Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Hardynge was too skillful a hunter to place himself directly in the way of the Apache whom he knew to be the most treacherous kind of an enemy.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

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

From this reading Hardynge was too skillful a hunter to place himself directly in the way of the Apache whom he knew to be the most treacherous kind of an enemy.

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

From this reading His purpose was to indulge in a little strategy and to seek to outwit the redskin, as he had done on many an occasion before.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

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 Hardynge was too skillful a hunter to place himself directly in the way of the Apache whom he knew to be the most treacherous kind of an enemy.

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

From this reading His purpose was to indulge in a little strategy and to seek to outwit the redskin, as he had done on many an occasion before.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Hardynge was too skillful a hunter to place himself directly in the way of the Apache whom he knew to be the most treacherous kind of an enemy.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading His purpose was to indulge in a little strategy and to seek to outwit the redskin, as he had done on many an occasion before.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

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

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

without deviation

From this reading Hardynge was too skillful a hunter to place himself directly in the way of the Apache whom he knew to be the most treacherous kind of an enemy.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading His purpose was to indulge in a little strategy and to seek to outwit the redskin, as he had done on many an occasion before.

in an effectual manner

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

an opposing military force

From this reading Hardynge was too skillful a hunter to place himself directly in the way of the Apache whom he knew to be the most treacherous kind of an enemy.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

in a gradual manner

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

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

From this reading His purpose was to indulge in a little strategy and to seek to outwit the redskin, as he had done on many an occasion before.

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From this reading Hardynge was too skillful a hunter to place himself directly in the way of the Apache whom he knew to be the most treacherous kind of an enemy.

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

From this reading TOM HARDYNGE'S RUSE.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

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

From this reading Hardynge was too skillful a hunter to place himself directly in the way of the Apache whom he knew to be the most treacherous kind of an enemy.

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

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

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

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Hardynge was too skillful a hunter to place himself directly in the way of the Apache whom he knew to be the most treacherous kind of an enemy.

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

From this reading His purpose was to indulge in a little strategy and to seek to outwit the redskin, as he had done on many an occasion before.

someone who hunts game

From this reading Hardynge was too skillful a hunter to place himself directly in the way of the Apache whom he knew to be the most treacherous kind of an enemy.

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

From this reading Hardynge was too skillful a hunter to place himself directly in the way of the Apache whom he knew to be the most treacherous kind of an enemy.

give free rein to

From this reading His purpose was to indulge in a little strategy and to seek to outwit the redskin, as he had done on many an occasion before.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Hardynge was too skillful a hunter to place himself directly in the way of the Apache whom he knew to be the most treacherous kind of an enemy.

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 Hardynge was too skillful a hunter to place himself directly in the way of the Apache whom he knew to be the most treacherous kind of an enemy.

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

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

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

From this reading His purpose was to indulge in a little strategy and to seek to outwit the redskin, as he had done on many an occasion before.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

engage in

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading His purpose was to indulge in a little strategy and to seek to outwit the redskin, as he had done on many an occasion before.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Hardynge was too skillful a hunter to place himself directly in the way of the Apache whom he knew to be the most treacherous kind of an enemy.

not any; not one

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading His purpose was to indulge in a little strategy and to seek to outwit the redskin, as he had done on many an occasion before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hardynge was too skillful a hunter to place himself directly in the way of the Apache whom he knew to be the most treacherous kind of an enemy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His purpose was to indulge in a little strategy and to seek to outwit the redskin, as he had done on many an occasion before.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

beat through cleverness and wit

From this reading His purpose was to indulge in a little strategy and to seek to outwit the redskin, as he had done on many an occasion before.

above and across; more than

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Hardynge was too skillful a hunter to place himself directly in the way of the Apache whom he knew to be the most treacherous kind of an enemy.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading His purpose was to indulge in a little strategy and to seek to outwit the redskin, as he had done on many an occasion before.

(slang) offensive term for Native Americans

From this reading His purpose was to indulge in a little strategy and to seek to outwit the redskin, as he had done on many an occasion before.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

From this reading TOM HARDYNGE'S RUSE.

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

try to get or reach

From this reading His purpose was to indulge in a little strategy and to seek to outwit the redskin, as he had done on many an occasion before.

a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Hardynge was too skillful a hunter to place himself directly in the way of the Apache whom he knew to be the most treacherous kind of an enemy.

a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading His purpose was to indulge in a little strategy and to seek to outwit the redskin, as he had done on many an occasion before.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

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

From this reading Hardynge was too skillful a hunter to place himself directly in the way of the Apache whom he knew to be the most treacherous kind of an enemy.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

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

From this reading Hardynge was too skillful a hunter to place himself directly in the way of the Apache whom he knew to be the most treacherous kind of an enemy.

male cat

From this reading TOM HARDYNGE'S RUSE.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Hardynge was too skillful a hunter to place himself directly in the way of the Apache whom he knew to be the most treacherous kind of an enemy.

dangerously unstable and unpredictable

From this reading Hardynge was too skillful a hunter to place himself directly in the way of the Apache whom he knew to be the most treacherous kind of an enemy.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

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

From this reading Hardynge was too skillful a hunter to place himself directly in the way of the Apache whom he knew to be the most treacherous kind of an enemy.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Hardynge was too skillful a hunter to place himself directly in the way of the Apache whom he knew to be the most treacherous kind of an enemy.

at the time that

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

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

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

during the time that

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

which person or people

From this reading He then permitted his body with the exception of his head to sink entirely beneath the surface, while he floated with the boat, lying in such a position that he made it effectually screen him from the view of any one who might be upon the bank above.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Hardynge was too skillful a hunter to place himself directly in the way of the Apache whom he knew to be the most treacherous kind of an enemy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading It required but a second for him to slide his rifle over upon his back, the stock being hastily wrapped with a leathern sheath, which he always carried for such an emergency, when he gently let himself over the stern of the canoe, taking care to make no splash or noise in doing so.