Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

anew

From this reading "Think you, Tayoga," said the hunter, "that Tandakora and his men have dared to come into this region again?"

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

past form of “ambush” — wait in hiding to attack

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

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

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

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

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

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

From this reading "Think you, Tayoga," said the hunter, "that Tandakora and his men have dared to come into this region again?"

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Willet was sadder and sterner than of old, while the countenance of the Onondaga was as grave and inscrutable as ever, though he looked older, more mature, more the mighty forest runner.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading "Tandakora will dare much," replied the Onondaga.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading "Think you, Tayoga," said the hunter, "that Tandakora and his men have dared to come into this region again?"

at any time

From this reading Willet was sadder and sterner than of old, while the countenance of the Onondaga was as grave and inscrutable as ever, though he looked older, more mature, more the mighty forest runner.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading "Though he is full of evil, we know that well.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "Though he is full of evil, we know that well.

death of a person

From this reading Willet was sadder and sterner than of old, while the countenance of the Onondaga was as grave and inscrutable as ever, though he looked older, more mature, more the mighty forest runner.

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

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Think you, Tayoga," said the hunter, "that Tandakora and his men have dared to come into this region again?"

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

From this reading Willet was sadder and sterner than of old, while the countenance of the Onondaga was as grave and inscrutable as ever, though he looked older, more mature, more the mighty forest runner.

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

From this reading "Think you, Tayoga," said the hunter, "that Tandakora and his men have dared to come into this region again?"

someone who hunts game

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Willet was sadder and sterner than of old, while the countenance of the Onondaga was as grave and inscrutable as ever, though he looked older, more mature, more the mighty forest runner.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Think you, Tayoga," said the hunter, "that Tandakora and his men have dared to come into this region again?"

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

From this reading "Though he is full of evil, we know that well.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Though he is full of evil, we know that well.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Willet was sadder and sterner than of old, while the countenance of the Onondaga was as grave and inscrutable as ever, though he looked older, more mature, more the mighty forest runner.

characteristic of maturity

From this reading Willet was sadder and sterner than of old, while the countenance of the Onondaga was as grave and inscrutable as ever, though he looked older, more mature, more the mighty forest runner.

the force of workers available

From this reading "Think you, Tayoga," said the hunter, "that Tandakora and his men have dared to come into this region again?"

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Willet was sadder and sterner than of old, while the countenance of the Onondaga was as grave and inscrutable as ever, though he looked older, more mature, more the mighty forest runner.

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

From this reading Willet was sadder and sterner than of old, while the countenance of the Onondaga was as grave and inscrutable as ever, though he looked older, more mature, more the mighty forest runner.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Tandakora will dare much," replied the Onondaga.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Willet was sadder and sterner than of old, while the countenance of the Onondaga was as grave and inscrutable as ever, though he looked older, more mature, more the mighty forest runner.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Willet was sadder and sterner than of old, while the countenance of the Onondaga was as grave and inscrutable as ever, though he looked older, more mature, more the mighty forest runner.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Willet was sadder and sterner than of old, while the countenance of the Onondaga was as grave and inscrutable as ever, though he looked older, more mature, more the mighty forest runner.

a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living between Lake Champlain and the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading "Think you, Tayoga," said the hunter, "that Tandakora and his men have dared to come into this region again?"

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Tandakora will dare much," replied the Onondaga.

a party of former associates who have come together again

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading Willet was sadder and sterner than of old, while the countenance of the Onondaga was as grave and inscrutable as ever, though he looked older, more mature, more the mighty forest runner.

comparative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Willet was sadder and sterner than of old, while the countenance of the Onondaga was as grave and inscrutable as ever, though he looked older, more mature, more the mighty forest runner.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Think you, Tayoga," said the hunter, "that Tandakora and his men have dared to come into this region again?"

comparative of “stern” — of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading Willet was sadder and sterner than of old, while the countenance of the Onondaga was as grave and inscrutable as ever, though he looked older, more mature, more the mighty forest runner.

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From this reading "Think you, Tayoga," said the hunter, "that Tandakora and his men have dared to come into this region again?"

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

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Willet was sadder and sterner than of old, while the countenance of the Onondaga was as grave and inscrutable as ever, though he looked older, more mature, more the mighty forest runner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

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

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

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

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Think you, Tayoga," said the hunter, "that Tandakora and his men have dared to come into this region again?"

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

From this reading "Think you, Tayoga," said the hunter, "that Tandakora and his men have dared to come into this region again?"

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Willet was sadder and sterner than of old, while the countenance of the Onondaga was as grave and inscrutable as ever, though he looked older, more mature, more the mighty forest runner.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

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

From this reading "Think you, Tayoga," said the hunter, "that Tandakora and his men have dared to come into this region again?"

someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

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

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

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

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Though he is full of evil, we know that well.

(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 "Though he is full of evil, we know that well.

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

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

during the time that

From this reading Willet was sadder and sterner than of old, while the countenance of the Onondaga was as grave and inscrutable as ever, though he looked older, more mature, more the mighty forest runner.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Tandakora will dare much," replied the Onondaga.

large North American shorebird of eastern and Gulf Coasts

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Think you, Tayoga," said the hunter, "that Tandakora and his men have dared to come into this region again?"

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

From this reading THE REUNION Willet, the hunter, and Tayoga, the great young Onondaga trailer, were walking through the northern woods, examining forest and bush very cautiously as they advanced, knowing that the danger from ambushed warriors was always present.