Chapter XX · Chapter 20

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In other words, they shrank at receiving no blows, provided the opportunity was given them of striking effective blows in return.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

From this reading In other words, they shrank at receiving no blows, provided the opportunity was given them of striking effective blows in return.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

in a courageous manner

From this reading Never hesitating to meet death, and courageously facing peril before which most people would have cowered, they demanded that that death and that peril should present themselves in tangible form.

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From this reading Never hesitating to meet death, and courageously facing peril before which most people would have cowered, they demanded that that death and that peril should present themselves in tangible form.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading There were no more superstitious men living than the daring pioneers and scouts of the West.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Never hesitating to meet death, and courageously facing peril before which most people would have cowered, they demanded that that death and that peril should present themselves in tangible form.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading Never hesitating to meet death, and courageously facing peril before which most people would have cowered, they demanded that that death and that peril should present themselves in tangible form.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading In other words, they shrank at receiving no blows, provided the opportunity was given them of striking effective blows in return.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading Never hesitating to meet death, and courageously facing peril before which most people would have cowered, they demanded that that death and that peril should present themselves in tangible form.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Never hesitating to meet death, and courageously facing peril before which most people would have cowered, they demanded that that death and that peril should present themselves in tangible form.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading In other words, they shrank at receiving no blows, provided the opportunity was given them of striking effective blows in return.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Never hesitating to meet death, and courageously facing peril before which most people would have cowered, they demanded that that death and that peril should present themselves in tangible form.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

From this reading Never hesitating to meet death, and courageously facing peril before which most people would have cowered, they demanded that that death and that peril should present themselves in tangible form.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Never hesitating to meet death, and courageously facing peril before which most people would have cowered, they demanded that that death and that peril should present themselves in tangible form.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading There were no more superstitious men living than the daring pioneers and scouts of the West.

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 The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

come together

From this reading Never hesitating to meet death, and courageously facing peril before which most people would have cowered, they demanded that that death and that peril should present themselves in tangible form.

the force of workers available

From this reading There were no more superstitious men living than the daring pioneers and scouts of the West.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There were no more superstitious men living than the daring pioneers and scouts of the West.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Never hesitating to meet death, and courageously facing peril before which most people would have cowered, they demanded that that death and that peril should present themselves in tangible form.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never hesitating to meet death, and courageously facing peril before which most people would have cowered, they demanded that that death and that peril should present themselves in tangible form.

not any; not one

From this reading There were no more superstitious men living than the daring pioneers and scouts of the West.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE RIVER.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading In other words, they shrank at receiving no blows, provided the opportunity was given them of striking effective blows in return.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In other words, they shrank at receiving no blows, provided the opportunity was given them of striking effective blows in return.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Never hesitating to meet death, and courageously facing peril before which most people would have cowered, they demanded that that death and that peril should present themselves in tangible form.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Never hesitating to meet death, and courageously facing peril before which most people would have cowered, they demanded that that death and that peril should present themselves in tangible form.

A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE RIVER.

plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading There were no more superstitious men living than the daring pioneers and scouts of the West.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Never hesitating to meet death, and courageously facing peril before which most people would have cowered, they demanded that that death and that peril should present themselves in tangible form.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading In other words, they shrank at receiving no blows, provided the opportunity was given them of striking effective blows in return.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading In other words, they shrank at receiving no blows, provided the opportunity was given them of striking effective blows in return.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading In other words, they shrank at receiving no blows, provided the opportunity was given them of striking effective blows in return.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE RIVER.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading There were no more superstitious men living than the daring pioneers and scouts of the West.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Never hesitating to meet death, and courageously facing peril before which most people would have cowered, they demanded that that death and that peril should present themselves in tangible form.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading In other words, they shrank at receiving no blows, provided the opportunity was given them of striking effective blows in return.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading In other words, they shrank at receiving no blows, provided the opportunity was given them of striking effective blows in return.

showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

From this reading There were no more superstitious men living than the daring pioneers and scouts of the West.

perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading Never hesitating to meet death, and courageously facing peril before which most people would have cowered, they demanded that that death and that peril should present themselves in tangible form.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There were no more superstitious men living than the daring pioneers and scouts of the West.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE PHANTOM OF THE RIVER.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In other words, they shrank at receiving no blows, provided the opportunity was given them of striking effective blows in return.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Never hesitating to meet death, and courageously facing peril before which most people would have cowered, they demanded that that death and that peril should present themselves in tangible form.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were no more superstitious men living than the daring pioneers and scouts of the West.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Never hesitating to meet death, and courageously facing peril before which most people would have cowered, they demanded that that death and that peril should present themselves in tangible form.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Never hesitating to meet death, and courageously facing peril before which most people would have cowered, they demanded that that death and that peril should present themselves in tangible form.

difficult to solve or alleviate

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

not reasonable; not showing good judgment

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were no more superstitious men living than the daring pioneers and scouts of the West.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading There were no more superstitious men living than the daring pioneers and scouts of the West.

at the time that

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The reader has long since penetrated the cause of the panic into which Simon Kenton was thrown--a panic as wild, as unreasonable and uncontrollable as that of the single Shawanoe, some time before, when he plunged into the forest and fled as if from the pursuit of the evil one himself.

the words that are spoken

From this reading In other words, they shrank at receiving no blows, provided the opportunity was given them of striking effective blows in return.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Never hesitating to meet death, and courageously facing peril before which most people would have cowered, they demanded that that death and that peril should present themselves in tangible form.