Chapter XI

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

From this reading It might be the ears of Havasupai were getting old, and he did not hear as keenly as could a young warrior.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

anew

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

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

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

any thing at all

From this reading Or possibly he was so wrapped up in his bitter reflections that he gave small heed to anything that was passing.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

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

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

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

From this reading It might be the ears of Havasupai were getting old, and he did not hear as keenly as could a young warrior.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Or possibly he was so wrapped up in his bitter reflections that he gave small heed to anything that was passing.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

transmit information

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

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

From this reading Now the Kentucky lad could hear them whispering in the lowest possible tones.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading It might be the ears of Havasupai were getting old, and he did not hear as keenly as could a young warrior.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Or possibly he was so wrapped up in his bitter reflections that he gave small heed to anything that was passing.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading It might be the ears of Havasupai were getting old, and he did not hear as keenly as could a young warrior.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

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

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

a member of a North American Indian people of Cataract Canyon in Arizona

From this reading It might be the ears of Havasupai were getting old, and he did not hear as keenly as could a young warrior.

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

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Now the Kentucky lad could hear them whispering in the lowest possible tones.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading Or possibly he was so wrapped up in his bitter reflections that he gave small heed to anything that was passing.

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

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

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

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

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

From this reading Now the Kentucky lad could hear them whispering in the lowest possible tones.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It might be the ears of Havasupai were getting old, and he did not hear as keenly as could a young warrior.

and nothing more

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading It might be the ears of Havasupai were getting old, and he did not hear as keenly as could a young warrior.

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading Now the Kentucky lad could hear them whispering in the lowest possible tones.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

a boy or man

From this reading Now the Kentucky lad could hear them whispering in the lowest possible tones.

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

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

lowest in rank or importance

From this reading Now the Kentucky lad could hear them whispering in the lowest possible tones.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

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

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

a member of an Athapaskan people that migrated to Arizona and New Mexico and Utah

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

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

From this reading Now the Kentucky lad could hear them whispering in the lowest possible tones.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Or possibly he was so wrapped up in his bitter reflections that he gave small heed to anything that was passing.

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

From this reading Or possibly he was so wrapped up in his bitter reflections that he gave small heed to anything that was passing.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Now the Kentucky lad could hear them whispering in the lowest possible tones.

by chance

From this reading Or possibly he was so wrapped up in his bitter reflections that he gave small heed to anything that was passing.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Or possibly he was so wrapped up in his bitter reflections that he gave small heed to anything that was passing.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

cut with a saw

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

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

From this reading Or possibly he was so wrapped up in his bitter reflections that he gave small heed to anything that was passing.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

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

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

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

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

not in physical motion

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

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

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Now the Kentucky lad could hear them whispering in the lowest possible tones.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

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

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Now the Kentucky lad could hear them whispering in the lowest possible tones.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

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

From this reading Or possibly he was so wrapped up in his bitter reflections that he gave small heed to anything that was passing.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading It might be the ears of Havasupai were getting old, and he did not hear as keenly as could a young warrior.

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

From this reading Or possibly he was so wrapped up in his bitter reflections that he gave small heed to anything that was passing.

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

From this reading It might be the ears of Havasupai were getting old, and he did not hear as keenly as could a young warrior.

a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

From this reading Now the Kentucky lad could hear them whispering in the lowest possible tones.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He wondered that the old Moqui, squatted so close by, did not catch sounds that might arouse his suspicions; but on looking again Bob saw that he still sat there on the rock, his Navajo blanket drawn about his head, the picture of woe, as though the whole world had turned against him.

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

From this reading Or possibly he was so wrapped up in his bitter reflections that he gave small heed to anything that was passing.

moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion

From this reading JUST BEFORE THE MOON SET Bob knew that his chum had been wriggling past him for some little time, and he guessed that Frank wanted to communicate with his father.

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

From this reading It might be the ears of Havasupai were getting old, and he did not hear as keenly as could a young warrior.