Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was an antique affair, grey as an old badger, warped and seamed by the sun and rotten in the bottom.

later than; following

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

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

From this reading It was an antique affair, grey as an old badger, warped and seamed by the sun and rotten in the bottom.

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

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age

From this reading It was an antique affair, grey as an old badger, warped and seamed by the sun and rotten in the bottom.

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

From this reading It was an antique affair, grey as an old badger, warped and seamed by the sun and rotten in the bottom.

annoy persistently

From this reading It was an antique affair, grey as an old badger, warped and seamed by the sun and rotten in the bottom.

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

From this reading But it had a thin skin of sound wood on the outside, and on the whole it seemed better suited to their purpose than the bark-canoes used by the Kakisas.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading ON THE RIVER Next morning they saw the dug-out pulled up on the shore below their camp.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading But it had a thin skin of sound wood on the outside, and on the whole it seemed better suited to their purpose than the bark-canoes used by the Kakisas.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

the lower side of anything

From this reading It was an antique affair, grey as an old badger, warped and seamed by the sun and rotten in the bottom.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was an antique affair, grey as an old badger, warped and seamed by the sun and rotten in the bottom.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading ON THE RIVER Next morning they saw the dug-out pulled up on the shore below their camp.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading He regarded the craft dubiously.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

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

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

in a questionable and dubious manner

From this reading He regarded the craft dubiously.

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

From this reading ON THE RIVER Next morning they saw the dug-out pulled up on the shore below their camp.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading It was an antique affair, grey as an old badger, warped and seamed by the sun and rotten in the bottom.

in a grim implacable manner

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

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

From this reading But it had a thin skin of sound wood on the outside, and on the whole it seemed better suited to their purpose than the bark-canoes used by the Kakisas.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

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

From this reading He regarded the craft dubiously.

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

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

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

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

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

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

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

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

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

From this reading But it had a thin skin of sound wood on the outside, and on the whole it seemed better suited to their purpose than the bark-canoes used by the Kakisas.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

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

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading ON THE RIVER Next morning they saw the dug-out pulled up on the shore below their camp.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading ON THE RIVER Next morning they saw the dug-out pulled up on the shore below their camp.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was an antique affair, grey as an old badger, warped and seamed by the sun and rotten in the bottom.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE RIVER Next morning they saw the dug-out pulled up on the shore below their camp.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading But it had a thin skin of sound wood on the outside, and on the whole it seemed better suited to their purpose than the bark-canoes used by the Kakisas.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading ON THE RIVER Next morning they saw the dug-out pulled up on the shore below their camp.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading But it had a thin skin of sound wood on the outside, and on the whole it seemed better suited to their purpose than the bark-canoes used by the Kakisas.

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

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading He regarded the craft dubiously.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

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

From this reading ON THE RIVER Next morning they saw the dug-out pulled up on the shore below their camp.

very bad

From this reading It was an antique affair, grey as an old badger, warped and seamed by the sun and rotten in the bottom.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

cut with a saw

From this reading ON THE RIVER Next morning they saw the dug-out pulled up on the shore below their camp.

having or joined by a seam or seams

From this reading It was an antique affair, grey as an old badger, warped and seamed by the sun and rotten in the bottom.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But it had a thin skin of sound wood on the outside, and on the whole it seemed better suited to their purpose than the bark-canoes used by the Kakisas.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading ON THE RIVER Next morning they saw the dug-out pulled up on the shore below their camp.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading But it had a thin skin of sound wood on the outside, and on the whole it seemed better suited to their purpose than the bark-canoes used by the Kakisas.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading But it had a thin skin of sound wood on the outside, and on the whole it seemed better suited to their purpose than the bark-canoes used by the Kakisas.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

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

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading But it had a thin skin of sound wood on the outside, and on the whole it seemed better suited to their purpose than the bark-canoes used by the Kakisas.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading It was an antique affair, grey as an old badger, warped and seamed by the sun and rotten in the bottom.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But it had a thin skin of sound wood on the outside, and on the whole it seemed better suited to their purpose than the bark-canoes used by the Kakisas.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

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

From this reading ON THE RIVER Next morning they saw the dug-out pulled up on the shore below their camp.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ON THE RIVER Next morning they saw the dug-out pulled up on the shore below their camp.

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

From this reading ON THE RIVER Next morning they saw the dug-out pulled up on the shore below their camp.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading But it had a thin skin of sound wood on the outside, and on the whole it seemed better suited to their purpose than the bark-canoes used by the Kakisas.

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

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

hard to endure

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

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

From this reading ON THE RIVER Next morning they saw the dug-out pulled up on the shore below their camp.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading But it had a thin skin of sound wood on the outside, and on the whole it seemed better suited to their purpose than the bark-canoes used by the Kakisas.

used especially of timbers or boards; bent out of shape usually by moisture

From this reading It was an antique affair, grey as an old badger, warped and seamed by the sun and rotten in the bottom.

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

From this reading It was an antique affair, grey as an old badger, warped and seamed by the sun and rotten in the bottom.

a Caucasian

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading But it had a thin skin of sound wood on the outside, and on the whole it seemed better suited to their purpose than the bark-canoes used by the Kakisas.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "The difference between a red man and a white man," said Stonor grimly, "is that a red man doesn't mind being caught in a lie after the occasion for it has passed, but a white man will spend half the rest of his life trying to justify himself."

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading But it had a thin skin of sound wood on the outside, and on the whole it seemed better suited to their purpose than the bark-canoes used by the Kakisas.