used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
ambushverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had had years of experience in this sort of life, and, moreover, was a chief of one of the most powerful tribes on the island.
assurancesnounUS /əˈʃʊrənsɪz/
plural of “assurance” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in a forest, where every tree may conceal a foe, it is quite different.
a person who is in charge
From this reading He had had years of experience in this sort of life, and, moreover, was a chief of one of the most powerful tribes on the island.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading But in a forest, where every tree may conceal a foe, it is quite different.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But in a forest, where every tree may conceal a foe, it is quite different.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He had had years of experience in this sort of life, and, moreover, was a chief of one of the most powerful tribes on the island.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Muro was an expert in scouting work.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading But in a forest, where every tree may conceal a foe, it is quite different.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading But in a forest, where every tree may conceal a foe, it is quite different.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Ordinarily, in the open road, a man will walk three or four miles an hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had had years of experience in this sort of life, and, moreover, was a chief of one of the most powerful tribes on the island.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had had years of experience in this sort of life, and, moreover, was a chief of one of the most powerful tribes on the island.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Ordinarily, in the open road, a man will walk three or four miles an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading He had had years of experience in this sort of life, and, moreover, was a chief of one of the most powerful tribes on the island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But in a forest, where every tree may conceal a foe, it is quite different.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had had years of experience in this sort of life, and, moreover, was a chief of one of the most powerful tribes on the island.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Ordinarily, in the open road, a man will walk three or four miles an hour.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Ordinarily, in the open road, a man will walk three or four miles an hour.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading He had had years of experience in this sort of life, and, moreover, was a chief of one of the most powerful tribes on the island.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had had years of experience in this sort of life, and, moreover, was a chief of one of the most powerful tribes on the island.
Muro
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From this reading Muro was an expert in scouting work.
NATIVESnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had had years of experience in this sort of life, and, moreover, was a chief of one of the most powerful tribes on the island.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had had years of experience in this sort of life, and, moreover, was a chief of one of the most powerful tribes on the island.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Ordinarily, in the open road, a man will walk three or four miles an hour.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ordinarily, in the open road, a man will walk three or four miles an hour.
OrdinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Ordinarily, in the open road, a man will walk three or four miles an hour.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading He had had years of experience in this sort of life, and, moreover, was a chief of one of the most powerful tribes on the island.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But in a forest, where every tree may conceal a foe, it is quite different.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Ordinarily, in the open road, a man will walk three or four miles an hour.
ScoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He had had years of experience in this sort of life, and, moreover, was a chief of one of the most powerful tribes on the island.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had had years of experience in this sort of life, and, moreover, was a chief of one of the most powerful tribes on the island.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Ordinarily, in the open road, a man will walk three or four miles an hour.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading But in a forest, where every tree may conceal a foe, it is quite different.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading He had had years of experience in this sort of life, and, moreover, was a chief of one of the most powerful tribes on the island.
TRINKETSnounUS /ˈtrɪŋkəts/
plural of “trinket” — cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
not known
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Ordinarily, in the open road, a man will walk three or four miles an hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Muro was an expert in scouting work.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
in or at the place that
From this reading But in a forest, where every tree may conceal a foe, it is quite different.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Ordinarily, in the open road, a man will walk three or four miles an hour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FIGHT OF THE NATIVES FOR THE TRINKETS Scouting in an unknown country, with assurances that foes may be in ambush at every turn, is not a rapid way of marching.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Muro was an expert in scouting work.
a late time of life
From this reading He had had years of experience in this sort of life, and, moreover, was a chief of one of the most powerful tribes on the island.
