used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Then if you recognized the knife it would mean that he is a prisoner like ourselves," admitted Roger, with a long-drawn sigh.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I happen to know about that knife, and have heard Williams say he prized it above anything he possessed.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "I happen to know about that knife, and have heard Williams say he prized it above anything he possessed.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Then if you recognized the knife it would mean that he is a prisoner like ourselves," admitted Roger, with a long-drawn sigh.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I'm afraid it must be so," replied Dick.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
any thing at all
From this reading "I happen to know about that knife, and have heard Williams say he prized it above anything he possessed.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I'm afraid it must be so," replied Dick.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
BINDINGnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
deerskinnounUS /ˈdɪrskɪn/
leather from the hide of a deer
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
someone who is a detective
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
ENEMY'SnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
come to pass
From this reading "I happen to know about that knife, and have heard Williams say he prized it above anything he possessed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has saved his life more than once, I understand."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I happen to know about that knife, and have heard Williams say he prized it above anything he possessed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I happen to know about that knife, and have heard Williams say he prized it above anything he possessed.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I happen to know about that knife, and have heard Williams say he prized it above anything he possessed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
huskilyadverb
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I happen to know about that knife, and have heard Williams say he prized it above anything he possessed.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm afraid it must be so," replied Dick.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Then if you recognized the knife it would mean that he is a prisoner like ourselves," admitted Roger, with a long-drawn sigh.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Then if you recognized the knife it would mean that he is a prisoner like ourselves," admitted Roger, with a long-drawn sigh.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I'm afraid it must be so," replied Dick.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading "I happen to know about that knife, and have heard Williams say he prized it above anything he possessed.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I happen to know about that knife, and have heard Williams say he prized it above anything he possessed.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It has saved his life more than once, I understand."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Then if you recognized the knife it would mean that he is a prisoner like ourselves," admitted Roger, with a long-drawn sigh.
long-drawn
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From this reading "Then if you recognized the knife it would mean that he is a prisoner like ourselves," admitted Roger, with a long-drawn sigh.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Then if you recognized the knife it would mean that he is a prisoner like ourselves," admitted Roger, with a long-drawn sigh.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It has saved his life more than once, I understand."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I'm afraid it must be so," replied Dick.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
on one occasion
From this reading It has saved his life more than once, I understand."
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading "Then if you recognized the knife it would mean that he is a prisoner like ourselves," admitted Roger, with a long-drawn sigh.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading "I happen to know about that knife, and have heard Williams say he prized it above anything he possessed.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "Then if you recognized the knife it would mean that he is a prisoner like ourselves," admitted Roger, with a long-drawn sigh.
prizedverbUS /praɪzd/
past form of “prize” — hold dear
From this reading "I happen to know about that knife, and have heard Williams say he prized it above anything he possessed.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading "Then if you recognized the knife it would mean that he is a prisoner like ourselves," admitted Roger, with a long-drawn sigh.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I'm afraid it must be so," replied Dick.
Roger
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From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading It has saved his life more than once, I understand."
express in words
From this reading "I happen to know about that knife, and have heard Williams say he prized it above anything he possessed.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Then if you recognized the knife it would mean that he is a prisoner like ourselves," admitted Roger, with a long-drawn sigh.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I'm afraid it must be so," replied Dick.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It has saved his life more than once, I understand."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I happen to know about that knife, and have heard Williams say he prized it above anything he possessed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then if you recognized the knife it would mean that he is a prisoner like ourselves," admitted Roger, with a long-drawn sigh.
thongs
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From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I happen to know about that knife, and have heard Williams say he prized it above anything he possessed.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading It has saved his life more than once, I understand."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading "I happen to know about that knife, and have heard Williams say he prized it above anything he possessed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Then if you recognized the knife it would mean that he is a prisoner like ourselves," admitted Roger, with a long-drawn sigh.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Then if you recognized the knife it would mean that he is a prisoner like ourselves," admitted Roger, with a long-drawn sigh.
WOUNDSnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading BINDING UP AN ENEMY'S WOUNDS "DO you believe him, Dick?" asked Roger, huskily, after the French trader had turned his back on them, and the Indians busied themselves binding the hands of their captives behind their backs, using deerskin thongs for the purpose.
