used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If his enemies did not appear within that brief period, he would hasten from the spot.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading AT BAY The "old Indian" asserted itself in Deerfoot the Shawanoe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT BAY The "old Indian" asserted itself in Deerfoot the Shawanoe.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading AT BAY The "old Indian" asserted itself in Deerfoot the Shawanoe.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
of short duration or distance
From this reading If his enemies did not appear within that brief period, he would hasten from the spot.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
Carleton
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From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
decidingnounUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision
From this reading He settled the dispute by deciding to stay where he was a few minutes longer.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
Deerfoot
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From this reading AT BAY The "old Indian" asserted itself in Deerfoot the Shawanoe.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If his enemies did not appear within that brief period, he would hasten from the spot.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading He settled the dispute by deciding to stay where he was a few minutes longer.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading If his enemies did not appear within that brief period, he would hasten from the spot.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He settled the dispute by deciding to stay where he was a few minutes longer.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If his enemies did not appear within that brief period, he would hasten from the spot.
the act of departing
From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading If his enemies did not appear within that brief period, he would hasten from the spot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If his enemies did not appear within that brief period, he would hasten from the spot.
impartialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/
showing lack of favoritism
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT BAY The "old Indian" asserted itself in Deerfoot the Shawanoe.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading AT BAY The "old Indian" asserted itself in Deerfoot the Shawanoe.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading AT BAY The "old Indian" asserted itself in Deerfoot the Shawanoe.
a small worthless amount
From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
for more time
From this reading He settled the dispute by deciding to stay where he was a few minutes longer.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He settled the dispute by deciding to stay where he was a few minutes longer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If his enemies did not appear within that brief period, he would hasten from the spot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AT BAY The "old Indian" asserted itself in Deerfoot the Shawanoe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
Otto
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From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
an amount of time
From this reading If his enemies did not appear within that brief period, he would hasten from the spot.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
Relstaub
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From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading He settled the dispute by deciding to stay where he was a few minutes longer.
Shawanoe
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From this reading AT BAY The "old Indian" asserted itself in Deerfoot the Shawanoe.
Shawanoes
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From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If his enemies did not appear within that brief period, he would hasten from the spot.
having a supporting base
From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He settled the dispute by deciding to stay where he was a few minutes longer.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If his enemies did not appear within that brief period, he would hasten from the spot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT BAY The "old Indian" asserted itself in Deerfoot the Shawanoe.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
in or at the place that
From this reading He settled the dispute by deciding to stay where he was a few minutes longer.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
which person or people
From this reading While standing behind the tree on the crest of the elevation, he was sure of two things: he had little time to lose in going to the help of Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub, and the Shawanoes who were trailing him were close at hand.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading If his enemies did not appear within that brief period, he would hasten from the spot.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If his enemies did not appear within that brief period, he would hasten from the spot.
but in spite of that
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading While every act, and in deed every thought, of the wonderful young warrior was prompted by conscience, yet his views of duty under certain circumstances, were fitted to bring a smile to the face of an impartial judge.
