Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

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

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

anew

From this reading Then as his feet touched the ground he signalled to his comrades to draw it up again, and dashing into the river he swam towards the canoe.

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

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

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

From this reading Then as his feet touched the ground he signalled to his comrades to draw it up again, and dashing into the river he swam towards the canoe.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

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

From this reading Then as his feet touched the ground he signalled to his comrades to draw it up again, and dashing into the river he swam towards the canoe.

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

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

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

From this reading Without a word he had lowered the ladder and was clambering down it with frantic haste.

a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Then as his feet touched the ground he signalled to his comrades to draw it up again, and dashing into the river he swam towards the canoe.

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

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.

lively and spirited

From this reading Then as his feet touched the ground he signalled to his comrades to draw it up again, and dashing into the river he swam towards the canoe.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Without a word he had lowered the ladder and was clambering down it with frantic haste.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Then as his feet touched the ground he signalled to his comrades to draw it up again, and dashing into the river he swam towards the canoe.

divisible by two

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Then as his feet touched the ground he signalled to his comrades to draw it up again, and dashing into the river he swam towards the canoe.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion

From this reading Without a word he had lowered the ladder and was clambering down it with frantic haste.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.

an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Then as his feet touched the ground he signalled to his comrades to draw it up again, and dashing into the river he swam towards the canoe.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.

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

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Without a word he had lowered the ladder and was clambering down it with frantic haste.

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

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

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

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

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

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

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

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then as his feet touched the ground he signalled to his comrades to draw it up again, and dashing into the river he swam towards the canoe.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Without a word he had lowered the ladder and was clambering down it with frantic haste.

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

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading Without a word he had lowered the ladder and was clambering down it with frantic haste.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.

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

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading Without a word he had lowered the ladder and was clambering down it with frantic haste.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.

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

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

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

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

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

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

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

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

out of fashion

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.

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

From this reading Then as his feet touched the ground he signalled to his comrades to draw it up again, and dashing into the river he swam towards the canoe.

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

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

cut with a saw

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

a man of rank in the ancient regime

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

inflected form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs

From this reading Then as his feet touched the ground he signalled to his comrades to draw it up again, and dashing into the river he swam towards the canoe.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.

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

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.

inflected form of “swim” — travel through water

From this reading Then as his feet touched the ground he signalled to his comrades to draw it up again, and dashing into the river he swam towards the canoe.

plural of “swimmer” — a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets

From this reading THE TWO SWIMMERS.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.

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

From this reading THE TWO SWIMMERS.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then as his feet touched the ground he signalled to his comrades to draw it up again, and dashing into the river he swam towards the canoe.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.

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

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.

having come into contact

From this reading Then as his feet touched the ground he signalled to his comrades to draw it up again, and dashing into the river he swam towards the canoe.

in the direction of

From this reading Then as his feet touched the ground he signalled to his comrades to draw it up again, and dashing into the river he swam towards the canoe.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE TWO SWIMMERS.

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

From this reading Then as his feet touched the ground he signalled to his comrades to draw it up again, and dashing into the river he swam towards the canoe.

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

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

at the time that

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

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

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Charles de la Noue, Seigneur de Sainte Marie, was a hard and self-contained man, but a groan and a bitter curse burst from him when he saw his Indian wife in the hands of her kinsmen, from whom she could hope for little mercy.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without a word he had lowered the ladder and was clambering down it with frantic haste.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Without a word he had lowered the ladder and was clambering down it with frantic haste.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.

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

From this reading Yet even now his old-fashioned courtesy to his guest had made him turn to De Catinat with some words of sympathy, when there was a clatter of wood, something darkened the light of the window, and the young soldier was gone.