used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading "You had better change with our friend here, I think," said Mr Park, grinning from ear to ear, as he tossed the cap to its owner, while Harry handed the other to the Indian, amid the laughter of the crew.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You had better change with our friend here, I think," said Mr Park, grinning from ear to ear, as he tossed the cap to its owner, while Harry handed the other to the Indian, amid the laughter of the crew.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
next to; at the side of
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
(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 "You had better change with our friend here, I think," said Mr Park, grinning from ear to ear, as he tossed the cap to its owner, while Harry handed the other to the Indian, amid the laughter of the crew.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "You had better change with our friend here, I think," said Mr Park, grinning from ear to ear, as he tossed the cap to its owner, while Harry handed the other to the Indian, amid the laughter of the crew.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading "You had better change with our friend here, I think," said Mr Park, grinning from ear to ear, as he tossed the cap to its owner, while Harry handed the other to the Indian, amid the laughter of the crew.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Ho! sing, mes garcons," cried the guide, seizing the massive sweep and directing the boat out to sea.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
the act of departing
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading "Ho! sing, mes garcons," cried the guide, seizing the massive sweep and directing the boat out to sea.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "You had better change with our friend here, I think," said Mr Park, grinning from ear to ear, as he tossed the cap to its owner, while Harry handed the other to the Indian, amid the laughter of the crew.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "You had better change with our friend here, I think," said Mr Park, grinning from ear to ear, as he tossed the cap to its owner, while Harry handed the other to the Indian, amid the laughter of the crew.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
garcons
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From this reading "Ho! sing, mes garcons," cried the guide, seizing the massive sweep and directing the boat out to sea.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "You had better change with our friend here, I think," said Mr Park, grinning from ear to ear, as he tossed the cap to its owner, while Harry handed the other to the Indian, amid the laughter of the crew.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading "Ho! sing, mes garcons," cried the guide, seizing the massive sweep and directing the boat out to sea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading "You had better change with our friend here, I think," said Mr Park, grinning from ear to ear, as he tossed the cap to its owner, while Harry handed the other to the Indian, amid the laughter of the crew.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
head-dress
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From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You had better change with our friend here, I think," said Mr Park, grinning from ear to ear, as he tossed the cap to its owner, while Harry handed the other to the Indian, amid the laughter of the crew.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
HonounUS /hoʊ/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
From this reading "Ho! sing, mes garcons," cried the guide, seizing the massive sweep and directing the boat out to sea.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You had better change with our friend here, I think," said Mr Park, grinning from ear to ear, as he tossed the cap to its owner, while Harry handed the other to the Indian, amid the laughter of the crew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading "You had better change with our friend here, I think," said Mr Park, grinning from ear to ear, as he tossed the cap to its owner, while Harry handed the other to the Indian, amid the laughter of the crew.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "You had better change with our friend here, I think," said Mr Park, grinning from ear to ear, as he tossed the cap to its owner, while Harry handed the other to the Indian, amid the laughter of the crew.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "You had better change with our friend here, I think," said Mr Park, grinning from ear to ear, as he tossed the cap to its owner, while Harry handed the other to the Indian, amid the laughter of the crew.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
engage in
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading "Ho! sing, mes garcons," cried the guide, seizing the massive sweep and directing the boat out to sea.
mes
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From this reading "Ho! sing, mes garcons," cried the guide, seizing the massive sweep and directing the boat out to sea.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
mottledadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːtəld/
having spots or patches of color
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "You had better change with our friend here, I think," said Mr Park, grinning from ear to ear, as he tossed the cap to its owner, while Harry handed the other to the Indian, amid the laughter of the crew.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "You had better change with our friend here, I think," said Mr Park, grinning from ear to ear, as he tossed the cap to its owner, while Harry handed the other to the Indian, amid the laughter of the crew.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "You had better change with our friend here, I think," said Mr Park, grinning from ear to ear, as he tossed the cap to its owner, while Harry handed the other to the Indian, amid the laughter of the crew.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Ho! sing, mes garcons," cried the guide, seizing the massive sweep and directing the boat out to sea.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading "You had better change with our friend here, I think," said Mr Park, grinning from ear to ear, as he tossed the cap to its owner, while Harry handed the other to the Indian, amid the laughter of the crew.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading "You had better change with our friend here, I think," said Mr Park, grinning from ear to ear, as he tossed the cap to its owner, while Harry handed the other to the Indian, amid the laughter of the crew.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You had better change with our friend here, I think," said Mr Park, grinning from ear to ear, as he tossed the cap to its owner, while Harry handed the other to the Indian, amid the laughter of the crew.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "Ho! sing, mes garcons," cried the guide, seizing the massive sweep and directing the boat out to sea.
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading "Ho! sing, mes garcons," cried the guide, seizing the massive sweep and directing the boat out to sea.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
deliver by singing
From this reading "Ho! sing, mes garcons," cried the guide, seizing the massive sweep and directing the boat out to sea.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading "Ho! sing, mes garcons," cried the guide, seizing the massive sweep and directing the boat out to sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You had better change with our friend here, I think," said Mr Park, grinning from ear to ear, as he tossed the cap to its owner, while Harry handed the other to the Indian, amid the laughter of the crew.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading "You had better change with our friend here, I think," said Mr Park, grinning from ear to ear, as he tossed the cap to its owner, while Harry handed the other to the Indian, amid the laughter of the crew.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
precisely as stated
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
voyageur
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "You had better change with our friend here, I think," said Mr Park, grinning from ear to ear, as he tossed the cap to its owner, while Harry handed the other to the Indian, amid the laughter of the crew.
which person or people
From this reading Harry instantly tore the covering from his head, and discovered that among his numerous mistakes he had put on the head-dress of one of the Indians who had brought him to the camp.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To do him justice, the cap was not unlike his own, excepting that it was a little more mottled and dirty in colour, besides being decorated with a gaudy but very much crushed and broken feather.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You had better change with our friend here, I think," said Mr Park, grinning from ear to ear, as he tossed the cap to its owner, while Harry handed the other to the Indian, amid the laughter of the crew.
you'll
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From this reading "Never mind, boy," added Mr Park, in an encouraging tone; "you'll make a voyageur yet.--Now then, lads, give way;" and with a nod to the Indians, who stood on the shore watching their departure, the trader sprang into the boat and took his place beside the two boys.
