemies with greater speed than would be supposed.

absolutely essential

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

and nothing more

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

having a hole cut through

From this reading Deerfoot himself was forced to keep his shoulders at such an elevation that he was liable to be perforated by some flying missiles, but he increased the distance between himself and enemies with greater speed than would be supposed.

fraught with danger

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

the act of removing

From this reading His removal from the canoe caused it to ride higher, and thereby exposed them to the bullets that were continually skipping about it.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading His removal from the canoe caused it to ride higher, and thereby exposed them to the bullets that were continually skipping about it.

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

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

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

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Deerfoot himself was forced to keep his shoulders at such an elevation that he was liable to be perforated by some flying missiles, but he increased the distance between himself and enemies with greater speed than would be supposed.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

inflected form of “skip” — bypass

From this reading His removal from the canoe caused it to ride higher, and thereby exposed them to the bullets that were continually skipping about it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

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

From this reading Deerfoot himself was forced to keep his shoulders at such an elevation that he was liable to be perforated by some flying missiles, but he increased the distance between himself and enemies with greater speed than would be supposed.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

move hurridly

From this reading Deerfoot himself was forced to keep his shoulders at such an elevation that he was liable to be perforated by some flying missiles, but he increased the distance between himself and enemies with greater speed than would be supposed.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Deerfoot himself was forced to keep his shoulders at such an elevation that he was liable to be perforated by some flying missiles, but he increased the distance between himself and enemies with greater speed than would be supposed.

required or under orders

From this reading Deerfoot himself was forced to keep his shoulders at such an elevation that he was liable to be perforated by some flying missiles, but he increased the distance between himself and enemies with greater speed than would be supposed.

inflected form of “swim” — travel through water

From this reading With the arm which was free, he swam toward the Louisiana side, towing the craft after him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Deerfoot himself was forced to keep his shoulders at such an elevation that he was liable to be perforated by some flying missiles, but he increased the distance between himself and enemies with greater speed than would be supposed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

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

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His removal from the canoe caused it to ride higher, and thereby exposed them to the bullets that were continually skipping about it.

by that means or because of that

From this reading His removal from the canoe caused it to ride higher, and thereby exposed them to the bullets that were continually skipping about it.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

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

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

in the direction of

From this reading With the arm which was free, he swam toward the Louisiana side, towing the craft after him.

-ing form of “tow” — drag behind

From this reading With the arm which was free, he swam toward the Louisiana side, towing the craft after him.

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

From this reading With the arm which was free, he swam toward the Louisiana side, towing the craft after him.

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

From this reading His removal from the canoe caused it to ride higher, and thereby exposed them to the bullets that were continually skipping about it.

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

From this reading With the arm which was free, he swam toward the Louisiana side, towing the craft after him.

during the time that

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE LOUISIANA SHORE Deerfoot threw himself over the side of the canoe into the river, holding fast to the gunwale with one hand and keeping the boat between him and the Indians on shore.

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

From this reading Deerfoot himself was forced to keep his shoulders at such an elevation that he was liable to be perforated by some flying missiles, but he increased the distance between himself and enemies with greater speed than would be supposed.

but in spite of that

From this reading While it seemed absolutely necessary that something of the kind should be done, yet the reader will perceive that the course of the Shawanoe was extremely perilous, not only for himself, but for his friends whom he was so anxious to benefit.