Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading One must lead the way, and act as scout, while the others were to remain with the team.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading It was amusing to watch Angel, as he glided along from one tree to the next, where the forests were in their paths.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading It was amusing to watch Angel, as he glided along from one tree to the next, where the forests were in their paths.

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

From this reading THE TRIP THROUGH THE DENSE FOREST On the march up Cataract River, and out toward the forest, the same order was observed as on the previous trips.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading It was amusing to watch Angel, as he glided along from one tree to the next, where the forests were in their paths.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Much of it had been traveled, it is true, but there was nothing approaching such a thing as a road, or even a path, by which they could be guided.

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

From this reading THE TRIP THROUGH THE DENSE FOREST On the march up Cataract River, and out toward the forest, the same order was observed as on the previous trips.

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

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Much of it had been traveled, it is true, but there was nothing approaching such a thing as a road, or even a path, by which they could be guided.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Much of it had been traveled, it is true, but there was nothing approaching such a thing as a road, or even a path, by which they could be guided.

an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye

From this reading THE TRIP THROUGH THE DENSE FOREST On the march up Cataract River, and out toward the forest, the same order was observed as on the previous trips.

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

From this reading Much of it had been traveled, it is true, but there was nothing approaching such a thing as a road, or even a path, by which they could be guided.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading THE TRIP THROUGH THE DENSE FOREST On the march up Cataract River, and out toward the forest, the same order was observed as on the previous trips.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

divisible by two

From this reading Much of it had been traveled, it is true, but there was nothing approaching such a thing as a road, or even a path, by which they could be guided.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE TRIP THROUGH THE DENSE FOREST On the march up Cataract River, and out toward the forest, the same order was observed as on the previous trips.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It was amusing to watch Angel, as he glided along from one tree to the next, where the forests were in their paths.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading It was amusing to watch Angel, as he glided along from one tree to the next, where the forests were in their paths.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading Much of it had been traveled, it is true, but there was nothing approaching such a thing as a road, or even a path, by which they could be guided.

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

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

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

From this reading It was amusing to watch Angel, as he glided along from one tree to the next, where the forests were in their paths.

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

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

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

From this reading Much of it had been traveled, it is true, but there was nothing approaching such a thing as a road, or even a path, by which they could be guided.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading One must lead the way, and act as scout, while the others were to remain with the team.

engage in

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

march in a procession

From this reading THE TRIP THROUGH THE DENSE FOREST On the march up Cataract River, and out toward the forest, the same order was observed as on the previous trips.

used to form the superlative

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading One must lead the way, and act as scout, while the others were to remain with the team.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It was amusing to watch Angel, as he glided along from one tree to the next, where the forests were in their paths.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Much of it had been traveled, it is true, but there was nothing approaching such a thing as a road, or even a path, by which they could be guided.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading THE TRIP THROUGH THE DENSE FOREST On the march up Cataract River, and out toward the forest, the same order was observed as on the previous trips.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Much of it had been traveled, it is true, but there was nothing approaching such a thing as a road, or even a path, by which they could be guided.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE TRIP THROUGH THE DENSE FOREST On the march up Cataract River, and out toward the forest, the same order was observed as on the previous trips.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One must lead the way, and act as scout, while the others were to remain with the team.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading THE TRIP THROUGH THE DENSE FOREST On the march up Cataract River, and out toward the forest, the same order was observed as on the previous trips.

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From this reading One must lead the way, and act as scout, while the others were to remain with the team.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE TRIP THROUGH THE DENSE FOREST On the march up Cataract River, and out toward the forest, the same order was observed as on the previous trips.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

a course of conduct

From this reading Much of it had been traveled, it is true, but there was nothing approaching such a thing as a road, or even a path, by which they could be guided.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading THE TRIP THROUGH THE DENSE FOREST On the march up Cataract River, and out toward the forest, the same order was observed as on the previous trips.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading One must lead the way, and act as scout, while the others were to remain with the team.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

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

From this reading THE TRIP THROUGH THE DENSE FOREST On the march up Cataract River, and out toward the forest, the same order was observed as on the previous trips.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Much of it had been traveled, it is true, but there was nothing approaching such a thing as a road, or even a path, by which they could be guided.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE TRIP THROUGH THE DENSE FOREST On the march up Cataract River, and out toward the forest, the same order was observed as on the previous trips.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading One must lead the way, and act as scout, while the others were to remain with the team.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Much of it had been traveled, it is true, but there was nothing approaching such a thing as a road, or even a path, by which they could be guided.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading One must lead the way, and act as scout, while the others were to remain with the team.

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

From this reading THE TRIP THROUGH THE DENSE FOREST On the march up Cataract River, and out toward the forest, the same order was observed as on the previous trips.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Much of it had been traveled, it is true, but there was nothing approaching such a thing as a road, or even a path, by which they could be guided.

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

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

a special situation

From this reading Much of it had been traveled, it is true, but there was nothing approaching such a thing as a road, or even a path, by which they could be guided.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE TRIP THROUGH THE DENSE FOREST On the march up Cataract River, and out toward the forest, the same order was observed as on the previous trips.

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

From this reading One must lead the way, and act as scout, while the others were to remain with the team.

in the direction of

From this reading THE TRIP THROUGH THE DENSE FOREST On the march up Cataract River, and out toward the forest, the same order was observed as on the previous trips.

plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading Much of it had been traveled, it is true, but there was nothing approaching such a thing as a road, or even a path, by which they could be guided.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading It was amusing to watch Angel, as he glided along from one tree to the next, where the forests were in their paths.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading THE TRIP THROUGH THE DENSE FOREST On the march up Cataract River, and out toward the forest, the same order was observed as on the previous trips.

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading THE TRIP THROUGH THE DENSE FOREST On the march up Cataract River, and out toward the forest, the same order was observed as on the previous trips.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Much of it had been traveled, it is true, but there was nothing approaching such a thing as a road, or even a path, by which they could be guided.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

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

From this reading THE TRIP THROUGH THE DENSE FOREST On the march up Cataract River, and out toward the forest, the same order was observed as on the previous trips.

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

From this reading THE TRIP THROUGH THE DENSE FOREST On the march up Cataract River, and out toward the forest, the same order was observed as on the previous trips.

look attentively

From this reading It was amusing to watch Angel, as he glided along from one tree to the next, where the forests were in their paths.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading One must lead the way, and act as scout, while the others were to remain with the team.

(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 They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

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

From this reading One must lead the way, and act as scout, while the others were to remain with the team.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was amusing to watch Angel, as he glided along from one tree to the next, where the forests were in their paths.

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

From this reading Much of it had been traveled, it is true, but there was nothing approaching such a thing as a road, or even a path, by which they could be guided.

during the time that

From this reading One must lead the way, and act as scout, while the others were to remain with the team.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading They did not anticipate much difficulty during the first two or three days from savages, but it was always well to have some one in the lead so as to point out the most desirable paths, as it must be remembered they had to make their own trails through a wilderness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One must lead the way, and act as scout, while the others were to remain with the team.