Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading "I say, Jacques, is yon a cloud or a wreath of smoke above the trees in the creek?" inquired Harry, pointing with his paddle towards the object referred to.

later than; following

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

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

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

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

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

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

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "It's smoke, master; I've see'd it for some time, and mayhap we'll find some Injins there who can give us news of the traders at Stoney Creek."

United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "It's smoke, master; I've see'd it for some time, and mayhap we'll find some Injins there who can give us news of the traders at Stoney Creek."

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading "I say, Jacques, is yon a cloud or a wreath of smoke above the trees in the creek?" inquired Harry, pointing with his paddle towards the object referred to.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading "I say, Jacques, is yon a cloud or a wreath of smoke above the trees in the creek?" inquired Harry, pointing with his paddle towards the object referred to.

plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "It's smoke, master; I've see'd it for some time, and mayhap we'll find some Injins there who can give us news of the traders at Stoney Creek."

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading It's likely we'll get some fish here if we set the net."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Keep her head a little more to the left--straight for the p'int--so.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It's likely we'll get some fish here if we set the net."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "It's smoke, master; I've see'd it for some time, and mayhap we'll find some Injins there who can give us news of the traders at Stoney Creek."

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Keep her head a little more to the left--straight for the p'int--so.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Keep her head a little more to the left--straight for the p'int--so.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

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

From this reading "I say, Jacques, is yon a cloud or a wreath of smoke above the trees in the creek?" inquired Harry, pointing with his paddle towards the object referred to.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I say, Jacques, is yon a cloud or a wreath of smoke above the trees in the creek?" inquired Harry, pointing with his paddle towards the object referred to.

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From this reading "It's smoke, master; I've see'd it for some time, and mayhap we'll find some Injins there who can give us news of the traders at Stoney Creek."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It's likely we'll get some fish here if we set the net."

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

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

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From this reading "It's smoke, master; I've see'd it for some time, and mayhap we'll find some Injins there who can give us news of the traders at Stoney Creek."

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "I say, Jacques, is yon a cloud or a wreath of smoke above the trees in the creek?" inquired Harry, pointing with his paddle towards the object referred to.

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

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It's smoke, master; I've see'd it for some time, and mayhap we'll find some Injins there who can give us news of the traders at Stoney Creek."

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From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

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

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Keep her head a little more to the left--straight for the p'int--so.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Keep her head a little more to the left--straight for the p'int--so.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading It's likely we'll get some fish here if we set the net."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Keep her head a little more to the left--straight for the p'int--so.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "It's smoke, master; I've see'd it for some time, and mayhap we'll find some Injins there who can give us news of the traders at Stoney Creek."

by chance

From this reading "It's smoke, master; I've see'd it for some time, and mayhap we'll find some Injins there who can give us news of the traders at Stoney Creek."

a form of address for a man

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Keep her head a little more to the left--straight for the p'int--so.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading It's likely we'll get some fish here if we set the net."

information about recent and important events

From this reading "It's smoke, master; I've see'd it for some time, and mayhap we'll find some Injins there who can give us news of the traders at Stoney Creek."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading "I say, Jacques, is yon a cloud or a wreath of smoke above the trees in the creek?" inquired Harry, pointing with his paddle towards the object referred to.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "I say, Jacques, is yon a cloud or a wreath of smoke above the trees in the creek?" inquired Harry, pointing with his paddle towards the object referred to.

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From this reading Keep her head a little more to the left--straight for the p'int--so.

propel with a paddle

From this reading "I say, Jacques, is yon a cloud or a wreath of smoke above the trees in the creek?" inquired Harry, pointing with his paddle towards the object referred to.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading "I say, Jacques, is yon a cloud or a wreath of smoke above the trees in the creek?" inquired Harry, pointing with his paddle towards the object referred to.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading "I say, Jacques, is yon a cloud or a wreath of smoke above the trees in the creek?" inquired Harry, pointing with his paddle towards the object referred to.

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From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

express in words

From this reading "I say, Jacques, is yon a cloud or a wreath of smoke above the trees in the creek?" inquired Harry, pointing with his paddle towards the object referred to.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

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

From this reading "It's smoke, master; I've see'd it for some time, and mayhap we'll find some Injins there who can give us news of the traders at Stoney Creek."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It's likely we'll get some fish here if we set the net."

having the point made sharp

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading "I say, Jacques, is yon a cloud or a wreath of smoke above the trees in the creek?" inquired Harry, pointing with his paddle towards the object referred to.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Keep her head a little more to the left--straight for the p'int--so.

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

From this reading It's likely we'll get some fish here if we set the net."

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

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From this reading "It's smoke, master; I've see'd it for some time, and mayhap we'll find some Injins there who can give us news of the traders at Stoney Creek."

successive (without a break)

From this reading Keep her head a little more to the left--straight for the p'int--so.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

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

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "It's smoke, master; I've see'd it for some time, and mayhap we'll find some Injins there who can give us news of the traders at Stoney Creek."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "It's smoke, master; I've see'd it for some time, and mayhap we'll find some Injins there who can give us news of the traders at Stoney Creek."

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

From this reading Keep her head a little more to the left--straight for the p'int--so.

in the direction of

From this reading "I say, Jacques, is yon a cloud or a wreath of smoke above the trees in the creek?" inquired Harry, pointing with his paddle towards the object referred to.

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading "It's smoke, master; I've see'd it for some time, and mayhap we'll find some Injins there who can give us news of the traders at Stoney Creek."

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading "I say, Jacques, is yon a cloud or a wreath of smoke above the trees in the creek?" inquired Harry, pointing with his paddle towards the object referred to.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "It's smoke, master; I've see'd it for some time, and mayhap we'll find some Injins there who can give us news of the traders at Stoney Creek."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It's likely we'll get some fish here if we set the net."

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

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

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

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.

which person or people

From this reading "It's smoke, master; I've see'd it for some time, and mayhap we'll find some Injins there who can give us news of the traders at Stoney Creek."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I say, Jacques, is yon a cloud or a wreath of smoke above the trees in the creek?" inquired Harry, pointing with his paddle towards the object referred to.

flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading "I say, Jacques, is yon a cloud or a wreath of smoke above the trees in the creek?" inquired Harry, pointing with his paddle towards the object referred to.

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading "I say, Jacques, is yon a cloud or a wreath of smoke above the trees in the creek?" inquired Harry, pointing with his paddle towards the object referred to.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "We'll put in here now, Mister Harry," exclaimed Jacques, as the canoe entered the mouth of one of those small rivulets which are called in Scotland _burns_, and in America _creeks_; "it's like that your appetite is sharpened after a spell like that.