Chapter XIII

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

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

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

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

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

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

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

From this reading Jack’s spies may be near.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

rid of obstructions

From this reading “Pale-faces stay here till Harry see if path clear.

avoiding emotional involvement

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading THE TRAITOR’S FLIGHT.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

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

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading “Pale-faces stay here till Harry see if path clear.

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

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

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

From this reading “Pale-faces stay here till Harry see if path clear.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Pale-faces stay here till Harry see if path clear.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack’s spies may be near.”

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.

a case for containing a set of articles

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Jack’s spies may be near.”

the force of workers available

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Jack’s spies may be near.”

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

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

From this reading “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pale-faces stay here till Harry see if path clear.

a course of conduct

From this reading “Pale-faces stay here till Harry see if path clear.

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

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Pale-faces stay here till Harry see if path clear.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.

possessive form of “south” — the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors

From this reading Jack’s spies may be near.”

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading “Pale-faces stay here till Harry see if path clear.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

British stateswoman; first woman to serve as Prime Minister (born in 1925)

From this reading “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.

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

From this reading THE TRAITOR’S FLIGHT.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

up to a particular time

From this reading “Pale-faces stay here till Harry see if path clear.

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

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TRAITOR’S FLIGHT.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.

soldiers collectively

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading “Now look here,” said Sam Thatcher, one of the trio, who had been warned by keen Kit South.

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

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

which person or people

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading The speaker was the individual known as New York Harry, who had surrendered to the troops on the morning of Kit South’s return to camp, and he addressed the three men whom he had led to the lava-beds, for the purpose, as he averred, to surprise a small detachment of Modocs.