Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading Every day an overture on his part was expected, but none came, and those who were in the secret were in a continual state of suspense and anxiety.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Captain Sinclair was now very constantly at the house, for in the summer time the commandant allowed much more liberty to the officers.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

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

From this reading Every day an overture on his part was expected, but none came, and those who were in the secret were in a continual state of suspense and anxiety.

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

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Every day an overture on his part was expected, but none came, and those who were in the secret were in a continual state of suspense and anxiety.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading One thing had been ascertained, which was, that the Indian fired at by John had been killed, and this occasioned much fear on the part of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake would revenge the death upon young Percival.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Captain Sinclair was now very constantly at the house, for in the summer time the commandant allowed much more liberty to the officers.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Every day an overture on his part was expected, but none came, and those who were in the secret were in a continual state of suspense and anxiety.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Every day an overture on his part was expected, but none came, and those who were in the secret were in a continual state of suspense and anxiety.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Sinclair was now very constantly at the house, for in the summer time the commandant allowed much more liberty to the officers.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Captain Sinclair was now very constantly at the house, for in the summer time the commandant allowed much more liberty to the officers.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Captain Sinclair was now very constantly at the house, for in the summer time the commandant allowed much more liberty to the officers.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading Every day an overture on his part was expected, but none came, and those who were in the secret were in a continual state of suspense and anxiety.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Every day an overture on his part was expected, but none came, and those who were in the secret were in a continual state of suspense and anxiety.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading One thing had been ascertained, which was, that the Indian fired at by John had been killed, and this occasioned much fear on the part of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake would revenge the death upon young Percival.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every day an overture on his part was expected, but none came, and those who were in the secret were in a continual state of suspense and anxiety.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Every day an overture on his part was expected, but none came, and those who were in the secret were in a continual state of suspense and anxiety.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading One thing had been ascertained, which was, that the Indian fired at by John had been killed, and this occasioned much fear on the part of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake would revenge the death upon young Percival.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading This knowledge of the Indian feeling, however, they kept to themselves.

having lost your job

From this reading One thing had been ascertained, which was, that the Indian fired at by John had been killed, and this occasioned much fear on the part of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake would revenge the death upon young Percival.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Captain Sinclair was now very constantly at the house, for in the summer time the commandant allowed much more liberty to the officers.

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

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

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

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Captain Sinclair was now very constantly at the house, for in the summer time the commandant allowed much more liberty to the officers.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This knowledge of the Indian feeling, however, they kept to themselves.

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

From this reading Captain Sinclair was now very constantly at the house, for in the summer time the commandant allowed much more liberty to the officers.

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

From this reading One thing had been ascertained, which was, that the Indian fired at by John had been killed, and this occasioned much fear on the part of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake would revenge the death upon young Percival.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading One thing had been ascertained, which was, that the Indian fired at by John had been killed, and this occasioned much fear on the part of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake would revenge the death upon young Percival.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading This knowledge of the Indian feeling, however, they kept to themselves.

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

From this reading One thing had been ascertained, which was, that the Indian fired at by John had been killed, and this occasioned much fear on the part of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake would revenge the death upon young Percival.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading This knowledge of the Indian feeling, however, they kept to themselves.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading Captain Sinclair was now very constantly at the house, for in the summer time the commandant allowed much more liberty to the officers.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

a Hebrew minor prophet of the 5th century BC

From this reading One thing had been ascertained, which was, that the Indian fired at by John had been killed, and this occasioned much fear on the part of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake would revenge the death upon young Percival.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading One thing had been ascertained, which was, that the Indian fired at by John had been killed, and this occasioned much fear on the part of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake would revenge the death upon young Percival.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Captain Sinclair was now very constantly at the house, for in the summer time the commandant allowed much more liberty to the officers.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Captain Sinclair was now very constantly at the house, for in the summer time the commandant allowed much more liberty to the officers.

not any; not one

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

not one, and not any

From this reading Every day an overture on his part was expected, but none came, and those who were in the secret were in a continual state of suspense and anxiety.

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

From this reading Captain Sinclair was now very constantly at the house, for in the summer time the commandant allowed much more liberty to the officers.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading One thing had been ascertained, which was, that the Indian fired at by John had been killed, and this occasioned much fear on the part of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake would revenge the death upon young Percival.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Captain Sinclair was now very constantly at the house, for in the summer time the commandant allowed much more liberty to the officers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One thing had been ascertained, which was, that the Indian fired at by John had been killed, and this occasioned much fear on the part of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake would revenge the death upon young Percival.

the fur of an otter

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio

From this reading Every day an overture on his part was expected, but none came, and those who were in the secret were in a continual state of suspense and anxiety.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

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From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

save from sins

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading One thing had been ascertained, which was, that the Indian fired at by John had been killed, and this occasioned much fear on the part of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake would revenge the death upon young Percival.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Every day an overture on his part was expected, but none came, and those who were in the secret were in a continual state of suspense and anxiety.

United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)

From this reading Captain Sinclair was now very constantly at the house, for in the summer time the commandant allowed much more liberty to the officers.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Every day an overture on his part was expected, but none came, and those who were in the secret were in a continual state of suspense and anxiety.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Captain Sinclair was now very constantly at the house, for in the summer time the commandant allowed much more liberty to the officers.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading Every day an overture on his part was expected, but none came, and those who were in the secret were in a continual state of suspense and anxiety.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One thing had been ascertained, which was, that the Indian fired at by John had been killed, and this occasioned much fear on the part of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake would revenge the death upon young Percival.

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

From this reading Captain Sinclair was now very constantly at the house, for in the summer time the commandant allowed much more liberty to the officers.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading This knowledge of the Indian feeling, however, they kept to themselves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This knowledge of the Indian feeling, however, they kept to themselves.

a special situation

From this reading One thing had been ascertained, which was, that the Indian fired at by John had been killed, and this occasioned much fear on the part of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake would revenge the death upon young Percival.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading One thing had been ascertained, which was, that the Indian fired at by John had been killed, and this occasioned much fear on the part of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake would revenge the death upon young Percival.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Every day an overture on his part was expected, but none came, and those who were in the secret were in a continual state of suspense and anxiety.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Captain Sinclair was now very constantly at the house, for in the summer time the commandant allowed much more liberty to the officers.

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

From this reading Captain Sinclair was now very constantly at the house, for in the summer time the commandant allowed much more liberty to the officers.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading One thing had been ascertained, which was, that the Indian fired at by John had been killed, and this occasioned much fear on the part of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake would revenge the death upon young Percival.

precisely as stated

From this reading Captain Sinclair was now very constantly at the house, for in the summer time the commandant allowed much more liberty to the officers.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

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

From this reading Captain Sinclair was now very constantly at the house, for in the summer time the commandant allowed much more liberty to the officers.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

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

From this reading Every day an overture on his part was expected, but none came, and those who were in the secret were in a continual state of suspense and anxiety.

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

From this reading One thing had been ascertained, which was, that the Indian fired at by John had been killed, and this occasioned much fear on the part of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake would revenge the death upon young Percival.

which person or people

From this reading Every day an overture on his part was expected, but none came, and those who were in the secret were in a continual state of suspense and anxiety.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading One thing had been ascertained, which was, that the Indian fired at by John had been killed, and this occasioned much fear on the part of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake would revenge the death upon young Percival.

but in spite of that

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.

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

From this reading Although the detention of the Young Otter and the cause of his being detained, had been made known to the Angry Snake, weeks passed away, and yet there appeared no intention on the part of the chief to redeem his young warrior by producing Percival.