Chapter VIII · An Apache Courtship

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

From this reading The trapper pointed toward a pile of wooded hills, in which direction every eye was immediately drawn, without discovering, however, the “signs” to which he alluded.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading “They’re there,” he added, “and I’ve had a half a dozen glimpses of ’em since we started.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It won’t be long before you all see ’em.”

past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading The trapper pointed toward a pile of wooded hills, in which direction every eye was immediately drawn, without discovering, however, the “signs” to which he alluded.

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

From this reading “They’re there,” he added, “and I’ve had a half a dozen glimpses of ’em since we started.

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

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

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

From this reading It won’t be long before you all see ’em.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It won’t be long before you all see ’em.”

the lower side of anything

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

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

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The trapper pointed toward a pile of wooded hills, in which direction every eye was immediately drawn, without discovering, however, the “signs” to which he alluded.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading The trapper pointed toward a pile of wooded hills, in which direction every eye was immediately drawn, without discovering, however, the “signs” to which he alluded.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading “They’re there,” he added, “and I’ve had a half a dozen glimpses of ’em since we started.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The trapper pointed toward a pile of wooded hills, in which direction every eye was immediately drawn, without discovering, however, the “signs” to which he alluded.

a quad with a square body

From this reading “They’re there,” he added, “and I’ve had a half a dozen glimpses of ’em since we started.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The trapper pointed toward a pile of wooded hills, in which direction every eye was immediately drawn, without discovering, however, the “signs” to which he alluded.

the organ of sight

From this reading The trapper pointed toward a pile of wooded hills, in which direction every eye was immediately drawn, without discovering, however, the “signs” to which he alluded.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The next moment a half a dozen followed them until ten were gathered together upon their gaudily-caparisoned mustangs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

brought together in one place

From this reading The next moment a half a dozen followed them until ten were gathered together upon their gaudily-caparisoned mustangs.

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From this reading The next moment a half a dozen followed them until ten were gathered together upon their gaudily-caparisoned mustangs.

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading “They’re there,” he added, “and I’ve had a half a dozen glimpses of ’em since we started.

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

From this reading “They’re there,” he added, “and I’ve had a half a dozen glimpses of ’em since we started.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading “They’re there,” he added, “and I’ve had a half a dozen glimpses of ’em since we started.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

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

From this reading The trapper pointed toward a pile of wooded hills, in which direction every eye was immediately drawn, without discovering, however, the “signs” to which he alluded.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The trapper pointed toward a pile of wooded hills, in which direction every eye was immediately drawn, without discovering, however, the “signs” to which he alluded.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The trapper pointed toward a pile of wooded hills, in which direction every eye was immediately drawn, without discovering, however, the “signs” to which he alluded.

possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

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

From this reading “They’re there,” he added, “and I’ve had a half a dozen glimpses of ’em since we started.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The trapper pointed toward a pile of wooded hills, in which direction every eye was immediately drawn, without discovering, however, the “signs” to which he alluded.

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

From this reading The trapper pointed toward a pile of wooded hills, in which direction every eye was immediately drawn, without discovering, however, the “signs” to which he alluded.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It won’t be long before you all see ’em.”

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It won’t be long before you all see ’em.”

a particular point in time

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

plural of “mustang” — small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish

From this reading The next moment a half a dozen followed them until ten were gathered together upon their gaudily-caparisoned mustangs.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next moment a half a dozen followed them until ten were gathered together upon their gaudily-caparisoned mustangs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The trapper pointed toward a pile of wooded hills, in which direction every eye was immediately drawn, without discovering, however, the “signs” to which he alluded.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading The trapper pointed toward a pile of wooded hills, in which direction every eye was immediately drawn, without discovering, however, the “signs” to which he alluded.

having a point

From this reading The trapper pointed toward a pile of wooded hills, in which direction every eye was immediately drawn, without discovering, however, the “signs” to which he alluded.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It won’t be long before you all see ’em.”

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The trapper pointed toward a pile of wooded hills, in which direction every eye was immediately drawn, without discovering, however, the “signs” to which he alluded.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “They’re there,” he added, “and I’ve had a half a dozen glimpses of ’em since we started.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “They’re there,” he added, “and I’ve had a half a dozen glimpses of ’em since we started.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The next moment a half a dozen followed them until ten were gathered together upon their gaudily-caparisoned mustangs.

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

From this reading The trapper pointed toward a pile of wooded hills, in which direction every eye was immediately drawn, without discovering, however, the “signs” to which he alluded.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The next moment a half a dozen followed them until ten were gathered together upon their gaudily-caparisoned mustangs.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The next moment a half a dozen followed them until ten were gathered together upon their gaudily-caparisoned mustangs.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “They’re there,” he added, “and I’ve had a half a dozen glimpses of ’em since we started.

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

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

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

From this reading “They’re there,” he added, “and I’ve had a half a dozen glimpses of ’em since we started.

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

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

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

From this reading The trapper pointed toward a pile of wooded hills, in which direction every eye was immediately drawn, without discovering, however, the “signs” to which he alluded.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The next moment a half a dozen followed them until ten were gathered together upon their gaudily-caparisoned mustangs.

in the direction of

From this reading The trapper pointed toward a pile of wooded hills, in which direction every eye was immediately drawn, without discovering, however, the “signs” to which he alluded.

someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading The trapper pointed toward a pile of wooded hills, in which direction every eye was immediately drawn, without discovering, however, the “signs” to which he alluded.

the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

up to a particular time

From this reading The next moment a half a dozen followed them until ten were gathered together upon their gaudily-caparisoned mustangs.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The next moment a half a dozen followed them until ten were gathered together upon their gaudily-caparisoned mustangs.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

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

From this reading The trapper pointed toward a pile of wooded hills, in which direction every eye was immediately drawn, without discovering, however, the “signs” to which he alluded.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “They’re there,” he added, “and I’ve had a half a dozen glimpses of ’em since we started.

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

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

in or at the place that

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

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

From this reading The trapper pointed toward a pile of wooded hills, in which direction every eye was immediately drawn, without discovering, however, the “signs” to which he alluded.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The trapper pointed toward a pile of wooded hills, in which direction every eye was immediately drawn, without discovering, however, the “signs” to which he alluded.

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

From this reading It won’t be long before you all see ’em.”

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading The trapper pointed toward a pile of wooded hills, in which direction every eye was immediately drawn, without discovering, however, the “signs” to which he alluded.

the words that are spoken

From this reading In confirmation of the hunter’s words, at this moment a couple of mounted Indians were seen to come forth from the wood and undergrowth, ride to the bottom of the hill, where they halted as if waiting for something.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It won’t be long before you all see ’em.”