used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Apparently, however, the blacks, if they did understand, thought that their guidance was quite unnecessary to a returned spirit, who ought to know all about it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Apparently, however, the blacks, if they did understand, thought that their guidance was quite unnecessary to a returned spirit, who ought to know all about it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As they were both tired after their long and dreary ride, they determined to start on an independent search the next morning, and after giving the blacks some trifling presents they returned to camp.
(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 Apparently, however, the blacks, if they did understand, thought that their guidance was quite unnecessary to a returned spirit, who ought to know all about it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As they were both tired after their long and dreary ride, they determined to start on an independent search the next morning, and after giving the blacks some trifling presents they returned to camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Fate of Columbus--Investigation of the Cave--Stuart's Grave and Recovery of the Conclusion of his Journal.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently, however, the blacks, if they did understand, thought that their guidance was quite unnecessary to a returned spirit, who ought to know all about it.
move towards
From this reading Their approach to the camp was greeted with cries of "Tuartee", and they endeavoured to make the old men comprehend that they wanted to be shown the cave.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they were both tired after their long and dreary ride, they determined to start on an independent search the next morning, and after giving the blacks some trifling presents they returned to camp.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Their approach to the camp was greeted with cries of "Tuartee", and they endeavoured to make the old men comprehend that they wanted to be shown the cave.
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 Apparently, however, the blacks, if they did understand, thought that their guidance was quite unnecessary to a returned spirit, who ought to know all about it.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As they were both tired after their long and dreary ride, they determined to start on an independent search the next morning, and after giving the blacks some trifling presents they returned to camp.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They imitated the gestures made by the whites, and pointed with infinite politeness the same way that they did, but that was all that could be got out of them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They imitated the gestures made by the whites, and pointed with infinite politeness the same way that they did, but that was all that could be got out of them.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Their approach to the camp was greeted with cries of "Tuartee", and they endeavoured to make the old men comprehend that they wanted to be shown the cave.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading The Fate of Columbus--Investigation of the Cave--Stuart's Grave and Recovery of the Conclusion of his Journal.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading The Fate of Columbus--Investigation of the Cave--Stuart's Grave and Recovery of the Conclusion of his Journal.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading Their approach to the camp was greeted with cries of "Tuartee", and they endeavoured to make the old men comprehend that they wanted to be shown the cave.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The Fate of Columbus--Investigation of the Cave--Stuart's Grave and Recovery of the Conclusion of his Journal.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They imitated the gestures made by the whites, and pointed with infinite politeness the same way that they did, but that was all that could be got out of them.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Their approach to the camp was greeted with cries of "Tuartee", and they endeavoured to make the old men comprehend that they wanted to be shown the cave.
characterized by great determination
From this reading As they were both tired after their long and dreary ride, they determined to start on an independent search the next morning, and after giving the blacks some trifling presents they returned to camp.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Apparently, however, the blacks, if they did understand, thought that their guidance was quite unnecessary to a returned spirit, who ought to know all about it.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading As they were both tired after their long and dreary ride, they determined to start on an independent search the next morning, and after giving the blacks some trifling presents they returned to camp.
endeavoured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their approach to the camp was greeted with cries of "Tuartee", and they endeavoured to make the old men comprehend that they wanted to be shown the cave.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The Fate of Columbus--Investigation of the Cave--Stuart's Grave and Recovery of the Conclusion of his Journal.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading They imitated the gestures made by the whites, and pointed with infinite politeness the same way that they did, but that was all that could be got out of them.
the act of giving
From this reading As they were both tired after their long and dreary ride, they determined to start on an independent search the next morning, and after giving the blacks some trifling presents they returned to camp.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They imitated the gestures made by the whites, and pointed with infinite politeness the same way that they did, but that was all that could be got out of them.
death of a person
From this reading The Fate of Columbus--Investigation of the Cave--Stuart's Grave and Recovery of the Conclusion of his Journal.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Their approach to the camp was greeted with cries of "Tuartee", and they endeavoured to make the old men comprehend that they wanted to be shown the cave.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading Apparently, however, the blacks, if they did understand, thought that their guidance was quite unnecessary to a returned spirit, who ought to know all about it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Fate of Columbus--Investigation of the Cave--Stuart's Grave and Recovery of the Conclusion of his Journal.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Apparently, however, the blacks, if they did understand, thought that their guidance was quite unnecessary to a returned spirit, who ought to know all about it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Apparently, however, the blacks, if they did understand, thought that their guidance was quite unnecessary to a returned spirit, who ought to know all about it.
imitatedverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪd/
past form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading They imitated the gestures made by the whites, and pointed with infinite politeness the same way that they did, but that was all that could be got out of them.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading As they were both tired after their long and dreary ride, they determined to start on an independent search the next morning, and after giving the blacks some trifling presents they returned to camp.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading They imitated the gestures made by the whites, and pointed with infinite politeness the same way that they did, but that was all that could be got out of them.
InvestigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading The Fate of Columbus--Investigation of the Cave--Stuart's Grave and Recovery of the Conclusion of his Journal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Apparently, however, the blacks, if they did understand, thought that their guidance was quite unnecessary to a returned spirit, who ought to know all about it.
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading The Fate of Columbus--Investigation of the Cave--Stuart's Grave and Recovery of the Conclusion of his Journal.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Apparently, however, the blacks, if they did understand, thought that their guidance was quite unnecessary to a returned spirit, who ought to know all about it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As they were both tired after their long and dreary ride, they determined to start on an independent search the next morning, and after giving the blacks some trifling presents they returned to camp.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They imitated the gestures made by the whites, and pointed with infinite politeness the same way that they did, but that was all that could be got out of them.
engage in
From this reading Their approach to the camp was greeted with cries of "Tuartee", and they endeavoured to make the old men comprehend that they wanted to be shown the cave.
the force of workers available
From this reading Their approach to the camp was greeted with cries of "Tuartee", and they endeavoured to make the old men comprehend that they wanted to be shown the cave.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As they were both tired after their long and dreary ride, they determined to start on an independent search the next morning, and after giving the blacks some trifling presents they returned to camp.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading As they were both tired after their long and dreary ride, they determined to start on an independent search the next morning, and after giving the blacks some trifling presents they returned to camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Fate of Columbus--Investigation of the Cave--Stuart's Grave and Recovery of the Conclusion of his Journal.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Their approach to the camp was greeted with cries of "Tuartee", and they endeavoured to make the old men comprehend that they wanted to be shown the cave.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As they were both tired after their long and dreary ride, they determined to start on an independent search the next morning, and after giving the blacks some trifling presents they returned to camp.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Apparently, however, the blacks, if they did understand, thought that their guidance was quite unnecessary to a returned spirit, who ought to know all about it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They imitated the gestures made by the whites, and pointed with infinite politeness the same way that they did, but that was all that could be got out of them.
having a point
From this reading They imitated the gestures made by the whites, and pointed with infinite politeness the same way that they did, but that was all that could be got out of them.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading They imitated the gestures made by the whites, and pointed with infinite politeness the same way that they did, but that was all that could be got out of them.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading As they were both tired after their long and dreary ride, they determined to start on an independent search the next morning, and after giving the blacks some trifling presents they returned to camp.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Apparently, however, the blacks, if they did understand, thought that their guidance was quite unnecessary to a returned spirit, who ought to know all about it.
RecoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading The Fate of Columbus--Investigation of the Cave--Stuart's Grave and Recovery of the Conclusion of his Journal.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Apparently, however, the blacks, if they did understand, thought that their guidance was quite unnecessary to a returned spirit, who ought to know all about it.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading As they were both tired after their long and dreary ride, they determined to start on an independent search the next morning, and after giving the blacks some trifling presents they returned to camp.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They imitated the gestures made by the whites, and pointed with infinite politeness the same way that they did, but that was all that could be got out of them.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading As they were both tired after their long and dreary ride, they determined to start on an independent search the next morning, and after giving the blacks some trifling presents they returned to camp.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Their approach to the camp was greeted with cries of "Tuartee", and they endeavoured to make the old men comprehend that they wanted to be shown the cave.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As they were both tired after their long and dreary ride, they determined to start on an independent search the next morning, and after giving the blacks some trifling presents they returned to camp.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Apparently, however, the blacks, if they did understand, thought that their guidance was quite unnecessary to a returned spirit, who ought to know all about it.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As they were both tired after their long and dreary ride, they determined to start on an independent search the next morning, and after giving the blacks some trifling presents they returned to camp.
Stuart'snounUS /ˈstuːərts/
possessive form of “stuart” — United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading The Fate of Columbus--Investigation of the Cave--Stuart's Grave and Recovery of the Conclusion of his Journal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their approach to the camp was greeted with cries of "Tuartee", and they endeavoured to make the old men comprehend that they wanted to be shown the cave.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Fate of Columbus--Investigation of the Cave--Stuart's Grave and Recovery of the Conclusion of his Journal.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their approach to the camp was greeted with cries of "Tuartee", and they endeavoured to make the old men comprehend that they wanted to be shown the cave.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They imitated the gestures made by the whites, and pointed with infinite politeness the same way that they did, but that was all that could be got out of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their approach to the camp was greeted with cries of "Tuartee", and they endeavoured to make the old men comprehend that they wanted to be shown the cave.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Apparently, however, the blacks, if they did understand, thought that their guidance was quite unnecessary to a returned spirit, who ought to know all about it.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading As they were both tired after their long and dreary ride, they determined to start on an independent search the next morning, and after giving the blacks some trifling presents they returned to camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their approach to the camp was greeted with cries of "Tuartee", and they endeavoured to make the old men comprehend that they wanted to be shown the cave.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading As they were both tired after their long and dreary ride, they determined to start on an independent search the next morning, and after giving the blacks some trifling presents they returned to camp.
Tuartee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their approach to the camp was greeted with cries of "Tuartee", and they endeavoured to make the old men comprehend that they wanted to be shown the cave.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Apparently, however, the blacks, if they did understand, thought that their guidance was quite unnecessary to a returned spirit, who ought to know all about it.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading Apparently, however, the blacks, if they did understand, thought that their guidance was quite unnecessary to a returned spirit, who ought to know all about it.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Their approach to the camp was greeted with cries of "Tuartee", and they endeavoured to make the old men comprehend that they wanted to be shown the cave.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their approach to the camp was greeted with cries of "Tuartee", and they endeavoured to make the old men comprehend that they wanted to be shown the cave.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They imitated the gestures made by the whites, and pointed with infinite politeness the same way that they did, but that was all that could be got out of them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As they were both tired after their long and dreary ride, they determined to start on an independent search the next morning, and after giving the blacks some trifling presents they returned to camp.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading They imitated the gestures made by the whites, and pointed with infinite politeness the same way that they did, but that was all that could be got out of them.
which person or people
From this reading Apparently, however, the blacks, if they did understand, thought that their guidance was quite unnecessary to a returned spirit, who ought to know all about it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their approach to the camp was greeted with cries of "Tuartee", and they endeavoured to make the old men comprehend that they wanted to be shown the cave.
