Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading One by one, therefore, the men on guard had crept away and had assembled at the back to cheer the seaman's shot and to groan as the remaining canoe sped like a bloodhound down the river in the wake of the fugitives.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading All was quiet at the stockade, and the Indians appeared to be as absorbed as the Canadians in what was passing upon the river.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All was quiet at the stockade, and the Indians appeared to be as absorbed as the Canadians in what was passing upon the river.

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

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

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

From this reading All was quiet at the stockade, and the Indians appeared to be as absorbed as the Canadians in what was passing upon the river.

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

From this reading All was quiet at the stockade, and the Indians appeared to be as absorbed as the Canadians in what was passing upon the river.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading One by one, therefore, the men on guard had crept away and had assembled at the back to cheer the seaman's shot and to groan as the remaining canoe sped like a bloodhound down the river in the wake of the fugitives.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading One by one, therefore, the men on guard had crept away and had assembled at the back to cheer the seaman's shot and to groan as the remaining canoe sped like a bloodhound down the river in the wake of the fugitives.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

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

From this reading All was quiet at the stockade, and the Indians appeared to be as absorbed as the Canadians in what was passing upon the river.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking

From this reading One by one, therefore, the men on guard had crept away and had assembled at the back to cheer the seaman's shot and to groan as the remaining canoe sped like a bloodhound down the river in the wake of the fugitives.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One by one, therefore, the men on guard had crept away and had assembled at the back to cheer the seaman's shot and to groan as the remaining canoe sped like a bloodhound down the river in the wake of the fugitives.

plural of “canadian” — a native or inhabitant of Canada

From this reading All was quiet at the stockade, and the Indians appeared to be as absorbed as the Canadians in what was passing upon the river.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading One by one, therefore, the men on guard had crept away and had assembled at the back to cheer the seaman's shot and to groan as the remaining canoe sped like a bloodhound down the river in the wake of the fugitives.

give encouragement to

From this reading One by one, therefore, the men on guard had crept away and had assembled at the back to cheer the seaman's shot and to groan as the remaining canoe sped like a bloodhound down the river in the wake of the fugitives.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

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

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading One by one, therefore, the men on guard had crept away and had assembled at the back to cheer the seaman's shot and to groan as the remaining canoe sped like a bloodhound down the river in the wake of the fugitives.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading THE DINING HALL OF SAINTE MARIE.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading One by one, therefore, the men on guard had crept away and had assembled at the back to cheer the seaman's shot and to groan as the remaining canoe sped like a bloodhound down the river in the wake of the fugitives.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading What had occurred is easily explained.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading What had occurred is easily explained.

plural of “fate” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

set up or found

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

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

From this reading One by one, therefore, the men on guard had crept away and had assembled at the back to cheer the seaman's shot and to groan as the remaining canoe sped like a bloodhound down the river in the wake of the fugitives.

an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading One by one, therefore, the men on guard had crept away and had assembled at the back to cheer the seaman's shot and to groan as the remaining canoe sped like a bloodhound down the river in the wake of the fugitives.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading One by one, therefore, the men on guard had crept away and had assembled at the back to cheer the seaman's shot and to groan as the remaining canoe sped like a bloodhound down the river in the wake of the fugitives.

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

From this reading What had occurred is easily explained.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading THE DINING HALL OF SAINTE MARIE.

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

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading All was quiet at the stockade, and the Indians appeared to be as absorbed as the Canadians in what was passing upon the river.

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

From this reading What had occurred is easily explained.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading One by one, therefore, the men on guard had crept away and had assembled at the back to cheer the seaman's shot and to groan as the remaining canoe sped like a bloodhound down the river in the wake of the fugitives.

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

From this reading THE DINING HALL OF SAINTE MARIE.

the force of workers available

From this reading One by one, therefore, the men on guard had crept away and had assembled at the back to cheer the seaman's shot and to groan as the remaining canoe sped like a bloodhound down the river in the wake of the fugitives.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading What had occurred is easily explained.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DINING HALL OF SAINTE MARIE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One by one, therefore, the men on guard had crept away and had assembled at the back to cheer the seaman's shot and to groan as the remaining canoe sped like a bloodhound down the river in the wake of the fugitives.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One by one, therefore, the men on guard had crept away and had assembled at the back to cheer the seaman's shot and to groan as the remaining canoe sped like a bloodhound down the river in the wake of the fugitives.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading All was quiet at the stockade, and the Indians appeared to be as absorbed as the Canadians in what was passing upon the river.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading All was quiet at the stockade, and the Indians appeared to be as absorbed as the Canadians in what was passing upon the river.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

not used up

From this reading One by one, therefore, the men on guard had crept away and had assembled at the back to cheer the seaman's shot and to groan as the remaining canoe sped like a bloodhound down the river in the wake of the fugitives.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading All was quiet at the stockade, and the Indians appeared to be as absorbed as the Canadians in what was passing upon the river.

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

From this reading THE DINING HALL OF SAINTE MARIE.

possessive form of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading One by one, therefore, the men on guard had crept away and had assembled at the back to cheer the seaman's shot and to groan as the remaining canoe sped like a bloodhound down the river in the wake of the fugitives.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading One by one, therefore, the men on guard had crept away and had assembled at the back to cheer the seaman's shot and to groan as the remaining canoe sped like a bloodhound down the river in the wake of the fugitives.

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading One by one, therefore, the men on guard had crept away and had assembled at the back to cheer the seaman's shot and to groan as the remaining canoe sped like a bloodhound down the river in the wake of the fugitives.

fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense

From this reading All was quiet at the stockade, and the Indians appeared to be as absorbed as the Canadians in what was passing upon the river.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

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

From this reading THE DINING HALL OF SAINTE MARIE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading One by one, therefore, the men on guard had crept away and had assembled at the back to cheer the seaman's shot and to groan as the remaining canoe sped like a bloodhound down the river in the wake of the fugitives.

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

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading All was quiet at the stockade, and the Indians appeared to be as absorbed as the Canadians in what was passing upon the river.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading One by one, therefore, the men on guard had crept away and had assembled at the back to cheer the seaman's shot and to groan as the remaining canoe sped like a bloodhound down the river in the wake of the fugitives.

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

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What had occurred is easily explained.

during the time that

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The watchers in the windows at the front found that it was more than flesh and blood could endure to remain waiting at their posts while the fates of their wives and children were being decided at the back.