Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Ned had enough sense not to undertake to run away from the Apaches until there was a reasonably good chance of succeeding.

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

From this reading The trees among which he entered were almost without undergrowth, and, fortunately, were in exactly the opposite direction from where the mustangs were grazing.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The trees among which he entered were almost without undergrowth, and, fortunately, were in exactly the opposite direction from where the mustangs were grazing.

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

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

plural of “apache” — 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 Ned had enough sense not to undertake to run away from the Apaches until there was a reasonably good chance of succeeding.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Ned had enough sense not to undertake to run away from the Apaches until there was a reasonably good chance of succeeding.

(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 He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Ned had enough sense not to undertake to run away from the Apaches until there was a reasonably good chance of succeeding.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading This left the way entirely open for him to do his utmost in the way of his dash for freedom.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The trees among which he entered were almost without undergrowth, and, fortunately, were in exactly the opposite direction from where the mustangs were grazing.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading This left the way entirely open for him to do his utmost in the way of his dash for freedom.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Ned had enough sense not to undertake to run away from the Apaches until there was a reasonably good chance of succeeding.

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

From this reading The trees among which he entered were almost without undergrowth, and, fortunately, were in exactly the opposite direction from where the mustangs were grazing.

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

From this reading This left the way entirely open for him to do his utmost in the way of his dash for freedom.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading The trees among which he entered were almost without undergrowth, and, fortunately, were in exactly the opposite direction from where the mustangs were grazing.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading THE FLIGHT.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This left the way entirely open for him to do his utmost in the way of his dash for freedom.

by good fortune

From this reading The trees among which he entered were almost without undergrowth, and, fortunately, were in exactly the opposite direction from where the mustangs were grazing.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading This left the way entirely open for him to do his utmost in the way of his dash for freedom.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ned had enough sense not to undertake to run away from the Apaches until there was a reasonably good chance of succeeding.

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 He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Ned had enough sense not to undertake to run away from the Apaches until there was a reasonably good chance of succeeding.

the act of grazing

From this reading The trees among which he entered were almost without undergrowth, and, fortunately, were in exactly the opposite direction from where the mustangs were grazing.

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

From this reading Ned had enough sense not to undertake to run away from the Apaches until there was a reasonably good chance of succeeding.

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

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

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

From this reading This left the way entirely open for him to do his utmost in the way of his dash for freedom.

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

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

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

From this reading This left the way entirely open for him to do his utmost in the way of his dash for freedom.

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

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

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 This left the way entirely open for him to do his utmost in the way of his dash for freedom.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

plural of “mustang” — small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish

From this reading The trees among which he entered were almost without undergrowth, and, fortunately, were in exactly the opposite direction from where the mustangs were grazing.

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From this reading Ned had enough sense not to undertake to run away from the Apaches until there was a reasonably good chance of succeeding.

not any; not one

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ned had enough sense not to undertake to run away from the Apaches until there was a reasonably good chance of succeeding.

come into possession of

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ned had enough sense not to undertake to run away from the Apaches until there was a reasonably good chance of succeeding.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading This left the way entirely open for him to do his utmost in the way of his dash for freedom.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The trees among which he entered were almost without undergrowth, and, fortunately, were in exactly the opposite direction from where the mustangs were grazing.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

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

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Ned had enough sense not to undertake to run away from the Apaches until there was a reasonably good chance of succeeding.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Ned had enough sense not to undertake to run away from the Apaches until there was a reasonably good chance of succeeding.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Ned had enough sense not to undertake to run away from the Apaches until there was a reasonably good chance of succeeding.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

coming after or following

From this reading Ned had enough sense not to undertake to run away from the Apaches until there was a reasonably good chance of succeeding.

required or under orders

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Ned had enough sense not to undertake to run away from the Apaches until there was a reasonably good chance of succeeding.

by that means or because of that

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This left the way entirely open for him to do his utmost in the way of his dash for freedom.

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

From this reading Ned had enough sense not to undertake to run away from the Apaches until there was a reasonably good chance of succeeding.

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 The trees among which he entered were almost without undergrowth, and, fortunately, were in exactly the opposite direction from where the mustangs were grazing.

the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest

From this reading The trees among which he entered were almost without undergrowth, and, fortunately, were in exactly the opposite direction from where the mustangs were grazing.

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Ned had enough sense not to undertake to run away from the Apaches until there was a reasonably good chance of succeeding.

up to a particular time

From this reading Ned had enough sense not to undertake to run away from the Apaches until there was a reasonably good chance of succeeding.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading This left the way entirely open for him to do his utmost in the way of his dash for freedom.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

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

From this reading Ned had enough sense not to undertake to run away from the Apaches until there was a reasonably good chance of succeeding.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This left the way entirely open for him to do his utmost in the way of his dash for freedom.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

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

From this reading The trees among which he entered were almost without undergrowth, and, fortunately, were in exactly the opposite direction from where the mustangs were grazing.

at the time that

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

in or at the place that

From this reading The trees among which he entered were almost without undergrowth, and, fortunately, were in exactly the opposite direction from where the mustangs were grazing.

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

From this reading He had played the game of lameness so well that he had secured considerable liberty thereby; and when, therefore, he went limping beyond the further limit of the Indians, no one supposed he had any other purpose in view than to obtain a better place in which to help himself to water.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The trees among which he entered were almost without undergrowth, and, fortunately, were in exactly the opposite direction from where the mustangs were grazing.