used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
highly skilled
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
any person at all
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Indian, who, like most of his countrymen, was under great obligations to Valentine, was delighted at the opportunity to do him a kindness.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
ComanchenounUS /kəˈmæntʃi/
a member of the Shoshonean people who formerly lived between Wyoming and the Mexican border but are now chiefly in Oklahoma
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading The Indian, who, like most of his countrymen, was under great obligations to Valentine, was delighted at the opportunity to do him a kindness.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
cushionnounUS /ˈkʊʃən/
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
greatly pleased
From this reading The Indian, who, like most of his countrymen, was under great obligations to Valentine, was delighted at the opportunity to do him a kindness.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Indian, who, like most of his countrymen, was under great obligations to Valentine, was delighted at the opportunity to do him a kindness.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
being one more than seven
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Indian, who, like most of his countrymen, was under great obligations to Valentine, was delighted at the opportunity to do him a kindness.
Guillois
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From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Indian, who, like most of his countrymen, was under great obligations to Valentine, was delighted at the opportunity to do him a kindness.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The Indian, who, like most of his countrymen, was under great obligations to Valentine, was delighted at the opportunity to do him a kindness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading The Indian, who, like most of his countrymen, was under great obligations to Valentine, was delighted at the opportunity to do him a kindness.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The Indian, who, like most of his countrymen, was under great obligations to Valentine, was delighted at the opportunity to do him a kindness.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
modifyverbUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪ/
make less severe or harsh or extreme
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Indian, who, like most of his countrymen, was under great obligations to Valentine, was delighted at the opportunity to do him a kindness.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
numericaladjectiveUS /nuːˈmerəkəl/
measured or expressed in numbers
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The Indian, who, like most of his countrymen, was under great obligations to Valentine, was delighted at the opportunity to do him a kindness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
and nothing more
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The Indian, who, like most of his countrymen, was under great obligations to Valentine, was delighted at the opportunity to do him a kindness.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
panthersnounUS /ˈpænθərz/
plural of “panther” — a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
express in words
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
SORCERERnounUS /ˈsɔːr.sər.ər/
A person who claims or is believed to have magical powers; a wizard of dark enchantments.
From this reading THE SORCERER.
SpidernounUS /ˈspaɪdər/
predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
Sunbeam'snounUS /ˈsʌnbiːmz/
possessive form of “sunbeam” — a ray of sunlight
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
sunsetsnounUS /ˈsʌnsets/
plural of “sunset” — the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
carry out
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SORCERER.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Indian, who, like most of his countrymen, was under great obligations to Valentine, was delighted at the opportunity to do him a kindness.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
not known
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
unusedadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːzd/
not yet used or soiled
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
the act of using
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading The Indian, who, like most of his countrymen, was under great obligations to Valentine, was delighted at the opportunity to do him a kindness.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although Spider was a Comanche warrior in the fullest meaning of the term, that is to say rash, cunning, brutal and cruel, the laws of gallantry were not entirely unknown to him, and he had eagerly accepted Sunbeam's proposition.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The women, mounted on powerful horses (Madame Guillois being comfortably seated on a cushion made of seven or eight panthers' skins) were, for fear of any accident, placed in the middle of the band, which did not take Indian file, owing to its numerical strength.
which person or people
From this reading The Indian, who, like most of his countrymen, was under great obligations to Valentine, was delighted at the opportunity to do him a kindness.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Spider had only travelled with his warriors the journey would have been accomplished, to use a Comanche expression, between two sunsets; but having with him two women, one of whom was not only old, but a European, that is to say, quite unused to desert life, he understood, without anyone making the remark--for Madame Guillois would have died sooner than complain, and she alone could have spoken--that he must completely modify his mode of travelling, and he did so.
