Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading A moment's study of the red men showed that his attention was directed not toward the west but the north, in the direction of the settlement.

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

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading A moment's study of the red men showed that his attention was directed not toward the west but the north, in the direction of the settlement.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The truth was, the youth was beginning to wonder why the settlers did not come.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A moment's study of the red men showed that his attention was directed not toward the west but the north, in the direction of the settlement.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The truth was, the youth was beginning to wonder why the settlers did not come.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading "He is now looking for enemies instead of friends," was the conclusion of Melville.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading He was seated on his pony on the crest of the hill from which the signals were made to the Muddy Creek warriors.

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading He was seated on his pony on the crest of the hill from which the signals were made to the Muddy Creek warriors.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The truth was, the youth was beginning to wonder why the settlers did not come.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading A moment's study of the red men showed that his attention was directed not toward the west but the north, in the direction of the settlement.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading A moment's study of the red men showed that his attention was directed not toward the west but the north, in the direction of the settlement.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading "He is now looking for enemies instead of friends," was the conclusion of Melville.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

set up or found

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "He is now looking for enemies instead of friends," was the conclusion of Melville.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

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

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

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

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading He was seated on his pony on the crest of the hill from which the signals were made to the Muddy Creek warriors.

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

From this reading He was seated on his pony on the crest of the hill from which the signals were made to the Muddy Creek warriors.

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

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

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

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading "He is now looking for enemies instead of friends," was the conclusion of Melville.

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

From this reading "He is now looking for enemies instead of friends," was the conclusion of Melville.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He was seated on his pony on the crest of the hill from which the signals were made to the Muddy Creek warriors.

United States writer of novels and short stories (1819-1891)

From this reading "He is now looking for enemies instead of friends," was the conclusion of Melville.

the force of workers available

From this reading A moment's study of the red men showed that his attention was directed not toward the west but the north, in the direction of the settlement.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading A moment's study of the red men showed that his attention was directed not toward the west but the north, in the direction of the settlement.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading He was seated on his pony on the crest of the hill from which the signals were made to the Muddy Creek warriors.

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

From this reading A moment's study of the red men showed that his attention was directed not toward the west but the north, in the direction of the settlement.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A moment's study of the red men showed that his attention was directed not toward the west but the north, in the direction of the settlement.

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

From this reading "He is now looking for enemies instead of friends," was the conclusion of Melville.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was seated on his pony on the crest of the hill from which the signals were made to the Muddy Creek warriors.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

and nothing more

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading He was seated on his pony on the crest of the hill from which the signals were made to the Muddy Creek warriors.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading A moment's study of the red men showed that his attention was directed not toward the west but the north, in the direction of the settlement.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading He was seated on his pony on the crest of the hill from which the signals were made to the Muddy Creek warriors.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading A moment's study of the red men showed that his attention was directed not toward the west but the north, in the direction of the settlement.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading The truth was, the youth was beginning to wonder why the settlers did not come.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A moment's study of the red men showed that his attention was directed not toward the west but the north, in the direction of the settlement.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading He was seated on his pony on the crest of the hill from which the signals were made to the Muddy Creek warriors.

a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading A moment's study of the red men showed that his attention was directed not toward the west but the north, in the direction of the settlement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A moment's study of the red men showed that his attention was directed not toward the west but the north, in the direction of the settlement.

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

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

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

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

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

From this reading He was seated on his pony on the crest of the hill from which the signals were made to the Muddy Creek warriors.

in the direction of

From this reading A moment's study of the red men showed that his attention was directed not toward the west but the north, in the direction of the settlement.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading The truth was, the youth was beginning to wonder why the settlers did not come.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading He was seated on his pony on the crest of the hill from which the signals were made to the Muddy Creek warriors.

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

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

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

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading A moment's study of the red men showed that his attention was directed not toward the west but the north, in the direction of the settlement.

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

From this reading He was seated on his pony on the crest of the hill from which the signals were made to the Muddy Creek warriors.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading The truth was, the youth was beginning to wonder why the settlers did not come.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Looking out with the same care he had shown from the first, he found the Sioux had grown tired of galloping round the house and buildings, or they were plotting some other kind of mischief, for only one of them was in sight.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading The truth was, the youth was beginning to wonder why the settlers did not come.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The truth was, the youth was beginning to wonder why the settlers did not come.