(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He found not only that he had eager and imitative and hence capable pupils, but that his own skill vastly improved with practice, so that he was soon able to direct an arrow with accuracy to almost any desired spot.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading He found not only that he had eager and imitative and hence capable pupils, but that his own skill vastly improved with practice, so that he was soon able to direct an arrow with accuracy to almost any desired spot.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading _Ru the Eagle-Hearted_ Ru's ascension to leadership was followed by six or eight days of intensive activity, during which the cave buzzed with excitement.
(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 First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He found not only that he had eager and imitative and hence capable pupils, but that his own skill vastly improved with practice, so that he was soon able to direct an arrow with accuracy to almost any desired spot.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Meanwhile Ru labored assiduously at the construction of bows and arrows, which he made in an isolated little nook of the cavern, while Yonyo kept watch to see that no tribesman approached.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He found not only that he had eager and imitative and hence capable pupils, but that his own skill vastly improved with practice, so that he was soon able to direct an arrow with accuracy to almost any desired spot.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Meanwhile Ru labored assiduously at the construction of bows and arrows, which he made in an isolated little nook of the cavern, while Yonyo kept watch to see that no tribesman approached.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading He found not only that he had eager and imitative and hence capable pupils, but that his own skill vastly improved with practice, so that he was soon able to direct an arrow with accuracy to almost any desired spot.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading Meanwhile Ru labored assiduously at the construction of bows and arrows, which he made in an isolated little nook of the cavern, while Yonyo kept watch to see that no tribesman approached.
ascensionnounUS /əˈsenʃən/
(Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter
From this reading _Ru the Eagle-Hearted_ Ru's ascension to leadership was followed by six or eight days of intensive activity, during which the cave buzzed with excitement.
assiduouslyadverbUS /əˈsɪdwəsli/
with care and persistence
From this reading Meanwhile Ru labored assiduously at the construction of bows and arrows, which he made in an isolated little nook of the cavern, while Yonyo kept watch to see that no tribesman approached.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Meanwhile Ru labored assiduously at the construction of bows and arrows, which he made in an isolated little nook of the cavern, while Yonyo kept watch to see that no tribesman approached.
beast-men
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From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Meanwhile Ru labored assiduously at the construction of bows and arrows, which he made in an isolated little nook of the cavern, while Yonyo kept watch to see that no tribesman approached.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He found not only that he had eager and imitative and hence capable pupils, but that his own skill vastly improved with practice, so that he was soon able to direct an arrow with accuracy to almost any desired spot.
buzzedverbUS /bʌzd/
past form of “buzz” — make a buzzing sound
From this reading _Ru the Eagle-Hearted_ Ru's ascension to leadership was followed by six or eight days of intensive activity, during which the cave buzzed with excitement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Ru the Eagle-Hearted_ Ru's ascension to leadership was followed by six or eight days of intensive activity, during which the cave buzzed with excitement.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading He found not only that he had eager and imitative and hence capable pupils, but that his own skill vastly improved with practice, so that he was soon able to direct an arrow with accuracy to almost any desired spot.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading _Ru the Eagle-Hearted_ Ru's ascension to leadership was followed by six or eight days of intensive activity, during which the cave buzzed with excitement.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading Meanwhile Ru labored assiduously at the construction of bows and arrows, which he made in an isolated little nook of the cavern, while Yonyo kept watch to see that no tribesman approached.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading And several hours each day he devoted to training the chosen ten in the use of the "wonder stick."
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Meanwhile Ru labored assiduously at the construction of bows and arrows, which he made in an isolated little nook of the cavern, while Yonyo kept watch to see that no tribesman approached.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And several hours each day he devoted to training the chosen ten in the use of the "wonder stick."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _Ru the Eagle-Hearted_ Ru's ascension to leadership was followed by six or eight days of intensive activity, during which the cave buzzed with excitement.
wanted intensely
From this reading He found not only that he had eager and imitative and hence capable pupils, but that his own skill vastly improved with practice, so that he was soon able to direct an arrow with accuracy to almost any desired spot.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading And several hours each day he devoted to training the chosen ten in the use of the "wonder stick."
command with authority
From this reading He found not only that he had eager and imitative and hence capable pupils, but that his own skill vastly improved with practice, so that he was soon able to direct an arrow with accuracy to almost any desired spot.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _Ru the Eagle-Hearted_ Ru's ascension to leadership was followed by six or eight days of intensive activity, during which the cave buzzed with excitement.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading And several hours each day he devoted to training the chosen ten in the use of the "wonder stick."
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He found not only that he had eager and imitative and hence capable pupils, but that his own skill vastly improved with practice, so that he was soon able to direct an arrow with accuracy to almost any desired spot.
Eagle-Hearted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Ru the Eagle-Hearted_ Ru's ascension to leadership was followed by six or eight days of intensive activity, during which the cave buzzed with excitement.
being one more than seven
From this reading _Ru the Eagle-Hearted_ Ru's ascension to leadership was followed by six or eight days of intensive activity, during which the cave buzzed with excitement.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading _Ru the Eagle-Hearted_ Ru's ascension to leadership was followed by six or eight days of intensive activity, during which the cave buzzed with excitement.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading _Ru the Eagle-Hearted_ Ru's ascension to leadership was followed by six or eight days of intensive activity, during which the cave buzzed with excitement.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
set up or found
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
for this reason
From this reading He found not only that he had eager and imitative and hence capable pupils, but that his own skill vastly improved with practice, so that he was soon able to direct an arrow with accuracy to almost any desired spot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He found not only that he had eager and imitative and hence capable pupils, but that his own skill vastly improved with practice, so that he was soon able to direct an arrow with accuracy to almost any desired spot.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading And several hours each day he devoted to training the chosen ten in the use of the "wonder stick."
imitativeadjectiveUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪv/
marked by or given to imitation
From this reading He found not only that he had eager and imitative and hence capable pupils, but that his own skill vastly improved with practice, so that he was soon able to direct an arrow with accuracy to almost any desired spot.
of the present time and place
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading He found not only that he had eager and imitative and hence capable pupils, but that his own skill vastly improved with practice, so that he was soon able to direct an arrow with accuracy to almost any desired spot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meanwhile Ru labored assiduously at the construction of bows and arrows, which he made in an isolated little nook of the cavern, while Yonyo kept watch to see that no tribesman approached.
intensiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtensɪv/
characterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form
From this reading _Ru the Eagle-Hearted_ Ru's ascension to leadership was followed by six or eight days of intensive activity, during which the cave buzzed with excitement.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading Meanwhile Ru labored assiduously at the construction of bows and arrows, which he made in an isolated little nook of the cavern, while Yonyo kept watch to see that no tribesman approached.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Meanwhile Ru labored assiduously at the construction of bows and arrows, which he made in an isolated little nook of the cavern, while Yonyo kept watch to see that no tribesman approached.
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Meanwhile Ru labored assiduously at the construction of bows and arrows, which he made in an isolated little nook of the cavern, while Yonyo kept watch to see that no tribesman approached.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading _Ru the Eagle-Hearted_ Ru's ascension to leadership was followed by six or eight days of intensive activity, during which the cave buzzed with excitement.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Meanwhile Ru labored assiduously at the construction of bows and arrows, which he made in an isolated little nook of the cavern, while Yonyo kept watch to see that no tribesman approached.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Meanwhile Ru labored assiduously at the construction of bows and arrows, which he made in an isolated little nook of the cavern, while Yonyo kept watch to see that no tribesman approached.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile Ru labored assiduously at the construction of bows and arrows, which he made in an isolated little nook of the cavern, while Yonyo kept watch to see that no tribesman approached.
not any; not one
From this reading Meanwhile Ru labored assiduously at the construction of bows and arrows, which he made in an isolated little nook of the cavern, while Yonyo kept watch to see that no tribesman approached.
nooknounUS /nʊk/
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading Meanwhile Ru labored assiduously at the construction of bows and arrows, which he made in an isolated little nook of the cavern, while Yonyo kept watch to see that no tribesman approached.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He found not only that he had eager and imitative and hence capable pupils, but that his own skill vastly improved with practice, so that he was soon able to direct an arrow with accuracy to almost any desired spot.
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Ru the Eagle-Hearted_ Ru's ascension to leadership was followed by six or eight days of intensive activity, during which the cave buzzed with excitement.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
and nothing more
From this reading He found not only that he had eager and imitative and hence capable pupils, but that his own skill vastly improved with practice, so that he was soon able to direct an arrow with accuracy to almost any desired spot.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Ru the Eagle-Hearted_ Ru's ascension to leadership was followed by six or eight days of intensive activity, during which the cave buzzed with excitement.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He found not only that he had eager and imitative and hence capable pupils, but that his own skill vastly improved with practice, so that he was soon able to direct an arrow with accuracy to almost any desired spot.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading He found not only that he had eager and imitative and hence capable pupils, but that his own skill vastly improved with practice, so that he was soon able to direct an arrow with accuracy to almost any desired spot.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading He found not only that he had eager and imitative and hence capable pupils, but that his own skill vastly improved with practice, so that he was soon able to direct an arrow with accuracy to almost any desired spot.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
RunounUS /ruː/
a rare polyvalent metallic element of the platinum group; it is found associated with platinum
From this reading _Ru the Eagle-Hearted_ Ru's ascension to leadership was followed by six or eight days of intensive activity, during which the cave buzzed with excitement.
Ru's
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From this reading _Ru the Eagle-Hearted_ Ru's ascension to leadership was followed by six or eight days of intensive activity, during which the cave buzzed with excitement.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Meanwhile Ru labored assiduously at the construction of bows and arrows, which he made in an isolated little nook of the cavern, while Yonyo kept watch to see that no tribesman approached.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading And several hours each day he devoted to training the chosen ten in the use of the "wonder stick."
the display of a motion picture
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading _Ru the Eagle-Hearted_ Ru's ascension to leadership was followed by six or eight days of intensive activity, during which the cave buzzed with excitement.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading He found not only that he had eager and imitative and hence capable pupils, but that his own skill vastly improved with practice, so that he was soon able to direct an arrow with accuracy to almost any desired spot.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He found not only that he had eager and imitative and hence capable pupils, but that his own skill vastly improved with practice, so that he was soon able to direct an arrow with accuracy to almost any desired spot.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
in the near future
From this reading He found not only that he had eager and imitative and hence capable pupils, but that his own skill vastly improved with practice, so that he was soon able to direct an arrow with accuracy to almost any desired spot.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He found not only that he had eager and imitative and hence capable pupils, but that his own skill vastly improved with practice, so that he was soon able to direct an arrow with accuracy to almost any desired spot.
starvationnounUS /stɑːrˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading And several hours each day he devoted to training the chosen ten in the use of the "wonder stick."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading And several hours each day he devoted to training the chosen ten in the use of the "wonder stick."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Meanwhile Ru labored assiduously at the construction of bows and arrows, which he made in an isolated little nook of the cavern, while Yonyo kept watch to see that no tribesman approached.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Ru the Eagle-Hearted_ Ru's ascension to leadership was followed by six or eight days of intensive activity, during which the cave buzzed with excitement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Ru the Eagle-Hearted_ Ru's ascension to leadership was followed by six or eight days of intensive activity, during which the cave buzzed with excitement.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading And several hours each day he devoted to training the chosen ten in the use of the "wonder stick."
tribesmannounUS /ˈtraɪbzmæn/
someone who lives in a tribe
From this reading Meanwhile Ru labored assiduously at the construction of bows and arrows, which he made in an isolated little nook of the cavern, while Yonyo kept watch to see that no tribesman approached.
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
the act of using
From this reading And several hours each day he devoted to training the chosen ten in the use of the "wonder stick."
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading He found not only that he had eager and imitative and hence capable pupils, but that his own skill vastly improved with practice, so that he was soon able to direct an arrow with accuracy to almost any desired spot.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Ru the Eagle-Hearted_ Ru's ascension to leadership was followed by six or eight days of intensive activity, during which the cave buzzed with excitement.
look attentively
From this reading Meanwhile Ru labored assiduously at the construction of bows and arrows, which he made in an isolated little nook of the cavern, while Yonyo kept watch to see that no tribesman approached.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Ru the Eagle-Hearted_ Ru's ascension to leadership was followed by six or eight days of intensive activity, during which the cave buzzed with excitement.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Meanwhile Ru labored assiduously at the construction of bows and arrows, which he made in an isolated little nook of the cavern, while Yonyo kept watch to see that no tribesman approached.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Ru the Eagle-Hearted_ Ru's ascension to leadership was followed by six or eight days of intensive activity, during which the cave buzzed with excitement.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading And several hours each day he devoted to training the chosen ten in the use of the "wonder stick."
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading First of all, Ru solved the food problem by showing the people the secluded cave entrance which he had found; and through this, unobserved by the beast-men, they passed daily into the woods, returning always with roots and nuts enough to ward off immediate starvation.
Yonyo
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From this reading Meanwhile Ru labored assiduously at the construction of bows and arrows, which he made in an isolated little nook of the cavern, while Yonyo kept watch to see that no tribesman approached.
