Chapter XL

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

From this reading A DOUBLE WEDDING AND THE SETTING SUN For days Nita Pacheco hovered between life and death.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

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

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE WEDDING AND THE SETTING SUN For days Nita Pacheco hovered between life and death.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He would sit for hours on the porch of the Boyd cottage, heedless of any who might speak to him, motionless and unconscious of his surroundings.

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

From this reading As for Coacoochee, he was as one who is bereft of reason.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then he would spring on his waiting horse and dash away to scour madly through miles of forest, before his return, which was generally made late at night or with the dawning of a new day.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Then he would spring on his waiting horse and dash away to scour madly through miles of forest, before his return, which was generally made late at night or with the dawning of a new day.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Then he would spring on his waiting horse and dash away to scour madly through miles of forest, before his return, which was generally made late at night or with the dawning of a new day.

unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love

From this reading As for Coacoochee, he was as one who is bereft of reason.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A DOUBLE WEDDING AND THE SETTING SUN For days Nita Pacheco hovered between life and death.

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

From this reading He would sit for hours on the porch of the Boyd cottage, heedless of any who might speak to him, motionless and unconscious of his surroundings.

plural of “bulletin” — a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

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

From this reading As for Coacoochee, he was as one who is bereft of reason.

a state at a particular time

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

a small house with a single story

From this reading He would sit for hours on the porch of the Boyd cottage, heedless of any who might speak to him, motionless and unconscious of his surroundings.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading Then he would spring on his waiting horse and dash away to scour madly through miles of forest, before his return, which was generally made late at night or with the dawning of a new day.

the first light of day

From this reading Then he would spring on his waiting horse and dash away to scour madly through miles of forest, before his return, which was generally made late at night or with the dawning of a new day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Then he would spring on his waiting horse and dash away to scour madly through miles of forest, before his return, which was generally made late at night or with the dawning of a new day.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A DOUBLE WEDDING AND THE SETTING SUN For days Nita Pacheco hovered between life and death.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading A DOUBLE WEDDING AND THE SETTING SUN For days Nita Pacheco hovered between life and death.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

increase twofold

From this reading A DOUBLE WEDDING AND THE SETTING SUN For days Nita Pacheco hovered between life and death.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A DOUBLE WEDDING AND THE SETTING SUN For days Nita Pacheco hovered between life and death.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Then he would spring on his waiting horse and dash away to scour madly through miles of forest, before his return, which was generally made late at night or with the dawning of a new day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Then he would spring on his waiting horse and dash away to scour madly through miles of forest, before his return, which was generally made late at night or with the dawning of a new day.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

a young female

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

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

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

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

From this reading As for Coacoochee, he was as one who is bereft of reason.

marked by or paying little heed or attention

From this reading He would sit for hours on the porch of the Boyd cottage, heedless of any who might speak to him, motionless and unconscious of his surroundings.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

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

From this reading He would sit for hours on the porch of the Boyd cottage, heedless of any who might speak to him, motionless and unconscious of his surroundings.

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

From this reading He would sit for hours on the porch of the Boyd cottage, heedless of any who might speak to him, motionless and unconscious of his surroundings.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Then he would spring on his waiting horse and dash away to scour madly through miles of forest, before his return, which was generally made late at night or with the dawning of a new day.

occurring every hour or payable by the hour

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading He would sit for hours on the porch of the Boyd cottage, heedless of any who might speak to him, motionless and unconscious of his surroundings.

past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading A DOUBLE WEDDING AND THE SETTING SUN For days Nita Pacheco hovered between life and death.

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

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

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

From this reading As for Coacoochee, he was as one who is bereft of reason.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Then he would spring on his waiting horse and dash away to scour madly through miles of forest, before his return, which was generally made late at night or with the dawning of a new day.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A DOUBLE WEDDING AND THE SETTING SUN For days Nita Pacheco hovered between life and death.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Then he would spring on his waiting horse and dash away to scour madly through miles of forest, before his return, which was generally made late at night or with the dawning of a new day.

in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading Then he would spring on his waiting horse and dash away to scour madly through miles of forest, before his return, which was generally made late at night or with the dawning of a new day.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He would sit for hours on the porch of the Boyd cottage, heedless of any who might speak to him, motionless and unconscious of his surroundings.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Then he would spring on his waiting horse and dash away to scour madly through miles of forest, before his return, which was generally made late at night or with the dawning of a new day.

not in physical motion

From this reading He would sit for hours on the porch of the Boyd cottage, heedless of any who might speak to him, motionless and unconscious of his surroundings.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Then he would spring on his waiting horse and dash away to scour madly through miles of forest, before his return, which was generally made late at night or with the dawning of a new day.

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

From this reading Then he would spring on his waiting horse and dash away to scour madly through miles of forest, before his return, which was generally made late at night or with the dawning of a new day.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE WEDDING AND THE SETTING SUN For days Nita Pacheco hovered between life and death.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He would sit for hours on the porch of the Boyd cottage, heedless of any who might speak to him, motionless and unconscious of his surroundings.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As for Coacoochee, he was as one who is bereft of reason.

and nothing more

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Then he would spring on his waiting horse and dash away to scour madly through miles of forest, before his return, which was generally made late at night or with the dawning of a new day.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE WEDDING AND THE SETTING SUN For days Nita Pacheco hovered between life and death.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading He would sit for hours on the porch of the Boyd cottage, heedless of any who might speak to him, motionless and unconscious of his surroundings.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading As for Coacoochee, he was as one who is bereft of reason.

new

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Then he would spring on his waiting horse and dash away to scour madly through miles of forest, before his return, which was generally made late at night or with the dawning of a new day.

examine minutely

From this reading Then he would spring on his waiting horse and dash away to scour madly through miles of forest, before his return, which was generally made late at night or with the dawning of a new day.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading A DOUBLE WEDDING AND THE SETTING SUN For days Nita Pacheco hovered between life and death.

be seated

From this reading He would sit for hours on the porch of the Boyd cottage, heedless of any who might speak to him, motionless and unconscious of his surroundings.

express in speech

From this reading He would sit for hours on the porch of the Boyd cottage, heedless of any who might speak to him, motionless and unconscious of his surroundings.

the season of growth

From this reading Then he would spring on his waiting horse and dash away to scour madly through miles of forest, before his return, which was generally made late at night or with the dawning of a new day.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading A DOUBLE WEDDING AND THE SETTING SUN For days Nita Pacheco hovered between life and death.

the environmental condition

From this reading He would sit for hours on the porch of the Boyd cottage, heedless of any who might speak to him, motionless and unconscious of his surroundings.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE WEDDING AND THE SETTING SUN For days Nita Pacheco hovered between life and death.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he would spring on his waiting horse and dash away to scour madly through miles of forest, before his return, which was generally made late at night or with the dawning of a new day.

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

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Then he would spring on his waiting horse and dash away to scour madly through miles of forest, before his return, which was generally made late at night or with the dawning of a new day.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

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

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading He would sit for hours on the porch of the Boyd cottage, heedless of any who might speak to him, motionless and unconscious of his surroundings.

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

From this reading Then he would spring on his waiting horse and dash away to scour madly through miles of forest, before his return, which was generally made late at night or with the dawning of a new day.

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

From this reading As for Coacoochee, he was as one who is bereft of reason.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading A DOUBLE WEDDING AND THE SETTING SUN For days Nita Pacheco hovered between life and death.

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

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

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

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

which person or people

From this reading As for Coacoochee, he was as one who is bereft of reason.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then he would spring on his waiting horse and dash away to scour madly through miles of forest, before his return, which was generally made late at night or with the dawning of a new day.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading During this time, almost hourly bulletins of her condition were demanded, not only from the Indian encampment, but from the garrison, every man of which had been won to admiration of the gentle girl by her recent heroism.

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

From this reading He would sit for hours on the porch of the Boyd cottage, heedless of any who might speak to him, motionless and unconscious of his surroundings.