Chapter XII

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

From this reading Probably a half mile below them another light was seen shining, and almost directly opposite was a similar one.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It looked as if the Iroquois were signaling to one another; and, if it so happened that this scow, with its occupants, was the object of these communications, the latter might well feel anxiety about their situation.

(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, even the Mohawk, expected to hear the ripple of the paddles of the Iroquois in pursuit, but the stillness of the tomb was not more profound than that in which they were now enfolded.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Probably a half mile below them another light was seen shining, and almost directly opposite was a similar one.

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

From this reading Ear and eye were strained to catch sound or sight that would tell something of their enemies.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Probably a half mile below them another light was seen shining, and almost directly opposite was a similar one.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading It looked as if the Iroquois were signaling to one another; and, if it so happened that this scow, with its occupants, was the object of these communications, the latter might well feel anxiety about their situation.

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

From this reading It looked as if the Iroquois were signaling to one another; and, if it so happened that this scow, with its occupants, was the object of these communications, the latter might well feel anxiety about their situation.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading FORCED BACKWARD.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Probably a half mile below them another light was seen shining, and almost directly opposite was a similar one.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading All, even the Mohawk, expected to hear the ripple of the paddles of the Iroquois in pursuit, but the stillness of the tomb was not more profound than that in which they were now enfolded.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Ear and eye were strained to catch sound or sight that would tell something of their enemies.

the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)

From this reading It looked as if the Iroquois were signaling to one another; and, if it so happened that this scow, with its occupants, was the object of these communications, the latter might well feel anxiety about their situation.

without deviation

From this reading Probably a half mile below them another light was seen shining, and almost directly opposite was a similar one.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Ear and eye were strained to catch sound or sight that would tell something of their enemies.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Ear and eye were strained to catch sound or sight that would tell something of their enemies.

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From this reading All, even the Mohawk, expected to hear the ripple of the paddles of the Iroquois in pursuit, but the stillness of the tomb was not more profound than that in which they were now enfolded.

divisible by two

From this reading All, even the Mohawk, expected to hear the ripple of the paddles of the Iroquois in pursuit, but the stillness of the tomb was not more profound than that in which they were now enfolded.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading All, even the Mohawk, expected to hear the ripple of the paddles of the Iroquois in pursuit, but the stillness of the tomb was not more profound than that in which they were now enfolded.

the organ of sight

From this reading Ear and eye were strained to catch sound or sight that would tell something of their enemies.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading It looked as if the Iroquois were signaling to one another; and, if it so happened that this scow, with its occupants, was the object of these communications, the latter might well feel anxiety about their situation.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading FORCED BACKWARD.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Probably a half mile below them another light was seen shining, and almost directly opposite was a similar one.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It looked as if the Iroquois were signaling to one another; and, if it so happened that this scow, with its occupants, was the object of these communications, the latter might well feel anxiety about their situation.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading All, even the Mohawk, expected to hear the ripple of the paddles of the Iroquois in pursuit, but the stillness of the tomb was not more profound than that in which they were now enfolded.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It looked as if the Iroquois were signaling to one another; and, if it so happened that this scow, with its occupants, was the object of these communications, the latter might well feel anxiety about their situation.

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

From this reading All, even the Mohawk, expected to hear the ripple of the paddles of the Iroquois in pursuit, but the stillness of the tomb was not more profound than that in which they were now enfolded.

any member of the warlike North American Indian peoples formerly living in New York State; the Iroquois League were allies of the British during the American Revolution

From this reading All, even the Mohawk, expected to hear the ripple of the paddles of the Iroquois in pursuit, but the stillness of the tomb was not more profound than that in which they were now enfolded.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It looked as if the Iroquois were signaling to one another; and, if it so happened that this scow, with its occupants, was the object of these communications, the latter might well feel anxiety about their situation.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It looked as if the Iroquois were signaling to one another; and, if it so happened that this scow, with its occupants, was the object of these communications, the latter might well feel anxiety about their situation.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading It looked as if the Iroquois were signaling to one another; and, if it so happened that this scow, with its occupants, was the object of these communications, the latter might well feel anxiety about their situation.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Probably a half mile below them another light was seen shining, and almost directly opposite was a similar one.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It looked as if the Iroquois were signaling to one another; and, if it so happened that this scow, with its occupants, was the object of these communications, the latter might well feel anxiety about their situation.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It looked as if the Iroquois were signaling to one another; and, if it so happened that this scow, with its occupants, was the object of these communications, the latter might well feel anxiety about their situation.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Probably a half mile below them another light was seen shining, and almost directly opposite was a similar one.

a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living along the Mohawk River in New York State

From this reading All, even the Mohawk, expected to hear the ripple of the paddles of the Iroquois in pursuit, but the stillness of the tomb was not more profound than that in which they were now enfolded.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading All, even the Mohawk, expected to hear the ripple of the paddles of the Iroquois in pursuit, but the stillness of the tomb was not more profound than that in which they were now enfolded.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All, even the Mohawk, expected to hear the ripple of the paddles of the Iroquois in pursuit, but the stillness of the tomb was not more profound than that in which they were now enfolded.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading All, even the Mohawk, expected to hear the ripple of the paddles of the Iroquois in pursuit, but the stillness of the tomb was not more profound than that in which they were now enfolded.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading It looked as if the Iroquois were signaling to one another; and, if it so happened that this scow, with its occupants, was the object of these communications, the latter might well feel anxiety about their situation.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading It looked as if the Iroquois were signaling to one another; and, if it so happened that this scow, with its occupants, was the object of these communications, the latter might well feel anxiety about their situation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ear and eye were strained to catch sound or sight that would tell something of their enemies.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Probably a half mile below them another light was seen shining, and almost directly opposite was a similar one.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Probably a half mile below them another light was seen shining, and almost directly opposite was a similar one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Ear and eye were strained to catch sound or sight that would tell something of their enemies.

plural of “paddle” — small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games

From this reading All, even the Mohawk, expected to hear the ripple of the paddles of the Iroquois in pursuit, but the stillness of the tomb was not more profound than that in which they were now enfolded.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Probably a half mile below them another light was seen shining, and almost directly opposite was a similar one.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading All, even the Mohawk, expected to hear the ripple of the paddles of the Iroquois in pursuit, but the stillness of the tomb was not more profound than that in which they were now enfolded.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading All, even the Mohawk, expected to hear the ripple of the paddles of the Iroquois in pursuit, but the stillness of the tomb was not more profound than that in which they were now enfolded.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading All, even the Mohawk, expected to hear the ripple of the paddles of the Iroquois in pursuit, but the stillness of the tomb was not more profound than that in which they were now enfolded.

any of various flat-bottomed boats with sloping ends

From this reading It looked as if the Iroquois were signaling to one another; and, if it so happened that this scow, with its occupants, was the object of these communications, the latter might well feel anxiety about their situation.

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

From this reading Probably a half mile below them another light was seen shining, and almost directly opposite was a similar one.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading Probably a half mile below them another light was seen shining, and almost directly opposite was a similar one.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Ear and eye were strained to catch sound or sight that would tell something of their enemies.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading It looked as if the Iroquois were signaling to one another; and, if it so happened that this scow, with its occupants, was the object of these communications, the latter might well feel anxiety about their situation.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Probably a half mile below them another light was seen shining, and almost directly opposite was a similar one.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading It looked as if the Iroquois were signaling to one another; and, if it so happened that this scow, with its occupants, was the object of these communications, the latter might well feel anxiety about their situation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It looked as if the Iroquois were signaling to one another; and, if it so happened that this scow, with its occupants, was the object of these communications, the latter might well feel anxiety about their situation.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Ear and eye were strained to catch sound or sight that would tell something of their enemies.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Ear and eye were strained to catch sound or sight that would tell something of their enemies.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading All, even the Mohawk, expected to hear the ripple of the paddles of the Iroquois in pursuit, but the stillness of the tomb was not more profound than that in which they were now enfolded.

lacking natural ease

From this reading Ear and eye were strained to catch sound or sight that would tell something of their enemies.

express in words

From this reading Ear and eye were strained to catch sound or sight that would tell something of their enemies.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading All, even the Mohawk, expected to hear the ripple of the paddles of the Iroquois in pursuit, but the stillness of the tomb was not more profound than that in which they were now enfolded.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ear and eye were strained to catch sound or sight that would tell something of their enemies.

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

From this reading All, even the Mohawk, expected to hear the ripple of the paddles of the Iroquois in pursuit, but the stillness of the tomb was not more profound than that in which they were now enfolded.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Ear and eye were strained to catch sound or sight that would tell something of their enemies.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Probably a half mile below them another light was seen shining, and almost directly opposite was a similar one.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It looked as if the Iroquois were signaling to one another; and, if it so happened that this scow, with its occupants, was the object of these communications, the latter might well feel anxiety about their situation.

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

From this reading All, even the Mohawk, expected to hear the ripple of the paddles of the Iroquois in pursuit, but the stillness of the tomb was not more profound than that in which they were now enfolded.

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

From this reading It looked as if the Iroquois were signaling to one another; and, if it so happened that this scow, with its occupants, was the object of these communications, the latter might well feel anxiety about their situation.

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

From this reading Ear and eye were strained to catch sound or sight that would tell something of their enemies.

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading All, even the Mohawk, expected to hear the ripple of the paddles of the Iroquois in pursuit, but the stillness of the tomb was not more profound than that in which they were now enfolded.

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

From this reading All, even the Mohawk, expected to hear the ripple of the paddles of the Iroquois in pursuit, but the stillness of the tomb was not more profound than that in which they were now enfolded.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It looked as if the Iroquois were signaling to one another; and, if it so happened that this scow, with its occupants, was the object of these communications, the latter might well feel anxiety about their situation.

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

From this reading Ear and eye were strained to catch sound or sight that would tell something of their enemies.

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

From this reading All, even the Mohawk, expected to hear the ripple of the paddles of the Iroquois in pursuit, but the stillness of the tomb was not more profound than that in which they were now enfolded.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It looked as if the Iroquois were signaling to one another; and, if it so happened that this scow, with its occupants, was the object of these communications, the latter might well feel anxiety about their situation.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Ear and eye were strained to catch sound or sight that would tell something of their enemies.