used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He himself, as yet, had only a vague suspicion concerning any benefit that might spring from this action on the part of Pontiac.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost as in a dream, then, Sandy saw first one musket thrust out to the famous chieftain, and then the second.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He himself, as yet, had only a vague suspicion concerning any benefit that might spring from this action on the part of Pontiac.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He himself, as yet, had only a vague suspicion concerning any benefit that might spring from this action on the part of Pontiac.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Pontiac examined them eagerly, and, after handling the gun belonging to Bob, once more gave it back into the possession of the keeper.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Pontiac examined them eagerly, and, after handling the gun belonging to Bob, once more gave it back into the possession of the keeper.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading He himself, as yet, had only a vague suspicion concerning any benefit that might spring from this action on the part of Pontiac.
exhale hard
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
a person who is in charge
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
chieftainnounUS /ˈtʃiːftən/
the leader of a group of people
From this reading Almost as in a dream, then, Sandy saw first one musket thrust out to the famous chieftain, and then the second.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading He himself, as yet, had only a vague suspicion concerning any benefit that might spring from this action on the part of Pontiac.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Almost as in a dream, then, Sandy saw first one musket thrust out to the famous chieftain, and then the second.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Pontiac examined them eagerly, and, after handling the gun belonging to Bob, once more gave it back into the possession of the keeper.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Pontiac examined them eagerly, and, after handling the gun belonging to Bob, once more gave it back into the possession of the keeper.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Almost as in a dream, then, Sandy saw first one musket thrust out to the famous chieftain, and then the second.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Almost as in a dream, then, Sandy saw first one musket thrust out to the famous chieftain, and then the second.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He himself, as yet, had only a vague suspicion concerning any benefit that might spring from this action on the part of Pontiac.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Pontiac examined them eagerly, and, after handling the gun belonging to Bob, once more gave it back into the possession of the keeper.
the act of departing
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Pontiac examined them eagerly, and, after handling the gun belonging to Bob, once more gave it back into the possession of the keeper.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading Pontiac examined them eagerly, and, after handling the gun belonging to Bob, once more gave it back into the possession of the keeper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He himself, as yet, had only a vague suspicion concerning any benefit that might spring from this action on the part of Pontiac.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
huskyadjectiveUS /ˈhʌski/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading "Watch and see!" replied Bob, in a husky voice, and without taking his eyes off the sachem a second.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Watch and see!" replied Bob, in a husky voice, and without taking his eyes off the sachem a second.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Pontiac examined them eagerly, and, after handling the gun belonging to Bob, once more gave it back into the possession of the keeper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pontiac examined them eagerly, and, after handling the gun belonging to Bob, once more gave it back into the possession of the keeper.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading Pontiac examined them eagerly, and, after handling the gun belonging to Bob, once more gave it back into the possession of the keeper.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He himself, as yet, had only a vague suspicion concerning any benefit that might spring from this action on the part of Pontiac.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Pontiac examined them eagerly, and, after handling the gun belonging to Bob, once more gave it back into the possession of the keeper.
musketnounUS /ˈmʌskət/
a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
From this reading Almost as in a dream, then, Sandy saw first one musket thrust out to the famous chieftain, and then the second.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Watch and see!" replied Bob, in a husky voice, and without taking his eyes off the sachem a second.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He himself, as yet, had only a vague suspicion concerning any benefit that might spring from this action on the part of Pontiac.
on one occasion
From this reading Pontiac examined them eagerly, and, after handling the gun belonging to Bob, once more gave it back into the possession of the keeper.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Almost as in a dream, then, Sandy saw first one musket thrust out to the famous chieftain, and then the second.
and nothing more
From this reading He himself, as yet, had only a vague suspicion concerning any benefit that might spring from this action on the part of Pontiac.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Almost as in a dream, then, Sandy saw first one musket thrust out to the famous chieftain, and then the second.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He himself, as yet, had only a vague suspicion concerning any benefit that might spring from this action on the part of Pontiac.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
PontiacnounUS /ˈpɑːntiæk/
famous chief of the Ottawa who led an unsuccessful rebellion against the British (1715-1769)
From this reading He himself, as yet, had only a vague suspicion concerning any benefit that might spring from this action on the part of Pontiac.
Pontiac'snounUS /ˈpɑːntiæks/
possessive form of “pontiac” — famous chief of the Ottawa who led an unsuccessful rebellion against the British (1715-1769)
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Pontiac examined them eagerly, and, after handling the gun belonging to Bob, once more gave it back into the possession of the keeper.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Watch and see!" replied Bob, in a husky voice, and without taking his eyes off the sachem a second.
sachemnoun
a political leader (especially of Tammany Hall)
From this reading "Watch and see!" replied Bob, in a husky voice, and without taking his eyes off the sachem a second.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
cut with a saw
From this reading Almost as in a dream, then, Sandy saw first one musket thrust out to the famous chieftain, and then the second.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Watch and see!" replied Bob, in a husky voice, and without taking his eyes off the sachem a second.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Watch and see!" replied Bob, in a husky voice, and without taking his eyes off the sachem a second.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
the season of growth
From this reading He himself, as yet, had only a vague suspicion concerning any benefit that might spring from this action on the part of Pontiac.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading He himself, as yet, had only a vague suspicion concerning any benefit that might spring from this action on the part of Pontiac.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Watch and see!" replied Bob, in a husky voice, and without taking his eyes off the sachem a second.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Pontiac examined them eagerly, and, after handling the gun belonging to Bob, once more gave it back into the possession of the keeper.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Almost as in a dream, then, Sandy saw first one musket thrust out to the famous chieftain, and then the second.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He himself, as yet, had only a vague suspicion concerning any benefit that might spring from this action on the part of Pontiac.
push forcefully
From this reading Almost as in a dream, then, Sandy saw first one musket thrust out to the famous chieftain, and then the second.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading He himself, as yet, had only a vague suspicion concerning any benefit that might spring from this action on the part of Pontiac.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Watch and see!" replied Bob, in a husky voice, and without taking his eyes off the sachem a second.
look attentively
From this reading "Watch and see!" replied Bob, in a husky voice, and without taking his eyes off the sachem a second.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
which person or people
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE WORD OF AN INDIAN CHIEF "WHAT is he going to do, Bob?" demanded Sandy, who had opened his eyes, after a minute or so had passed without the expected blow, and who heard Pontiac's demand that the guns of the prisoners be handed to him without understanding what the meaning of the order could be.
but in spite of that
From this reading He himself, as yet, had only a vague suspicion concerning any benefit that might spring from this action on the part of Pontiac.
