Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Against cunning, woodcraft and daring he would array precisely the same weapons.

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

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In short, he knew of no other method, and would have laughed to scorn any different line of procedure, with the single exception of its attempt by the one man who now resorted to it.

an orderly arrangement

From this reading Against cunning, woodcraft and daring he would array precisely the same weapons.

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

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading In short, he knew of no other method, and would have laughed to scorn any different line of procedure, with the single exception of its attempt by the one man who now resorted to it.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Simon Kenton, it may be said, had but one law--that of fighting fire with fire.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Simon Kenton, it may be said, had but one law--that of fighting fire with fire.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In short, he knew of no other method, and would have laughed to scorn any different line of procedure, with the single exception of its attempt by the one man who now resorted to it.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading Against cunning, woodcraft and daring he would array precisely the same weapons.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Against cunning, woodcraft and daring he would array precisely the same weapons.

as from opposite ends of a diameter

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading In short, he knew of no other method, and would have laughed to scorn any different line of procedure, with the single exception of its attempt by the one man who now resorted to it.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading In short, he knew of no other method, and would have laughed to scorn any different line of procedure, with the single exception of its attempt by the one man who now resorted to it.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading FACE TO FACE.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading Simon Kenton, it may be said, had but one law--that of fighting fire with fire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Simon Kenton, it may be said, had but one law--that of fighting fire with fire.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In short, he knew of no other method, and would have laughed to scorn any different line of procedure, with the single exception of its attempt by the one man who now resorted to it.

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

From this reading Against cunning, woodcraft and daring he would array precisely the same weapons.

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

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Simon Kenton, it may be said, had but one law--that of fighting fire with fire.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In short, he knew of no other method, and would have laughed to scorn any different line of procedure, with the single exception of its attempt by the one man who now resorted to it.

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

From this reading Simon Kenton, it may be said, had but one law--that of fighting fire with fire.

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 In short, he knew of no other method, and would have laughed to scorn any different line of procedure, with the single exception of its attempt by the one man who now resorted to it.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading In short, he knew of no other method, and would have laughed to scorn any different line of procedure, with the single exception of its attempt by the one man who now resorted to it.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Simon Kenton, it may be said, had but one law--that of fighting fire with fire.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading In short, he knew of no other method, and would have laughed to scorn any different line of procedure, with the single exception of its attempt by the one man who now resorted to it.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

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

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In short, he knew of no other method, and would have laughed to scorn any different line of procedure, with the single exception of its attempt by the one man who now resorted to it.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Simon Kenton, it may be said, had but one law--that of fighting fire with fire.

the force of workers available

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading In short, he knew of no other method, and would have laughed to scorn any different line of procedure, with the single exception of its attempt by the one man who now resorted to it.

not any; not one

From this reading In short, he knew of no other method, and would have laughed to scorn any different line of procedure, with the single exception of its attempt by the one man who now resorted to it.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading In short, he knew of no other method, and would have laughed to scorn any different line of procedure, with the single exception of its attempt by the one man who now resorted to it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Simon Kenton, it may be said, had but one law--that of fighting fire with fire.

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Against cunning, woodcraft and daring he would array precisely the same weapons.

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

From this reading In short, he knew of no other method, and would have laughed to scorn any different line of procedure, with the single exception of its attempt by the one man who now resorted to it.

free from harm or evil

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

past form of “resort” — have recourse to

From this reading In short, he knew of no other method, and would have laughed to scorn any different line of procedure, with the single exception of its attempt by the one man who now resorted to it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Simon Kenton, it may be said, had but one law--that of fighting fire with fire.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Against cunning, woodcraft and daring he would array precisely the same weapons.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading In short, he knew of no other method, and would have laughed to scorn any different line of procedure, with the single exception of its attempt by the one man who now resorted to it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

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

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In short, he knew of no other method, and would have laughed to scorn any different line of procedure, with the single exception of its attempt by the one man who now resorted to it.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading Simon Kenton, it may be said, had but one law--that of fighting fire with fire.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading In short, he knew of no other method, and would have laughed to scorn any different line of procedure, with the single exception of its attempt by the one man who now resorted to it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Simon Kenton, it may be said, had but one law--that of fighting fire with fire.

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

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

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

From this reading FACE TO FACE.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

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

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Against cunning, woodcraft and daring he would array precisely the same weapons.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

a Caucasian

From this reading Two white men had set out to do whatever lay in their power to rescue little Mabel Ashbridge from the hands of the Shawanoes, and their policy was diametrically opposed to each other.

which person or people

From this reading In short, he knew of no other method, and would have laughed to scorn any different line of procedure, with the single exception of its attempt by the one man who now resorted to it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Simon Kenton, it may be said, had but one law--that of fighting fire with fire.

skill and experience in matters relating to the woods (as hunting or fishing or camping)

From this reading Against cunning, woodcraft and daring he would array precisely the same weapons.

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

From this reading Against cunning, woodcraft and daring he would array precisely the same weapons.