Chapter XVII

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

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Should a musket be discharged, there was always a chance that the report might be carried to the ears of the Senecas, if they happened to be within a few miles of the spot.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Bob, too, understood the motive that influenced the Shawanee brave to exclaim in this way, as he jerked out his knife and threw himself in an attitude of defence.

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

From this reading Bob, too, understood the motive that influenced the Shawanee brave to exclaim in this way, as he jerked out his knife and threw himself in an attitude of defence.

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading Few Indians used guns in those days, the vast majority depending still upon the bows and arrows of their race, backed by tomahawks and knives, and sometimes war clubs in time of battle.

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

From this reading Bob, too, understood the motive that influenced the Shawanee brave to exclaim in this way, as he jerked out his knife and threw himself in an attitude of defence.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading Bob, too, understood the motive that influenced the Shawanee brave to exclaim in this way, as he jerked out his knife and threw himself in an attitude of defence.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading Few Indians used guns in those days, the vast majority depending still upon the bows and arrows of their race, backed by tomahawks and knives, and sometimes war clubs in time of battle.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Few Indians used guns in those days, the vast majority depending still upon the bows and arrows of their race, backed by tomahawks and knives, and sometimes war clubs in time of battle.

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

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

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

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Bob, too, understood the motive that influenced the Shawanee brave to exclaim in this way, as he jerked out his knife and threw himself in an attitude of defence.

make a resonant sound, like artillery

From this reading Hence, they might suspect that pursuers were on their trail, should the boom of a heavily-loaded musket be carried to their ears.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Few Indians used guns in those days, the vast majority depending still upon the bows and arrows of their race, backed by tomahawks and knives, and sometimes war clubs in time of battle.

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

From this reading Bob, too, understood the motive that influenced the Shawanee brave to exclaim in this way, as he jerked out his knife and threw himself in an attitude of defence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Few Indians used guns in those days, the vast majority depending still upon the bows and arrows of their race, backed by tomahawks and knives, and sometimes war clubs in time of battle.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Should a musket be discharged, there was always a chance that the report might be carried to the ears of the Senecas, if they happened to be within a few miles of the spot.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Should a musket be discharged, there was always a chance that the report might be carried to the ears of the Senecas, if they happened to be within a few miles of the spot.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Few Indians used guns in those days, the vast majority depending still upon the bows and arrows of their race, backed by tomahawks and knives, and sometimes war clubs in time of battle.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Few Indians used guns in those days, the vast majority depending still upon the bows and arrows of their race, backed by tomahawks and knives, and sometimes war clubs in time of battle.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading Bob, too, understood the motive that influenced the Shawanee brave to exclaim in this way, as he jerked out his knife and threw himself in an attitude of defence.

-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Few Indians used guns in those days, the vast majority depending still upon the bows and arrows of their race, backed by tomahawks and knives, and sometimes war clubs in time of battle.

having lost your job

From this reading Should a musket be discharged, there was always a chance that the report might be carried to the ears of the Senecas, if they happened to be within a few miles of the spot.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Should a musket be discharged, there was always a chance that the report might be carried to the ears of the Senecas, if they happened to be within a few miles of the spot.

divisible by two

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading Bob, too, understood the motive that influenced the Shawanee brave to exclaim in this way, as he jerked out his knife and threw himself in an attitude of defence.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Should a musket be discharged, there was always a chance that the report might be carried to the ears of the Senecas, if they happened to be within a few miles of the spot.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Few Indians used guns in those days, the vast majority depending still upon the bows and arrows of their race, backed by tomahawks and knives, and sometimes war clubs in time of battle.

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

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Should a musket be discharged, there was always a chance that the report might be carried to the ears of the Senecas, if they happened to be within a few miles of the spot.

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

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

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

From this reading Hence, they might suspect that pursuers were on their trail, should the boom of a heavily-loaded musket be carried to their ears.

for this reason

From this reading Hence, they might suspect that pursuers were on their trail, should the boom of a heavily-loaded musket be carried to their ears.

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

From this reading Bob, too, understood the motive that influenced the Shawanee brave to exclaim in this way, as he jerked out his knife and threw himself in an attitude of defence.

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

From this reading Bob, too, understood the motive that influenced the Shawanee brave to exclaim in this way, as he jerked out his knife and threw himself in an attitude of defence.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Should a musket be discharged, there was always a chance that the report might be carried to the ears of the Senecas, if they happened to be within a few miles of the spot.

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

From this reading Bob, too, understood the motive that influenced the Shawanee brave to exclaim in this way, as he jerked out his knife and threw himself in an attitude of defence.

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

From this reading Few Indians used guns in those days, the vast majority depending still upon the bows and arrows of their race, backed by tomahawks and knives, and sometimes war clubs in time of battle.

past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading Bob, too, understood the motive that influenced the Shawanee brave to exclaim in this way, as he jerked out his knife and threw himself in an attitude of defence.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

a short coat

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement

From this reading Bob, too, understood the motive that influenced the Shawanee brave to exclaim in this way, as he jerked out his knife and threw himself in an attitude of defence.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading Bob, too, understood the motive that influenced the Shawanee brave to exclaim in this way, as he jerked out his knife and threw himself in an attitude of defence.

plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading Few Indians used guns in those days, the vast majority depending still upon the bows and arrows of their race, backed by tomahawks and knives, and sometimes war clubs in time of battle.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Few Indians used guns in those days, the vast majority depending still upon the bows and arrows of their race, backed by tomahawks and knives, and sometimes war clubs in time of battle.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Should a musket be discharged, there was always a chance that the report might be carried to the ears of the Senecas, if they happened to be within a few miles of the spot.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Should a musket be discharged, there was always a chance that the report might be carried to the ears of the Senecas, if they happened to be within a few miles of the spot.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading Bob, too, understood the motive that influenced the Shawanee brave to exclaim in this way, as he jerked out his knife and threw himself in an attitude of defence.

a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen

From this reading Should a musket be discharged, there was always a chance that the report might be carried to the ears of the Senecas, if they happened to be within a few miles of the spot.

not any; not one

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Bob, too, understood the motive that influenced the Shawanee brave to exclaim in this way, as he jerked out his knife and threw himself in an attitude of defence.

a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading Hence, they might suspect that pursuers were on their trail, should the boom of a heavily-loaded musket be carried to their ears.

any competition

From this reading Few Indians used guns in those days, the vast majority depending still upon the bows and arrows of their race, backed by tomahawks and knives, and sometimes war clubs in time of battle.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Should a musket be discharged, there was always a chance that the report might be carried to the ears of the Senecas, if they happened to be within a few miles of the spot.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

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

From this reading Should a musket be discharged, there was always a chance that the report might be carried to the ears of the Senecas, if they happened to be within a few miles of the spot.

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

From this reading Bob, too, understood the motive that influenced the Shawanee brave to exclaim in this way, as he jerked out his knife and threw himself in an attitude of defence.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Should a musket be discharged, there was always a chance that the report might be carried to the ears of the Senecas, if they happened to be within a few miles of the spot.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Few Indians used guns in those days, the vast majority depending still upon the bows and arrows of their race, backed by tomahawks and knives, and sometimes war clubs in time of battle.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Should a musket be discharged, there was always a chance that the report might be carried to the ears of the Senecas, if they happened to be within a few miles of the spot.

not in physical motion

From this reading Few Indians used guns in those days, the vast majority depending still upon the bows and arrows of their race, backed by tomahawks and knives, and sometimes war clubs in time of battle.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading Hence, they might suspect that pursuers were on their trail, should the boom of a heavily-loaded musket be carried to their ears.

believed likely

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

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

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Few Indians used guns in those days, the vast majority depending still upon the bows and arrows of their race, backed by tomahawks and knives, and sometimes war clubs in time of battle.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Should a musket be discharged, there was always a chance that the report might be carried to the ears of the Senecas, if they happened to be within a few miles of the spot.

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

From this reading Should a musket be discharged, there was always a chance that the report might be carried to the ears of the Senecas, if they happened to be within a few miles of the spot.

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

From this reading Bob, too, understood the motive that influenced the Shawanee brave to exclaim in this way, as he jerked out his knife and threw himself in an attitude of defence.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Few Indians used guns in those days, the vast majority depending still upon the bows and arrows of their race, backed by tomahawks and knives, and sometimes war clubs in time of battle.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Bob, too, understood the motive that influenced the Shawanee brave to exclaim in this way, as he jerked out his knife and threw himself in an attitude of defence.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

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

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

plural of “tomahawk” — weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians

From this reading Few Indians used guns in those days, the vast majority depending still upon the bows and arrows of their race, backed by tomahawks and knives, and sometimes war clubs in time of battle.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Bob, too, understood the motive that influenced the Shawanee brave to exclaim in this way, as he jerked out his knife and threw himself in an attitude of defence.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Hence, they might suspect that pursuers were on their trail, should the boom of a heavily-loaded musket be carried to their ears.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Bob, too, understood the motive that influenced the Shawanee brave to exclaim in this way, as he jerked out his knife and threw himself in an attitude of defence.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Few Indians used guns in those days, the vast majority depending still upon the bows and arrows of their race, backed by tomahawks and knives, and sometimes war clubs in time of battle.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Few Indians used guns in those days, the vast majority depending still upon the bows and arrows of their race, backed by tomahawks and knives, and sometimes war clubs in time of battle.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Few Indians used guns in those days, the vast majority depending still upon the bows and arrows of their race, backed by tomahawks and knives, and sometimes war clubs in time of battle.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Few Indians used guns in those days, the vast majority depending still upon the bows and arrows of their race, backed by tomahawks and knives, and sometimes war clubs in time of battle.

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

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Bob, too, understood the motive that influenced the Shawanee brave to exclaim in this way, as he jerked out his knife and threw himself in an attitude of defence.

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

From this reading Hence, they might suspect that pursuers were on their trail, should the boom of a heavily-loaded musket be carried to their ears.

which person or people

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading PERILS OF THE WILDERNESS "NO shoot! no shoot!" cried Blue Jacket, who seemed to size up the situation instantly; though up to that time he had not even suspected that he was about to be made the object of a savage attack on the part of a panther.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Should a musket be discharged, there was always a chance that the report might be carried to the ears of the Senecas, if they happened to be within a few miles of the spot.