adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Why should the Marquis wish to send him to France, and to have him treated, when he was there, more as a guest than as a prisoner?
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Robert did not hear more than half of the Owl's words, because he was absorbed in those of Montcalm, which still lingered in his mind.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading Think as he would he could find no answer to the question, but the Owl evidently had been impressed by his reception from Montcalm, as he treated him now with distinguished courtesy.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading He was disposed to be silent, but Langlade as usual chattered volubly, discoursing of French might and glory, but saying nothing that would indicate to his prisoner the meaning of the present military array in the forest.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was disposed to be silent, but Langlade as usual chattered volubly, discoursing of French might and glory, but saying nothing that would indicate to his prisoner the meaning of the present military array in the forest.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was disposed to be silent, but Langlade as usual chattered volubly, discoursing of French might and glory, but saying nothing that would indicate to his prisoner the meaning of the present military array in the forest.
BEARverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Robert did not hear more than half of the Owl's words, because he was absorbed in those of Montcalm, which still lingered in his mind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Think as he would he could find no answer to the question, but the Owl evidently had been impressed by his reception from Montcalm, as he treated him now with distinguished courtesy.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was disposed to be silent, but Langlade as usual chattered volubly, discoursing of French might and glory, but saying nothing that would indicate to his prisoner the meaning of the present military array in the forest.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Think as he would he could find no answer to the question, but the Owl evidently had been impressed by his reception from Montcalm, as he treated him now with distinguished courtesy.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
chattered
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From this reading He was disposed to be silent, but Langlade as usual chattered volubly, discoursing of French might and glory, but saying nothing that would indicate to his prisoner the meaning of the present military array in the forest.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Think as he would he could find no answer to the question, but the Owl evidently had been impressed by his reception from Montcalm, as he treated him now with distinguished courtesy.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Think as he would he could find no answer to the question, but the Owl evidently had been impressed by his reception from Montcalm, as he treated him now with distinguished courtesy.
deernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Robert did not hear more than half of the Owl's words, because he was absorbed in those of Montcalm, which still lingered in his mind.
discoursing
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From this reading He was disposed to be silent, but Langlade as usual chattered volubly, discoursing of French might and glory, but saying nothing that would indicate to his prisoner the meaning of the present military array in the forest.
disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/
having made preparations
From this reading He was disposed to be silent, but Langlade as usual chattered volubly, discoursing of French might and glory, but saying nothing that would indicate to his prisoner the meaning of the present military array in the forest.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Think as he would he could find no answer to the question, but the Owl evidently had been impressed by his reception from Montcalm, as he treated him now with distinguished courtesy.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Think as he would he could find no answer to the question, but the Owl evidently had been impressed by his reception from Montcalm, as he treated him now with distinguished courtesy.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Think as he would he could find no answer to the question, but the Owl evidently had been impressed by his reception from Montcalm, as he treated him now with distinguished courtesy.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Why should the Marquis wish to send him to France, and to have him treated, when he was there, more as a guest than as a prisoner?
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Think as he would he could find no answer to the question, but the Owl evidently had been impressed by his reception from Montcalm, as he treated him now with distinguished courtesy.
glorynounUS /ˈɡlɔːri/
a state of high honor
From this reading He was disposed to be silent, but Langlade as usual chattered volubly, discoursing of French might and glory, but saying nothing that would indicate to his prisoner the meaning of the present military array in the forest.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Why should the Marquis wish to send him to France, and to have him treated, when he was there, more as a guest than as a prisoner?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Robert did not hear more than half of the Owl's words, because he was absorbed in those of Montcalm, which still lingered in his mind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Why should the Marquis wish to send him to France, and to have him treated, when he was there, more as a guest than as a prisoner?
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was disposed to be silent, but Langlade as usual chattered volubly, discoursing of French might and glory, but saying nothing that would indicate to his prisoner the meaning of the present military array in the forest.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Robert did not hear more than half of the Owl's words, because he was absorbed in those of Montcalm, which still lingered in his mind.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Why should the Marquis wish to send him to France, and to have him treated, when he was there, more as a guest than as a prisoner?
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was disposed to be silent, but Langlade as usual chattered volubly, discoursing of French might and glory, but saying nothing that would indicate to his prisoner the meaning of the present military array in the forest.
impressedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprest/
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Think as he would he could find no answer to the question, but the Owl evidently had been impressed by his reception from Montcalm, as he treated him now with distinguished courtesy.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was disposed to be silent, but Langlade as usual chattered volubly, discoursing of French might and glory, but saying nothing that would indicate to his prisoner the meaning of the present military array in the forest.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading He was disposed to be silent, but Langlade as usual chattered volubly, discoursing of French might and glory, but saying nothing that would indicate to his prisoner the meaning of the present military array in the forest.
Langlade
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Robert did not hear more than half of the Owl's words, because he was absorbed in those of Montcalm, which still lingered in his mind.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading Why should the Marquis wish to send him to France, and to have him treated, when he was there, more as a guest than as a prisoner?
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading He was disposed to be silent, but Langlade as usual chattered volubly, discoursing of French might and glory, but saying nothing that would indicate to his prisoner the meaning of the present military array in the forest.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was disposed to be silent, but Langlade as usual chattered volubly, discoursing of French might and glory, but saying nothing that would indicate to his prisoner the meaning of the present military array in the forest.
militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading He was disposed to be silent, but Langlade as usual chattered volubly, discoursing of French might and glory, but saying nothing that would indicate to his prisoner the meaning of the present military array in the forest.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Robert did not hear more than half of the Owl's words, because he was absorbed in those of Montcalm, which still lingered in his mind.
Montcalm
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From this reading Robert did not hear more than half of the Owl's words, because he was absorbed in those of Montcalm, which still lingered in his mind.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Robert did not hear more than half of the Owl's words, because he was absorbed in those of Montcalm, which still lingered in his mind.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Think as he would he could find no answer to the question, but the Owl evidently had been impressed by his reception from Montcalm, as he treated him now with distinguished courtesy.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Robert did not hear more than half of the Owl's words, because he was absorbed in those of Montcalm, which still lingered in his mind.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He was disposed to be silent, but Langlade as usual chattered volubly, discoursing of French might and glory, but saying nothing that would indicate to his prisoner the meaning of the present military array in the forest.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Think as he would he could find no answer to the question, but the Owl evidently had been impressed by his reception from Montcalm, as he treated him now with distinguished courtesy.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
OwlnounUS /aʊl/
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading Think as he would he could find no answer to the question, but the Owl evidently had been impressed by his reception from Montcalm, as he treated him now with distinguished courtesy.
Owl's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Robert did not hear more than half of the Owl's words, because he was absorbed in those of Montcalm, which still lingered in his mind.
partisan's
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From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was disposed to be silent, but Langlade as usual chattered volubly, discoursing of French might and glory, but saying nothing that would indicate to his prisoner the meaning of the present military array in the forest.
prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading He was disposed to be silent, but Langlade as usual chattered volubly, discoursing of French might and glory, but saying nothing that would indicate to his prisoner the meaning of the present military array in the forest.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Think as he would he could find no answer to the question, but the Owl evidently had been impressed by his reception from Montcalm, as he treated him now with distinguished courtesy.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Think as he would he could find no answer to the question, but the Owl evidently had been impressed by his reception from Montcalm, as he treated him now with distinguished courtesy.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He was disposed to be silent, but Langlade as usual chattered volubly, discoursing of French might and glory, but saying nothing that would indicate to his prisoner the meaning of the present military array in the forest.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Why should the Marquis wish to send him to France, and to have him treated, when he was there, more as a guest than as a prisoner?
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why should the Marquis wish to send him to France, and to have him treated, when he was there, more as a guest than as a prisoner?
SIGNnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading He was disposed to be silent, but Langlade as usual chattered volubly, discoursing of French might and glory, but saying nothing that would indicate to his prisoner the meaning of the present military array in the forest.
steaksnounUS /steɪks/
plural of “steak” — a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Robert did not hear more than half of the Owl's words, because he was absorbed in those of Montcalm, which still lingered in his mind.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Robert did not hear more than half of the Owl's words, because he was absorbed in those of Montcalm, which still lingered in his mind.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Why should the Marquis wish to send him to France, and to have him treated, when he was there, more as a guest than as a prisoner?
ThinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Think as he would he could find no answer to the question, but the Owl evidently had been impressed by his reception from Montcalm, as he treated him now with distinguished courtesy.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Robert did not hear more than half of the Owl's words, because he was absorbed in those of Montcalm, which still lingered in his mind.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Why should the Marquis wish to send him to France, and to have him treated, when he was there, more as a guest than as a prisoner?
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He was disposed to be silent, but Langlade as usual chattered volubly, discoursing of French might and glory, but saying nothing that would indicate to his prisoner the meaning of the present military array in the forest.
volublyadverb
in a chatty manner
From this reading He was disposed to be silent, but Langlade as usual chattered volubly, discoursing of French might and glory, but saying nothing that would indicate to his prisoner the meaning of the present military array in the forest.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was disposed to be silent, but Langlade as usual chattered volubly, discoursing of French might and glory, but saying nothing that would indicate to his prisoner the meaning of the present military array in the forest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Why should the Marquis wish to send him to France, and to have him treated, when he was there, more as a guest than as a prisoner?
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Robert did not hear more than half of the Owl's words, because he was absorbed in those of Montcalm, which still lingered in his mind.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why should the Marquis wish to send him to France, and to have him treated, when he was there, more as a guest than as a prisoner?
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Why should the Marquis wish to send him to France, and to have him treated, when he was there, more as a guest than as a prisoner?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BEAR Robert returned with Langlade to the partisan's camp at the edge of the forest adjoining that of the main French army, where the Indian warriors had lighted fires and were cooking steaks of the deer.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Robert did not hear more than half of the Owl's words, because he was absorbed in those of Montcalm, which still lingered in his mind.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was disposed to be silent, but Langlade as usual chattered volubly, discoursing of French might and glory, but saying nothing that would indicate to his prisoner the meaning of the present military array in the forest.
