Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading This was a task of extreme difficulty, inasmuch as it was certain the vagrant red man would be on his guard against such strategy.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading This was a task of extreme difficulty, inasmuch as it was certain the vagrant red man would be on his guard against such strategy.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading The Indian whom Hank saw with the aid of the spy-glass was not he whom he wished to trace, but, suspecting he was in the vicinity, the cowman made his way thither by a roundabout course.

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

From this reading It was Hank Hazletine, the cowman, who leaped over the head of Jack Dudley when he was crouching on the rock in the canyon, and it happened in this way:

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

From this reading This was a task of extreme difficulty, inasmuch as it was certain the vagrant red man would be on his guard against such strategy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

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

From this reading This was a task of extreme difficulty, inasmuch as it was certain the vagrant red man would be on his guard against such strategy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

a youthful male person

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Indian whom Hank saw with the aid of the spy-glass was not he whom he wished to trace, but, suspecting he was in the vicinity, the cowman made his way thither by a roundabout course.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Indian whom Hank saw with the aid of the spy-glass was not he whom he wished to trace, but, suspecting he was in the vicinity, the cowman made his way thither by a roundabout course.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading It was Hank Hazletine, the cowman, who leaped over the head of Jack Dudley when he was crouching on the rock in the canyon, and it happened in this way:

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading This was a task of extreme difficulty, inasmuch as it was certain the vagrant red man would be on his guard against such strategy.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The Indian whom Hank saw with the aid of the spy-glass was not he whom he wished to trace, but, suspecting he was in the vicinity, the cowman made his way thither by a roundabout course.

a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading THE QUEST OF THE COWMAN.

-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading It was Hank Hazletine, the cowman, who leaped over the head of Jack Dudley when he was crouching on the rock in the canyon, and it happened in this way:

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading This was a task of extreme difficulty, inasmuch as it was certain the vagrant red man would be on his guard against such strategy.

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

From this reading It was Hank Hazletine, the cowman, who leaped over the head of Jack Dudley when he was crouching on the rock in the canyon, and it happened in this way:

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading This was a task of extreme difficulty, inasmuch as it was certain the vagrant red man would be on his guard against such strategy.

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

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

obtain

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

woodlands in full leaf

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading This was a task of extreme difficulty, inasmuch as it was certain the vagrant red man would be on his guard against such strategy.

a coil of rope or wool or yarn

From this reading It was Hank Hazletine, the cowman, who leaped over the head of Jack Dudley when he was crouching on the rock in the canyon, and it happened in this way:

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It was Hank Hazletine, the cowman, who leaped over the head of Jack Dudley when he was crouching on the rock in the canyon, and it happened in this way:

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

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

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

From this reading It was Hank Hazletine, the cowman, who leaped over the head of Jack Dudley when he was crouching on the rock in the canyon, and it happened in this way:

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

From this reading It was Hank Hazletine, the cowman, who leaped over the head of Jack Dudley when he was crouching on the rock in the canyon, and it happened in this way:

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

From this reading It was Hank Hazletine, the cowman, who leaped over the head of Jack Dudley when he was crouching on the rock in the canyon, and it happened in this way:

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

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

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

From this reading It was Hank Hazletine, the cowman, who leaped over the head of Jack Dudley when he was crouching on the rock in the canyon, and it happened in this way:

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

From this reading This was a task of extreme difficulty, inasmuch as it was certain the vagrant red man would be on his guard against such strategy.

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

From this reading The Indian whom Hank saw with the aid of the spy-glass was not he whom he wished to trace, but, suspecting he was in the vicinity, the cowman made his way thither by a roundabout course.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

past form of “intimate” — give to understand

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Hank Hazletine, the cowman, who leaped over the head of Jack Dudley when he was crouching on the rock in the canyon, and it happened in this way:

a small worthless amount

From this reading It was Hank Hazletine, the cowman, who leaped over the head of Jack Dudley when he was crouching on the rock in the canyon, and it happened in this way:

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading It was Hank Hazletine, the cowman, who leaped over the head of Jack Dudley when he was crouching on the rock in the canyon, and it happened in this way:

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The Indian whom Hank saw with the aid of the spy-glass was not he whom he wished to trace, but, suspecting he was in the vicinity, the cowman made his way thither by a roundabout course.

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

From this reading This was a task of extreme difficulty, inasmuch as it was certain the vagrant red man would be on his guard against such strategy.

not able to be found

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

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

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Indian whom Hank saw with the aid of the spy-glass was not he whom he wished to trace, but, suspecting he was in the vicinity, the cowman made his way thither by a roundabout course.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE QUEST OF THE COWMAN.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was Hank Hazletine, the cowman, who leaped over the head of Jack Dudley when he was crouching on the rock in the canyon, and it happened in this way:

above and across; more than

From this reading It was Hank Hazletine, the cowman, who leaped over the head of Jack Dudley when he was crouching on the rock in the canyon, and it happened in this way:

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading THE QUEST OF THE COWMAN.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading This was a task of extreme difficulty, inasmuch as it was certain the vagrant red man would be on his guard against such strategy.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading It was Hank Hazletine, the cowman, who leaped over the head of Jack Dudley when he was crouching on the rock in the canyon, and it happened in this way:

marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct

From this reading The Indian whom Hank saw with the aid of the spy-glass was not he whom he wished to trace, but, suspecting he was in the vicinity, the cowman made his way thither by a roundabout course.

cut with a saw

From this reading The Indian whom Hank saw with the aid of the spy-glass was not he whom he wished to trace, but, suspecting he was in the vicinity, the cowman made his way thither by a roundabout course.

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

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

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

From this reading The Indian whom Hank saw with the aid of the spy-glass was not he whom he wished to trace, but, suspecting he was in the vicinity, the cowman made his way thither by a roundabout course.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading This was a task of extreme difficulty, inasmuch as it was certain the vagrant red man would be on his guard against such strategy.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading This was a task of extreme difficulty, inasmuch as it was certain the vagrant red man would be on his guard against such strategy.

-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading The Indian whom Hank saw with the aid of the spy-glass was not he whom he wished to trace, but, suspecting he was in the vicinity, the cowman made his way thither by a roundabout course.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading This was a task of extreme difficulty, inasmuch as it was certain the vagrant red man would be on his guard against such strategy.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

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

From this reading THE QUEST OF THE COWMAN.

by that means or because of that

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

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

From this reading It was Hank Hazletine, the cowman, who leaped over the head of Jack Dudley when he was crouching on the rock in the canyon, and it happened in this way:

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading The Indian whom Hank saw with the aid of the spy-glass was not he whom he wished to trace, but, suspecting he was in the vicinity, the cowman made his way thither by a roundabout course.

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

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

a just detectable amount

From this reading The Indian whom Hank saw with the aid of the spy-glass was not he whom he wished to trace, but, suspecting he was in the vicinity, the cowman made his way thither by a roundabout course.

a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support

From this reading This was a task of extreme difficulty, inasmuch as it was certain the vagrant red man would be on his guard against such strategy.

a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The Indian whom Hank saw with the aid of the spy-glass was not he whom he wished to trace, but, suspecting he was in the vicinity, the cowman made his way thither by a roundabout course.

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

From this reading It was Hank Hazletine, the cowman, who leaped over the head of Jack Dudley when he was crouching on the rock in the canyon, and it happened in this way:

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was Hank Hazletine, the cowman, who leaped over the head of Jack Dudley when he was crouching on the rock in the canyon, and it happened in this way:

at the time that

From this reading It was Hank Hazletine, the cowman, who leaped over the head of Jack Dudley when he was crouching on the rock in the canyon, and it happened in this way:

the general location where something is

From this reading It has been intimated that when the veteran left the boy at the temporary camp on the mountain side his intention was to learn the whereabouts of Motoza, the Sioux, hoping thereby to gain knowledge of the missing Fred Greenwood.

which person or people

From this reading It was Hank Hazletine, the cowman, who leaped over the head of Jack Dudley when he was crouching on the rock in the canyon, and it happened in this way:

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Indian whom Hank saw with the aid of the spy-glass was not he whom he wished to trace, but, suspecting he was in the vicinity, the cowman made his way thither by a roundabout course.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading The Indian whom Hank saw with the aid of the spy-glass was not he whom he wished to trace, but, suspecting he was in the vicinity, the cowman made his way thither by a roundabout course.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Indian whom Hank saw with the aid of the spy-glass was not he whom he wished to trace, but, suspecting he was in the vicinity, the cowman made his way thither by a roundabout course.

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

From this reading This was a task of extreme difficulty, inasmuch as it was certain the vagrant red man would be on his guard against such strategy.