Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

anew

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading "But what are you going to do, Alfred?" said Mrs. Campbell, who was in a state of great agitation.

king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

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

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

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

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

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

From this reading "But what are you going to do, Alfred?" said Mrs. Campbell, who was in a state of great agitation.

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

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

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

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But what cause could he have?" said Emma, weeping.

United States mythologist (1904-1987)

From this reading "But what are you going to do, Alfred?" said Mrs. Campbell, who was in a state of great agitation.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

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

From this reading "But what cause could he have?" said Emma, weeping.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading But here comes my horse."

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

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

From this reading "But what cause could he have?" said Emma, weeping.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "But what are you going to do, Alfred?" said Mrs. Campbell, who was in a state of great agitation.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

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From this reading "But what cause could he have?" said Emma, weeping.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

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

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

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

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

the act of departing

From this reading "But what are you going to do, Alfred?" said Mrs. Campbell, who was in a state of great agitation.

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

From this reading "But what are you going to do, Alfred?" said Mrs. Campbell, who was in a state of great agitation.

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

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

excessively quick

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "But what cause could he have?" said Emma, weeping.

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

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading But here comes my horse."

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

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading But here comes my horse."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

subjected to cruel treatment

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

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

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

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

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

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

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

a Hebrew minor prophet of the 5th century BC

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

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

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

and nothing more

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "But what are you going to do, Alfred?" said Mrs. Campbell, who was in a state of great agitation.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But here comes my horse."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

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

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "But what cause could he have?" said Emma, weeping.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

and nothing more

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

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

From this reading "But what are you going to do, Alfred?" said Mrs. Campbell, who was in a state of great agitation.

believed likely

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

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

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

a special situation

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

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

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

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

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

showing sorrow

From this reading "But what cause could he have?" said Emma, weeping.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Merely to get powder and shot as a reward for bringing her back again," replied Alfred; "so there is not any thing to fear as to her being ill-treated; but if he has any other reason for what he has done, it is well known that an Indian always respects a female.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "But what cause could he have?" said Emma, weeping.

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

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

which person or people

From this reading "But what are you going to do, Alfred?" said Mrs. Campbell, who was in a state of great agitation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Previous to his starting for the fort, Alfred had a hasty communication with his father and mother, in which he informed them simply that it was evident that Mary had been carried off, and that it was the opinion of Malachi and Martin, that the Angry Snake was the party to be suspected.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "But what are you going to do, Alfred?" said Mrs. Campbell, who was in a state of great agitation.