used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Columbus takes a Fancy to Charlie--The Secret of the Limestone Cliff--A Feast of Cannibals--A White Man with the Blacks--Initiation of Recruits--Charlie makes a Proposition.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a more lengthened examination of the strange surroundings they returned to their camp in the open space, which they found deserted by the natives.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Columbus, however, showed no signs of leaving them, and the whites, with due regard to strategic purposes, pitched their tent and made themselves as comfortable as circumstances allowed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Columbus, however, showed no signs of leaving them, and the whites, with due regard to strategic purposes, pitched their tent and made themselves as comfortable as circumstances allowed.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
from appearances alone
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Columbus, however, showed no signs of leaving them, and the whites, with due regard to strategic purposes, pitched their tent and made themselves as comfortable as circumstances allowed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
BlacksnounUS /blæks/
plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading Columbus takes a Fancy to Charlie--The Secret of the Limestone Cliff--A Feast of Cannibals--A White Man with the Blacks--Initiation of Recruits--Charlie makes a Proposition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the language of signs they were given to understand that the rocks through which they had found their way extended in every direction.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading After a more lengthened examination of the strange surroundings they returned to their camp in the open space, which they found deserted by the natives.
CannibalsnounUS /ˈkænəbəlz/
plural of “cannibal” — a person who eats human flesh
From this reading Columbus takes a Fancy to Charlie--The Secret of the Limestone Cliff--A Feast of Cannibals--A White Man with the Blacks--Initiation of Recruits--Charlie makes a Proposition.
Charlie
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From this reading Columbus takes a Fancy to Charlie--The Secret of the Limestone Cliff--A Feast of Cannibals--A White Man with the Blacks--Initiation of Recruits--Charlie makes a Proposition.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Columbus, however, showed no signs of leaving them, and the whites, with due regard to strategic purposes, pitched their tent and made themselves as comfortable as circumstances allowed.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading Columbus takes a Fancy to Charlie--The Secret of the Limestone Cliff--A Feast of Cannibals--A White Man with the Blacks--Initiation of Recruits--Charlie makes a Proposition.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading Columbus takes a Fancy to Charlie--The Secret of the Limestone Cliff--A Feast of Cannibals--A White Man with the Blacks--Initiation of Recruits--Charlie makes a Proposition.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Columbus, however, showed no signs of leaving them, and the whites, with due regard to strategic purposes, pitched their tent and made themselves as comfortable as circumstances allowed.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading After a more lengthened examination of the strange surroundings they returned to their camp in the open space, which they found deserted by the natives.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading By the language of signs they were given to understand that the rocks through which they had found their way extended in every direction.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Columbus, however, showed no signs of leaving them, and the whites, with due regard to strategic purposes, pitched their tent and made themselves as comfortable as circumstances allowed.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading By the language of signs they were given to understand that the rocks through which they had found their way extended in every direction.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading After a more lengthened examination of the strange surroundings they returned to their camp in the open space, which they found deserted by the natives.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading By the language of signs they were given to understand that the rocks through which they had found their way extended in every direction.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Columbus takes a Fancy to Charlie--The Secret of the Limestone Cliff--A Feast of Cannibals--A White Man with the Blacks--Initiation of Recruits--Charlie makes a Proposition.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Columbus takes a Fancy to Charlie--The Secret of the Limestone Cliff--A Feast of Cannibals--A White Man with the Blacks--Initiation of Recruits--Charlie makes a Proposition.
set up or found
From this reading By the language of signs they were given to understand that the rocks through which they had found their way extended in every direction.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading By the language of signs they were given to understand that the rocks through which they had found their way extended in every direction.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By the language of signs they were given to understand that the rocks through which they had found their way extended in every direction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Columbus, however, showed no signs of leaving them, and the whites, with due regard to strategic purposes, pitched their tent and made themselves as comfortable as circumstances allowed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By the language of signs they were given to understand that the rocks through which they had found their way extended in every direction.
a message received and understood
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
InitiationnounUS /ˌɪnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading Columbus takes a Fancy to Charlie--The Secret of the Limestone Cliff--A Feast of Cannibals--A White Man with the Blacks--Initiation of Recruits--Charlie makes a Proposition.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading By the language of signs they were given to understand that the rocks through which they had found their way extended in every direction.
the act of departing
From this reading Columbus, however, showed no signs of leaving them, and the whites, with due regard to strategic purposes, pitched their tent and made themselves as comfortable as circumstances allowed.
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading After a more lengthened examination of the strange surroundings they returned to their camp in the open space, which they found deserted by the natives.
LimestonenounUS /ˈlaɪmstoʊn/
a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals
From this reading Columbus takes a Fancy to Charlie--The Secret of the Limestone Cliff--A Feast of Cannibals--A White Man with the Blacks--Initiation of Recruits--Charlie makes a Proposition.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Columbus, however, showed no signs of leaving them, and the whites, with due regard to strategic purposes, pitched their tent and made themselves as comfortable as circumstances allowed.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Columbus takes a Fancy to Charlie--The Secret of the Limestone Cliff--A Feast of Cannibals--A White Man with the Blacks--Initiation of Recruits--Charlie makes a Proposition.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Columbus takes a Fancy to Charlie--The Secret of the Limestone Cliff--A Feast of Cannibals--A White Man with the Blacks--Initiation of Recruits--Charlie makes a Proposition.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After a more lengthened examination of the strange surroundings they returned to their camp in the open space, which they found deserted by the natives.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading After a more lengthened examination of the strange surroundings they returned to their camp in the open space, which they found deserted by the natives.
not any; not one
From this reading Columbus, however, showed no signs of leaving them, and the whites, with due regard to strategic purposes, pitched their tent and made themselves as comfortable as circumstances allowed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Columbus takes a Fancy to Charlie--The Secret of the Limestone Cliff--A Feast of Cannibals--A White Man with the Blacks--Initiation of Recruits--Charlie makes a Proposition.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading After a more lengthened examination of the strange surroundings they returned to their camp in the open space, which they found deserted by the natives.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading Columbus, however, showed no signs of leaving them, and the whites, with due regard to strategic purposes, pitched their tent and made themselves as comfortable as circumstances allowed.
PropositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Columbus takes a Fancy to Charlie--The Secret of the Limestone Cliff--A Feast of Cannibals--A White Man with the Blacks--Initiation of Recruits--Charlie makes a Proposition.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Columbus, however, showed no signs of leaving them, and the whites, with due regard to strategic purposes, pitched their tent and made themselves as comfortable as circumstances allowed.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
RecruitsnounUS /rəˈkruːts/
plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier
From this reading Columbus takes a Fancy to Charlie--The Secret of the Limestone Cliff--A Feast of Cannibals--A White Man with the Blacks--Initiation of Recruits--Charlie makes a Proposition.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Columbus, however, showed no signs of leaving them, and the whites, with due regard to strategic purposes, pitched their tent and made themselves as comfortable as circumstances allowed.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After a more lengthened examination of the strange surroundings they returned to their camp in the open space, which they found deserted by the natives.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading By the language of signs they were given to understand that the rocks through which they had found their way extended in every direction.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Columbus takes a Fancy to Charlie--The Secret of the Limestone Cliff--A Feast of Cannibals--A White Man with the Blacks--Initiation of Recruits--Charlie makes a Proposition.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Columbus, however, showed no signs of leaving them, and the whites, with due regard to strategic purposes, pitched their tent and made themselves as comfortable as circumstances allowed.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading By the language of signs they were given to understand that the rocks through which they had found their way extended in every direction.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading After a more lengthened examination of the strange surroundings they returned to their camp in the open space, which they found deserted by the natives.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading After a more lengthened examination of the strange surroundings they returned to their camp in the open space, which they found deserted by the natives.
strategicadjectiveUS /strəˈtiːdʒɪk/
relating to or concerned with strategy
From this reading Columbus, however, showed no signs of leaving them, and the whites, with due regard to strategic purposes, pitched their tent and made themselves as comfortable as circumstances allowed.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading After a more lengthened examination of the strange surroundings they returned to their camp in the open space, which they found deserted by the natives.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Columbus takes a Fancy to Charlie--The Secret of the Limestone Cliff--A Feast of Cannibals--A White Man with the Blacks--Initiation of Recruits--Charlie makes a Proposition.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Columbus, however, showed no signs of leaving them, and the whites, with due regard to strategic purposes, pitched their tent and made themselves as comfortable as circumstances allowed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By the language of signs they were given to understand that the rocks through which they had found their way extended in every direction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Columbus takes a Fancy to Charlie--The Secret of the Limestone Cliff--A Feast of Cannibals--A White Man with the Blacks--Initiation of Recruits--Charlie makes a Proposition.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading By the language of signs they were given to understand that the rocks through which they had found their way extended in every direction.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Columbus, however, showed no signs of leaving them, and the whites, with due regard to strategic purposes, pitched their tent and made themselves as comfortable as circumstances allowed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the language of signs they were given to understand that the rocks through which they had found their way extended in every direction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading By the language of signs they were given to understand that the rocks through which they had found their way extended in every direction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Columbus takes a Fancy to Charlie--The Secret of the Limestone Cliff--A Feast of Cannibals--A White Man with the Blacks--Initiation of Recruits--Charlie makes a Proposition.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading By the language of signs they were given to understand that the rocks through which they had found their way extended in every direction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading By the language of signs they were given to understand that the rocks through which they had found their way extended in every direction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By the language of signs they were given to understand that the rocks through which they had found their way extended in every direction.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By the language of signs they were given to understand that the rocks through which they had found their way extended in every direction.
a Caucasian
From this reading Columbus takes a Fancy to Charlie--The Secret of the Limestone Cliff--A Feast of Cannibals--A White Man with the Blacks--Initiation of Recruits--Charlie makes a Proposition.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading Columbus, however, showed no signs of leaving them, and the whites, with due regard to strategic purposes, pitched their tent and made themselves as comfortable as circumstances allowed.
which person or people
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Columbus takes a Fancy to Charlie--The Secret of the Limestone Cliff--A Feast of Cannibals--A White Man with the Blacks--Initiation of Recruits--Charlie makes a Proposition.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Another low elevation a short distance away resembling a limestone cliff was noticed, but about this their guide, who had now recovered his composure, could, or apparently would, not afford them any information.
