Chapter XIX

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

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

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

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

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

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Eager hands were outstretched to assist him over the side.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading And the very first thing he did upon reaching the deck of the boat was to shake his fist in the direction of the hidden foes, and shout some derisive words in the Shawanee tongue toward them.

an inhabitant of a border area (especially the border between Scotland and England)

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

carefully weighed

From this reading He was still laughing, as though he considered the whole thing a joke.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading This had the effect of making them scamper for shelter; and meanwhile Kenton managed to get on the other side of the floating craft.

make or cause to be or to become

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading And the very first thing he did upon reaching the deck of the boat was to shake his fist in the direction of the hidden foes, and shout some derisive words in the Shawanee tongue toward them.

abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

From this reading And the very first thing he did upon reaching the deck of the boat was to shake his fist in the direction of the hidden foes, and shout some derisive words in the Shawanee tongue toward them.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading And the very first thing he did upon reaching the deck of the boat was to shake his fist in the direction of the hidden foes, and shout some derisive words in the Shawanee tongue toward them.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading And the very first thing he did upon reaching the deck of the boat was to shake his fist in the direction of the hidden foes, and shout some derisive words in the Shawanee tongue toward them.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Eager hands were outstretched to assist him over the side.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading This had the effect of making them scamper for shelter; and meanwhile Kenton managed to get on the other side of the floating craft.

promote over another

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

start firing a weapon

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading And the very first thing he did upon reaching the deck of the boat was to shake his fist in the direction of the hidden foes, and shout some derisive words in the Shawanee tongue toward them.

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading And the very first thing he did upon reaching the deck of the boat was to shake his fist in the direction of the hidden foes, and shout some derisive words in the Shawanee tongue toward them.

a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading This had the effect of making them scamper for shelter; and meanwhile Kenton managed to get on the other side of the floating craft.

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading And the very first thing he did upon reaching the deck of the boat was to shake his fist in the direction of the hidden foes, and shout some derisive words in the Shawanee tongue toward them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This had the effect of making them scamper for shelter; and meanwhile Kenton managed to get on the other side of the floating craft.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading This had the effect of making them scamper for shelter; and meanwhile Kenton managed to get on the other side of the floating craft.

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

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

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

From this reading Eager hands were outstretched to assist him over the side.

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

From this reading He was still laughing, as though he considered the whole thing a joke.

not accessible to view

From this reading And the very first thing he did upon reaching the deck of the boat was to shake his fist in the direction of the hidden foes, and shout some derisive words in the Shawanee tongue toward them.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Eager hands were outstretched to assist him over the side.

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

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

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

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

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

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

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

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading He was still laughing, as though he considered the whole thing a joke.

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

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading He was still laughing, as though he considered the whole thing a joke.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading This had the effect of making them scamper for shelter; and meanwhile Kenton managed to get on the other side of the floating craft.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading This had the effect of making them scamper for shelter; and meanwhile Kenton managed to get on the other side of the floating craft.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading This had the effect of making them scamper for shelter; and meanwhile Kenton managed to get on the other side of the floating craft.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This had the effect of making them scamper for shelter; and meanwhile Kenton managed to get on the other side of the floating craft.

fully extended especially in length

From this reading Eager hands were outstretched to assist him over the side.

above and across; more than

From this reading Eager hands were outstretched to assist him over the side.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading And the very first thing he did upon reaching the deck of the boat was to shake his fist in the direction of the hidden foes, and shout some derisive words in the Shawanee tongue toward them.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

rushing about hastily in an undignified way

From this reading This had the effect of making them scamper for shelter; and meanwhile Kenton managed to get on the other side of the floating craft.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading And the very first thing he did upon reaching the deck of the boat was to shake his fist in the direction of the hidden foes, and shout some derisive words in the Shawanee tongue toward them.

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

From this reading And the very first thing he did upon reaching the deck of the boat was to shake his fist in the direction of the hidden foes, and shout some derisive words in the Shawanee tongue toward them.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading This had the effect of making them scamper for shelter; and meanwhile Kenton managed to get on the other side of the floating craft.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading And the very first thing he did upon reaching the deck of the boat was to shake his fist in the direction of the hidden foes, and shout some derisive words in the Shawanee tongue toward them.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

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

From this reading And the very first thing he did upon reaching the deck of the boat was to shake his fist in the direction of the hidden foes, and shout some derisive words in the Shawanee tongue toward them.

not in physical motion

From this reading He was still laughing, as though he considered the whole thing a joke.

a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

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

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading This had the effect of making them scamper for shelter; and meanwhile Kenton managed to get on the other side of the floating craft.

a special situation

From this reading He was still laughing, as though he considered the whole thing a joke.

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

From this reading This had the effect of making them scamper for shelter; and meanwhile Kenton managed to get on the other side of the floating craft.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was still laughing, as though he considered the whole thing a joke.

regularly spaced in time

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

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

From this reading KENTON, THE RECKLESS BORDERER THE swimmer had timed himself so as to reach the side of the flatboat as it swung past; and, in order to create a diversion in his favor, Pat called on his friends to send in a hot fire among the charging Indians.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading And the very first thing he did upon reaching the deck of the boat was to shake his fist in the direction of the hidden foes, and shout some derisive words in the Shawanee tongue toward them.

in the direction of

From this reading And the very first thing he did upon reaching the deck of the boat was to shake his fist in the direction of the hidden foes, and shout some derisive words in the Shawanee tongue toward them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And the very first thing he did upon reaching the deck of the boat was to shake his fist in the direction of the hidden foes, and shout some derisive words in the Shawanee tongue toward them.

precisely as stated

From this reading And the very first thing he did upon reaching the deck of the boat was to shake his fist in the direction of the hidden foes, and shout some derisive words in the Shawanee tongue toward them.

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

From this reading He was still laughing, as though he considered the whole thing a joke.

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

From this reading Eager hands were outstretched to assist him over the side.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He was still laughing, as though he considered the whole thing a joke.

the words that are spoken

From this reading And the very first thing he did upon reaching the deck of the boat was to shake his fist in the direction of the hidden foes, and shout some derisive words in the Shawanee tongue toward them.