Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading Finally, the Indian was heard moving forward again, and the cramped and aching fugitive began to breathe more freely.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading He dared not draw his head into the tree, fearing that the action would attract the notice of the Apache; so he remained as motionless as the trunk of the tree itself, waiting for the danger to pass.

anew

From this reading Finally, the Indian was heard moving forward again, and the cramped and aching fugitive began to breathe more freely.

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

From this reading He could detect that soft rippling through the water, such as is made by an angler who is hunting some choice place in the brook, and who examines every foot of the water which he passes.

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

From this reading Finally, the Indian was heard moving forward again, and the cramped and aching fugitive began to breathe more freely.

a scheming person; someone who schemes to gain an advantage

From this reading He could detect that soft rippling through the water, such as is made by an angler who is hunting some choice place in the brook, and who examines every foot of the water which he passes.

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 He dared not draw his head into the tree, fearing that the action would attract the notice of the Apache; so he remained as motionless as the trunk of the tree itself, waiting for the danger to pass.

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

From this reading He dared not draw his head into the tree, fearing that the action would attract the notice of the Apache; so he remained as motionless as the trunk of the tree itself, waiting for the danger to pass.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading He dared not draw his head into the tree, fearing that the action would attract the notice of the Apache; so he remained as motionless as the trunk of the tree itself, waiting for the danger to pass.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Finally, the Indian was heard moving forward again, and the cramped and aching fugitive began to breathe more freely.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading Finally, the Indian was heard moving forward again, and the cramped and aching fugitive began to breathe more freely.

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

From this reading He could detect that soft rippling through the water, such as is made by an angler who is hunting some choice place in the brook, and who examines every foot of the water which he passes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He could detect that soft rippling through the water, such as is made by an angler who is hunting some choice place in the brook, and who examines every foot of the water which he passes.

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

From this reading Ned Chadmund's only fear was that the chief would hear the throbbing of his heart.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Ned Chadmund's only fear was that the chief would hear the throbbing of his heart.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading He could detect that soft rippling through the water, such as is made by an angler who is hunting some choice place in the brook, and who examines every foot of the water which he passes.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could detect that soft rippling through the water, such as is made by an angler who is hunting some choice place in the brook, and who examines every foot of the water which he passes.

constricted in size

From this reading Finally, the Indian was heard moving forward again, and the cramped and aching fugitive began to breathe more freely.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading He dared not draw his head into the tree, fearing that the action would attract the notice of the Apache; so he remained as motionless as the trunk of the tree itself, waiting for the danger to pass.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading He dared not draw his head into the tree, fearing that the action would attract the notice of the Apache; so he remained as motionless as the trunk of the tree itself, waiting for the danger to pass.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading He could detect that soft rippling through the water, such as is made by an angler who is hunting some choice place in the brook, and who examines every foot of the water which he passes.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading He dared not draw his head into the tree, fearing that the action would attract the notice of the Apache; so he remained as motionless as the trunk of the tree itself, waiting for the danger to pass.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He could detect that soft rippling through the water, such as is made by an angler who is hunting some choice place in the brook, and who examines every foot of the water which he passes.

third-person singular of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading He could detect that soft rippling through the water, such as is made by an angler who is hunting some choice place in the brook, and who examines every foot of the water which he passes.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Ned Chadmund's only fear was that the chief would hear the throbbing of his heart.

-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He dared not draw his head into the tree, fearing that the action would attract the notice of the Apache; so he remained as motionless as the trunk of the tree itself, waiting for the danger to pass.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Finally, the Indian was heard moving forward again, and the cramped and aching fugitive began to breathe more freely.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He could detect that soft rippling through the water, such as is made by an angler who is hunting some choice place in the brook, and who examines every foot of the water which he passes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He dared not draw his head into the tree, fearing that the action would attract the notice of the Apache; so he remained as motionless as the trunk of the tree itself, waiting for the danger to pass.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Finally, the Indian was heard moving forward again, and the cramped and aching fugitive began to breathe more freely.

in a free manner

From this reading Finally, the Indian was heard moving forward again, and the cramped and aching fugitive began to breathe more freely.

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading Finally, the Indian was heard moving forward again, and the cramped and aching fugitive began to breathe more freely.

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

From this reading He dared not draw his head into the tree, fearing that the action would attract the notice of the Apache; so he remained as motionless as the trunk of the tree itself, waiting for the danger to pass.

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 dared not draw his head into the tree, fearing that the action would attract the notice of the Apache; so he remained as motionless as the trunk of the tree itself, waiting for the danger to pass.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Ned Chadmund's only fear was that the chief would hear the throbbing of his heart.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Finally, the Indian was heard moving forward again, and the cramped and aching fugitive began to breathe more freely.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Ned Chadmund's only fear was that the chief would hear the throbbing of his heart.

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

From this reading Ned Chadmund's only fear was that the chief would hear the throbbing of his heart.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading He could detect that soft rippling through the water, such as is made by an angler who is hunting some choice place in the brook, and who examines every foot of the water which he passes.

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

From this reading He could detect that soft rippling through the water, such as is made by an angler who is hunting some choice place in the brook, and who examines every foot of the water which he passes.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Finally, the Indian was heard moving forward again, and the cramped and aching fugitive began to breathe more freely.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He dared not draw his head into the tree, fearing that the action would attract the notice of the Apache; so he remained as motionless as the trunk of the tree itself, waiting for the danger to pass.

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

From this reading He could detect that soft rippling through the water, such as is made by an angler who is hunting some choice place in the brook, and who examines every foot of the water which he passes.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading He dared not draw his head into the tree, fearing that the action would attract the notice of the Apache; so he remained as motionless as the trunk of the tree itself, waiting for the danger to pass.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He could detect that soft rippling through the water, such as is made by an angler who is hunting some choice place in the brook, and who examines every foot of the water which he passes.

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

From this reading Finally, the Indian was heard moving forward again, and the cramped and aching fugitive began to breathe more freely.

not in physical motion

From this reading He dared not draw his head into the tree, fearing that the action would attract the notice of the Apache; so he remained as motionless as the trunk of the tree itself, waiting for the danger to pass.

in motion

From this reading Finally, the Indian was heard moving forward again, and the cramped and aching fugitive began to breathe more freely.

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

From this reading Ned Chadmund's only fear was that the chief would hear the throbbing of his heart.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He dared not draw his head into the tree, fearing that the action would attract the notice of the Apache; so he remained as motionless as the trunk of the tree itself, waiting for the danger to pass.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading He dared not draw his head into the tree, fearing that the action would attract the notice of the Apache; so he remained as motionless as the trunk of the tree itself, waiting for the danger to pass.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ned Chadmund's only fear was that the chief would hear the throbbing of his heart.

and nothing more

From this reading Ned Chadmund's only fear was that the chief would hear the throbbing of his heart.

go across or through

From this reading He dared not draw his head into the tree, fearing that the action would attract the notice of the Apache; so he remained as motionless as the trunk of the tree itself, waiting for the danger to pass.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading He could detect that soft rippling through the water, such as is made by an angler who is hunting some choice place in the brook, and who examines every foot of the water which he passes.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He could detect that soft rippling through the water, such as is made by an angler who is hunting some choice place in the brook, and who examines every foot of the water which he passes.

a person who is being chased

From this reading PURSUED.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He dared not draw his head into the tree, fearing that the action would attract the notice of the Apache; so he remained as motionless as the trunk of the tree itself, waiting for the danger to pass.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading He could detect that soft rippling through the water, such as is made by an angler who is hunting some choice place in the brook, and who examines every foot of the water which he passes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He dared not draw his head into the tree, fearing that the action would attract the notice of the Apache; so he remained as motionless as the trunk of the tree itself, waiting for the danger to pass.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading He could detect that soft rippling through the water, such as is made by an angler who is hunting some choice place in the brook, and who examines every foot of the water which he passes.

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

From this reading He could detect that soft rippling through the water, such as is made by an angler who is hunting some choice place in the brook, and who examines every foot of the water which he passes.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He could detect that soft rippling through the water, such as is made by an angler who is hunting some choice place in the brook, and who examines every foot of the water which he passes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ned Chadmund's only fear was that the chief would hear the throbbing of his heart.

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

From this reading Ned Chadmund's only fear was that the chief would hear the throbbing of his heart.

an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

From this reading Ned Chadmund's only fear was that the chief would hear the throbbing of his heart.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He could detect that soft rippling through the water, such as is made by an angler who is hunting some choice place in the brook, and who examines every foot of the water which he passes.

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

From this reading He dared not draw his head into the tree, fearing that the action would attract the notice of the Apache; so he remained as motionless as the trunk of the tree itself, waiting for the danger to pass.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading He dared not draw his head into the tree, fearing that the action would attract the notice of the Apache; so he remained as motionless as the trunk of the tree itself, waiting for the danger to pass.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading He dared not draw his head into the tree, fearing that the action would attract the notice of the Apache; so he remained as motionless as the trunk of the tree itself, waiting for the danger to pass.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading He dared not draw his head into the tree, fearing that the action would attract the notice of the Apache; so he remained as motionless as the trunk of the tree itself, waiting for the danger to pass.

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

From this reading Ned Chadmund's only fear was that the chief would hear the throbbing of his heart.

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 could detect that soft rippling through the water, such as is made by an angler who is hunting some choice place in the brook, and who examines every foot of the water which he passes.

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

From this reading He could detect that soft rippling through the water, such as is made by an angler who is hunting some choice place in the brook, and who examines every foot of the water which he passes.

which person or people

From this reading He could detect that soft rippling through the water, such as is made by an angler who is hunting some choice place in the brook, and who examines every foot of the water which he passes.

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

From this reading Ned Chadmund's only fear was that the chief would hear the throbbing of his heart.