Chapter XV

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

From this reading A LEAF FROM THE HERMIT’S LIFE.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading “The Lone Man will tell Oonalooska all,” said Hewitt, answering to the expectant look in his companion’s eyes, as an expression of pain flitted across his face.

(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 “The Lone Man will tell Oonalooska all,” said Hewitt, answering to the expectant look in his companion’s eyes, as an expression of pain flitted across his face.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “The Lone Man will tell Oonalooska all,” said Hewitt, answering to the expectant look in his companion’s eyes, as an expression of pain flitted across his face.

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

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

replying

From this reading “The Lone Man will tell Oonalooska all,” said Hewitt, answering to the expectant look in his companion’s eyes, as an expression of pain flitted across his face.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

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

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He brushed something, very much like a translucent pearl, from his bronzed cheek, and began:

the two together, not just one

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading He brushed something, very much like a translucent pearl, from his bronzed cheek, and began:

touched lightly in passing; grazed against

From this reading He brushed something, very much like a translucent pearl, from his bronzed cheek, and began:

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading He brushed something, very much like a translucent pearl, from his bronzed cheek, and began:

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

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From this reading “The Lone Man will tell Oonalooska all,” said Hewitt, answering to the expectant look in his companion’s eyes, as an expression of pain flitted across his face.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

past form of “ensconce” — fix firmly

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

marked by eager anticipation

From this reading “The Lone Man will tell Oonalooska all,” said Hewitt, answering to the expectant look in his companion’s eyes, as an expression of pain flitted across his face.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading “The Lone Man will tell Oonalooska all,” said Hewitt, answering to the expectant look in his companion’s eyes, as an expression of pain flitted across his face.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading “The Lone Man will tell Oonalooska all,” said Hewitt, answering to the expectant look in his companion’s eyes, as an expression of pain flitted across his face.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

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From this reading “The Lone Man will tell Oonalooska all,” said Hewitt, answering to the expectant look in his companion’s eyes, as an expression of pain flitted across his face.

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A LEAF FROM THE HERMIT’S LIFE.

highest in quality

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

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

From this reading He brushed something, very much like a translucent pearl, from his bronzed cheek, and began:

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

one retired from society for religious reasons

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A LEAF FROM THE HERMIT’S LIFE.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

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

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

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

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

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 The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

immediately past

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading A LEAF FROM THE HERMIT’S LIFE.

a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A LEAF FROM THE HERMIT’S LIFE.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He brushed something, very much like a translucent pearl, from his bronzed cheek, and began:

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading “The Lone Man will tell Oonalooska all,” said Hewitt, answering to the expectant look in his companion’s eyes, as an expression of pain flitted across his face.

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 The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “The Lone Man will tell Oonalooska all,” said Hewitt, answering to the expectant look in his companion’s eyes, as an expression of pain flitted across his face.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “The Lone Man will tell Oonalooska all,” said Hewitt, answering to the expectant look in his companion’s eyes, as an expression of pain flitted across his face.

the force of workers available

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He brushed something, very much like a translucent pearl, from his bronzed cheek, and began:

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “The Lone Man will tell Oonalooska all,” said Hewitt, answering to the expectant look in his companion’s eyes, as an expression of pain flitted across his face.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading “The Lone Man will tell Oonalooska all,” said Hewitt, answering to the expectant look in his companion’s eyes, as an expression of pain flitted across his face.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading He brushed something, very much like a translucent pearl, from his bronzed cheek, and began:

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

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “The Lone Man will tell Oonalooska all,” said Hewitt, answering to the expectant look in his companion’s eyes, as an expression of pain flitted across his face.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

get by special effort

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

-ing form of “shelve” — hold back to a later time

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He brushed something, very much like a translucent pearl, from his bronzed cheek, and began:

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

express in words

From this reading “The Lone Man will tell Oonalooska all,” said Hewitt, answering to the expectant look in his companion’s eyes, as an expression of pain flitted across his face.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

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

From this reading A LEAF FROM THE HERMIT’S LIFE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

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

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

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

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

in the direction of

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

allowing light to pass through diffusely

From this reading He brushed something, very much like a translucent pearl, from his bronzed cheek, and began:

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

precisely as stated

From this reading He brushed something, very much like a translucent pearl, from his bronzed cheek, and began:

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

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

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

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

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

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

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

a Caucasian

From this reading The hour of their greatest peril approached--that both men knew, and as they lay there waiting, Hewitt told the Indian the story of his past--a story which the brave and devoted savage was entitled to hear, that the white might be justified in his eyes.

belonging to which person

From this reading The hermit and his red companion guided their steps toward the river, whose banks they were not long reaching; and, at last, somewhat fatigued, they ensconced themselves under a shelving ledge, secure from the observation of foes on land and water.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “The Lone Man will tell Oonalooska all,” said Hewitt, answering to the expectant look in his companion’s eyes, as an expression of pain flitted across his face.