Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The way things had come about was thus:-- We know that it was arranged that Doña Rosario should be put in the pannier of a riding mule, so that the party of gold seekers might travel by a straighter road.

later than; following

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

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

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

(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 others respected his curative withdrawal from the conversational circle, but evinced some anxiety lest his catching cold should spoil his voice.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading The way things had come about was thus:-- We know that it was arranged that Doña Rosario should be put in the pannier of a riding mule, so that the party of gold seekers might travel by a straighter road.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Piegan captains remained squatted at the council fire, thoughtfully smoking.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

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

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The others respected his curative withdrawal from the conversational circle, but evinced some anxiety lest his catching cold should spoil his voice.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The way things had come about was thus:-- We know that it was arranged that Doña Rosario should be put in the pannier of a riding mule, so that the party of gold seekers might travel by a straighter road.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The Piegan captains remained squatted at the council fire, thoughtfully smoking.

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading The others respected his curative withdrawal from the conversational circle, but evinced some anxiety lest his catching cold should spoil his voice.

the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading The others respected his curative withdrawal from the conversational circle, but evinced some anxiety lest his catching cold should spoil his voice.

the act of grasping

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The others respected his curative withdrawal from the conversational circle, but evinced some anxiety lest his catching cold should spoil his voice.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The way things had come about was thus:-- We know that it was arranged that Doña Rosario should be put in the pannier of a riding mule, so that the party of gold seekers might travel by a straighter road.

characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation

From this reading The others respected his curative withdrawal from the conversational circle, but evinced some anxiety lest his catching cold should spoil his voice.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading The Piegan captains remained squatted at the council fire, thoughtfully smoking.

a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain

From this reading The others respected his curative withdrawal from the conversational circle, but evinced some anxiety lest his catching cold should spoil his voice.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

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

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

past form of “evince” — give expression to

From this reading The others respected his curative withdrawal from the conversational circle, but evinced some anxiety lest his catching cold should spoil his voice.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The Piegan captains remained squatted at the council fire, thoughtfully smoking.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

coins made of gold

From this reading The way things had come about was thus:-- We know that it was arranged that Doña Rosario should be put in the pannier of a riding mule, so that the party of gold seekers might travel by a straighter road.

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

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

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

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

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

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

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

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

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

From this reading The others respected his curative withdrawal from the conversational circle, but evinced some anxiety lest his catching cold should spoil his voice.

temporary military shelter

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

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

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

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

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN MAN IS REINFORCED.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The way things had come about was thus:-- We know that it was arranged that Doña Rosario should be put in the pannier of a riding mule, so that the party of gold seekers might travel by a straighter road.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The way things had come about was thus:-- We know that it was arranged that Doña Rosario should be put in the pannier of a riding mule, so that the party of gold seekers might travel by a straighter road.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading The others respected his curative withdrawal from the conversational circle, but evinced some anxiety lest his catching cold should spoil his voice.

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

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN MAN IS REINFORCED.

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

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The way things had come about was thus:-- We know that it was arranged that Doña Rosario should be put in the pannier of a riding mule, so that the party of gold seekers might travel by a straighter road.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN MAN IS REINFORCED.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading The way things had come about was thus:-- We know that it was arranged that Doña Rosario should be put in the pannier of a riding mule, so that the party of gold seekers might travel by a straighter road.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The way things had come about was thus:-- We know that it was arranged that Doña Rosario should be put in the pannier of a riding mule, so that the party of gold seekers might travel by a straighter road.

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

From this reading The others respected his curative withdrawal from the conversational circle, but evinced some anxiety lest his catching cold should spoil his voice.

either of a pair of bags or boxes hung over the rear wheel of a vehicle (as a bicycle)

From this reading The way things had come about was thus:-- We know that it was arranged that Doña Rosario should be put in the pannier of a riding mule, so that the party of gold seekers might travel by a straighter road.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The way things had come about was thus:-- We know that it was arranged that Doña Rosario should be put in the pannier of a riding mule, so that the party of gold seekers might travel by a straighter road.

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

From this reading The Piegan captains remained squatted at the council fire, thoughtfully smoking.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The way things had come about was thus:-- We know that it was arranged that Doña Rosario should be put in the pannier of a riding mule, so that the party of gold seekers might travel by a straighter road.

given added strength or support

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN MAN IS REINFORCED.

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

From this reading The Piegan captains remained squatted at the council fire, thoughtfully smoking.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading The others respected his curative withdrawal from the conversational circle, but evinced some anxiety lest his catching cold should spoil his voice.

any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading The way things had come about was thus:-- We know that it was arranged that Doña Rosario should be put in the pannier of a riding mule, so that the party of gold seekers might travel by a straighter road.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The way things had come about was thus:-- We know that it was arranged that Doña Rosario should be put in the pannier of a riding mule, so that the party of gold seekers might travel by a straighter road.

plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

a port city on the Parana River in eastern central Argentina

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

plural of “seeker” — someone making a search or inquiry

From this reading The way things had come about was thus:-- We know that it was arranged that Doña Rosario should be put in the pannier of a riding mule, so that the party of gold seekers might travel by a straighter road.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The others respected his curative withdrawal from the conversational circle, but evinced some anxiety lest his catching cold should spoil his voice.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading The Piegan captains remained squatted at the council fire, thoughtfully smoking.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The way things had come about was thus:-- We know that it was arranged that Doña Rosario should be put in the pannier of a riding mule, so that the party of gold seekers might travel by a straighter road.

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

From this reading The others respected his curative withdrawal from the conversational circle, but evinced some anxiety lest his catching cold should spoil his voice.

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

From this reading The others respected his curative withdrawal from the conversational circle, but evinced some anxiety lest his catching cold should spoil his voice.

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

From this reading The Piegan captains remained squatted at the council fire, thoughtfully smoking.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

comparative of “straight” — successive (without a break)

From this reading The way things had come about was thus:-- We know that it was arranged that Doña Rosario should be put in the pannier of a riding mule, so that the party of gold seekers might travel by a straighter road.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The way things had come about was thus:-- We know that it was arranged that Doña Rosario should be put in the pannier of a riding mule, so that the party of gold seekers might travel by a straighter road.

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

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN MAN IS REINFORCED.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The way things had come about was thus:-- We know that it was arranged that Doña Rosario should be put in the pannier of a riding mule, so that the party of gold seekers might travel by a straighter road.

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

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading The Piegan captains remained squatted at the council fire, thoughtfully smoking.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The way things had come about was thus:-- We know that it was arranged that Doña Rosario should be put in the pannier of a riding mule, so that the party of gold seekers might travel by a straighter road.

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

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The way things had come about was thus:-- We know that it was arranged that Doña Rosario should be put in the pannier of a riding mule, so that the party of gold seekers might travel by a straighter road.

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

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The others respected his curative withdrawal from the conversational circle, but evinced some anxiety lest his catching cold should spoil his voice.

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

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The way things had come about was thus:-- We know that it was arranged that Doña Rosario should be put in the pannier of a riding mule, so that the party of gold seekers might travel by a straighter road.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The way things had come about was thus:-- We know that it was arranged that Doña Rosario should be put in the pannier of a riding mule, so that the party of gold seekers might travel by a straighter road.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

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

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

a retraction of a previously held position

From this reading The others respected his curative withdrawal from the conversational circle, but evinced some anxiety lest his catching cold should spoil his voice.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading After directing Doña Rosario, for this was the young lady whom he had saved from the Manitobans' clutches, to be attended to in a hut placed wholly at her service, Cherokee Bill wrapped himself up in buffalo robes to steam himself dry and drive away rheumatism.