Chapter VI

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

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

(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 "You see we were all cooped up at Fort Dixon," Blott went on, seating himself, "when Major Stillman determined to go an’ do somethin’.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

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

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

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

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

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

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

for the reason that

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading So we marched out, full of expectation an’ ignorance, in the direction where Black Hawk was.

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

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

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

From this reading When he heard we was comin’ he sent out three Injuns with a white flag to meet us.

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

From this reading "You see we were all cooped up at Fort Dixon," Blott went on, seating himself, "when Major Stillman determined to go an’ do somethin’.

characterized by great determination

From this reading "You see we were all cooped up at Fort Dixon," Blott went on, seating himself, "when Major Stillman determined to go an’ do somethin’.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading So we marched out, full of expectation an’ ignorance, in the direction where Black Hawk was.

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

From this reading "You see we were all cooped up at Fort Dixon," Blott went on, seating himself, "when Major Stillman determined to go an’ do somethin’.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "You see we were all cooped up at Fort Dixon," Blott went on, seating himself, "when Major Stillman determined to go an’ do somethin’.

a quad with a square body

From this reading These we took prisoners, an’ some of our people killed one of ’em.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading So we marched out, full of expectation an’ ignorance, in the direction where Black Hawk was.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading When he heard we was comin’ he sent out three Injuns with a white flag to meet us.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading "You see we were all cooped up at Fort Dixon," Blott went on, seating himself, "when Major Stillman determined to go an’ do somethin’.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading So we marched out, full of expectation an’ ignorance, in the direction where Black Hawk was.

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

From this reading "You see we were all cooped up at Fort Dixon," Blott went on, seating himself, "when Major Stillman determined to go an’ do somethin’.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail

From this reading So we marched out, full of expectation an’ ignorance, in the direction where Black Hawk was.

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

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading When he heard we was comin’ he sent out three Injuns with a white flag to meet us.

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

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading So we marched out, full of expectation an’ ignorance, in the direction where Black Hawk was.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

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

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

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

From this reading When he heard we was comin’ he sent out three Injuns with a white flag to meet us.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading These we took prisoners, an’ some of our people killed one of ’em.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading "You see we were all cooped up at Fort Dixon," Blott went on, seating himself, "when Major Stillman determined to go an’ do somethin’.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading So we marched out, full of expectation an’ ignorance, in the direction where Black Hawk was.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

come together

From this reading When he heard we was comin’ he sent out three Injuns with a white flag to meet us.

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "You see we were all cooped up at Fort Dixon," Blott went on, seating himself, "when Major Stillman determined to go an’ do somethin’.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading These we took prisoners, an’ some of our people killed one of ’em.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading So we marched out, full of expectation an’ ignorance, in the direction where Black Hawk was.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading These we took prisoners, an’ some of our people killed one of ’em.

plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading "You see we were all cooped up at Fort Dixon," Blott went on, seating himself, "when Major Stillman determined to go an’ do somethin’.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "You see we were all cooped up at Fort Dixon," Blott went on, seating himself, "when Major Stillman determined to go an’ do somethin’.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading When he heard we was comin’ he sent out three Injuns with a white flag to meet us.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

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

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

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

From this reading "You see we were all cooped up at Fort Dixon," Blott went on, seating himself, "when Major Stillman determined to go an’ do somethin’.

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

From this reading "You see we were all cooped up at Fort Dixon," Blott went on, seating himself, "when Major Stillman determined to go an’ do somethin’.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

express in words

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

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

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These we took prisoners, an’ some of our people killed one of ’em.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading When he heard we was comin’ he sent out three Injuns with a white flag to meet us.

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

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

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

From this reading "You see we were all cooped up at Fort Dixon," Blott went on, seating himself, "when Major Stillman determined to go an’ do somethin’.

the topmost one of two

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

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

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "You see we were all cooped up at Fort Dixon," Blott went on, seating himself, "when Major Stillman determined to go an’ do somethin’.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "You see we were all cooped up at Fort Dixon," Blott went on, seating himself, "when Major Stillman determined to go an’ do somethin’.

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

From this reading "You see we were all cooped up at Fort Dixon," Blott went on, seating himself, "when Major Stillman determined to go an’ do somethin’.

at the time that

From this reading "You see we were all cooped up at Fort Dixon," Blott went on, seating himself, "when Major Stillman determined to go an’ do somethin’.

in or at the place that

From this reading So we marched out, full of expectation an’ ignorance, in the direction where Black Hawk was.

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

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

a Caucasian

From this reading When he heard we was comin’ he sent out three Injuns with a white flag to meet us.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading "Tell us about it; I am sure it must be interesting," Uncle Job responded, offering Blott a chair and taking one himself.[*] [*] In Mr. Holmes’ references to Blott he at first manifested some impatience with was not strenuous in the matter and so I have included it, feeling it worthy of regard because relating to an historical event of great importance to the people of the Upper Mississippi Valley, in which Blott took a part.—THE AUTHOR.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You see we were all cooped up at Fort Dixon," Blott went on, seating himself, "when Major Stillman determined to go an’ do somethin’.