Chapter X

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

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

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

From this reading He examined them curiously, but his curiosity was in an instant changed to horror when he discovered them to be seven blood-stained Indian arrows thrust into the ground, three on each side of where his head had lain and one at the upper end of his couch.

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

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading When he awoke at the first peep of dawn, he was puzzled by the appearance of a number of strange objects that rose from the ground close by his head.

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading He examined them curiously, but his curiosity was in an instant changed to horror when he discovered them to be seven blood-stained Indian arrows thrust into the ground, three on each side of where his head had lain and one at the upper end of his couch.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When he awoke at the first peep of dawn, he was puzzled by the appearance of a number of strange objects that rose from the ground close by his head.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading When he awoke at the first peep of dawn, he was puzzled by the appearance of a number of strange objects that rose from the ground close by his head.

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

From this reading He examined them curiously, but his curiosity was in an instant changed to horror when he discovered them to be seven blood-stained Indian arrows thrust into the ground, three on each side of where his head had lain and one at the upper end of his couch.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Fontaine Salano slept rolled in his blanket not far from the lieutenant in command of the party, and within the full light of a camp-fire.

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

From this reading He examined them curiously, but his curiosity was in an instant changed to horror when he discovered them to be seven blood-stained Indian arrows thrust into the ground, three on each side of where his head had lain and one at the upper end of his couch.

placed in a grave

From this reading Toward morning, however, this fire had burned so low that it shed but little light, and the place where Salano lay was buried in shadow.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading Toward morning, however, this fire had burned so low that it shed but little light, and the place where Salano lay was buried in shadow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Toward morning, however, this fire had burned so low that it shed but little light, and the place where Salano lay was buried in shadow.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When he awoke at the first peep of dawn, he was puzzled by the appearance of a number of strange objects that rose from the ground close by his head.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

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

From this reading Fontaine Salano slept rolled in his blanket not far from the lieutenant in command of the party, and within the full light of a camp-fire.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading He examined them curiously, but his curiosity was in an instant changed to horror when he discovered them to be seven blood-stained Indian arrows thrust into the ground, three on each side of where his head had lain and one at the upper end of his couch.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading When he awoke at the first peep of dawn, he was puzzled by the appearance of a number of strange objects that rose from the ground close by his head.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Fontaine Salano slept rolled in his blanket not far from the lieutenant in command of the party, and within the full light of a camp-fire.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading He examined them curiously, but his curiosity was in an instant changed to horror when he discovered them to be seven blood-stained Indian arrows thrust into the ground, three on each side of where his head had lain and one at the upper end of his couch.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading He examined them curiously, but his curiosity was in an instant changed to horror when he discovered them to be seven blood-stained Indian arrows thrust into the ground, three on each side of where his head had lain and one at the upper end of his couch.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading He examined them curiously, but his curiosity was in an instant changed to horror when he discovered them to be seven blood-stained Indian arrows thrust into the ground, three on each side of where his head had lain and one at the upper end of his couch.

the first light of day

From this reading When he awoke at the first peep of dawn, he was puzzled by the appearance of a number of strange objects that rose from the ground close by his head.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He examined them curiously, but his curiosity was in an instant changed to horror when he discovered them to be seven blood-stained Indian arrows thrust into the ground, three on each side of where his head had lain and one at the upper end of his couch.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading He examined them curiously, but his curiosity was in an instant changed to horror when he discovered them to be seven blood-stained Indian arrows thrust into the ground, three on each side of where his head had lain and one at the upper end of his couch.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He examined them curiously, but his curiosity was in an instant changed to horror when he discovered them to be seven blood-stained Indian arrows thrust into the ground, three on each side of where his head had lain and one at the upper end of his couch.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading He examined them curiously, but his curiosity was in an instant changed to horror when he discovered them to be seven blood-stained Indian arrows thrust into the ground, three on each side of where his head had lain and one at the upper end of his couch.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Fontaine Salano slept rolled in his blanket not far from the lieutenant in command of the party, and within the full light of a camp-fire.

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

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Toward morning, however, this fire had burned so low that it shed but little light, and the place where Salano lay was buried in shadow.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

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

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Fontaine Salano slept rolled in his blanket not far from the lieutenant in command of the party, and within the full light of a camp-fire.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Fontaine Salano slept rolled in his blanket not far from the lieutenant in command of the party, and within the full light of a camp-fire.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading When he awoke at the first peep of dawn, he was puzzled by the appearance of a number of strange objects that rose from the ground close by his head.

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

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

an event that happens

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

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

From this reading When he awoke at the first peep of dawn, he was puzzled by the appearance of a number of strange objects that rose from the ground close by his head.

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

From this reading When he awoke at the first peep of dawn, he was puzzled by the appearance of a number of strange objects that rose from the ground close by his head.

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

From this reading Fontaine Salano slept rolled in his blanket not far from the lieutenant in command of the party, and within the full light of a camp-fire.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

intense and profound fear

From this reading He examined them curiously, but his curiosity was in an instant changed to horror when he discovered them to be seven blood-stained Indian arrows thrust into the ground, three on each side of where his head had lain and one at the upper end of his couch.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Toward morning, however, this fire had burned so low that it shed but little light, and the place where Salano lay was buried in shadow.

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

From this reading Fontaine Salano slept rolled in his blanket not far from the lieutenant in command of the party, and within the full light of a camp-fire.

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

From this reading He examined them curiously, but his curiosity was in an instant changed to horror when he discovered them to be seven blood-stained Indian arrows thrust into the ground, three on each side of where his head had lain and one at the upper end of his couch.

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

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading He examined them curiously, but his curiosity was in an instant changed to horror when he discovered them to be seven blood-stained Indian arrows thrust into the ground, three on each side of where his head had lain and one at the upper end of his couch.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Toward morning, however, this fire had burned so low that it shed but little light, and the place where Salano lay was buried in shadow.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading He examined them curiously, but his curiosity was in an instant changed to horror when he discovered them to be seven blood-stained Indian arrows thrust into the ground, three on each side of where his head had lain and one at the upper end of his couch.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Toward morning, however, this fire had burned so low that it shed but little light, and the place where Salano lay was buried in shadow.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Fontaine Salano slept rolled in his blanket not far from the lieutenant in command of the party, and within the full light of a camp-fire.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Fontaine Salano slept rolled in his blanket not far from the lieutenant in command of the party, and within the full light of a camp-fire.

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

From this reading Toward morning, however, this fire had burned so low that it shed but little light, and the place where Salano lay was buried in shadow.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Toward morning, however, this fire had burned so low that it shed but little light, and the place where Salano lay was buried in shadow.

the force of workers available

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Toward morning, however, this fire had burned so low that it shed but little light, and the place where Salano lay was buried in shadow.

of an obscure nature

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading When he awoke at the first peep of dawn, he was puzzled by the appearance of a number of strange objects that rose from the ground close by his head.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading When he awoke at the first peep of dawn, he was puzzled by the appearance of a number of strange objects that rose from the ground close by his head.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He examined them curiously, but his curiosity was in an instant changed to horror when he discovered them to be seven blood-stained Indian arrows thrust into the ground, three on each side of where his head had lain and one at the upper end of his couch.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Fontaine Salano slept rolled in his blanket not far from the lieutenant in command of the party, and within the full light of a camp-fire.

look furtively

From this reading When he awoke at the first peep of dawn, he was puzzled by the appearance of a number of strange objects that rose from the ground close by his head.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Toward morning, however, this fire had burned so low that it shed but little light, and the place where Salano lay was buried in shadow.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading When he awoke at the first peep of dawn, he was puzzled by the appearance of a number of strange objects that rose from the ground close by his head.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Fontaine Salano slept rolled in his blanket not far from the lieutenant in command of the party, and within the full light of a camp-fire.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading When he awoke at the first peep of dawn, he was puzzled by the appearance of a number of strange objects that rose from the ground close by his head.

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

From this reading Fontaine Salano slept rolled in his blanket not far from the lieutenant in command of the party, and within the full light of a camp-fire.

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

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading He examined them curiously, but his curiosity was in an instant changed to horror when he discovered them to be seven blood-stained Indian arrows thrust into the ground, three on each side of where his head had lain and one at the upper end of his couch.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Toward morning, however, this fire had burned so low that it shed but little light, and the place where Salano lay was buried in shadow.

get rid of

From this reading Toward morning, however, this fire had burned so low that it shed but little light, and the place where Salano lay was buried in shadow.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He examined them curiously, but his curiosity was in an instant changed to horror when he discovered them to be seven blood-stained Indian arrows thrust into the ground, three on each side of where his head had lain and one at the upper end of his couch.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Fontaine Salano slept rolled in his blanket not far from the lieutenant in command of the party, and within the full light of a camp-fire.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Toward morning, however, this fire had burned so low that it shed but little light, and the place where Salano lay was buried in shadow.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading When he awoke at the first peep of dawn, he was puzzled by the appearance of a number of strange objects that rose from the ground close by his head.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

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

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He examined them curiously, but his curiosity was in an instant changed to horror when he discovered them to be seven blood-stained Indian arrows thrust into the ground, three on each side of where his head had lain and one at the upper end of his couch.

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

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

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

From this reading Toward morning, however, this fire had burned so low that it shed but little light, and the place where Salano lay was buried in shadow.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He examined them curiously, but his curiosity was in an instant changed to horror when he discovered them to be seven blood-stained Indian arrows thrust into the ground, three on each side of where his head had lain and one at the upper end of his couch.

push forcefully

From this reading He examined them curiously, but his curiosity was in an instant changed to horror when he discovered them to be seven blood-stained Indian arrows thrust into the ground, three on each side of where his head had lain and one at the upper end of his couch.

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

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

in the direction of

From this reading Toward morning, however, this fire had burned so low that it shed but little light, and the place where Salano lay was buried in shadow.

subject to a mathematical transformation

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

not mixed with extraneous elements

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

the topmost one of two

From this reading He examined them curiously, but his curiosity was in an instant changed to horror when he discovered them to be seven blood-stained Indian arrows thrust into the ground, three on each side of where his head had lain and one at the upper end of his couch.

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

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

(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 FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

at the time that

From this reading When he awoke at the first peep of dawn, he was puzzled by the appearance of a number of strange objects that rose from the ground close by his head.

in or at the place that

From this reading Toward morning, however, this fire had burned so low that it shed but little light, and the place where Salano lay was buried in shadow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FONTAINE SALANO'S TREACHERY AND ITS REWARD Another mysterious happening of that first night out was well calculated to exercise a depressing effect on the men and to transform the contempt they had hitherto felt for Indians into a profound respect not unmixed with fear.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Fontaine Salano slept rolled in his blanket not far from the lieutenant in command of the party, and within the full light of a camp-fire.