used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Black Cat had retained a profound gratitude to Valentine through the generosity with which the latter had saved his life.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The chief sought by any means possible to pay the debt after the attack on the gambusino camp, during which he had so vigorously supported the hunter.
(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 All the time he was being carried down the swollen Gila in the buffalo hide canoes, Black Cat reflected seriously on the events taking place in his sight.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BLACK CAT AND UNICORN.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The chief sought by any means possible to pay the debt after the attack on the gambusino camp, during which he had so vigorously supported the hunter.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The chief sought by any means possible to pay the debt after the attack on the gambusino camp, during which he had so vigorously supported the hunter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading All the time he was being carried down the swollen Gila in the buffalo hide canoes, Black Cat reflected seriously on the events taking place in his sight.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading BLACK CAT AND UNICORN.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading All the time he was being carried down the swollen Gila in the buffalo hide canoes, Black Cat reflected seriously on the events taking place in his sight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The chief sought by any means possible to pay the debt after the attack on the gambusino camp, during which he had so vigorously supported the hunter.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The chief sought by any means possible to pay the debt after the attack on the gambusino camp, during which he had so vigorously supported the hunter.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading All the time he was being carried down the swollen Gila in the buffalo hide canoes, Black Cat reflected seriously on the events taking place in his sight.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading All the time he was being carried down the swollen Gila in the buffalo hide canoes, Black Cat reflected seriously on the events taking place in his sight.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading BLACK CAT AND UNICORN.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief sought by any means possible to pay the debt after the attack on the gambusino camp, during which he had so vigorously supported the hunter.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading The chief sought by any means possible to pay the debt after the attack on the gambusino camp, during which he had so vigorously supported the hunter.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading All the time he was being carried down the swollen Gila in the buffalo hide canoes, Black Cat reflected seriously on the events taking place in his sight.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The chief sought by any means possible to pay the debt after the attack on the gambusino camp, during which he had so vigorously supported the hunter.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading All the time he was being carried down the swollen Gila in the buffalo hide canoes, Black Cat reflected seriously on the events taking place in his sight.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
gambusino
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From this reading The chief sought by any means possible to pay the debt after the attack on the gambusino camp, during which he had so vigorously supported the hunter.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Black Cat had retained a profound gratitude to Valentine through the generosity with which the latter had saved his life.
GilanounUS /ˈɡiːlə/
a river that rises in western New Mexico and flows westward through southern Arizona to become a tributary of the Colorado River
From this reading All the time he was being carried down the swollen Gila in the buffalo hide canoes, Black Cat reflected seriously on the events taking place in his sight.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Black Cat had retained a profound gratitude to Valentine through the generosity with which the latter had saved his life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Black Cat had retained a profound gratitude to Valentine through the generosity with which the latter had saved his life.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The chief sought by any means possible to pay the debt after the attack on the gambusino camp, during which he had so vigorously supported the hunter.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading All the time he was being carried down the swollen Gila in the buffalo hide canoes, Black Cat reflected seriously on the events taking place in his sight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Black Cat had retained a profound gratitude to Valentine through the generosity with which the latter had saved his life.
someone who hunts game
From this reading The chief sought by any means possible to pay the debt after the attack on the gambusino camp, during which he had so vigorously supported the hunter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the time he was being carried down the swollen Gila in the buffalo hide canoes, Black Cat reflected seriously on the events taking place in his sight.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Black Cat had retained a profound gratitude to Valentine through the generosity with which the latter had saved his life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Black Cat had retained a profound gratitude to Valentine through the generosity with which the latter had saved his life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The chief sought by any means possible to pay the debt after the attack on the gambusino camp, during which he had so vigorously supported the hunter.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
something you have to do
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The chief sought by any means possible to pay the debt after the attack on the gambusino camp, during which he had so vigorously supported the hunter.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The chief sought by any means possible to pay the debt after the attack on the gambusino camp, during which he had so vigorously supported the hunter.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading All the time he was being carried down the swollen Gila in the buffalo hide canoes, Black Cat reflected seriously on the events taking place in his sight.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The chief sought by any means possible to pay the debt after the attack on the gambusino camp, during which he had so vigorously supported the hunter.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Black Cat had retained a profound gratitude to Valentine through the generosity with which the latter had saved his life.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading All the time he was being carried down the swollen Gila in the buffalo hide canoes, Black Cat reflected seriously on the events taking place in his sight.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading Black Cat had retained a profound gratitude to Valentine through the generosity with which the latter had saved his life.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Black Cat had retained a profound gratitude to Valentine through the generosity with which the latter had saved his life.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
in a serious manner
From this reading All the time he was being carried down the swollen Gila in the buffalo hide canoes, Black Cat reflected seriously on the events taking place in his sight.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading All the time he was being carried down the swollen Gila in the buffalo hide canoes, Black Cat reflected seriously on the events taking place in his sight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The chief sought by any means possible to pay the debt after the attack on the gambusino camp, during which he had so vigorously supported the hunter.
that is looked for
From this reading The chief sought by any means possible to pay the debt after the attack on the gambusino camp, during which he had so vigorously supported the hunter.
squatternounUS /ˈskwɑːtər/
someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading The chief sought by any means possible to pay the debt after the attack on the gambusino camp, during which he had so vigorously supported the hunter.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading All the time he was being carried down the swollen Gila in the buffalo hide canoes, Black Cat reflected seriously on the events taking place in his sight.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading All the time he was being carried down the swollen Gila in the buffalo hide canoes, Black Cat reflected seriously on the events taking place in his sight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Black Cat had retained a profound gratitude to Valentine through the generosity with which the latter had saved his life.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Black Cat had retained a profound gratitude to Valentine through the generosity with which the latter had saved his life.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All the time he was being carried down the swollen Gila in the buffalo hide canoes, Black Cat reflected seriously on the events taking place in his sight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Black Cat had retained a profound gratitude to Valentine through the generosity with which the latter had saved his life.
UNICORNnounUS /ˈjuːnɪkɔːrn/
an imaginary creature represented as a white horse with a long horn growing from its forehead
From this reading BLACK CAT AND UNICORN.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading Black Cat had retained a profound gratitude to Valentine through the generosity with which the latter had saved his life.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading The chief sought by any means possible to pay the debt after the attack on the gambusino camp, during which he had so vigorously supported the hunter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the time he was being carried down the swollen Gila in the buffalo hide canoes, Black Cat reflected seriously on the events taking place in his sight.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Black Cat had retained a profound gratitude to Valentine through the generosity with which the latter had saved his life.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading He knew, like all the Indian chiefs of the Far West, the causes of the hatred that separated the whites; moreover, he had been on several occasions enabled to appreciate the moral difference existing between the American squatter and the French hunter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Black Cat had retained a profound gratitude to Valentine through the generosity with which the latter had saved his life.
