used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He knew in a moment that a crisis in their intercourse had been reached, and almost expected to be shot down where he stood, so malignant was the expression of the white man's face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew in a moment that a crisis in their intercourse had been reached, and almost expected to be shot down where he stood, so malignant was the expression of the white man's face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He only asked: "Why should Coacoochee halt at the command of a white man?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He only asked: "Why should Coacoochee halt at the command of a white man?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew in a moment that a crisis in their intercourse had been reached, and almost expected to be shot down where he stood, so malignant was the expression of the white man's face.
for the reason that
From this reading "Because, Coacoochee, if such is your outlandish name, the white man chooses to make you do so, and because he wants to see your pass," replied Salano, sneeringly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He knew in a moment that a crisis in their intercourse had been reached, and almost expected to be shot down where he stood, so malignant was the expression of the white man's face.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Still, with the wonderful self-control in times of danger that forms part of the Indian character, he betrayed no emotion nor trace of fear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Still, with the wonderful self-control in times of danger that forms part of the Indian character, he betrayed no emotion nor trace of fear.
a person who is in charge
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
choosesverbUS /ˈtʃuːzəz/
third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading "Because, Coacoochee, if such is your outlandish name, the white man chooses to make you do so, and because he wants to see your pass," replied Salano, sneeringly.
CLUTCHESnounUS /ˈklʌtʃəz/
the act of grasping
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
COACOOCHEE
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From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading He knew in a moment that a crisis in their intercourse had been reached, and almost expected to be shot down where he stood, so malignant was the expression of the white man's face.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Still, with the wonderful self-control in times of danger that forms part of the Indian character, he betrayed no emotion nor trace of fear.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Because, Coacoochee, if such is your outlandish name, the white man chooses to make you do so, and because he wants to see your pass," replied Salano, sneeringly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He knew in a moment that a crisis in their intercourse had been reached, and almost expected to be shot down where he stood, so malignant was the expression of the white man's face.
any strong feeling
From this reading Still, with the wonderful self-control in times of danger that forms part of the Indian character, he betrayed no emotion nor trace of fear.
an opposing military force
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He knew in a moment that a crisis in their intercourse had been reached, and almost expected to be shot down where he stood, so malignant was the expression of the white man's face.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He knew in a moment that a crisis in their intercourse had been reached, and almost expected to be shot down where he stood, so malignant was the expression of the white man's face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He knew in a moment that a crisis in their intercourse had been reached, and almost expected to be shot down where he stood, so malignant was the expression of the white man's face.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Still, with the wonderful self-control in times of danger that forms part of the Indian character, he betrayed no emotion nor trace of fear.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Still, with the wonderful self-control in times of danger that forms part of the Indian character, he betrayed no emotion nor trace of fear.
set up or found
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew in a moment that a crisis in their intercourse had been reached, and almost expected to be shot down where he stood, so malignant was the expression of the white man's face.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Because, Coacoochee, if such is your outlandish name, the white man chooses to make you do so, and because he wants to see your pass," replied Salano, sneeringly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Still, with the wonderful self-control in times of danger that forms part of the Indian character, he betrayed no emotion nor trace of fear.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading He knew in a moment that a crisis in their intercourse had been reached, and almost expected to be shot down where he stood, so malignant was the expression of the white man's face.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Because, Coacoochee, if such is your outlandish name, the white man chooses to make you do so, and because he wants to see your pass," replied Salano, sneeringly.
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 knew in a moment that a crisis in their intercourse had been reached, and almost expected to be shot down where he stood, so malignant was the expression of the white man's face.
engage in
From this reading "Because, Coacoochee, if such is your outlandish name, the white man chooses to make you do so, and because he wants to see your pass," replied Salano, sneeringly.
malignantadjectiveUS /məˈlɪɡnənt/
dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)
From this reading He knew in a moment that a crisis in their intercourse had been reached, and almost expected to be shot down where he stood, so malignant was the expression of the white man's face.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He only asked: "Why should Coacoochee halt at the command of a white man?"
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He knew in a moment that a crisis in their intercourse had been reached, and almost expected to be shot down where he stood, so malignant was the expression of the white man's face.
a particular point in time
From this reading He knew in a moment that a crisis in their intercourse had been reached, and almost expected to be shot down where he stood, so malignant was the expression of the white man's face.
used to form the superlative
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Because, Coacoochee, if such is your outlandish name, the white man chooses to make you do so, and because he wants to see your pass," replied Salano, sneeringly.
not any; not one
From this reading Still, with the wonderful self-control in times of danger that forms part of the Indian character, he betrayed no emotion nor trace of fear.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Still, with the wonderful self-control in times of danger that forms part of the Indian character, he betrayed no emotion nor trace of fear.
obeyingverbUS /oʊˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
and nothing more
From this reading He only asked: "Why should Coacoochee halt at the command of a white man?"
outlandishadjectiveUS /aʊtˈlændɪʃ/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading "Because, Coacoochee, if such is your outlandish name, the white man chooses to make you do so, and because he wants to see your pass," replied Salano, sneeringly.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Still, with the wonderful self-control in times of danger that forms part of the Indian character, he betrayed no emotion nor trace of fear.
go across or through
From this reading "Because, Coacoochee, if such is your outlandish name, the white man chooses to make you do so, and because he wants to see your pass," replied Salano, sneeringly.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He knew in a moment that a crisis in their intercourse had been reached, and almost expected to be shot down where he stood, so malignant was the expression of the white man's face.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Because, Coacoochee, if such is your outlandish name, the white man chooses to make you do so, and because he wants to see your pass," replied Salano, sneeringly.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
RUFFIANS
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From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
Salano
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From this reading "Because, Coacoochee, if such is your outlandish name, the white man chooses to make you do so, and because he wants to see your pass," replied Salano, sneeringly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Because, Coacoochee, if such is your outlandish name, the white man chooses to make you do so, and because he wants to see your pass," replied Salano, sneeringly.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading Still, with the wonderful self-control in times of danger that forms part of the Indian character, he betrayed no emotion nor trace of fear.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading He knew in a moment that a crisis in their intercourse had been reached, and almost expected to be shot down where he stood, so malignant was the expression of the white man's face.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He only asked: "Why should Coacoochee halt at the command of a white man?"
sneeringlyadverb
with a sneer; in an uncomplimentary sneering manner
From this reading "Because, Coacoochee, if such is your outlandish name, the white man chooses to make you do so, and because he wants to see your pass," replied Salano, sneeringly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He knew in a moment that a crisis in their intercourse had been reached, and almost expected to be shot down where he stood, so malignant was the expression of the white man's face.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, with the wonderful self-control in times of danger that forms part of the Indian character, he betrayed no emotion nor trace of fear.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He knew in a moment that a crisis in their intercourse had been reached, and almost expected to be shot down where he stood, so malignant was the expression of the white man's face.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Because, Coacoochee, if such is your outlandish name, the white man chooses to make you do so, and because he wants to see your pass," replied Salano, sneeringly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew in a moment that a crisis in their intercourse had been reached, and almost expected to be shot down where he stood, so malignant was the expression of the white man's face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He knew in a moment that a crisis in their intercourse had been reached, and almost expected to be shot down where he stood, so malignant was the expression of the white man's face.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Still, with the wonderful self-control in times of danger that forms part of the Indian character, he betrayed no emotion nor trace of fear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Still, with the wonderful self-control in times of danger that forms part of the Indian character, he betrayed no emotion nor trace of fear.
vindictiveadjectiveUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "Because, Coacoochee, if such is your outlandish name, the white man chooses to make you do so, and because he wants to see your pass," replied Salano, sneeringly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew in a moment that a crisis in their intercourse had been reached, and almost expected to be shot down where he stood, so malignant was the expression of the white man's face.
in or at the place that
From this reading He knew in a moment that a crisis in their intercourse had been reached, and almost expected to be shot down where he stood, so malignant was the expression of the white man's face.
a Caucasian
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He only asked: "Why should Coacoochee halt at the command of a white man?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Still, with the wonderful self-control in times of danger that forms part of the Indian character, he betrayed no emotion nor trace of fear.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Still, with the wonderful self-control in times of danger that forms part of the Indian character, he betrayed no emotion nor trace of fear.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Because, Coacoochee, if such is your outlandish name, the white man chooses to make you do so, and because he wants to see your pass," replied Salano, sneeringly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading COACOOCHEE IN THE CLUTCHES OF WHITE RUFFIANS As the young chief, obeying the stern command to halt, faced about, he found himself covered by a rifle in the hands of his most vindictive enemy.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Because, Coacoochee, if such is your outlandish name, the white man chooses to make you do so, and because he wants to see your pass," replied Salano, sneeringly.
