a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The youth was unharmed, and his enemy was of no further account.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as the reader has learned the boot was on the other leg.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
bootnounUS /buːt/
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading But as the reader has learned the boot was on the other leg.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
an opposing military force
From this reading The youth was unharmed, and his enemy was of no further account.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE FRIEND IN NEED.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The youth was unharmed, and his enemy was of no further account.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as the reader has learned the boot was on the other leg.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
not in action or at work
From this reading While these lively scenes were taking place, Warren Starr was not idle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FRIEND IN NEED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading But as the reader has learned the boot was on the other leg.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading But as the reader has learned the boot was on the other leg.
full of life and energy
From this reading While these lively scenes were taking place, Warren Starr was not idle.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading THE FRIEND IN NEED.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
not any; not one
From this reading The youth was unharmed, and his enemy was of no further account.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While these lively scenes were taking place, Warren Starr was not idle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But as the reader has learned the boot was on the other leg.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading While these lively scenes were taking place, Warren Starr was not idle.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading But as the reader has learned the boot was on the other leg.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading While these lively scenes were taking place, Warren Starr was not idle.
SiouxnounUS /suː/
a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
StarrnounUS /stɑːr/
rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)
From this reading While these lively scenes were taking place, Warren Starr was not idle.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading While these lively scenes were taking place, Warren Starr was not idle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRIEND IN NEED.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading While these lively scenes were taking place, Warren Starr was not idle.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
unharmedadjectiveUS /ənˈhɑːrmd/
not injured or harmed
From this reading The youth was unharmed, and his enemy was of no further account.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading While these lively scenes were taking place, Warren Starr was not idle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While these lively scenes were taking place, Warren Starr was not idle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While these lively scenes were taking place, Warren Starr was not idle.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While these lively scenes were taking place, Warren Starr was not idle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The report of his gun was plainly heard by the other Sioux and the captive, but the former took it for granted that it was fired by their comrade, and calmly awaited his return with the news of the death of the fugitive.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The youth was unharmed, and his enemy was of no further account.
