Chapter VI

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

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

in addition

From this reading "The Injun is Little Turtle, the greatest chief among the Miamis," replied the Irish trapper, also lowering his voice, for he saw the two white men frowning in his direction.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

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

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

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

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Bob noticed that his old friend kept his long-barrelled rifle close under his arm, and his finger touching the trigger.

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

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

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

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

the two together, not just one

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

a person who is in charge

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Bob noticed that his old friend kept his long-barrelled rifle close under his arm, and his finger touching the trigger.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading "The Injun is Little Turtle, the greatest chief among the Miamis," replied the Irish trapper, also lowering his voice, for he saw the two white men frowning in his direction.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading Bob noticed that his old friend kept his long-barrelled rifle close under his arm, and his finger touching the trigger.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "The Injun is Little Turtle, the greatest chief among the Miamis," replied the Irish trapper, also lowering his voice, for he saw the two white men frowning in his direction.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Bob noticed that his old friend kept his long-barrelled rifle close under his arm, and his finger touching the trigger.

showing displeasure or anger

From this reading "The Injun is Little Turtle, the greatest chief among the Miamis," replied the Irish trapper, also lowering his voice, for he saw the two white men frowning in his direction.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

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

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

highest in quality

From this reading "The Injun is Little Turtle, the greatest chief among the Miamis," replied the Irish trapper, also lowering his voice, for he saw the two white men frowning in his direction.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

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

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

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

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

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

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

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

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

(slang) offensive term for Native Americans

From this reading "The Injun is Little Turtle, the greatest chief among the Miamis," replied the Irish trapper, also lowering his voice, for he saw the two white men frowning in his direction.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading "The Injun is Little Turtle, the greatest chief among the Miamis," replied the Irish trapper, also lowering his voice, for he saw the two white men frowning in his direction.

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

From this reading "The Injun is Little Turtle, the greatest chief among the Miamis," replied the Irish trapper, also lowering his voice, for he saw the two white men frowning in his direction.

a short coat

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Bob noticed that his old friend kept his long-barrelled rifle close under his arm, and his finger touching the trigger.

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 SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

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

From this reading "The Injun is Little Turtle, the greatest chief among the Miamis," replied the Irish trapper, also lowering his voice, for he saw the two white men frowning in his direction.

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

From this reading Bob noticed that his old friend kept his long-barrelled rifle close under his arm, and his finger touching the trigger.

darkened by clouds

From this reading "The Injun is Little Turtle, the greatest chief among the Miamis," replied the Irish trapper, also lowering his voice, for he saw the two white men frowning in his direction.

the force of workers available

From this reading "The Injun is Little Turtle, the greatest chief among the Miamis," replied the Irish trapper, also lowering his voice, for he saw the two white men frowning in his direction.

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

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

lower

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Bob noticed that his old friend kept his long-barrelled rifle close under his arm, and his finger touching the trigger.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Bob noticed that his old friend kept his long-barrelled rifle close under his arm, and his finger touching the trigger.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

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

From this reading "And the two others?"

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "The Injun is Little Turtle, the greatest chief among the Miamis," replied the Irish trapper, also lowering his voice, for he saw the two white men frowning in his direction.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading Bob noticed that his old friend kept his long-barrelled rifle close under his arm, and his finger touching the trigger.

propose a toast to

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

cut with a saw

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

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

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Bob noticed that his old friend kept his long-barrelled rifle close under his arm, and his finger touching the trigger.

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

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

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

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

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

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

arousing affect

From this reading Bob noticed that his old friend kept his long-barrelled rifle close under his arm, and his finger touching the trigger.

someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading "The Injun is Little Turtle, the greatest chief among the Miamis," replied the Irish trapper, also lowering his voice, for he saw the two white men frowning in his direction.

put in motion or move to act

From this reading Bob noticed that his old friend kept his long-barrelled rifle close under his arm, and his finger touching the trigger.

the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar

From this reading "The Injun is Little Turtle, the greatest chief among the Miamis," replied the Irish trapper, also lowering his voice, for he saw the two white men frowning in his direction.

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

From this reading "The Injun is Little Turtle, the greatest chief among the Miamis," replied the Irish trapper, also lowering his voice, for he saw the two white men frowning in his direction.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "The Injun is Little Turtle, the greatest chief among the Miamis," replied the Irish trapper, also lowering his voice, for he saw the two white men frowning in his direction.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Bob went on.

a Caucasian

From this reading "The Injun is Little Turtle, the greatest chief among the Miamis," replied the Irish trapper, also lowering his voice, for he saw the two white men frowning in his direction.

which person or people

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading SIMON GIRTY, THE RENEGADE "WHO are they, Pat?" asked Bob, half under his breath, as he saw Blue Jacket gravely salute the other Indian, whom he knew to be a chief among the fierce Miamis, both by the feathers he wore in his scalplock, and by the trimmings on his buckskin hunting shirt and nether garments.