used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But after all there was a serious side to this matter,—at least the trappers concluded there was.
(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 None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
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 When the Indians, including the lover-like Apache were fairly beyond hearing of the emigrants, they ventured to indulge fully in their mirth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But after all there was a serious side to this matter,—at least the trappers concluded there was.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They understood perfectly well the treacherous nature of these redskins, were certain that this chief would neglect no means of securing the prize which had been so decidedly refused him.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading When the Indians, including the lover-like Apache were fairly beyond hearing of the emigrants, they ventured to indulge fully in their mirth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But after all there was a serious side to this matter,—at least the trappers concluded there was.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading They understood perfectly well the treacherous nature of these redskins, were certain that this chief would neglect no means of securing the prize which had been so decidedly refused him.
Cherouka's
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From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
a person who is in charge
From this reading They understood perfectly well the treacherous nature of these redskins, were certain that this chief would neglect no means of securing the prize which had been so decidedly refused him.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading But after all there was a serious side to this matter,—at least the trappers concluded there was.
carefully weighed
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was something so inexpressibly ridiculous in the facts of this courtship, which could only find expression of laughter.
courtshipnounUS /ˈkɔːrtʃɪp/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading There was something so inexpressibly ridiculous in the facts of this courtship, which could only find expression of laughter.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading They understood perfectly well the treacherous nature of these redskins, were certain that this chief would neglect no means of securing the prize which had been so decidedly refused him.
emigrantsnounUS /ˈeməɡrənts/
plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading When the Indians, including the lover-like Apache were fairly beyond hearing of the emigrants, they ventured to indulge fully in their mirth.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading There was something so inexpressibly ridiculous in the facts of this courtship, which could only find expression of laughter.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading There was something so inexpressibly ridiculous in the facts of this courtship, which could only find expression of laughter.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading When the Indians, including the lover-like Apache were fairly beyond hearing of the emigrants, they ventured to indulge fully in their mirth.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading There was something so inexpressibly ridiculous in the facts of this courtship, which could only find expression of laughter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading When the Indians, including the lover-like Apache were fairly beyond hearing of the emigrants, they ventured to indulge fully in their mirth.
highest in quality
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading When the Indians, including the lover-like Apache were fairly beyond hearing of the emigrants, they ventured to indulge fully in their mirth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They understood perfectly well the treacherous nature of these redskins, were certain that this chief would neglect no means of securing the prize which had been so decidedly refused him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the Indians, including the lover-like Apache were fairly beyond hearing of the emigrants, they ventured to indulge fully in their mirth.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading When the Indians, including the lover-like Apache were fairly beyond hearing of the emigrants, they ventured to indulge fully in their mirth.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading When the Indians, including the lover-like Apache were fairly beyond hearing of the emigrants, they ventured to indulge fully in their mirth.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading When the Indians, including the lover-like Apache were fairly beyond hearing of the emigrants, they ventured to indulge fully in their mirth.
inexpressiblyadverb
to an inexpressible degree
From this reading There was something so inexpressibly ridiculous in the facts of this courtship, which could only find expression of laughter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
the sound of laughing
From this reading There was something so inexpressibly ridiculous in the facts of this courtship, which could only find expression of laughter.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But after all there was a serious side to this matter,—at least the trappers concluded there was.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
lover-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Indians, including the lover-like Apache were fairly beyond hearing of the emigrants, they ventured to indulge fully in their mirth.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But after all there was a serious side to this matter,—at least the trappers concluded there was.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading They understood perfectly well the treacherous nature of these redskins, were certain that this chief would neglect no means of securing the prize which had been so decidedly refused him.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading When the Indians, including the lover-like Apache were fairly beyond hearing of the emigrants, they ventured to indulge fully in their mirth.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading They understood perfectly well the treacherous nature of these redskins, were certain that this chief would neglect no means of securing the prize which had been so decidedly refused him.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading They understood perfectly well the treacherous nature of these redskins, were certain that this chief would neglect no means of securing the prize which had been so decidedly refused him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
not any; not one
From this reading They understood perfectly well the treacherous nature of these redskins, were certain that this chief would neglect no means of securing the prize which had been so decidedly refused him.
not one, and not any
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the Indians, including the lover-like Apache were fairly beyond hearing of the emigrants, they ventured to indulge fully in their mirth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
and nothing more
From this reading There was something so inexpressibly ridiculous in the facts of this courtship, which could only find expression of laughter.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading They understood perfectly well the treacherous nature of these redskins, were certain that this chief would neglect no means of securing the prize which had been so decidedly refused him.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading They understood perfectly well the treacherous nature of these redskins, were certain that this chief would neglect no means of securing the prize which had been so decidedly refused him.
redskinsnounUS /ˈredskɪnz/
plural of “redskin” — (slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading They understood perfectly well the treacherous nature of these redskins, were certain that this chief would neglect no means of securing the prize which had been so decidedly refused him.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading They understood perfectly well the treacherous nature of these redskins, were certain that this chief would neglect no means of securing the prize which had been so decidedly refused him.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading There was something so inexpressibly ridiculous in the facts of this courtship, which could only find expression of laughter.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading They understood perfectly well the treacherous nature of these redskins, were certain that this chief would neglect no means of securing the prize which had been so decidedly refused him.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading But after all there was a serious side to this matter,—at least the trappers concluded there was.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But after all there was a serious side to this matter,—at least the trappers concluded there was.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was something so inexpressibly ridiculous in the facts of this courtship, which could only find expression of laughter.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something so inexpressibly ridiculous in the facts of this courtship, which could only find expression of laughter.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They understood perfectly well the treacherous nature of these redskins, were certain that this chief would neglect no means of securing the prize which had been so decidedly refused him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the Indians, including the lover-like Apache were fairly beyond hearing of the emigrants, they ventured to indulge fully in their mirth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the Indians, including the lover-like Apache were fairly beyond hearing of the emigrants, they ventured to indulge fully in their mirth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something so inexpressibly ridiculous in the facts of this courtship, which could only find expression of laughter.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading They understood perfectly well the treacherous nature of these redskins, were certain that this chief would neglect no means of securing the prize which had been so decidedly refused him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the Indians, including the lover-like Apache were fairly beyond hearing of the emigrants, they ventured to indulge fully in their mirth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was something so inexpressibly ridiculous in the facts of this courtship, which could only find expression of laughter.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the Indians, including the lover-like Apache were fairly beyond hearing of the emigrants, they ventured to indulge fully in their mirth.
trappersnounUS /ˈtræpərz/
plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading But after all there was a serious side to this matter,—at least the trappers concluded there was.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading They understood perfectly well the treacherous nature of these redskins, were certain that this chief would neglect no means of securing the prize which had been so decidedly refused him.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading They understood perfectly well the treacherous nature of these redskins, were certain that this chief would neglect no means of securing the prize which had been so decidedly refused him.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading When the Indians, including the lover-like Apache were fairly beyond hearing of the emigrants, they ventured to indulge fully in their mirth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was something so inexpressibly ridiculous in the facts of this courtship, which could only find expression of laughter.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
(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 They understood perfectly well the treacherous nature of these redskins, were certain that this chief would neglect no means of securing the prize which had been so decidedly refused him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the Indians, including the lover-like Apache were fairly beyond hearing of the emigrants, they ventured to indulge fully in their mirth.
at the time that
From this reading When the Indians, including the lover-like Apache were fairly beyond hearing of the emigrants, they ventured to indulge fully in their mirth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was something so inexpressibly ridiculous in the facts of this courtship, which could only find expression of laughter.
which person or people
From this reading None enjoyed it more than the fair one concerned; she considered it the greatest adventure of her life, and never wearied of listening to all its particulars, from those who had taken a closer observation of Cherouka’s actions than she had.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They understood perfectly well the treacherous nature of these redskins, were certain that this chief would neglect no means of securing the prize which had been so decidedly refused him.
