Chapter XXII

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

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

later than; following

From this reading After all this had been done, with the trader watching them constantly, and holding his gun in readiness to frustrate any attempt at escape, the boys were once more tied with long thongs to the trees.

(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 After all this had been done, with the trader watching them constantly, and holding his gun in readiness to frustrate any attempt at escape, the boys were once more tied with long thongs to the trees.

in addition

From this reading They were also permitted to drink their fill of the cold water in the brook.

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

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading After all this had been done, with the trader watching them constantly, and holding his gun in readiness to frustrate any attempt at escape, the boys were once more tied with long thongs to the trees.

from appearances alone

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After all this had been done, with the trader watching them constantly, and holding his gun in readiness to frustrate any attempt at escape, the boys were once more tied with long thongs to the trees.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading After all this had been done, with the trader watching them constantly, and holding his gun in readiness to frustrate any attempt at escape, the boys were once more tied with long thongs to the trees.

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

From this reading They noticed, however, that the brave who fastened them was inclined to be much more gentle with them than on the first occasion.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After all this had been done, with the trader watching them constantly, and holding his gun in readiness to frustrate any attempt at escape, the boys were once more tied with long thongs to the trees.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Dick believed the seed of kindness he had sown was commencing to take root.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading After all this had been done, with the trader watching them constantly, and holding his gun in readiness to frustrate any attempt at escape, the boys were once more tied with long thongs to the trees.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading They noticed, however, that the brave who fastened them was inclined to be much more gentle with them than on the first occasion.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading They were also permitted to drink their fill of the cold water in the brook.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading They were also permitted to drink their fill of the cold water in the brook.

-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Dick believed the seed of kindness he had sown was commencing to take root.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading After all this had been done, with the trader watching them constantly, and holding his gun in readiness to frustrate any attempt at escape, the boys were once more tied with long thongs to the trees.

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

in a crude or unrefined manner

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

destroy completely

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Dick believed the seed of kindness he had sown was commencing to take root.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading After all this had been done, with the trader watching them constantly, and holding his gun in readiness to frustrate any attempt at escape, the boys were once more tied with long thongs to the trees.

take in liquids

From this reading They were also permitted to drink their fill of the cold water in the brook.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading After all this had been done, with the trader watching them constantly, and holding his gun in readiness to frustrate any attempt at escape, the boys were once more tied with long thongs to the trees.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading They noticed, however, that the brave who fastened them was inclined to be much more gentle with them than on the first occasion.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading They were also permitted to drink their fill of the cold water in the brook.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading They noticed, however, that the brave who fastened them was inclined to be much more gentle with them than on the first occasion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

From this reading After all this had been done, with the trader watching them constantly, and holding his gun in readiness to frustrate any attempt at escape, the boys were once more tied with long thongs to the trees.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading They noticed, however, that the brave who fastened them was inclined to be much more gentle with them than on the first occasion.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading After all this had been done, with the trader watching them constantly, and holding his gun in readiness to frustrate any attempt at escape, the boys were once more tied with long thongs to the trees.

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

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

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

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

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

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

the act of retaining something

From this reading After all this had been done, with the trader watching them constantly, and holding his gun in readiness to frustrate any attempt at escape, the boys were once more tied with long thongs to the trees.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading They noticed, however, that the brave who fastened them was inclined to be much more gentle with them than on the first occasion.

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

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading They noticed, however, that the brave who fastened them was inclined to be much more gentle with them than on the first occasion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading Dick believed the seed of kindness he had sown was commencing to take root.

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

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading After all this had been done, with the trader watching them constantly, and holding his gun in readiness to frustrate any attempt at escape, the boys were once more tied with long thongs to the trees.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading After all this had been done, with the trader watching them constantly, and holding his gun in readiness to frustrate any attempt at escape, the boys were once more tied with long thongs to the trees.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They noticed, however, that the brave who fastened them was inclined to be much more gentle with them than on the first occasion.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

being perceived or observed

From this reading They noticed, however, that the brave who fastened them was inclined to be much more gentle with them than on the first occasion.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading They noticed, however, that the brave who fastened them was inclined to be much more gentle with them than on the first occasion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

on one occasion

From this reading After all this had been done, with the trader watching them constantly, and holding his gun in readiness to frustrate any attempt at escape, the boys were once more tied with long thongs to the trees.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading They were also permitted to drink their fill of the cold water in the brook.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading After all this had been done, with the trader watching them constantly, and holding his gun in readiness to frustrate any attempt at escape, the boys were once more tied with long thongs to the trees.

(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

From this reading Dick believed the seed of kindness he had sown was commencing to take root.

a small hard fruit

From this reading Dick believed the seed of kindness he had sown was commencing to take root.

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

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

sprinkled with seed

From this reading Dick believed the seed of kindness he had sown was commencing to take root.

be hungry; go without food

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

carry out

From this reading Dick believed the seed of kindness he had sown was commencing to take root.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They noticed, however, that the brave who fastened them was inclined to be much more gentle with them than on the first occasion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They noticed, however, that the brave who fastened them was inclined to be much more gentle with them than on the first occasion.

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

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were also permitted to drink their fill of the cold water in the brook.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

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

From this reading They were also permitted to drink their fill of the cold water in the brook.

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

From this reading After all this had been done, with the trader watching them constantly, and holding his gun in readiness to frustrate any attempt at escape, the boys were once more tied with long thongs to the trees.

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

From this reading After all this had been done, with the trader watching them constantly, and holding his gun in readiness to frustrate any attempt at escape, the boys were once more tied with long thongs to the trees.

bound or secured closely

From this reading After all this had been done, with the trader watching them constantly, and holding his gun in readiness to frustrate any attempt at escape, the boys were once more tied with long thongs to the trees.

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

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading After all this had been done, with the trader watching them constantly, and holding his gun in readiness to frustrate any attempt at escape, the boys were once more tied with long thongs to the trees.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading After all this had been done, with the trader watching them constantly, and holding his gun in readiness to frustrate any attempt at escape, the boys were once more tied with long thongs to the trees.

not tied

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

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

From this reading IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT APPARENTLY it was not the design of Lascelles to starve his prisoners, for later on he had them untied, and gave them a chance to devour some of the crudely cooked buffalo meat.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading After all this had been done, with the trader watching them constantly, and holding his gun in readiness to frustrate any attempt at escape, the boys were once more tied with long thongs to the trees.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading They were also permitted to drink their fill of the cold water in the brook.

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

From this reading They were also permitted to drink their fill of the cold water in the brook.

which person or people

From this reading They noticed, however, that the brave who fastened them was inclined to be much more gentle with them than on the first occasion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After all this had been done, with the trader watching them constantly, and holding his gun in readiness to frustrate any attempt at escape, the boys were once more tied with long thongs to the trees.