Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Lucy Brandon was not a little surprised at the chief’s sudden departure; and, with the frankness natural to her character, inquired of her brother whether he could explain its cause.

having companions or an escort

From this reading HOW REGINALD BRANDON RETURNED TO MOOSHANNE WITH HIS SISTER, ACCOMPANIED BY WINGENUND; AND WHAT BEFELL THEM ON THE ROAD.

later than; following

From this reading “War–Eagle is like the bird after which he’s called—it ain’t easy to explain or to follow his flight.”

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From this reading “War–Eagle is like the bird after which he’s called—it ain’t easy to explain or to follow his flight.”

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

From this reading Reginald appeared either unable or unwilling to do so; and an appeal to the guide produced only the following unsatisfactory reply:

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

From this reading HOW REGINALD BRANDON RETURNED TO MOOSHANNE WITH HIS SISTER, ACCOMPANIED BY WINGENUND; AND WHAT BEFELL THEM ON THE ROAD.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading Reginald appeared either unable or unwilling to do so; and an appeal to the guide produced only the following unsatisfactory reply:

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

From this reading Reginald appeared either unable or unwilling to do so; and an appeal to the guide produced only the following unsatisfactory reply:

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

From this reading Wingenund remained silent, but every now and then he fixed his bright and speaking eyes upon Lucy, as if he would divine her thoughts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lucy Brandon was not a little surprised at the chief’s sudden departure; and, with the frankness natural to her character, inquired of her brother whether he could explain its cause.

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading HOW REGINALD BRANDON RETURNED TO MOOSHANNE WITH HIS SISTER, ACCOMPANIED BY WINGENUND; AND WHAT BEFELL THEM ON THE ROAD.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading “War–Eagle is like the bird after which he’s called—it ain’t easy to explain or to follow his flight.”

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From this reading HOW REGINALD BRANDON RETURNED TO MOOSHANNE WITH HIS SISTER, ACCOMPANIED BY WINGENUND; AND WHAT BEFELL THEM ON THE ROAD.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Wingenund remained silent, but every now and then he fixed his bright and speaking eyes upon Lucy, as if he would divine her thoughts.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Lucy Brandon was not a little surprised at the chief’s sudden departure; and, with the frankness natural to her character, inquired of her brother whether he could explain its cause.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Wingenund remained silent, but every now and then he fixed his bright and speaking eyes upon Lucy, as if he would divine her thoughts.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HOW REGINALD BRANDON RETURNED TO MOOSHANNE WITH HIS SISTER, ACCOMPANIED BY WINGENUND; AND WHAT BEFELL THEM ON THE ROAD.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “War–Eagle is like the bird after which he’s called—it ain’t easy to explain or to follow his flight.”

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Lucy Brandon was not a little surprised at the chief’s sudden departure; and, with the frankness natural to her character, inquired of her brother whether he could explain its cause.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Lucy Brandon was not a little surprised at the chief’s sudden departure; and, with the frankness natural to her character, inquired of her brother whether he could explain its cause.

possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading Lucy Brandon was not a little surprised at the chief’s sudden departure; and, with the frankness natural to her character, inquired of her brother whether he could explain its cause.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Lucy Brandon was not a little surprised at the chief’s sudden departure; and, with the frankness natural to her character, inquired of her brother whether he could explain its cause.

the act of departing

From this reading Lucy Brandon was not a little surprised at the chief’s sudden departure; and, with the frankness natural to her character, inquired of her brother whether he could explain its cause.

emanating from God

From this reading Wingenund remained silent, but every now and then he fixed his bright and speaking eyes upon Lucy, as if he would divine her thoughts.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Reginald appeared either unable or unwilling to do so; and an appeal to the guide produced only the following unsatisfactory reply:

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading “War–Eagle is like the bird after which he’s called—it ain’t easy to explain or to follow his flight.”

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading “War–Eagle is like the bird after which he’s called—it ain’t easy to explain or to follow his flight.”

one or the other of two

From this reading Reginald appeared either unable or unwilling to do so; and an appeal to the guide produced only the following unsatisfactory reply:

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Wingenund remained silent, but every now and then he fixed his bright and speaking eyes upon Lucy, as if he would divine her thoughts.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Lucy Brandon was not a little surprised at the chief’s sudden departure; and, with the frankness natural to her character, inquired of her brother whether he could explain its cause.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Wingenund remained silent, but every now and then he fixed his bright and speaking eyes upon Lucy, as if he would divine her thoughts.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Wingenund remained silent, but every now and then he fixed his bright and speaking eyes upon Lucy, as if he would divine her thoughts.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading “War–Eagle is like the bird after which he’s called—it ain’t easy to explain or to follow his flight.”

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading “War–Eagle is like the bird after which he’s called—it ain’t easy to explain or to follow his flight.”

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Reginald appeared either unable or unwilling to do so; and an appeal to the guide produced only the following unsatisfactory reply:

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

From this reading Lucy Brandon was not a little surprised at the chief’s sudden departure; and, with the frankness natural to her character, inquired of her brother whether he could explain its cause.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Reginald appeared either unable or unwilling to do so; and an appeal to the guide produced only the following unsatisfactory reply:

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

From this reading Lucy Brandon was not a little surprised at the chief’s sudden departure; and, with the frankness natural to her character, inquired of her brother whether he could explain its cause.

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From this reading “War–Eagle is like the bird after which he’s called—it ain’t easy to explain or to follow his flight.”

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Lucy Brandon was not a little surprised at the chief’s sudden departure; and, with the frankness natural to her character, inquired of her brother whether he could explain its cause.

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

From this reading HOW REGINALD BRANDON RETURNED TO MOOSHANNE WITH HIS SISTER, ACCOMPANIED BY WINGENUND; AND WHAT BEFELL THEM ON THE ROAD.

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

From this reading HOW REGINALD BRANDON RETURNED TO MOOSHANNE WITH HIS SISTER, ACCOMPANIED BY WINGENUND; AND WHAT BEFELL THEM ON THE ROAD.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Wingenund remained silent, but every now and then he fixed his bright and speaking eyes upon Lucy, as if he would divine her thoughts.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Lucy Brandon was not a little surprised at the chief’s sudden departure; and, with the frankness natural to her character, inquired of her brother whether he could explain its cause.

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

From this reading “War–Eagle is like the bird after which he’s called—it ain’t easy to explain or to follow his flight.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “War–Eagle is like the bird after which he’s called—it ain’t easy to explain or to follow his flight.”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Lucy Brandon was not a little surprised at the chief’s sudden departure; and, with the frankness natural to her character, inquired of her brother whether he could explain its cause.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “War–Eagle is like the bird after which he’s called—it ain’t easy to explain or to follow his flight.”

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Lucy Brandon was not a little surprised at the chief’s sudden departure; and, with the frankness natural to her character, inquired of her brother whether he could explain its cause.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading Lucy Brandon was not a little surprised at the chief’s sudden departure; and, with the frankness natural to her character, inquired of her brother whether he could explain its cause.

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

From this reading HOW REGINALD BRANDON RETURNED TO MOOSHANNE WITH HIS SISTER, ACCOMPANIED BY WINGENUND; AND WHAT BEFELL THEM ON THE ROAD.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Lucy Brandon was not a little surprised at the chief’s sudden departure; and, with the frankness natural to her character, inquired of her brother whether he could explain its cause.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lucy Brandon was not a little surprised at the chief’s sudden departure; and, with the frankness natural to her character, inquired of her brother whether he could explain its cause.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Wingenund remained silent, but every now and then he fixed his bright and speaking eyes upon Lucy, as if he would divine her thoughts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lucy Brandon was not a little surprised at the chief’s sudden departure; and, with the frankness natural to her character, inquired of her brother whether he could explain its cause.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW REGINALD BRANDON RETURNED TO MOOSHANNE WITH HIS SISTER, ACCOMPANIED BY WINGENUND; AND WHAT BEFELL THEM ON THE ROAD.

and nothing more

From this reading Reginald appeared either unable or unwilling to do so; and an appeal to the guide produced only the following unsatisfactory reply:

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Reginald appeared either unable or unwilling to do so; and an appeal to the guide produced only the following unsatisfactory reply:

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Reginald appeared either unable or unwilling to do so; and an appeal to the guide produced only the following unsatisfactory reply:

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

From this reading HOW REGINALD BRANDON RETURNED TO MOOSHANNE WITH HIS SISTER, ACCOMPANIED BY WINGENUND; AND WHAT BEFELL THEM ON THE ROAD.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Wingenund remained silent, but every now and then he fixed his bright and speaking eyes upon Lucy, as if he would divine her thoughts.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Reginald appeared either unable or unwilling to do so; and an appeal to the guide produced only the following unsatisfactory reply:

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading HOW REGINALD BRANDON RETURNED TO MOOSHANNE WITH HIS SISTER, ACCOMPANIED BY WINGENUND; AND WHAT BEFELL THEM ON THE ROAD.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading HOW REGINALD BRANDON RETURNED TO MOOSHANNE WITH HIS SISTER, ACCOMPANIED BY WINGENUND; AND WHAT BEFELL THEM ON THE ROAD.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Wingenund remained silent, but every now and then he fixed his bright and speaking eyes upon Lucy, as if he would divine her thoughts.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading HOW REGINALD BRANDON RETURNED TO MOOSHANNE WITH HIS SISTER, ACCOMPANIED BY WINGENUND; AND WHAT BEFELL THEM ON THE ROAD.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Reginald appeared either unable or unwilling to do so; and an appeal to the guide produced only the following unsatisfactory reply:

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Wingenund remained silent, but every now and then he fixed his bright and speaking eyes upon Lucy, as if he would divine her thoughts.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Lucy Brandon was not a little surprised at the chief’s sudden departure; and, with the frankness natural to her character, inquired of her brother whether he could explain its cause.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Lucy Brandon was not a little surprised at the chief’s sudden departure; and, with the frankness natural to her character, inquired of her brother whether he could explain its cause.

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

From this reading HOW REGINALD BRANDON RETURNED TO MOOSHANNE WITH HIS SISTER, ACCOMPANIED BY WINGENUND; AND WHAT BEFELL THEM ON THE ROAD.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading HOW REGINALD BRANDON RETURNED TO MOOSHANNE WITH HIS SISTER, ACCOMPANIED BY WINGENUND; AND WHAT BEFELL THEM ON THE ROAD.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Wingenund remained silent, but every now and then he fixed his bright and speaking eyes upon Lucy, as if he would divine her thoughts.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Wingenund remained silent, but every now and then he fixed his bright and speaking eyes upon Lucy, as if he would divine her thoughts.

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

From this reading HOW REGINALD BRANDON RETURNED TO MOOSHANNE WITH HIS SISTER, ACCOMPANIED BY WINGENUND; AND WHAT BEFELL THEM ON THE ROAD.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Reginald appeared either unable or unwilling to do so; and an appeal to the guide produced only the following unsatisfactory reply:

not giving satisfaction

From this reading Reginald appeared either unable or unwilling to do so; and an appeal to the guide produced only the following unsatisfactory reply:

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Reginald appeared either unable or unwilling to do so; and an appeal to the guide produced only the following unsatisfactory reply:

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Wingenund remained silent, but every now and then he fixed his bright and speaking eyes upon Lucy, as if he would divine her thoughts.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading “War–Eagle is like the bird after which he’s called—it ain’t easy to explain or to follow his flight.”

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

From this reading Lucy Brandon was not a little surprised at the chief’s sudden departure; and, with the frankness natural to her character, inquired of her brother whether he could explain its cause.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading HOW REGINALD BRANDON RETURNED TO MOOSHANNE WITH HIS SISTER, ACCOMPANIED BY WINGENUND; AND WHAT BEFELL THEM ON THE ROAD.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Lucy Brandon was not a little surprised at the chief’s sudden departure; and, with the frankness natural to her character, inquired of her brother whether he could explain its cause.

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

From this reading “War–Eagle is like the bird after which he’s called—it ain’t easy to explain or to follow his flight.”

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

From this reading HOW REGINALD BRANDON RETURNED TO MOOSHANNE WITH HIS SISTER, ACCOMPANIED BY WINGENUND; AND WHAT BEFELL THEM ON THE ROAD.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOW REGINALD BRANDON RETURNED TO MOOSHANNE WITH HIS SISTER, ACCOMPANIED BY WINGENUND; AND WHAT BEFELL THEM ON THE ROAD.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Wingenund remained silent, but every now and then he fixed his bright and speaking eyes upon Lucy, as if he would divine her thoughts.