used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But when a scout goes out thus "on his own hook," he makes sure of his way back being clear.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading ON THE EVE OF THE ATTACK.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But when a scout goes out thus "on his own hook," he makes sure of his way back being clear.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But when a scout goes out thus "on his own hook," he makes sure of his way back being clear.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, the Half-breed on the scouting path was very prudent.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when a scout goes out thus "on his own hook," he makes sure of his way back being clear.
CherokeenounUS /ˈtʃerəkiː/
the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
rid of obstructions
From this reading But when a scout goes out thus "on his own hook," he makes sure of his way back being clear.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading ON THE EVE OF THE ATTACK.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading But when a scout goes out thus "on his own hook," he makes sure of his way back being clear.
Half-breednoun
an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)
From this reading Besides, the Half-breed on the scouting path was very prudent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But when a scout goes out thus "on his own hook," he makes sure of his way back being clear.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading But when a scout goes out thus "on his own hook," he makes sure of his way back being clear.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A scout must return with news, that is his ruling motto.
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 Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
most important element
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading But when a scout goes out thus "on his own hook," he makes sure of his way back being clear.
mottonounUS /ˈmɑːtoʊ/
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading A scout must return with news, that is his ruling motto.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A scout must return with news, that is his ruling motto.
newcomersnounUS /ˈnuːkʌmərz/
plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
information about recent and important events
From this reading A scout must return with news, that is his ruling motto.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE EVE OF THE ATTACK.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE EVE OF THE ATTACK.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But when a scout goes out thus "on his own hook," he makes sure of his way back being clear.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But when a scout goes out thus "on his own hook," he makes sure of his way back being clear.
a course of conduct
From this reading Besides, the Half-breed on the scouting path was very prudent.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading Besides, the Half-breed on the scouting path was very prudent.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A scout must return with news, that is his ruling motto.
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading A scout must return with news, that is his ruling motto.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading But when a scout goes out thus "on his own hook," he makes sure of his way back being clear.
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading Besides, the Half-breed on the scouting path was very prudent.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But when a scout goes out thus "on his own hook," he makes sure of his way back being clear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A scout must return with news, that is his ruling motto.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE EVE OF THE ATTACK.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading But when a scout goes out thus "on his own hook," he makes sure of his way back being clear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
precisely as stated
From this reading Besides, the Half-breed on the scouting path was very prudent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But when a scout goes out thus "on his own hook," he makes sure of his way back being clear.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
at the time that
From this reading But when a scout goes out thus "on his own hook," he makes sure of his way back being clear.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Cherokee Bill was ill at ease as regards the newcomers, and, whilst other scouts left the main body to discover what was the force approaching from the north, he took the almost opposite direction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A scout must return with news, that is his ruling motto.
