used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a great curiosity to see a real live Indian in his war paint, but as he drew nearer he discovered that there were no signs of paint about this Indian.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had a great curiosity to see a real live Indian in his war paint, but as he drew nearer he discovered that there were no signs of paint about this Indian.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He never looked behind him at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
ARROWnounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He came on as though he had no suspicion, and Guy, not to be outdone by his savage confederate, came on in the same way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He never looked behind him at all.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He came on as though he had no suspicion, and Guy, not to be outdone by his savage confederate, came on in the same way.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had a great curiosity to see a real live Indian in his war paint, but as he drew nearer he discovered that there were no signs of paint about this Indian.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He came on as though he had no suspicion, and Guy, not to be outdone by his savage confederate, came on in the same way.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came on as though he had no suspicion, and Guy, not to be outdone by his savage confederate, came on in the same way.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
not accessible to view
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
confederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading He came on as though he had no suspicion, and Guy, not to be outdone by his savage confederate, came on in the same way.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading He had a great curiosity to see a real live Indian in his war paint, but as he drew nearer he discovered that there were no signs of paint about this Indian.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He had a great curiosity to see a real live Indian in his war paint, but as he drew nearer he discovered that there were no signs of paint about this Indian.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He had a great curiosity to see a real live Indian in his war paint, but as he drew nearer he discovered that there were no signs of paint about this Indian.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had a great curiosity to see a real live Indian in his war paint, but as he drew nearer he discovered that there were no signs of paint about this Indian.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He came on as though he had no suspicion, and Guy, not to be outdone by his savage confederate, came on in the same way.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He had a great curiosity to see a real live Indian in his war paint, but as he drew nearer he discovered that there were no signs of paint about this Indian.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He never looked behind him at all.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
come together
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading He had a great curiosity to see a real live Indian in his war paint, but as he drew nearer he discovered that there were no signs of paint about this Indian.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He never looked behind him at all.
not any; not one
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had a great curiosity to see a real live Indian in his war paint, but as he drew nearer he discovered that there were no signs of paint about this Indian.
many times at short intervals
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He came on as though he had no suspicion, and Guy, not to be outdone by his savage confederate, came on in the same way.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
outdoneverbUS /ˈaʊtˈdʌn/
inflected form of “outdo” — be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading He came on as though he had no suspicion, and Guy, not to be outdone by his savage confederate, came on in the same way.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading He had a great curiosity to see a real live Indian in his war paint, but as he drew nearer he discovered that there were no signs of paint about this Indian.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He had a great curiosity to see a real live Indian in his war paint, but as he drew nearer he discovered that there were no signs of paint about this Indian.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He came on as though he had no suspicion, and Guy, not to be outdone by his savage confederate, came on in the same way.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
cut with a saw
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
and nothing more
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading He came on as though he had no suspicion, and Guy, not to be outdone by his savage confederate, came on in the same way.
swellsnounUS /swelz/
plural of “swell” — the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had a great curiosity to see a real live Indian in his war paint, but as he drew nearer he discovered that there were no signs of paint about this Indian.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had a great curiosity to see a real live Indian in his war paint, but as he drew nearer he discovered that there were no signs of paint about this Indian.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He came on as though he had no suspicion, and Guy, not to be outdone by his savage confederate, came on in the same way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
hard to endure
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading He had a great curiosity to see a real live Indian in his war paint, but as he drew nearer he discovered that there were no signs of paint about this Indian.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He came on as though he had no suspicion, and Guy, not to be outdone by his savage confederate, came on in the same way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
which person or people
From this reading If the Indian had friends who were concealed behind the swells and he was simply trying to get him further away from the Fort so that they could surround and capture him, he saw no signs to indicate it.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
WINGEDadjectiveUS /wɪŋd/
having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind
From this reading WINGED ARROW Guy often said that he did not see why it was that he and the savage should advance to meet each other in that cool and collected manner.
