Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading A SURPRISE INDEED.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Mendez, the White Mountain Apache and friend of the whites, possessed mental gifts above most of his race.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

later than; following

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

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

From this reading Mendez, the White Mountain Apache and friend of the whites, possessed mental gifts above most of his race.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They trusted more to his skill and perception than they did to any other of the dusky scouts.

any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma

From this reading Mendez, the White Mountain Apache and friend of the whites, possessed mental gifts above most of his race.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

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From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

true confidential information

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

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

From this reading They trusted more to his skill and perception than they did to any other of the dusky scouts.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

lighted by or as if by twilight

From this reading They trusted more to his skill and perception than they did to any other of the dusky scouts.

use or manipulate to one's advantage

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Mendez, the White Mountain Apache and friend of the whites, possessed mental gifts above most of his race.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading Mendez, the White Mountain Apache and friend of the whites, possessed mental gifts above most of his race.

hold firmly

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

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

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

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

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

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

From this reading Mendez, the White Mountain Apache and friend of the whites, possessed mental gifts above most of his race.

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From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading A SURPRISE INDEED.

spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

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

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

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

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

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

From this reading Mendez, the White Mountain Apache and friend of the whites, possessed mental gifts above most of his race.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Mendez, the White Mountain Apache and friend of the whites, possessed mental gifts above most of his race.

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

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Mendez, the White Mountain Apache and friend of the whites, possessed mental gifts above most of his race.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Mendez, the White Mountain Apache and friend of the whites, possessed mental gifts above most of his race.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mendez, the White Mountain Apache and friend of the whites, possessed mental gifts above most of his race.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

on one occasion

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They trusted more to his skill and perception than they did to any other of the dusky scouts.

a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading They trusted more to his skill and perception than they did to any other of the dusky scouts.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Mendez, the White Mountain Apache and friend of the whites, possessed mental gifts above most of his race.

established beyond doubt

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

any competition

From this reading Mendez, the White Mountain Apache and friend of the whites, possessed mental gifts above most of his race.

not often

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

a district that is reserved for particular purpose

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

express in words

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading They trusted more to his skill and perception than they did to any other of the dusky scouts.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading They trusted more to his skill and perception than they did to any other of the dusky scouts.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

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

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading A SURPRISE INDEED.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

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

From this reading Mendez, the White Mountain Apache and friend of the whites, possessed mental gifts above most of his race.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

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

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

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

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

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

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading They trusted more to his skill and perception than they did to any other of the dusky scouts.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

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

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

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

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

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

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

a Caucasian

From this reading Mendez, the White Mountain Apache and friend of the whites, possessed mental gifts above most of his race.

plural of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading Mendez, the White Mountain Apache and friend of the whites, possessed mental gifts above most of his race.

which person or people

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

in the company of; together with

From this reading More than once he had displayed a grasp of details and a comprehension of plans rarely shown by his people, and which were so unexpected to the officers on the reservation that they were filled with admiration.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He had little to say, immediately after the outbreak of Maroz and Ceballos, but those who knew him were sure his active brain was at work, and that, sooner or later, he would surprise them by some exploit that proved an almost intuitive knowledge of the schemes of the hostiles.