used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Mrs. Franklin was taken from her horse, an Indian carried her to the boat, laid her in the bottom of it, signed to her to keep quiet, and covered her with a blanket.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading She was badly wounded, and her position was well-nigh intolerable, but she was afraid to move.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading RESCUE After the first part of the battle was over, the bateau in which Mrs. Mackenzie and the children sat was brought near the shore at the mouth of the river.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Mrs. Franklin was taken from her horse, an Indian carried her to the boat, laid her in the bottom of it, signed to her to keep quiet, and covered her with a blanket.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RESCUE After the first part of the battle was over, the bateau in which Mrs. Mackenzie and the children sat was brought near the shore at the mouth of the river.
from appearances alone
From this reading Two warriors soon approached and demanded the prisoners which they said were concealed under the luggage, but the Indian at the oars assured them that the bateau contained only the family of Shaw-ne-aw-kee, and they went away apparently satisfied.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Two warriors soon approached and demanded the prisoners which they said were concealed under the luggage, but the Indian at the oars assured them that the bateau contained only the family of Shaw-ne-aw-kee, and they went away apparently satisfied.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Katherine had fainted when she found herself in the arms of a painted savage.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Two warriors soon approached and demanded the prisoners which they said were concealed under the luggage, but the Indian at the oars assured them that the bateau contained only the family of Shaw-ne-aw-kee, and they went away apparently satisfied.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading RESCUE After the first part of the battle was over, the bateau in which Mrs. Mackenzie and the children sat was brought near the shore at the mouth of the river.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Two warriors soon approached and demanded the prisoners which they said were concealed under the luggage, but the Indian at the oars assured them that the bateau contained only the family of Shaw-ne-aw-kee, and they went away apparently satisfied.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading She was badly wounded, and her position was well-nigh intolerable, but she was afraid to move.
bateau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RESCUE After the first part of the battle was over, the bateau in which Mrs. Mackenzie and the children sat was brought near the shore at the mouth of the river.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading RESCUE After the first part of the battle was over, the bateau in which Mrs. Mackenzie and the children sat was brought near the shore at the mouth of the river.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading When Mrs. Franklin was taken from her horse, an Indian carried her to the boat, laid her in the bottom of it, signed to her to keep quiet, and covered her with a blanket.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading When Mrs. Franklin was taken from her horse, an Indian carried her to the boat, laid her in the bottom of it, signed to her to keep quiet, and covered her with a blanket.
the lower side of anything
From this reading When Mrs. Franklin was taken from her horse, an Indian carried her to the boat, laid her in the bottom of it, signed to her to keep quiet, and covered her with a blanket.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading RESCUE After the first part of the battle was over, the bateau in which Mrs. Mackenzie and the children sat was brought near the shore at the mouth of the river.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was badly wounded, and her position was well-nigh intolerable, but she was afraid to move.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading When Mrs. Franklin was taken from her horse, an Indian carried her to the boat, laid her in the bottom of it, signed to her to keep quiet, and covered her with a blanket.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading RESCUE After the first part of the battle was over, the bateau in which Mrs. Mackenzie and the children sat was brought near the shore at the mouth of the river.
not accessible to view
From this reading Two warriors soon approached and demanded the prisoners which they said were concealed under the luggage, but the Indian at the oars assured them that the bateau contained only the family of Shaw-ne-aw-kee, and they went away apparently satisfied.
gotten under control
From this reading Two warriors soon approached and demanded the prisoners which they said were concealed under the luggage, but the Indian at the oars assured them that the bateau contained only the family of Shaw-ne-aw-kee, and they went away apparently satisfied.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading When Mrs. Franklin was taken from her horse, an Indian carried her to the boat, laid her in the bottom of it, signed to her to keep quiet, and covered her with a blanket.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Two warriors soon approached and demanded the prisoners which they said were concealed under the luggage, but the Indian at the oars assured them that the bateau contained only the family of Shaw-ne-aw-kee, and they went away apparently satisfied.
faintedverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪd/
past form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading Katherine had fainted when she found herself in the arms of a painted savage.
a social unit living together
From this reading Two warriors soon approached and demanded the prisoners which they said were concealed under the luggage, but the Indian at the oars assured them that the bateau contained only the family of Shaw-ne-aw-kee, and they went away apparently satisfied.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading RESCUE After the first part of the battle was over, the bateau in which Mrs. Mackenzie and the children sat was brought near the shore at the mouth of the river.
set up or found
From this reading Katherine had fainted when she found herself in the arms of a painted savage.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading When Mrs. Franklin was taken from her horse, an Indian carried her to the boat, laid her in the bottom of it, signed to her to keep quiet, and covered her with a blanket.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Mrs. Franklin was taken from her horse, an Indian carried her to the boat, laid her in the bottom of it, signed to her to keep quiet, and covered her with a blanket.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Katherine had fainted when she found herself in the arms of a painted savage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mrs. Franklin was taken from her horse, an Indian carried her to the boat, laid her in the bottom of it, signed to her to keep quiet, and covered her with a blanket.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Katherine had fainted when she found herself in the arms of a painted savage.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading When Mrs. Franklin was taken from her horse, an Indian carried her to the boat, laid her in the bottom of it, signed to her to keep quiet, and covered her with a blanket.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RESCUE After the first part of the battle was over, the bateau in which Mrs. Mackenzie and the children sat was brought near the shore at the mouth of the river.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading When Mrs. Franklin was taken from her horse, an Indian carried her to the boat, laid her in the bottom of it, signed to her to keep quiet, and covered her with a blanket.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading She was badly wounded, and her position was well-nigh intolerable, but she was afraid to move.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Mrs. Franklin was taken from her horse, an Indian carried her to the boat, laid her in the bottom of it, signed to her to keep quiet, and covered her with a blanket.
Katherine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Katherine had fainted when she found herself in the arms of a painted savage.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading When Mrs. Franklin was taken from her horse, an Indian carried her to the boat, laid her in the bottom of it, signed to her to keep quiet, and covered her with a blanket.
set down according to a plan
From this reading When Mrs. Franklin was taken from her horse, an Indian carried her to the boat, laid her in the bottom of it, signed to her to keep quiet, and covered her with a blanket.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Two warriors soon approached and demanded the prisoners which they said were concealed under the luggage, but the Indian at the oars assured them that the bateau contained only the family of Shaw-ne-aw-kee, and they went away apparently satisfied.
MackenzienounUS /məˈkenzi/
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading RESCUE After the first part of the battle was over, the bateau in which Mrs. Mackenzie and the children sat was brought near the shore at the mouth of the river.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading RESCUE After the first part of the battle was over, the bateau in which Mrs. Mackenzie and the children sat was brought near the shore at the mouth of the river.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She was badly wounded, and her position was well-nigh intolerable, but she was afraid to move.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading RESCUE After the first part of the battle was over, the bateau in which Mrs. Mackenzie and the children sat was brought near the shore at the mouth of the river.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading RESCUE After the first part of the battle was over, the bateau in which Mrs. Mackenzie and the children sat was brought near the shore at the mouth of the river.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Two warriors soon approached and demanded the prisoners which they said were concealed under the luggage, but the Indian at the oars assured them that the bateau contained only the family of Shaw-ne-aw-kee, and they went away apparently satisfied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RESCUE After the first part of the battle was over, the bateau in which Mrs. Mackenzie and the children sat was brought near the shore at the mouth of the river.
and nothing more
From this reading Two warriors soon approached and demanded the prisoners which they said were concealed under the luggage, but the Indian at the oars assured them that the bateau contained only the family of Shaw-ne-aw-kee, and they went away apparently satisfied.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading RESCUE After the first part of the battle was over, the bateau in which Mrs. Mackenzie and the children sat was brought near the shore at the mouth of the river.
coated with paint
From this reading Katherine had fainted when she found herself in the arms of a painted savage.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading RESCUE After the first part of the battle was over, the bateau in which Mrs. Mackenzie and the children sat was brought near the shore at the mouth of the river.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading She was badly wounded, and her position was well-nigh intolerable, but she was afraid to move.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Two warriors soon approached and demanded the prisoners which they said were concealed under the luggage, but the Indian at the oars assured them that the bateau contained only the family of Shaw-ne-aw-kee, and they went away apparently satisfied.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading When Mrs. Franklin was taken from her horse, an Indian carried her to the boat, laid her in the bottom of it, signed to her to keep quiet, and covered her with a blanket.
free from harm or evil
From this reading RESCUE After the first part of the battle was over, the bateau in which Mrs. Mackenzie and the children sat was brought near the shore at the mouth of the river.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading RESCUE After the first part of the battle was over, the bateau in which Mrs. Mackenzie and the children sat was brought near the shore at the mouth of the river.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Two warriors soon approached and demanded the prisoners which they said were concealed under the luggage, but the Indian at the oars assured them that the bateau contained only the family of Shaw-ne-aw-kee, and they went away apparently satisfied.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading RESCUE After the first part of the battle was over, the bateau in which Mrs. Mackenzie and the children sat was brought near the shore at the mouth of the river.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Two warriors soon approached and demanded the prisoners which they said were concealed under the luggage, but the Indian at the oars assured them that the bateau contained only the family of Shaw-ne-aw-kee, and they went away apparently satisfied.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Katherine had fainted when she found herself in the arms of a painted savage.
Shaw-ne-aw-kee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two warriors soon approached and demanded the prisoners which they said were concealed under the luggage, but the Indian at the oars assured them that the bateau contained only the family of Shaw-ne-aw-kee, and they went away apparently satisfied.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was badly wounded, and her position was well-nigh intolerable, but she was afraid to move.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading RESCUE After the first part of the battle was over, the bateau in which Mrs. Mackenzie and the children sat was brought near the shore at the mouth of the river.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading When Mrs. Franklin was taken from her horse, an Indian carried her to the boat, laid her in the bottom of it, signed to her to keep quiet, and covered her with a blanket.
in the near future
From this reading Two warriors soon approached and demanded the prisoners which they said were concealed under the luggage, but the Indian at the oars assured them that the bateau contained only the family of Shaw-ne-aw-kee, and they went away apparently satisfied.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading When Mrs. Franklin was taken from her horse, an Indian carried her to the boat, laid her in the bottom of it, signed to her to keep quiet, and covered her with a blanket.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two warriors soon approached and demanded the prisoners which they said were concealed under the luggage, but the Indian at the oars assured them that the bateau contained only the family of Shaw-ne-aw-kee, and they went away apparently satisfied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RESCUE After the first part of the battle was over, the bateau in which Mrs. Mackenzie and the children sat was brought near the shore at the mouth of the river.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Two warriors soon approached and demanded the prisoners which they said were concealed under the luggage, but the Indian at the oars assured them that the bateau contained only the family of Shaw-ne-aw-kee, and they went away apparently satisfied.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two warriors soon approached and demanded the prisoners which they said were concealed under the luggage, but the Indian at the oars assured them that the bateau contained only the family of Shaw-ne-aw-kee, and they went away apparently satisfied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Mrs. Franklin was taken from her horse, an Indian carried her to the boat, laid her in the bottom of it, signed to her to keep quiet, and covered her with a blanket.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two warriors soon approached and demanded the prisoners which they said were concealed under the luggage, but the Indian at the oars assured them that the bateau contained only the family of Shaw-ne-aw-kee, and they went away apparently satisfied.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Two warriors soon approached and demanded the prisoners which they said were concealed under the luggage, but the Indian at the oars assured them that the bateau contained only the family of Shaw-ne-aw-kee, and they went away apparently satisfied.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Two warriors soon approached and demanded the prisoners which they said were concealed under the luggage, but the Indian at the oars assured them that the bateau contained only the family of Shaw-ne-aw-kee, and they went away apparently satisfied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RESCUE After the first part of the battle was over, the bateau in which Mrs. Mackenzie and the children sat was brought near the shore at the mouth of the river.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She was badly wounded, and her position was well-nigh intolerable, but she was afraid to move.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Two warriors soon approached and demanded the prisoners which they said were concealed under the luggage, but the Indian at the oars assured them that the bateau contained only the family of Shaw-ne-aw-kee, and they went away apparently satisfied.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two warriors soon approached and demanded the prisoners which they said were concealed under the luggage, but the Indian at the oars assured them that the bateau contained only the family of Shaw-ne-aw-kee, and they went away apparently satisfied.
at the time that
From this reading When Mrs. Franklin was taken from her horse, an Indian carried her to the boat, laid her in the bottom of it, signed to her to keep quiet, and covered her with a blanket.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading RESCUE After the first part of the battle was over, the bateau in which Mrs. Mackenzie and the children sat was brought near the shore at the mouth of the river.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Mrs. Franklin was taken from her horse, an Indian carried her to the boat, laid her in the bottom of it, signed to her to keep quiet, and covered her with a blanket.
people who are wounded
From this reading She was badly wounded, and her position was well-nigh intolerable, but she was afraid to move.
