Chapter X

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

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Red Cedar's proposition was too advantageous for the Pirates to hesitate about accepting it.

tolerating without protest

From this reading Red Cedar's proposition was too advantageous for the Pirates to hesitate about accepting it.

giving an advantage

From this reading Red Cedar's proposition was too advantageous for the Pirates to hesitate about accepting it.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

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

From this reading This existence was growing insupportable, and an end must be put to it.

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

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

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

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

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

From this reading This existence was growing insupportable, and an end must be put to it.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

plural of “caravan” — a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

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From this reading Red Cedar's proposition was too advantageous for the Pirates to hesitate about accepting it.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

placed crosswise

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

characterized by great determination

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading This existence was growing insupportable, and an end must be put to it.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading This existence was growing insupportable, and an end must be put to it.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Red Cedar's proposition was too advantageous for the Pirates to hesitate about accepting it.

small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes

From this reading THE WHITE GAZELLE.

plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading This existence was growing insupportable, and an end must be put to it.

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

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading Red Cedar's proposition was too advantageous for the Pirates to hesitate about accepting it.

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

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

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

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

exemption from punishment or loss

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

incapable of being justified or explained

From this reading This existence was growing insupportable, and an end must be put to it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Red Cedar's proposition was too advantageous for the Pirates to hesitate about accepting it.

for more time

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading This existence was growing insupportable, and an end must be put to it.

not any; not one

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading Red Cedar's proposition was too advantageous for the Pirates to hesitate about accepting it.

Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading Red Cedar's proposition was too advantageous for the Pirates to hesitate about accepting it.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading This existence was growing insupportable, and an end must be put to it.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Red Cedar's proposition was too advantageous for the Pirates to hesitate about accepting it.

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

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

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

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

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

From this reading THE WHITE GAZELLE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

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

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

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

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

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

From this reading Red Cedar's proposition was too advantageous for the Pirates to hesitate about accepting it.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Red Cedar's proposition was too advantageous for the Pirates to hesitate about accepting it.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

not known

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

past form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

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

From this reading Red Cedar's proposition was too advantageous for the Pirates to hesitate about accepting it.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE WHITE GAZELLE.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On his private authority, this man had constituted himself the defender of the caravans that crossed the desert, and protector of the trappers and hunters, whom they no longer dared plunder, through fear of being attacked by this unknown redressor of grievances.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.

a late time of life

From this reading This was the reason:-- For some years past a man had appeared on the prairies, at the head of fifty or sixty determined companions, and had waged such a rude war on the adventurers or pirates, that it had become almost impossible to carry on their old trade with impunity.