Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading A stillness, as deep as that which marked the gloomy wastes in their front, was observed by the fugitives to distinguish the spot they had just abandoned.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading A stillness, as deep as that which marked the gloomy wastes in their front, was observed by the fugitives to distinguish the spot they had just abandoned.

in actual fact

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

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

From this reading The clouds and sunbeams o’er his eye, That once their shades and glories threw, Have left, in yonder silent sky, No vestige where they flew.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The old man, from time to time, muttered his discontent, but manifested the uneasiness he actually entertained in no other manner, unless it might be in exhibiting a growing anxiety to urge the animals to increase their speed.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading The old man, from time to time, muttered his discontent, but manifested the uneasiness he actually entertained in no other manner, unless it might be in exhibiting a growing anxiety to urge the animals to increase their speed.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

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

From this reading A stillness, as deep as that which marked the gloomy wastes in their front, was observed by the fugitives to distinguish the spot they had just abandoned.

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

From this reading The old man, from time to time, muttered his discontent, but manifested the uneasiness he actually entertained in no other manner, unless it might be in exhibiting a growing anxiety to urge the animals to increase their speed.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A stillness, as deep as that which marked the gloomy wastes in their front, was observed by the fugitives to distinguish the spot they had just abandoned.

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

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The clouds and sunbeams o’er his eye, That once their shades and glories threw, Have left, in yonder silent sky, No vestige where they flew.

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

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading A stillness, as deep as that which marked the gloomy wastes in their front, was observed by the fugitives to distinguish the spot they had just abandoned.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

a longing for something better than the present situation

From this reading The old man, from time to time, muttered his discontent, but manifested the uneasiness he actually entertained in no other manner, unless it might be in exhibiting a growing anxiety to urge the animals to increase their speed.

mark as different

From this reading A stillness, as deep as that which marked the gloomy wastes in their front, was observed by the fugitives to distinguish the spot they had just abandoned.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading The old man, from time to time, muttered his discontent, but manifested the uneasiness he actually entertained in no other manner, unless it might be in exhibiting a growing anxiety to urge the animals to increase their speed.

set up or found

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

divisible by two

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

-ing form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The old man, from time to time, muttered his discontent, but manifested the uneasiness he actually entertained in no other manner, unless it might be in exhibiting a growing anxiety to urge the animals to increase their speed.

the organ of sight

From this reading The clouds and sunbeams o’er his eye, That once their shades and glories threw, Have left, in yonder silent sky, No vestige where they flew.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading The clouds and sunbeams o’er his eye, That once their shades and glories threw, Have left, in yonder silent sky, No vestige where they flew.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The old man, from time to time, muttered his discontent, but manifested the uneasiness he actually entertained in no other manner, unless it might be in exhibiting a growing anxiety to urge the animals to increase their speed.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading A stillness, as deep as that which marked the gloomy wastes in their front, was observed by the fugitives to distinguish the spot they had just abandoned.

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading A stillness, as deep as that which marked the gloomy wastes in their front, was observed by the fugitives to distinguish the spot they had just abandoned.

depressingly dark

From this reading A stillness, as deep as that which marked the gloomy wastes in their front, was observed by the fugitives to distinguish the spot they had just abandoned.

plural of “glory” — a state of high honor

From this reading The clouds and sunbeams o’er his eye, That once their shades and glories threw, Have left, in yonder silent sky, No vestige where they flew.

(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 The old man, from time to time, muttered his discontent, but manifested the uneasiness he actually entertained in no other manner, unless it might be in exhibiting a growing anxiety to urge the animals to increase their speed.

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

From this reading A stillness, as deep as that which marked the gloomy wastes in their front, was observed by the fugitives to distinguish the spot they had just abandoned.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The clouds and sunbeams o’er his eye, That once their shades and glories threw, Have left, in yonder silent sky, No vestige where they flew.

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

From this reading The old man, from time to time, muttered his discontent, but manifested the uneasiness he actually entertained in no other manner, unless it might be in exhibiting a growing anxiety to urge the animals to increase their speed.

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

From this reading The clouds and sunbeams o’er his eye, That once their shades and glories threw, Have left, in yonder silent sky, No vestige where they flew.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

fighting; acts of overt warfare

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

of great significance or value

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

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

From this reading The clouds and sunbeams o’er his eye, That once their shades and glories threw, Have left, in yonder silent sky, No vestige where they flew.

a quantity that is added

From this reading The old man, from time to time, muttered his discontent, but manifested the uneasiness he actually entertained in no other manner, unless it might be in exhibiting a growing anxiety to urge the animals to increase their speed.

(Old Testament) the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac; considered the forebear of 12 Arabian tribes

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The old man, from time to time, muttered his discontent, but manifested the uneasiness he actually entertained in no other manner, unless it might be in exhibiting a growing anxiety to urge the animals to increase their speed.

and nothing more

From this reading A stillness, as deep as that which marked the gloomy wastes in their front, was observed by the fugitives to distinguish the spot they had just abandoned.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The clouds and sunbeams o’er his eye, That once their shades and glories threw, Have left, in yonder silent sky, No vestige where they flew.

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

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From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

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

From this reading The old man, from time to time, muttered his discontent, but manifested the uneasiness he actually entertained in no other manner, unless it might be in exhibiting a growing anxiety to urge the animals to increase their speed.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading The old man, from time to time, muttered his discontent, but manifested the uneasiness he actually entertained in no other manner, unless it might be in exhibiting a growing anxiety to urge the animals to increase their speed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The old man, from time to time, muttered his discontent, but manifested the uneasiness he actually entertained in no other manner, unless it might be in exhibiting a growing anxiety to urge the animals to increase their speed.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading A stillness, as deep as that which marked the gloomy wastes in their front, was observed by the fugitives to distinguish the spot they had just abandoned.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

Canadian novelist (1874-1942)

From this reading —Montgomery.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading The old man, from time to time, muttered his discontent, but manifested the uneasiness he actually entertained in no other manner, unless it might be in exhibiting a growing anxiety to urge the animals to increase their speed.

not any; not one

From this reading The clouds and sunbeams o’er his eye, That once their shades and glories threw, Have left, in yonder silent sky, No vestige where they flew.

throughout a period of time

From this reading The clouds and sunbeams o’er his eye, That once their shades and glories threw, Have left, in yonder silent sky, No vestige where they flew.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading A stillness, as deep as that which marked the gloomy wastes in their front, was observed by the fugitives to distinguish the spot they had just abandoned.

an event that happens

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

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

From this reading The old man, from time to time, muttered his discontent, but manifested the uneasiness he actually entertained in no other manner, unless it might be in exhibiting a growing anxiety to urge the animals to increase their speed.

on one occasion

From this reading The clouds and sunbeams o’er his eye, That once their shades and glories threw, Have left, in yonder silent sky, No vestige where they flew.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The old man, from time to time, muttered his discontent, but manifested the uneasiness he actually entertained in no other manner, unless it might be in exhibiting a growing anxiety to urge the animals to increase their speed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

skillful after much practice

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading The clouds and sunbeams o’er his eye, That once their shades and glories threw, Have left, in yonder silent sky, No vestige where they flew.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading The clouds and sunbeams o’er his eye, That once their shades and glories threw, Have left, in yonder silent sky, No vestige where they flew.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The clouds and sunbeams o’er his eye, That once their shades and glories threw, Have left, in yonder silent sky, No vestige where they flew.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

move hurridly

From this reading The old man, from time to time, muttered his discontent, but manifested the uneasiness he actually entertained in no other manner, unless it might be in exhibiting a growing anxiety to urge the animals to increase their speed.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A stillness, as deep as that which marked the gloomy wastes in their front, was observed by the fugitives to distinguish the spot they had just abandoned.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading A stillness, as deep as that which marked the gloomy wastes in their front, was observed by the fugitives to distinguish the spot they had just abandoned.

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

From this reading The clouds and sunbeams o’er his eye, That once their shades and glories threw, Have left, in yonder silent sky, No vestige where they flew.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The clouds and sunbeams o’er his eye, That once their shades and glories threw, Have left, in yonder silent sky, No vestige where they flew.

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

From this reading The clouds and sunbeams o’er his eye, That once their shades and glories threw, Have left, in yonder silent sky, No vestige where they flew.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The clouds and sunbeams o’er his eye, That once their shades and glories threw, Have left, in yonder silent sky, No vestige where they flew.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

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

From this reading The clouds and sunbeams o’er his eye, That once their shades and glories threw, Have left, in yonder silent sky, No vestige where they flew.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading The clouds and sunbeams o’er his eye, That once their shades and glories threw, Have left, in yonder silent sky, No vestige where they flew.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The old man, from time to time, muttered his discontent, but manifested the uneasiness he actually entertained in no other manner, unless it might be in exhibiting a growing anxiety to urge the animals to increase their speed.

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

From this reading A stillness, as deep as that which marked the gloomy wastes in their front, was observed by the fugitives to distinguish the spot they had just abandoned.

someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading The old man, from time to time, muttered his discontent, but manifested the uneasiness he actually entertained in no other manner, unless it might be in exhibiting a growing anxiety to urge the animals to increase their speed.

except if; if not

From this reading The old man, from time to time, muttered his discontent, but manifested the uneasiness he actually entertained in no other manner, unless it might be in exhibiting a growing anxiety to urge the animals to increase their speed.

force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading The old man, from time to time, muttered his discontent, but manifested the uneasiness he actually entertained in no other manner, unless it might be in exhibiting a growing anxiety to urge the animals to increase their speed.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

an indication that something has been present

From this reading The clouds and sunbeams o’er his eye, That once their shades and glories threw, Have left, in yonder silent sky, No vestige where they flew.

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

From this reading A stillness, as deep as that which marked the gloomy wastes in their front, was observed by the fugitives to distinguish the spot they had just abandoned.

plural of “waste” — any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading A stillness, as deep as that which marked the gloomy wastes in their front, was observed by the fugitives to distinguish the spot they had just abandoned.

widely or fully known

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

in or at the place that

From this reading The clouds and sunbeams o’er his eye, That once their shades and glories threw, Have left, in yonder silent sky, No vestige where they flew.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A stillness, as deep as that which marked the gloomy wastes in their front, was observed by the fugitives to distinguish the spot they had just abandoned.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Even the trapper lent his practised faculties, in vain, to detect any of the well-known signs, which might establish the important fact that hostilities had actually commenced between the parties of Mahtoree and Ishmael; but their horses carried them out of the reach of sounds, without the occurrence of the smallest evidence of the sort.

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading The clouds and sunbeams o’er his eye, That once their shades and glories threw, Have left, in yonder silent sky, No vestige where they flew.