Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He had a tinder-box and powder-horn in his pouch, so that he was able to light a fire.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had not forgotten the fate of his companions on the previous night; but he hoped that the Crees were by this time far away, and he knew that, without a fire, he should run the risk of being destroyed by wolves prowling about.

(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 He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

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

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading As night approached, he made his way towards a wood, near the bank of a stream, where he could procure fuel.

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

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

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

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading As night approached, he made his way towards a wood, near the bank of a stream, where he could procure fuel.

engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.

From this reading Here he built himself a hut with birch-bark, banking it up thickly with snow.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He had not forgotten the fate of his companions on the previous night; but he hoped that the Crees were by this time far away, and he knew that, without a fire, he should run the risk of being destroyed by wolves prowling about.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

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From this reading Here he built himself a hut with birch-bark, banking it up thickly with snow.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Here he built himself a hut with birch-bark, banking it up thickly with snow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had not forgotten the fate of his companions on the previous night; but he hoped that the Crees were by this time far away, and he knew that, without a fire, he should run the risk of being destroyed by wolves prowling about.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading He had not forgotten the fate of his companions on the previous night; but he hoped that the Crees were by this time far away, and he knew that, without a fire, he should run the risk of being destroyed by wolves prowling about.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As night approached, he made his way towards a wood, near the bank of a stream, where he could procure fuel.

plural of “cree” — a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada

From this reading He had not forgotten the fate of his companions on the previous night; but he hoped that the Crees were by this time far away, and he knew that, without a fire, he should run the risk of being destroyed by wolves prowling about.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading He had not forgotten the fate of his companions on the previous night; but he hoped that the Crees were by this time far away, and he knew that, without a fire, he should run the risk of being destroyed by wolves prowling about.

put on clothes

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He had not forgotten the fate of his companions on the previous night; but he hoped that the Crees were by this time far away, and he knew that, without a fire, he should run the risk of being destroyed by wolves prowling about.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading He had not forgotten the fate of his companions on the previous night; but he hoped that the Crees were by this time far away, and he knew that, without a fire, he should run the risk of being destroyed by wolves prowling about.

start firing a weapon

From this reading He had a tinder-box and powder-horn in his pouch, so that he was able to light a fire.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading He had not forgotten the fate of his companions on the previous night; but he hoped that the Crees were by this time far away, and he knew that, without a fire, he should run the risk of being destroyed by wolves prowling about.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

From this reading As night approached, he made his way towards a wood, near the bank of a stream, where he could procure fuel.

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

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

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

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here he built himself a hut with birch-bark, banking it up thickly with snow.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Here he built himself a hut with birch-bark, banking it up thickly with snow.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

an opening into or through something

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading He had not forgotten the fate of his companions on the previous night; but he hoped that the Crees were by this time far away, and he knew that, without a fire, he should run the risk of being destroyed by wolves prowling about.

temporary military shelter

From this reading Here he built himself a hut with birch-bark, banking it up thickly with snow.

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

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

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

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Here he built himself a hut with birch-bark, banking it up thickly with snow.

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 had not forgotten the fate of his companions on the previous night; but he hoped that the Crees were by this time far away, and he knew that, without a fire, he should run the risk of being destroyed by wolves prowling about.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He had a tinder-box and powder-horn in his pouch, so that he was able to light a fire.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

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

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As night approached, he made his way towards a wood, near the bank of a stream, where he could procure fuel.

produced in a large-scale industrial operation

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading As night approached, he made his way towards a wood, near the bank of a stream, where he could procure fuel.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading As night approached, he made his way towards a wood, near the bank of a stream, where he could procure fuel.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not forgotten the fate of his companions on the previous night; but he hoped that the Crees were by this time far away, and he knew that, without a fire, he should run the risk of being destroyed by wolves prowling about.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

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

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had not forgotten the fate of his companions on the previous night; but he hoped that the Crees were by this time far away, and he knew that, without a fire, he should run the risk of being destroyed by wolves prowling about.

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things

From this reading He had a tinder-box and powder-horn in his pouch, so that he was able to light a fire.

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From this reading He had a tinder-box and powder-horn in his pouch, so that he was able to light a fire.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading He had not forgotten the fate of his companions on the previous night; but he hoped that the Crees were by this time far away, and he knew that, without a fire, he should run the risk of being destroyed by wolves prowling about.

get by special effort

From this reading As night approached, he made his way towards a wood, near the bank of a stream, where he could procure fuel.

-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner

From this reading He had not forgotten the fate of his companions on the previous night; but he hoped that the Crees were by this time far away, and he knew that, without a fire, he should run the risk of being destroyed by wolves prowling about.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading He had not forgotten the fate of his companions on the previous night; but he hoped that the Crees were by this time far away, and he knew that, without a fire, he should run the risk of being destroyed by wolves prowling about.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He had not forgotten the fate of his companions on the previous night; but he hoped that the Crees were by this time far away, and he knew that, without a fire, he should run the risk of being destroyed by wolves prowling about.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He had not forgotten the fate of his companions on the previous night; but he hoped that the Crees were by this time far away, and he knew that, without a fire, he should run the risk of being destroyed by wolves prowling about.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

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

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had a tinder-box and powder-horn in his pouch, so that he was able to light a fire.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading As night approached, he made his way towards a wood, near the bank of a stream, where he could procure fuel.

having only essential or minimal features

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

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

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

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

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue

From this reading Here he built himself a hut with birch-bark, banking it up thickly with snow.

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

From this reading He had not forgotten the fate of his companions on the previous night; but he hoped that the Crees were by this time far away, and he knew that, without a fire, he should run the risk of being destroyed by wolves prowling about.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had not forgotten the fate of his companions on the previous night; but he hoped that the Crees were by this time far away, and he knew that, without a fire, he should run the risk of being destroyed by wolves prowling about.

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From this reading He had a tinder-box and powder-horn in his pouch, so that he was able to light a fire.

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

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

in the direction of

From this reading As night approached, he made his way towards a wood, near the bank of a stream, where he could procure fuel.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Here he built himself a hut with birch-bark, banking it up thickly with snow.

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

From this reading He had a tinder-box and powder-horn in his pouch, so that he was able to light a fire.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As night approached, he made his way towards a wood, near the bank of a stream, where he could procure fuel.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

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

From this reading He had not forgotten the fate of his companions on the previous night; but he hoped that the Crees were by this time far away, and he knew that, without a fire, he should run the risk of being destroyed by wolves prowling about.

in or at the place that

From this reading As night approached, he made his way towards a wood, near the bank of a stream, where he could procure fuel.

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

From this reading He had lived among the Indians long enough to learn something of their cunning; and as he went along he stripped off from his dress all the ornaments and other signs which might show that they had been manufactured by the Sioux, and hid them away in a hole beneath the snow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here he built himself a hut with birch-bark, banking it up thickly with snow.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He had not forgotten the fate of his companions on the previous night; but he hoped that the Crees were by this time far away, and he knew that, without a fire, he should run the risk of being destroyed by wolves prowling about.

plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading He had not forgotten the fate of his companions on the previous night; but he hoped that the Crees were by this time far away, and he knew that, without a fire, he should run the risk of being destroyed by wolves prowling about.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading As night approached, he made his way towards a wood, near the bank of a stream, where he could procure fuel.