used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a self-possession which surprised even himself, the good man looked straight into the face of the Indian as he approached, and, noting its strange expression, said:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading With a self-possession which surprised even himself, the good man looked straight into the face of the Indian as he approached, and, noting its strange expression, said:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With a self-possession which surprised even himself, the good man looked straight into the face of the Indian as he approached, and, noting its strange expression, said:
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
the act of burning something
From this reading The heart of Missionary Finley stood still when he saw The Panther stride from the wood into the open space where the campfire was burning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
campfirenounUS /ˈkæmpfaɪər/
a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)
From this reading The heart of Missionary Finley stood still when he saw The Panther stride from the wood into the open space where the campfire was burning.
chieftainnounUS /ˈtʃiːftən/
the leader of a group of people
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading "Wa-on-mon has met the white hunter and conquered him."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
an opposing military force
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
divisible by two
From this reading With a self-possession which surprised even himself, the good man looked straight into the face of the Indian as he approached, and, noting its strange expression, said:
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading With a self-possession which surprised even himself, the good man looked straight into the face of the Indian as he approached, and, noting its strange expression, said:
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading With a self-possession which surprised even himself, the good man looked straight into the face of the Indian as he approached, and, noting its strange expression, said:
Finley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The heart of Missionary Finley stood still when he saw The Panther stride from the wood into the open space where the campfire was burning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The heart of Missionary Finley stood still when he saw The Panther stride from the wood into the open space where the campfire was burning.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading With a self-possession which surprised even himself, the good man looked straight into the face of the Indian as he approached, and, noting its strange expression, said:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Wa-on-mon has met the white hunter and conquered him."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The heart of Missionary Finley stood still when he saw The Panther stride from the wood into the open space where the campfire was burning.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The heart of Missionary Finley stood still when he saw The Panther stride from the wood into the open space where the campfire was burning.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Wa-on-mon has met the white hunter and conquered him."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading With a self-possession which surprised even himself, the good man looked straight into the face of the Indian as he approached, and, noting its strange expression, said:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading "Wa-on-mon has met the white hunter and conquered him."
implacableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplækəbəl/
incapable of being placated
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading With a self-possession which surprised even himself, the good man looked straight into the face of the Indian as he approached, and, noting its strange expression, said:
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The heart of Missionary Finley stood still when he saw The Panther stride from the wood into the open space where the campfire was burning.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With a self-possession which surprised even himself, the good man looked straight into the face of the Indian as he approached, and, noting its strange expression, said:
Kenton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
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 He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading With a self-possession which surprised even himself, the good man looked straight into the face of the Indian as he approached, and, noting its strange expression, said:
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading With a self-possession which surprised even himself, the good man looked straight into the face of the Indian as he approached, and, noting its strange expression, said:
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
MissionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading The heart of Missionary Finley stood still when he saw The Panther stride from the wood into the open space where the campfire was burning.
subject to death
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading With a self-possession which surprised even himself, the good man looked straight into the face of the Indian as he approached, and, noting its strange expression, said:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The heart of Missionary Finley stood still when he saw The Panther stride from the wood into the open space where the campfire was burning.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The heart of Missionary Finley stood still when he saw The Panther stride from the wood into the open space where the campfire was burning.
overthrownverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊn/
inflected form of “overthrow” — cause the downfall of; of rulers
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
PanthernounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading The heart of Missionary Finley stood still when he saw The Panther stride from the wood into the open space where the campfire was burning.
pioneersnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
rangersnounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading With a self-possession which surprised even himself, the good man looked straight into the face of the Indian as he approached, and, noting its strange expression, said:
cut with a saw
From this reading The heart of Missionary Finley stood still when he saw The Panther stride from the wood into the open space where the campfire was burning.
self-possessionnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading With a self-possession which surprised even himself, the good man looked straight into the face of the Indian as he approached, and, noting its strange expression, said:
Shawanoe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The heart of Missionary Finley stood still when he saw The Panther stride from the wood into the open space where the campfire was burning.
not in physical motion
From this reading The heart of Missionary Finley stood still when he saw The Panther stride from the wood into the open space where the campfire was burning.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The heart of Missionary Finley stood still when he saw The Panther stride from the wood into the open space where the campfire was burning.
successive (without a break)
From this reading With a self-possession which surprised even himself, the good man looked straight into the face of the Indian as he approached, and, noting its strange expression, said:
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading With a self-possession which surprised even himself, the good man looked straight into the face of the Indian as he approached, and, noting its strange expression, said:
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading The heart of Missionary Finley stood still when he saw The Panther stride from the wood into the open space where the campfire was burning.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading With a self-possession which surprised even himself, the good man looked straight into the face of the Indian as he approached, and, noting its strange expression, said:
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The heart of Missionary Finley stood still when he saw The Panther stride from the wood into the open space where the campfire was burning.
Wa-on-mon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wa-on-mon has met the white hunter and conquered him."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The heart of Missionary Finley stood still when he saw The Panther stride from the wood into the open space where the campfire was burning.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He knew that the terrible chieftain and Simon Kenton had met in mortal combat, and what could the return of the Shawanoe mean but that the prince of pioneers and rangers had been overthrown and slain by his implacable enemy?
at the time that
From this reading The heart of Missionary Finley stood still when he saw The Panther stride from the wood into the open space where the campfire was burning.
in or at the place that
From this reading The heart of Missionary Finley stood still when he saw The Panther stride from the wood into the open space where the campfire was burning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With a self-possession which surprised even himself, the good man looked straight into the face of the Indian as he approached, and, noting its strange expression, said:
a Caucasian
From this reading "Wa-on-mon has met the white hunter and conquered him."
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a self-possession which surprised even himself, the good man looked straight into the face of the Indian as he approached, and, noting its strange expression, said:
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The heart of Missionary Finley stood still when he saw The Panther stride from the wood into the open space where the campfire was burning.
