used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO SPIES AND THEIR FATE Coacoochee had fulfilled his promise, and conducted the sister of his friend to a place of safety.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The old Indian woman who acted as his nurse stepped outside, and for the moment he was alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The old Indian woman who acted as his nurse stepped outside, and for the moment he was alone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO SPIES AND THEIR FATE Coacoochee had fulfilled his promise, and conducted the sister of his friend to a place of safety.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he entered the village followed closely by the first white girl that many of its inmates had ever seen, they gazed wonderingly and in silence at the unaccustomed spectacle.
on or to one side
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he entered the village followed closely by the first white girl that many of its inmates had ever seen, they gazed wonderingly and in silence at the unaccustomed spectacle.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
Boyd
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From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As he entered the village followed closely by the first white girl that many of its inmates had ever seen, they gazed wonderingly and in silence at the unaccustomed spectacle.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
cessationnounUS /ˌseˈseɪʃən/
a stopping
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading As he entered the village followed closely by the first white girl that many of its inmates had ever seen, they gazed wonderingly and in silence at the unaccustomed spectacle.
Coacoochee
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From this reading TWO SPIES AND THEIR FATE Coacoochee had fulfilled his promise, and conducted the sister of his friend to a place of safety.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading TWO SPIES AND THEIR FATE Coacoochee had fulfilled his promise, and conducted the sister of his friend to a place of safety.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
crawlingnounUS /ˈkrɔːlɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
deerskins
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From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As he entered the village followed closely by the first white girl that many of its inmates had ever seen, they gazed wonderingly and in silence at the unaccustomed spectacle.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
at any time
From this reading As he entered the village followed closely by the first white girl that many of its inmates had ever seen, they gazed wonderingly and in silence at the unaccustomed spectacle.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading TWO SPIES AND THEIR FATE Coacoochee had fulfilled his promise, and conducted the sister of his friend to a place of safety.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As he entered the village followed closely by the first white girl that many of its inmates had ever seen, they gazed wonderingly and in silence at the unaccustomed spectacle.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As he entered the village followed closely by the first white girl that many of its inmates had ever seen, they gazed wonderingly and in silence at the unaccustomed spectacle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The old Indian woman who acted as his nurse stepped outside, and for the moment he was alone.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading TWO SPIES AND THEIR FATE Coacoochee had fulfilled his promise, and conducted the sister of his friend to a place of safety.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading TWO SPIES AND THEIR FATE Coacoochee had fulfilled his promise, and conducted the sister of his friend to a place of safety.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading As he entered the village followed closely by the first white girl that many of its inmates had ever seen, they gazed wonderingly and in silence at the unaccustomed spectacle.
a young female
From this reading As he entered the village followed closely by the first white girl that many of its inmates had ever seen, they gazed wonderingly and in silence at the unaccustomed spectacle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TWO SPIES AND THEIR FATE Coacoochee had fulfilled his promise, and conducted the sister of his friend to a place of safety.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he entered the village followed closely by the first white girl that many of its inmates had ever seen, they gazed wonderingly and in silence at the unaccustomed spectacle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TWO SPIES AND THEIR FATE Coacoochee had fulfilled his promise, and conducted the sister of his friend to a place of safety.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As he entered the village followed closely by the first white girl that many of its inmates had ever seen, they gazed wonderingly and in silence at the unaccustomed spectacle.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The old Indian woman who acted as his nurse stepped outside, and for the moment he was alone.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading As he entered the village followed closely by the first white girl that many of its inmates had ever seen, they gazed wonderingly and in silence at the unaccustomed spectacle.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As he entered the village followed closely by the first white girl that many of its inmates had ever seen, they gazed wonderingly and in silence at the unaccustomed spectacle.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading As he entered the village followed closely by the first white girl that many of its inmates had ever seen, they gazed wonderingly and in silence at the unaccustomed spectacle.
a particular point in time
From this reading The old Indian woman who acted as his nurse stepped outside, and for the moment he was alone.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
easily agitated
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading The old Indian woman who acted as his nurse stepped outside, and for the moment he was alone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO SPIES AND THEIR FATE Coacoochee had fulfilled his promise, and conducted the sister of his friend to a place of safety.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old Indian woman who acted as his nurse stepped outside, and for the moment he was alone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The old Indian woman who acted as his nurse stepped outside, and for the moment he was alone.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading TWO SPIES AND THEIR FATE Coacoochee had fulfilled his promise, and conducted the sister of his friend to a place of safety.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading TWO SPIES AND THEIR FATE Coacoochee had fulfilled his promise, and conducted the sister of his friend to a place of safety.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
Ralph
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From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
move upward
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading TWO SPIES AND THEIR FATE Coacoochee had fulfilled his promise, and conducted the sister of his friend to a place of safety.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As he entered the village followed closely by the first white girl that many of its inmates had ever seen, they gazed wonderingly and in silence at the unaccustomed spectacle.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading As he entered the village followed closely by the first white girl that many of its inmates had ever seen, they gazed wonderingly and in silence at the unaccustomed spectacle.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading TWO SPIES AND THEIR FATE Coacoochee had fulfilled his promise, and conducted the sister of his friend to a place of safety.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading As he entered the village followed closely by the first white girl that many of its inmates had ever seen, they gazed wonderingly and in silence at the unaccustomed spectacle.
SPIESnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading TWO SPIES AND THEIR FATE Coacoochee had fulfilled his promise, and conducted the sister of his friend to a place of safety.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading The old Indian woman who acted as his nurse stepped outside, and for the moment he was alone.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he entered the village followed closely by the first white girl that many of its inmates had ever seen, they gazed wonderingly and in silence at the unaccustomed spectacle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO SPIES AND THEIR FATE Coacoochee had fulfilled his promise, and conducted the sister of his friend to a place of safety.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TWO SPIES AND THEIR FATE Coacoochee had fulfilled his promise, and conducted the sister of his friend to a place of safety.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he entered the village followed closely by the first white girl that many of its inmates had ever seen, they gazed wonderingly and in silence at the unaccustomed spectacle.
push forcefully
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO SPIES AND THEIR FATE Coacoochee had fulfilled his promise, and conducted the sister of his friend to a place of safety.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO SPIES AND THEIR FATE Coacoochee had fulfilled his promise, and conducted the sister of his friend to a place of safety.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading As he entered the village followed closely by the first white girl that many of its inmates had ever seen, they gazed wonderingly and in silence at the unaccustomed spectacle.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading As he entered the village followed closely by the first white girl that many of its inmates had ever seen, they gazed wonderingly and in silence at the unaccustomed spectacle.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old Indian woman who acted as his nurse stepped outside, and for the moment he was alone.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
a Caucasian
From this reading As he entered the village followed closely by the first white girl that many of its inmates had ever seen, they gazed wonderingly and in silence at the unaccustomed spectacle.
which person or people
From this reading The old Indian woman who acted as his nurse stepped outside, and for the moment he was alone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The old Indian woman who acted as his nurse stepped outside, and for the moment he was alone.
wonderinglyadverb
in a curious and questioning manner
From this reading As he entered the village followed closely by the first white girl that many of its inmates had ever seen, they gazed wonderingly and in silence at the unaccustomed spectacle.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Even the voices of the children were so suddenly hushed that Ralph Boyd, tossing wearily on his narrow couch in one of the enclosed huts, noted the quick cessation of sounds to which he had become wonted, and awaited its explanation with nervous impatience.
people who are wounded
From this reading Filled with an intense desire to know what was taking place, the wounded man strove to rise, with the intention of crawling to the door of the hut; but ere he could carry out his design, the curtain of deerskins that closed it was thrust aside, and Coacoochee stood before him.
