used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hawk, on the other hand, declared in his arbitrary manner that it was not wholly a lucky chance.
aidsnounUS /eɪdz/
a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
From this reading The scout, Hawk knew, had the characteristic intuition of the frontiersman; the mental attributes that combine with keen observation and unusually good judgment as aids to success when circumstances are seemingly hopeless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The scout, Hawk knew, had the characteristic intuition of the frontiersman; the mental attributes that combine with keen observation and unusually good judgment as aids to success when circumstances are seemingly hopeless.
arbitraryadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrbətreri/
based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice
From this reading Hawk, on the other hand, declared in his arbitrary manner that it was not wholly a lucky chance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The scout, Hawk knew, had the characteristic intuition of the frontiersman; the mental attributes that combine with keen observation and unusually good judgment as aids to success when circumstances are seemingly hopeless.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Scott was disposed to make light of the lucky chance, as he termed it, that had thrown the two men into his way.
attributesnounUS /ˈætrəbjuːts/
plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading The scout, Hawk knew, had the characteristic intuition of the frontiersman; the mental attributes that combine with keen observation and unusually good judgment as aids to success when circumstances are seemingly hopeless.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading When Hawk saw Bob Scott, two hours later, riding into his camp on the Brushwood with the two prisoners, he was taciturn but very much surprised.
Brushwoodnoun
the wood from bushes or small branches
From this reading When Hawk saw Bob Scott, two hours later, riding into his camp on the Brushwood with the two prisoners, he was taciturn but very much surprised.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Hawk saw Bob Scott, two hours later, riding into his camp on the Brushwood with the two prisoners, he was taciturn but very much surprised.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading When Hawk saw Bob Scott, two hours later, riding into his camp on the Brushwood with the two prisoners, he was taciturn but very much surprised.
Casement's
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From this reading He understood the Indian's dogged tenacity too well to think for a moment that the fugitives could have escaped him, even had he not ridden into Casement's camp as he so fortuitously had done.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Scott was disposed to make light of the lucky chance, as he termed it, that had thrown the two men into his way.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The scout, Hawk knew, had the characteristic intuition of the frontiersman; the mental attributes that combine with keen observation and unusually good judgment as aids to success when circumstances are seemingly hopeless.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The scout, Hawk knew, had the characteristic intuition of the frontiersman; the mental attributes that combine with keen observation and unusually good judgment as aids to success when circumstances are seemingly hopeless.
combineverbUS /ˈkɑːmbaɪn/
have or possess in combination
From this reading The scout, Hawk knew, had the characteristic intuition of the frontiersman; the mental attributes that combine with keen observation and unusually good judgment as aids to success when circumstances are seemingly hopeless.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He understood the Indian's dogged tenacity too well to think for a moment that the fugitives could have escaped him, even had he not ridden into Casement's camp as he so fortuitously had done.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Hawk, on the other hand, declared in his arbitrary manner that it was not wholly a lucky chance.
having made preparations
From this reading Scott was disposed to make light of the lucky chance, as he termed it, that had thrown the two men into his way.
doggedadjectiveUS /dɔːɡd/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading He understood the Indian's dogged tenacity too well to think for a moment that the fugitives could have escaped him, even had he not ridden into Casement's camp as he so fortuitously had done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He understood the Indian's dogged tenacity too well to think for a moment that the fugitives could have escaped him, even had he not ridden into Casement's camp as he so fortuitously had done.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading He understood the Indian's dogged tenacity too well to think for a moment that the fugitives could have escaped him, even had he not ridden into Casement's camp as he so fortuitously had done.
divisible by two
From this reading He understood the Indian's dogged tenacity too well to think for a moment that the fugitives could have escaped him, even had he not ridden into Casement's camp as he so fortuitously had done.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He understood the Indian's dogged tenacity too well to think for a moment that the fugitives could have escaped him, even had he not ridden into Casement's camp as he so fortuitously had done.
fortuitouslyadverb
by good fortune
From this reading He understood the Indian's dogged tenacity too well to think for a moment that the fugitives could have escaped him, even had he not ridden into Casement's camp as he so fortuitously had done.
frontiersmannoun
a man who lives on the frontier
From this reading The scout, Hawk knew, had the characteristic intuition of the frontiersman; the mental attributes that combine with keen observation and unusually good judgment as aids to success when circumstances are seemingly hopeless.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading He understood the Indian's dogged tenacity too well to think for a moment that the fugitives could have escaped him, even had he not ridden into Casement's camp as he so fortuitously had done.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The scout, Hawk knew, had the characteristic intuition of the frontiersman; the mental attributes that combine with keen observation and unusually good judgment as aids to success when circumstances are seemingly hopeless.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Scott was disposed to make light of the lucky chance, as he termed it, that had thrown the two men into his way.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Hawk, on the other hand, declared in his arbitrary manner that it was not wholly a lucky chance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He understood the Indian's dogged tenacity too well to think for a moment that the fugitives could have escaped him, even had he not ridden into Casement's camp as he so fortuitously had done.
HawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading When Hawk saw Bob Scott, two hours later, riding into his camp on the Brushwood with the two prisoners, he was taciturn but very much surprised.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Hawk saw Bob Scott, two hours later, riding into his camp on the Brushwood with the two prisoners, he was taciturn but very much surprised.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He understood the Indian's dogged tenacity too well to think for a moment that the fugitives could have escaped him, even had he not ridden into Casement's camp as he so fortuitously had done.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Hawk saw Bob Scott, two hours later, riding into his camp on the Brushwood with the two prisoners, he was taciturn but very much surprised.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading The scout, Hawk knew, had the characteristic intuition of the frontiersman; the mental attributes that combine with keen observation and unusually good judgment as aids to success when circumstances are seemingly hopeless.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading When Hawk saw Bob Scott, two hours later, riding into his camp on the Brushwood with the two prisoners, he was taciturn but very much surprised.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hawk, on the other hand, declared in his arbitrary manner that it was not wholly a lucky chance.
Indian'snounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading He understood the Indian's dogged tenacity too well to think for a moment that the fugitives could have escaped him, even had he not ridden into Casement's camp as he so fortuitously had done.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Hawk saw Bob Scott, two hours later, riding into his camp on the Brushwood with the two prisoners, he was taciturn but very much surprised.
intuitionnounUS /ˌɪntuːˈɪʃən/
instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
From this reading The scout, Hawk knew, had the characteristic intuition of the frontiersman; the mental attributes that combine with keen observation and unusually good judgment as aids to success when circumstances are seemingly hopeless.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Scott was disposed to make light of the lucky chance, as he termed it, that had thrown the two men into his way.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading The scout, Hawk knew, had the characteristic intuition of the frontiersman; the mental attributes that combine with keen observation and unusually good judgment as aids to success when circumstances are seemingly hopeless.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The scout, Hawk knew, had the characteristic intuition of the frontiersman; the mental attributes that combine with keen observation and unusually good judgment as aids to success when circumstances are seemingly hopeless.
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 The scout, Hawk knew, had the characteristic intuition of the frontiersman; the mental attributes that combine with keen observation and unusually good judgment as aids to success when circumstances are seemingly hopeless.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading When Hawk saw Bob Scott, two hours later, riding into his camp on the Brushwood with the two prisoners, he was taciturn but very much surprised.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Scott was disposed to make light of the lucky chance, as he termed it, that had thrown the two men into his way.
occurring by chance
From this reading Scott was disposed to make light of the lucky chance, as he termed it, that had thrown the two men into his way.
engage in
From this reading Scott was disposed to make light of the lucky chance, as he termed it, that had thrown the two men into his way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Hawk, on the other hand, declared in his arbitrary manner that it was not wholly a lucky chance.
the force of workers available
From this reading Scott was disposed to make light of the lucky chance, as he termed it, that had thrown the two men into his way.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading The scout, Hawk knew, had the characteristic intuition of the frontiersman; the mental attributes that combine with keen observation and unusually good judgment as aids to success when circumstances are seemingly hopeless.
a particular point in time
From this reading He understood the Indian's dogged tenacity too well to think for a moment that the fugitives could have escaped him, even had he not ridden into Casement's camp as he so fortuitously had done.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When Hawk saw Bob Scott, two hours later, riding into his camp on the Brushwood with the two prisoners, he was taciturn but very much surprised.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hawk, on the other hand, declared in his arbitrary manner that it was not wholly a lucky chance.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The scout, Hawk knew, had the characteristic intuition of the frontiersman; the mental attributes that combine with keen observation and unusually good judgment as aids to success when circumstances are seemingly hopeless.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Scott was disposed to make light of the lucky chance, as he termed it, that had thrown the two men into his way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Hawk saw Bob Scott, two hours later, riding into his camp on the Brushwood with the two prisoners, he was taciturn but very much surprised.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Hawk, on the other hand, declared in his arbitrary manner that it was not wholly a lucky chance.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading When Hawk saw Bob Scott, two hours later, riding into his camp on the Brushwood with the two prisoners, he was taciturn but very much surprised.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He understood the Indian's dogged tenacity too well to think for a moment that the fugitives could have escaped him, even had he not ridden into Casement's camp as he so fortuitously had done.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading When Hawk saw Bob Scott, two hours later, riding into his camp on the Brushwood with the two prisoners, he was taciturn but very much surprised.
cut with a saw
From this reading When Hawk saw Bob Scott, two hours later, riding into his camp on the Brushwood with the two prisoners, he was taciturn but very much surprised.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading When Hawk saw Bob Scott, two hours later, riding into his camp on the Brushwood with the two prisoners, he was taciturn but very much surprised.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The scout, Hawk knew, had the characteristic intuition of the frontiersman; the mental attributes that combine with keen observation and unusually good judgment as aids to success when circumstances are seemingly hopeless.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading The scout, Hawk knew, had the characteristic intuition of the frontiersman; the mental attributes that combine with keen observation and unusually good judgment as aids to success when circumstances are seemingly hopeless.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He understood the Indian's dogged tenacity too well to think for a moment that the fugitives could have escaped him, even had he not ridden into Casement's camp as he so fortuitously had done.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The scout, Hawk knew, had the characteristic intuition of the frontiersman; the mental attributes that combine with keen observation and unusually good judgment as aids to success when circumstances are seemingly hopeless.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading When Hawk saw Bob Scott, two hours later, riding into his camp on the Brushwood with the two prisoners, he was taciturn but very much surprised.
taciturnadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
From this reading When Hawk saw Bob Scott, two hours later, riding into his camp on the Brushwood with the two prisoners, he was taciturn but very much surprised.
tenacitynounUS /təˈnæsɪti/
persistent determination
From this reading He understood the Indian's dogged tenacity too well to think for a moment that the fugitives could have escaped him, even had he not ridden into Casement's camp as he so fortuitously had done.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Scott was disposed to make light of the lucky chance, as he termed it, that had thrown the two men into his way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Scott was disposed to make light of the lucky chance, as he termed it, that had thrown the two men into his way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Hawk saw Bob Scott, two hours later, riding into his camp on the Brushwood with the two prisoners, he was taciturn but very much surprised.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He understood the Indian's dogged tenacity too well to think for a moment that the fugitives could have escaped him, even had he not ridden into Casement's camp as he so fortuitously had done.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Scott was disposed to make light of the lucky chance, as he termed it, that had thrown the two men into his way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Scott was disposed to make light of the lucky chance, as he termed it, that had thrown the two men into his way.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He understood the Indian's dogged tenacity too well to think for a moment that the fugitives could have escaped him, even had he not ridden into Casement's camp as he so fortuitously had done.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When Hawk saw Bob Scott, two hours later, riding into his camp on the Brushwood with the two prisoners, he was taciturn but very much surprised.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He understood the Indian's dogged tenacity too well to think for a moment that the fugitives could have escaped him, even had he not ridden into Casement's camp as he so fortuitously had done.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The scout, Hawk knew, had the characteristic intuition of the frontiersman; the mental attributes that combine with keen observation and unusually good judgment as aids to success when circumstances are seemingly hopeless.
precisely as stated
From this reading When Hawk saw Bob Scott, two hours later, riding into his camp on the Brushwood with the two prisoners, he was taciturn but very much surprised.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Hawk saw Bob Scott, two hours later, riding into his camp on the Brushwood with the two prisoners, he was taciturn but very much surprised.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Scott was disposed to make light of the lucky chance, as he termed it, that had thrown the two men into his way.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He understood the Indian's dogged tenacity too well to think for a moment that the fugitives could have escaped him, even had he not ridden into Casement's camp as he so fortuitously had done.
at the time that
From this reading When Hawk saw Bob Scott, two hours later, riding into his camp on the Brushwood with the two prisoners, he was taciturn but very much surprised.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Hawk, on the other hand, declared in his arbitrary manner that it was not wholly a lucky chance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Hawk saw Bob Scott, two hours later, riding into his camp on the Brushwood with the two prisoners, he was taciturn but very much surprised.
