used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading By this means a much longer range is obtained, and the aim is of little consequence, so long as the arrow falls upon the roof of house.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading On going to war with a hostile tribe of his own kind and color, he equips himself in a manner altogether different.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His plan is to project an arrow with a piece of blazing cotton fastened near the head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading His plan is to project an arrow with a piece of blazing cotton fastened near the head.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By this means a much longer range is obtained, and the aim is of little consequence, so long as the arrow falls upon the roof of house.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading For this purpose he uses the strongest kind of bow, and lying upon his back, bends it with his feet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
bendsnounUS /bendz/
pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
From this reading For this purpose he uses the strongest kind of bow, and lying upon his back, bends it with his feet.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading His plan is to project an arrow with a piece of blazing cotton fastened near the head.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading For this purpose he uses the strongest kind of bow, and lying upon his back, bends it with his feet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this means a much longer range is obtained, and the aim is of little consequence, so long as the arrow falls upon the roof of house.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading On going to war with a hostile tribe of his own kind and color, he equips himself in a manner altogether different.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading By this means a much longer range is obtained, and the aim is of little consequence, so long as the arrow falls upon the roof of house.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading His plan is to project an arrow with a piece of blazing cotton fastened near the head.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading On going to war with a hostile tribe of his own kind and color, he equips himself in a manner altogether different.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
equipsverbUS /ɪˈkwɪps/
third-person singular of “equip” — provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
From this reading On going to war with a hostile tribe of his own kind and color, he equips himself in a manner altogether different.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading By this means a much longer range is obtained, and the aim is of little consequence, so long as the arrow falls upon the roof of house.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading His plan is to project an arrow with a piece of blazing cotton fastened near the head.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading For this purpose he uses the strongest kind of bow, and lying upon his back, bends it with his feet.
start firing a weapon
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this purpose he uses the strongest kind of bow, and lying upon his back, bends it with his feet.
the act of departing
From this reading On going to war with a hostile tribe of his own kind and color, he equips himself in a manner altogether different.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His plan is to project an arrow with a piece of blazing cotton fastened near the head.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On going to war with a hostile tribe of his own kind and color, he equips himself in a manner altogether different.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading On going to war with a hostile tribe of his own kind and color, he equips himself in a manner altogether different.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading By this means a much longer range is obtained, and the aim is of little consequence, so long as the arrow falls upon the roof of house.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For this purpose he uses the strongest kind of bow, and lying upon his back, bends it with his feet.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading For this purpose he uses the strongest kind of bow, and lying upon his back, bends it with his feet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By this means a much longer range is obtained, and the aim is of little consequence, so long as the arrow falls upon the roof of house.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading By this means a much longer range is obtained, and the aim is of little consequence, so long as the arrow falls upon the roof of house.
for more time
From this reading By this means a much longer range is obtained, and the aim is of little consequence, so long as the arrow falls upon the roof of house.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading For this purpose he uses the strongest kind of bow, and lying upon his back, bends it with his feet.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On going to war with a hostile tribe of his own kind and color, he equips himself in a manner altogether different.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading By this means a much longer range is obtained, and the aim is of little consequence, so long as the arrow falls upon the roof of house.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading By this means a much longer range is obtained, and the aim is of little consequence, so long as the arrow falls upon the roof of house.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading His plan is to project an arrow with a piece of blazing cotton fastened near the head.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading By this means a much longer range is obtained, and the aim is of little consequence, so long as the arrow falls upon the roof of house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading On going to war with a hostile tribe of his own kind and color, he equips himself in a manner altogether different.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading His plan is to project an arrow with a piece of blazing cotton fastened near the head.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading His plan is to project an arrow with a piece of blazing cotton fastened near the head.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading His plan is to project an arrow with a piece of blazing cotton fastened near the head.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For this purpose he uses the strongest kind of bow, and lying upon his back, bends it with his feet.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading By this means a much longer range is obtained, and the aim is of little consequence, so long as the arrow falls upon the roof of house.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading By this means a much longer range is obtained, and the aim is of little consequence, so long as the arrow falls upon the roof of house.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
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 In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By this means a much longer range is obtained, and the aim is of little consequence, so long as the arrow falls upon the roof of house.
strategicadjectiveUS /strəˈtiːdʒɪk/
relating to or concerned with strategy
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading For this purpose he uses the strongest kind of bow, and lying upon his back, bends it with his feet.
succeedsverbUS /səkˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
thatchnounUS /θætʃ/
hair resembling thatched roofing material
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading On going to war with a hostile tribe of his own kind and color, he equips himself in a manner altogether different.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For this purpose he uses the strongest kind of bow, and lying upon his back, bends it with his feet.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading For this purpose he uses the strongest kind of bow, and lying upon his back, bends it with his feet.
precisely as stated
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading On going to war with a hostile tribe of his own kind and color, he equips himself in a manner altogether different.
at the time that
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading In attacking a settlement or village of the whites, one of his favorite strategic plans is to set the houses on fire; and in this he very often succeeds,—almost certainly when the thatch chances to be dry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His plan is to project an arrow with a piece of blazing cotton fastened near the head.
