(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Those who went came back almost immediately, and Murray saw that nothing more could be done in behalf of peace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Apache chief did not even go over the river, nor did any great number of his warriors.
ApachenounUS /əˈpætʃi/
any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma
From this reading The Apache chief did not even go over the river, nor did any great number of his warriors.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Send Warning come with braves?" inquired Many Bears, when at last his whole force was gathered, impatient to be led away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Send Warning come with braves?" inquired Many Bears, when at last his whole force was gathered, impatient to be led away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Those who went came back almost immediately, and Murray saw that nothing more could be done in behalf of peace.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Those who went came back almost immediately, and Murray saw that nothing more could be done in behalf of peace.
BearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading Those who went came back almost immediately, and Murray saw that nothing more could be done in behalf of peace.
bravesnounUS /breɪvz/
plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior
From this reading "Send Warning come with braves?" inquired Many Bears, when at last his whole force was gathered, impatient to be led away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Those who went came back almost immediately, and Murray saw that nothing more could be done in behalf of peace.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "No. We two will stay and help take care of camp.
a person who is in charge
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Send Warning come with braves?" inquired Many Bears, when at last his whole force was gathered, impatient to be led away.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
councillors
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From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
characterized by great determination
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Apache chief did not even go over the river, nor did any great number of his warriors.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Those who went came back almost immediately, and Murray saw that nothing more could be done in behalf of peace.
divisible by two
From this reading The Apache chief did not even go over the river, nor did any great number of his warriors.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "Send Warning come with braves?" inquired Many Bears, when at last his whole force was gathered, impatient to be led away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
brought together in one place
From this reading "Send Warning come with braves?" inquired Many Bears, when at last his whole force was gathered, impatient to be led away.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Apache chief did not even go over the river, nor did any great number of his warriors.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Apache chief did not even go over the river, nor did any great number of his warriors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "No. We two will stay and help take care of camp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Those who went came back almost immediately, and Murray saw that nothing more could be done in behalf of peace.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading "Send Warning come with braves?" inquired Many Bears, when at last his whole force was gathered, impatient to be led away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Those who went came back almost immediately, and Murray saw that nothing more could be done in behalf of peace.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Send Warning come with braves?" inquired Many Bears, when at last his whole force was gathered, impatient to be led away.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
immediately past
From this reading "Send Warning come with braves?" inquired Many Bears, when at last his whole force was gathered, impatient to be led away.
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 "Send Warning come with braves?" inquired Many Bears, when at last his whole force was gathered, impatient to be led away.
Lipan
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From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading Those who went came back almost immediately, and Murray saw that nothing more could be done in behalf of peace.
not any; not one
From this reading "No. We two will stay and help take care of camp.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The Apache chief did not even go over the river, nor did any great number of his warriors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Apache chief did not even go over the river, nor did any great number of his warriors.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Those who went came back almost immediately, and Murray saw that nothing more could be done in behalf of peace.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The Apache chief did not even go over the river, nor did any great number of his warriors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Apache chief did not even go over the river, nor did any great number of his warriors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Apache chief did not even go over the river, nor did any great number of his warriors.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Those who went came back almost immediately, and Murray saw that nothing more could be done in behalf of peace.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The Apache chief did not even go over the river, nor did any great number of his warriors.
cut with a saw
From this reading Those who went came back almost immediately, and Murray saw that nothing more could be done in behalf of peace.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "Send Warning come with braves?" inquired Many Bears, when at last his whole force was gathered, impatient to be led away.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "No. We two will stay and help take care of camp.
carry out
From this reading "No. We two will stay and help take care of camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who went came back almost immediately, and Murray saw that nothing more could be done in behalf of peace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Send Warning come with braves?" inquired Many Bears, when at last his whole force was gathered, impatient to be led away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "No. We two will stay and help take care of camp.
a message informing of danger
From this reading "Send Warning come with braves?" inquired Many Bears, when at last his whole force was gathered, impatient to be led away.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading The Apache chief did not even go over the river, nor did any great number of his warriors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Send Warning come with braves?" inquired Many Bears, when at last his whole force was gathered, impatient to be led away.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "No. We two will stay and help take care of camp.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Those who went came back almost immediately, and Murray saw that nothing more could be done in behalf of peace.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
at the time that
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
which person or people
From this reading Those who went came back almost immediately, and Murray saw that nothing more could be done in behalf of peace.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "Send Warning come with braves?" inquired Many Bears, when at last his whole force was gathered, impatient to be led away.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "No. We two will stay and help take care of camp.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading If the Lipan chief could but have known, when he set out from his camp that evening, what had been determined on by Many Bears and his councillors, he might have proceeded more wisely.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Send Warning come with braves?" inquired Many Bears, when at last his whole force was gathered, impatient to be led away.
