used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He only awaited the opportunity to turn like a rattlesnake on his magnanimous master, and the youth therefore took particular care that such opportunity should not be given him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Deerfoot held his tomahawk tightly grasped and poised, determined to hurl it with resistless and unerring aim on the very first move of the warrior against him.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Deerfoot held his tomahawk tightly grasped and poised, determined to hurl it with resistless and unerring aim on the very first move of the warrior against him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He remained as rigid as bronze until the other was a couple of rods distant.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading He only awaited the opportunity to turn like a rattlesnake on his magnanimous master, and the youth therefore took particular care that such opportunity should not be given him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then he noiselessly shoved back the tomahawk in his girdle, picked up his bow and vanished like a shadow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He only awaited the opportunity to turn like a rattlesnake on his magnanimous master, and the youth therefore took particular care that such opportunity should not be given him.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Then he noiselessly shoved back the tomahawk in his girdle, picked up his bow and vanished like a shadow.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading He remained as rigid as bronze until the other was a couple of rods distant.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He only awaited the opportunity to turn like a rattlesnake on his magnanimous master, and the youth therefore took particular care that such opportunity should not be given him.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading He remained as rigid as bronze until the other was a couple of rods distant.
Deerfoot
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From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Deerfoot held his tomahawk tightly grasped and poised, determined to hurl it with resistless and unerring aim on the very first move of the warrior against him.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading He remained as rigid as bronze until the other was a couple of rods distant.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
an opposing military force
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Deerfoot held his tomahawk tightly grasped and poised, determined to hurl it with resistless and unerring aim on the very first move of the warrior against him.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
girdlenounUS /ˈɡɜːrdəl/
an encircling or ringlike structure
From this reading Then he noiselessly shoved back the tomahawk in his girdle, picked up his bow and vanished like a shadow.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He only awaited the opportunity to turn like a rattlesnake on his magnanimous master, and the youth therefore took particular care that such opportunity should not be given him.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Deerfoot held his tomahawk tightly grasped and poised, determined to hurl it with resistless and unerring aim on the very first move of the warrior against him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Deerfoot held his tomahawk tightly grasped and poised, determined to hurl it with resistless and unerring aim on the very first move of the warrior against him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
hurlverbUS /hɜːrl/
throw forcefully
From this reading Deerfoot held his tomahawk tightly grasped and poised, determined to hurl it with resistless and unerring aim on the very first move of the warrior against him.
implacableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplækəbəl/
incapable of being placated
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Deerfoot held his tomahawk tightly grasped and poised, determined to hurl it with resistless and unerring aim on the very first move of the warrior against him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
leniencynounUS /ˈliːnjənsi/
mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He only awaited the opportunity to turn like a rattlesnake on his magnanimous master, and the youth therefore took particular care that such opportunity should not be given him.
magnanimousadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnænəməs/
noble and generous in spirit
From this reading He only awaited the opportunity to turn like a rattlesnake on his magnanimous master, and the youth therefore took particular care that such opportunity should not be given him.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He only awaited the opportunity to turn like a rattlesnake on his magnanimous master, and the youth therefore took particular care that such opportunity should not be given him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Deerfoot held his tomahawk tightly grasped and poised, determined to hurl it with resistless and unerring aim on the very first move of the warrior against him.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading Then he noiselessly shoved back the tomahawk in his girdle, picked up his bow and vanished like a shadow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Deerfoot held his tomahawk tightly grasped and poised, determined to hurl it with resistless and unerring aim on the very first move of the warrior against him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He only awaited the opportunity to turn like a rattlesnake on his magnanimous master, and the youth therefore took particular care that such opportunity should not be given him.
and nothing more
From this reading He only awaited the opportunity to turn like a rattlesnake on his magnanimous master, and the youth therefore took particular care that such opportunity should not be given him.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He only awaited the opportunity to turn like a rattlesnake on his magnanimous master, and the youth therefore took particular care that such opportunity should not be given him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He remained as rigid as bronze until the other was a couple of rods distant.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He only awaited the opportunity to turn like a rattlesnake on his magnanimous master, and the youth therefore took particular care that such opportunity should not be given him.
a course of conduct
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Then he noiselessly shoved back the tomahawk in his girdle, picked up his bow and vanished like a shadow.
poisedadjectiveUS /pɔɪzd/
marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
From this reading Deerfoot held his tomahawk tightly grasped and poised, determined to hurl it with resistless and unerring aim on the very first move of the warrior against him.
a person who is being chased
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
PURSUERnounUS /pərˈsuːər/
a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
rattlesnakenounUS /ˈrætəlsneɪk/
pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken
From this reading He only awaited the opportunity to turn like a rattlesnake on his magnanimous master, and the youth therefore took particular care that such opportunity should not be given him.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He remained as rigid as bronze until the other was a couple of rods distant.
resistlessadjective
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading Deerfoot held his tomahawk tightly grasped and poised, determined to hurl it with resistless and unerring aim on the very first move of the warrior against him.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading He remained as rigid as bronze until the other was a couple of rods distant.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading He remained as rigid as bronze until the other was a couple of rods distant.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Then he noiselessly shoved back the tomahawk in his girdle, picked up his bow and vanished like a shadow.
Shawanoe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He only awaited the opportunity to turn like a rattlesnake on his magnanimous master, and the youth therefore took particular care that such opportunity should not be given him.
shovedverbUS /ʃʌvd/
past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading Then he noiselessly shoved back the tomahawk in his girdle, picked up his bow and vanished like a shadow.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He only awaited the opportunity to turn like a rattlesnake on his magnanimous master, and the youth therefore took particular care that such opportunity should not be given him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he noiselessly shoved back the tomahawk in his girdle, picked up his bow and vanished like a shadow.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He only awaited the opportunity to turn like a rattlesnake on his magnanimous master, and the youth therefore took particular care that such opportunity should not be given him.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading Deerfoot held his tomahawk tightly grasped and poised, determined to hurl it with resistless and unerring aim on the very first move of the warrior against him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
tomahawkverbUS /ˈtɑːməhɔːk/
cut with a tomahawk
From this reading Deerfoot held his tomahawk tightly grasped and poised, determined to hurl it with resistless and unerring aim on the very first move of the warrior against him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He only awaited the opportunity to turn like a rattlesnake on his magnanimous master, and the youth therefore took particular care that such opportunity should not be given him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He only awaited the opportunity to turn like a rattlesnake on his magnanimous master, and the youth therefore took particular care that such opportunity should not be given him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
unerringadjective
not liable to error
From this reading Deerfoot held his tomahawk tightly grasped and poised, determined to hurl it with resistless and unerring aim on the very first move of the warrior against him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He remained as rigid as bronze until the other was a couple of rods distant.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then he noiselessly shoved back the tomahawk in his girdle, picked up his bow and vanished like a shadow.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Then he noiselessly shoved back the tomahawk in his girdle, picked up his bow and vanished like a shadow.
precisely as stated
From this reading Deerfoot held his tomahawk tightly grasped and poised, determined to hurl it with resistless and unerring aim on the very first move of the warrior against him.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Deerfoot held his tomahawk tightly grasped and poised, determined to hurl it with resistless and unerring aim on the very first move of the warrior against him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He remained as rigid as bronze until the other was a couple of rods distant.
at the time that
From this reading PURSUER AND PURSUED When Deerfoot the Shawanoe encountered his enemy in the path and turned over the rifle to him, he knew that his leniency toward his implacable foe had not softened his heart in the least.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Deerfoot held his tomahawk tightly grasped and poised, determined to hurl it with resistless and unerring aim on the very first move of the warrior against him.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He only awaited the opportunity to turn like a rattlesnake on his magnanimous master, and the youth therefore took particular care that such opportunity should not be given him.
