Chapter V

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From this reading (Note 3.)

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

From this reading Dick and his cousin had seen samples of this queer picture writing before that time, and understood how the Indians depend on the natural sagacity of a woodsman, whether red or white, to decipher the meaning of the various characters.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The hand that had drawn them there must have been accustomed to the task, and doubtless the story the message was meant to tell could have been easily read by the eyes of any Indian.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "What can it all stand for?" demanded Roger, as he gazed blankly at the several lines of characters.

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

From this reading The hand that had drawn them there must have been accustomed to the task, and doubtless the story the message was meant to tell could have been easily read by the eyes of any Indian.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The hand that had drawn them there must have been accustomed to the task, and doubtless the story the message was meant to tell could have been easily read by the eyes of any Indian.

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

From this reading "What can it all stand for?" demanded Roger, as he gazed blankly at the several lines of characters.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "What can it all stand for?" demanded Roger, as he gazed blankly at the several lines of characters.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading WHAT THE PICTURE WRITING TOLD IT was with the utmost eagerness that the two boys studied the strange characters depicted on the strip of bark.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The hand that had drawn them there must have been accustomed to the task, and doubtless the story the message was meant to tell could have been easily read by the eyes of any Indian.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Dick and his cousin had seen samples of this queer picture writing before that time, and understood how the Indians depend on the natural sagacity of a woodsman, whether red or white, to decipher the meaning of the various characters.

in a blank and uncomprehending manner

From this reading "What can it all stand for?" demanded Roger, as he gazed blankly at the several lines of characters.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading WHAT THE PICTURE WRITING TOLD IT was with the utmost eagerness that the two boys studied the strange characters depicted on the strip of bark.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The hand that had drawn them there must have been accustomed to the task, and doubtless the story the message was meant to tell could have been easily read by the eyes of any Indian.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "What can it all stand for?" demanded Roger, as he gazed blankly at the several lines of characters.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading WHAT THE PICTURE WRITING TOLD IT was with the utmost eagerness that the two boys studied the strange characters depicted on the strip of bark.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The hand that had drawn them there must have been accustomed to the task, and doubtless the story the message was meant to tell could have been easily read by the eyes of any Indian.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Dick and his cousin had seen samples of this queer picture writing before that time, and understood how the Indians depend on the natural sagacity of a woodsman, whether red or white, to decipher the meaning of the various characters.

convert code into ordinary language

From this reading Dick and his cousin had seen samples of this queer picture writing before that time, and understood how the Indians depend on the natural sagacity of a woodsman, whether red or white, to decipher the meaning of the various characters.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading "What can it all stand for?" demanded Roger, as he gazed blankly at the several lines of characters.

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Dick and his cousin had seen samples of this queer picture writing before that time, and understood how the Indians depend on the natural sagacity of a woodsman, whether red or white, to decipher the meaning of the various characters.

represented graphically by sketch or design or lines

From this reading WHAT THE PICTURE WRITING TOLD IT was with the utmost eagerness that the two boys studied the strange characters depicted on the strip of bark.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Dick and his cousin had seen samples of this queer picture writing before that time, and understood how the Indians depend on the natural sagacity of a woodsman, whether red or white, to decipher the meaning of the various characters.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading The hand that had drawn them there must have been accustomed to the task, and doubtless the story the message was meant to tell could have been easily read by the eyes of any Indian.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The hand that had drawn them there must have been accustomed to the task, and doubtless the story the message was meant to tell could have been easily read by the eyes of any Indian.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading WHAT THE PICTURE WRITING TOLD IT was with the utmost eagerness that the two boys studied the strange characters depicted on the strip of bark.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading The hand that had drawn them there must have been accustomed to the task, and doubtless the story the message was meant to tell could have been easily read by the eyes of any Indian.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The hand that had drawn them there must have been accustomed to the task, and doubtless the story the message was meant to tell could have been easily read by the eyes of any Indian.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "What can it all stand for?" demanded Roger, as he gazed blankly at the several lines of characters.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading "What can it all stand for?" demanded Roger, as he gazed blankly at the several lines of characters.

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

From this reading The hand that had drawn them there must have been accustomed to the task, and doubtless the story the message was meant to tell could have been easily read by the eyes of any Indian.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The hand that had drawn them there must have been accustomed to the task, and doubtless the story the message was meant to tell could have been easily read by the eyes of any Indian.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The hand that had drawn them there must have been accustomed to the task, and doubtless the story the message was meant to tell could have been easily read by the eyes of any Indian.

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

From this reading "What can it all stand for?" demanded Roger, as he gazed blankly at the several lines of characters.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Dick and his cousin had seen samples of this queer picture writing before that time, and understood how the Indians depend on the natural sagacity of a woodsman, whether red or white, to decipher the meaning of the various characters.

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From this reading Dick and his cousin had seen samples of this queer picture writing before that time, and understood how the Indians depend on the natural sagacity of a woodsman, whether red or white, to decipher the meaning of the various characters.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading The hand that had drawn them there must have been accustomed to the task, and doubtless the story the message was meant to tell could have been easily read by the eyes of any Indian.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Dick and his cousin had seen samples of this queer picture writing before that time, and understood how the Indians depend on the natural sagacity of a woodsman, whether red or white, to decipher the meaning of the various characters.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHAT THE PICTURE WRITING TOLD IT was with the utmost eagerness that the two boys studied the strange characters depicted on the strip of bark.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading "What can it all stand for?" demanded Roger, as he gazed blankly at the several lines of characters.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Dick and his cousin had seen samples of this queer picture writing before that time, and understood how the Indians depend on the natural sagacity of a woodsman, whether red or white, to decipher the meaning of the various characters.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The hand that had drawn them there must have been accustomed to the task, and doubtless the story the message was meant to tell could have been easily read by the eyes of any Indian.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading The hand that had drawn them there must have been accustomed to the task, and doubtless the story the message was meant to tell could have been easily read by the eyes of any Indian.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The hand that had drawn them there must have been accustomed to the task, and doubtless the story the message was meant to tell could have been easily read by the eyes of any Indian.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Dick and his cousin had seen samples of this queer picture writing before that time, and understood how the Indians depend on the natural sagacity of a woodsman, whether red or white, to decipher the meaning of the various characters.

a brief written record

From this reading (Note 3.)

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHAT THE PICTURE WRITING TOLD IT was with the utmost eagerness that the two boys studied the strange characters depicted on the strip of bark.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WHAT THE PICTURE WRITING TOLD IT was with the utmost eagerness that the two boys studied the strange characters depicted on the strip of bark.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Dick and his cousin had seen samples of this queer picture writing before that time, and understood how the Indians depend on the natural sagacity of a woodsman, whether red or white, to decipher the meaning of the various characters.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading WHAT THE PICTURE WRITING TOLD IT was with the utmost eagerness that the two boys studied the strange characters depicted on the strip of bark.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Dick and his cousin had seen samples of this queer picture writing before that time, and understood how the Indians depend on the natural sagacity of a woodsman, whether red or white, to decipher the meaning of the various characters.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The hand that had drawn them there must have been accustomed to the task, and doubtless the story the message was meant to tell could have been easily read by the eyes of any Indian.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Dick and his cousin had seen samples of this queer picture writing before that time, and understood how the Indians depend on the natural sagacity of a woodsman, whether red or white, to decipher the meaning of the various characters.

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From this reading "What can it all stand for?" demanded Roger, as he gazed blankly at the several lines of characters.

The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)

From this reading Dick and his cousin had seen samples of this queer picture writing before that time, and understood how the Indians depend on the natural sagacity of a woodsman, whether red or white, to decipher the meaning of the various characters.

plural of “sample” — a small part of something intended as representative of the whole

From this reading Dick and his cousin had seen samples of this queer picture writing before that time, and understood how the Indians depend on the natural sagacity of a woodsman, whether red or white, to decipher the meaning of the various characters.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Dick and his cousin had seen samples of this queer picture writing before that time, and understood how the Indians depend on the natural sagacity of a woodsman, whether red or white, to decipher the meaning of the various characters.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading "What can it all stand for?" demanded Roger, as he gazed blankly at the several lines of characters.

be standing; be upright

From this reading "What can it all stand for?" demanded Roger, as he gazed blankly at the several lines of characters.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The hand that had drawn them there must have been accustomed to the task, and doubtless the story the message was meant to tell could have been easily read by the eyes of any Indian.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading WHAT THE PICTURE WRITING TOLD IT was with the utmost eagerness that the two boys studied the strange characters depicted on the strip of bark.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading WHAT THE PICTURE WRITING TOLD IT was with the utmost eagerness that the two boys studied the strange characters depicted on the strip of bark.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading WHAT THE PICTURE WRITING TOLD IT was with the utmost eagerness that the two boys studied the strange characters depicted on the strip of bark.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading The hand that had drawn them there must have been accustomed to the task, and doubtless the story the message was meant to tell could have been easily read by the eyes of any Indian.

express in words

From this reading The hand that had drawn them there must have been accustomed to the task, and doubtless the story the message was meant to tell could have been easily read by the eyes of any Indian.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHAT THE PICTURE WRITING TOLD IT was with the utmost eagerness that the two boys studied the strange characters depicted on the strip of bark.

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

From this reading WHAT THE PICTURE WRITING TOLD IT was with the utmost eagerness that the two boys studied the strange characters depicted on the strip of bark.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The hand that had drawn them there must have been accustomed to the task, and doubtless the story the message was meant to tell could have been easily read by the eyes of any Indian.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The hand that had drawn them there must have been accustomed to the task, and doubtless the story the message was meant to tell could have been easily read by the eyes of any Indian.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Dick and his cousin had seen samples of this queer picture writing before that time, and understood how the Indians depend on the natural sagacity of a woodsman, whether red or white, to decipher the meaning of the various characters.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Dick and his cousin had seen samples of this queer picture writing before that time, and understood how the Indians depend on the natural sagacity of a woodsman, whether red or white, to decipher the meaning of the various characters.

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

From this reading The hand that had drawn them there must have been accustomed to the task, and doubtless the story the message was meant to tell could have been easily read by the eyes of any Indian.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading WHAT THE PICTURE WRITING TOLD IT was with the utmost eagerness that the two boys studied the strange characters depicted on the strip of bark.

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

From this reading WHAT THE PICTURE WRITING TOLD IT was with the utmost eagerness that the two boys studied the strange characters depicted on the strip of bark.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Dick and his cousin had seen samples of this queer picture writing before that time, and understood how the Indians depend on the natural sagacity of a woodsman, whether red or white, to decipher the meaning of the various characters.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading WHAT THE PICTURE WRITING TOLD IT was with the utmost eagerness that the two boys studied the strange characters depicted on the strip of bark.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Dick and his cousin had seen samples of this queer picture writing before that time, and understood how the Indians depend on the natural sagacity of a woodsman, whether red or white, to decipher the meaning of the various characters.

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

From this reading WHAT THE PICTURE WRITING TOLD IT was with the utmost eagerness that the two boys studied the strange characters depicted on the strip of bark.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT THE PICTURE WRITING TOLD IT was with the utmost eagerness that the two boys studied the strange characters depicted on the strip of bark.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Dick and his cousin had seen samples of this queer picture writing before that time, and understood how the Indians depend on the natural sagacity of a woodsman, whether red or white, to decipher the meaning of the various characters.

a Caucasian

From this reading Dick and his cousin had seen samples of this queer picture writing before that time, and understood how the Indians depend on the natural sagacity of a woodsman, whether red or white, to decipher the meaning of the various characters.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WHAT THE PICTURE WRITING TOLD IT was with the utmost eagerness that the two boys studied the strange characters depicted on the strip of bark.

someone who lives in the woods

From this reading Dick and his cousin had seen samples of this queer picture writing before that time, and understood how the Indians depend on the natural sagacity of a woodsman, whether red or white, to decipher the meaning of the various characters.

the act of creating written works

From this reading WHAT THE PICTURE WRITING TOLD IT was with the utmost eagerness that the two boys studied the strange characters depicted on the strip of bark.