Chapter IV · Caught

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

From this reading Wolf-Cap entertained several good reasons for suggesting Strong’s fort as a place of refuge for the Armstrong family.

changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose

From this reading Throop’s block-house was nearer the settler’s cabin than Strong’s; but the latter was better adapted for defense.

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

From this reading It was the strongest post in the “fire-lands,” and the trapper assured himself that Zebulon Strong would receive the fugitives with open arms, and hail the settler’s presence with joy.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading It was the strongest post in the “fire-lands,” and the trapper assured himself that Zebulon Strong would receive the fugitives with open arms, and hail the settler’s presence with joy.

United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)

From this reading Wolf-Cap entertained several good reasons for suggesting Strong’s fort as a place of refuge for the Armstrong family.

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

From this reading Wolf-Cap entertained several good reasons for suggesting Strong’s fort as a place of refuge for the Armstrong family.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading It was the strongest post in the “fire-lands,” and the trapper assured himself that Zebulon Strong would receive the fugitives with open arms, and hail the settler’s presence with joy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Left to his own choice, Levi Armstrong would have sought shelter at Throop’s, which post his hands had helped to rear, and consequently he could well claim protection there.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading The Logans, too, belonged to Throop’s; but fearful lest the little block-house, illy-defended, would soon succumb to the red tomahawk, they resolved to seek Strong’s.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Throop’s block-house was nearer the settler’s cabin than Strong’s; but the latter was better adapted for defense.

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From this reading Throop’s block-house was nearer the settler’s cabin than Strong’s; but the latter was better adapted for defense.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Throop’s block-house was nearer the settler’s cabin than Strong’s; but the latter was better adapted for defense.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Throop’s block-house was nearer the settler’s cabin than Strong’s; but the latter was better adapted for defense.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Left to his own choice, Levi Armstrong would have sought shelter at Throop’s, which post his hands had helped to rear, and consequently he could well claim protection there.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Left to his own choice, Levi Armstrong would have sought shelter at Throop’s, which post his hands had helped to rear, and consequently he could well claim protection there.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Left to his own choice, Levi Armstrong would have sought shelter at Throop’s, which post his hands had helped to rear, and consequently he could well claim protection there.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Left to his own choice, Levi Armstrong would have sought shelter at Throop’s, which post his hands had helped to rear, and consequently he could well claim protection there.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading Throop’s block-house was nearer the settler’s cabin than Strong’s; but the latter was better adapted for defense.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Wolf-Cap entertained several good reasons for suggesting Strong’s fort as a place of refuge for the Armstrong family.

a social unit living together

From this reading Wolf-Cap entertained several good reasons for suggesting Strong’s fort as a place of refuge for the Armstrong family.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading The Logans, too, belonged to Throop’s; but fearful lest the little block-house, illy-defended, would soon succumb to the red tomahawk, they resolved to seek Strong’s.

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From this reading It was the strongest post in the “fire-lands,” and the trapper assured himself that Zebulon Strong would receive the fugitives with open arms, and hail the settler’s presence with joy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Wolf-Cap entertained several good reasons for suggesting Strong’s fort as a place of refuge for the Armstrong family.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Wolf-Cap entertained several good reasons for suggesting Strong’s fort as a place of refuge for the Armstrong family.

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading It was the strongest post in the “fire-lands,” and the trapper assured himself that Zebulon Strong would receive the fugitives with open arms, and hail the settler’s presence with joy.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Wolf-Cap entertained several good reasons for suggesting Strong’s fort as a place of refuge for the Armstrong family.

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

From this reading Left to his own choice, Levi Armstrong would have sought shelter at Throop’s, which post his hands had helped to rear, and consequently he could well claim protection there.

praise vociferously

From this reading It was the strongest post in the “fire-lands,” and the trapper assured himself that Zebulon Strong would receive the fugitives with open arms, and hail the settler’s presence with joy.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Left to his own choice, Levi Armstrong would have sought shelter at Throop’s, which post his hands had helped to rear, and consequently he could well claim protection there.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Left to his own choice, Levi Armstrong would have sought shelter at Throop’s, which post his hands had helped to rear, and consequently he could well claim protection there.

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

From this reading Left to his own choice, Levi Armstrong would have sought shelter at Throop’s, which post his hands had helped to rear, and consequently he could well claim protection there.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Left to his own choice, Levi Armstrong would have sought shelter at Throop’s, which post his hands had helped to rear, and consequently he could well claim protection there.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was the strongest post in the “fire-lands,” and the trapper assured himself that Zebulon Strong would receive the fugitives with open arms, and hail the settler’s presence with joy.

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

From this reading Left to his own choice, Levi Armstrong would have sought shelter at Throop’s, which post his hands had helped to rear, and consequently he could well claim protection there.

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From this reading The Logans, too, belonged to Throop’s; but fearful lest the little block-house, illy-defended, would soon succumb to the red tomahawk, they resolved to seek Strong’s.

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

From this reading It was the strongest post in the “fire-lands,” and the trapper assured himself that Zebulon Strong would receive the fugitives with open arms, and hail the settler’s presence with joy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the strongest post in the “fire-lands,” and the trapper assured himself that Zebulon Strong would receive the fugitives with open arms, and hail the settler’s presence with joy.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading It was the strongest post in the “fire-lands,” and the trapper assured himself that Zebulon Strong would receive the fugitives with open arms, and hail the settler’s presence with joy.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Throop’s block-house was nearer the settler’s cabin than Strong’s; but the latter was better adapted for defense.

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 Left to his own choice, Levi Armstrong would have sought shelter at Throop’s, which post his hands had helped to rear, and consequently he could well claim protection there.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading The Logans, too, belonged to Throop’s; but fearful lest the little block-house, illy-defended, would soon succumb to the red tomahawk, they resolved to seek Strong’s.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading Left to his own choice, Levi Armstrong would have sought shelter at Throop’s, which post his hands had helped to rear, and consequently he could well claim protection there.

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

From this reading The Logans, too, belonged to Throop’s; but fearful lest the little block-house, illy-defended, would soon succumb to the red tomahawk, they resolved to seek Strong’s.

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

From this reading The Logans, too, belonged to Throop’s; but fearful lest the little block-house, illy-defended, would soon succumb to the red tomahawk, they resolved to seek Strong’s.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Throop’s block-house was nearer the settler’s cabin than Strong’s; but the latter was better adapted for defense.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Wolf-Cap entertained several good reasons for suggesting Strong’s fort as a place of refuge for the Armstrong family.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It was the strongest post in the “fire-lands,” and the trapper assured himself that Zebulon Strong would receive the fugitives with open arms, and hail the settler’s presence with joy.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Left to his own choice, Levi Armstrong would have sought shelter at Throop’s, which post his hands had helped to rear, and consequently he could well claim protection there.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Wolf-Cap entertained several good reasons for suggesting Strong’s fort as a place of refuge for the Armstrong family.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading It was the strongest post in the “fire-lands,” and the trapper assured himself that Zebulon Strong would receive the fugitives with open arms, and hail the settler’s presence with joy.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading It was the strongest post in the “fire-lands,” and the trapper assured himself that Zebulon Strong would receive the fugitives with open arms, and hail the settler’s presence with joy.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading Left to his own choice, Levi Armstrong would have sought shelter at Throop’s, which post his hands had helped to rear, and consequently he could well claim protection there.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Left to his own choice, Levi Armstrong would have sought shelter at Throop’s, which post his hands had helped to rear, and consequently he could well claim protection there.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Wolf-Cap entertained several good reasons for suggesting Strong’s fort as a place of refuge for the Armstrong family.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading It was the strongest post in the “fire-lands,” and the trapper assured himself that Zebulon Strong would receive the fugitives with open arms, and hail the settler’s presence with joy.

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

From this reading The Logans, too, belonged to Throop’s; but fearful lest the little block-house, illy-defended, would soon succumb to the red tomahawk, they resolved to seek Strong’s.

a safe place

From this reading Wolf-Cap entertained several good reasons for suggesting Strong’s fort as a place of refuge for the Armstrong family.

determined

From this reading The Logans, too, belonged to Throop’s; but fearful lest the little block-house, illy-defended, would soon succumb to the red tomahawk, they resolved to seek Strong’s.

try to get or reach

From this reading The Logans, too, belonged to Throop’s; but fearful lest the little block-house, illy-defended, would soon succumb to the red tomahawk, they resolved to seek Strong’s.

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

From this reading Throop’s block-house was nearer the settler’s cabin than Strong’s; but the latter was better adapted for defense.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Wolf-Cap entertained several good reasons for suggesting Strong’s fort as a place of refuge for the Armstrong family.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Left to his own choice, Levi Armstrong would have sought shelter at Throop’s, which post his hands had helped to rear, and consequently he could well claim protection there.

in the near future

From this reading The Logans, too, belonged to Throop’s; but fearful lest the little block-house, illy-defended, would soon succumb to the red tomahawk, they resolved to seek Strong’s.

that is looked for

From this reading Left to his own choice, Levi Armstrong would have sought shelter at Throop’s, which post his hands had helped to rear, and consequently he could well claim protection there.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It was the strongest post in the “fire-lands,” and the trapper assured himself that Zebulon Strong would receive the fugitives with open arms, and hail the settler’s presence with joy.

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

From this reading Wolf-Cap entertained several good reasons for suggesting Strong’s fort as a place of refuge for the Armstrong family.

superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It was the strongest post in the “fire-lands,” and the trapper assured himself that Zebulon Strong would receive the fugitives with open arms, and hail the settler’s presence with joy.

consent reluctantly

From this reading The Logans, too, belonged to Throop’s; but fearful lest the little block-house, illy-defended, would soon succumb to the red tomahawk, they resolved to seek Strong’s.

-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Wolf-Cap entertained several good reasons for suggesting Strong’s fort as a place of refuge for the Armstrong family.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Throop’s block-house was nearer the settler’s cabin than Strong’s; but the latter was better adapted for defense.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was the strongest post in the “fire-lands,” and the trapper assured himself that Zebulon Strong would receive the fugitives with open arms, and hail the settler’s presence with joy.

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

From this reading Wolf-Cap entertained several good reasons for suggesting Strong’s fort as a place of refuge for the Armstrong family.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Left to his own choice, Levi Armstrong would have sought shelter at Throop’s, which post his hands had helped to rear, and consequently he could well claim protection there.

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

From this reading The Logans, too, belonged to Throop’s; but fearful lest the little block-house, illy-defended, would soon succumb to the red tomahawk, they resolved to seek Strong’s.

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

From this reading Throop’s block-house was nearer the settler’s cabin than Strong’s; but the latter was better adapted for defense.

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

From this reading Left to his own choice, Levi Armstrong would have sought shelter at Throop’s, which post his hands had helped to rear, and consequently he could well claim protection there.

cut with a tomahawk

From this reading The Logans, too, belonged to Throop’s; but fearful lest the little block-house, illy-defended, would soon succumb to the red tomahawk, they resolved to seek Strong’s.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The Logans, too, belonged to Throop’s; but fearful lest the little block-house, illy-defended, would soon succumb to the red tomahawk, they resolved to seek Strong’s.

someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading It was the strongest post in the “fire-lands,” and the trapper assured himself that Zebulon Strong would receive the fugitives with open arms, and hail the settler’s presence with joy.

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

From this reading Throop’s block-house was nearer the settler’s cabin than Strong’s; but the latter was better adapted for defense.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Left to his own choice, Levi Armstrong would have sought shelter at Throop’s, which post his hands had helped to rear, and consequently he could well claim protection there.

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

From this reading Left to his own choice, Levi Armstrong would have sought shelter at Throop’s, which post his hands had helped to rear, and consequently he could well claim protection there.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was the strongest post in the “fire-lands,” and the trapper assured himself that Zebulon Strong would receive the fugitives with open arms, and hail the settler’s presence with joy.

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

From this reading Wolf-Cap entertained several good reasons for suggesting Strong’s fort as a place of refuge for the Armstrong family.

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

From this reading It was the strongest post in the “fire-lands,” and the trapper assured himself that Zebulon Strong would receive the fugitives with open arms, and hail the settler’s presence with joy.

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

From this reading It was the strongest post in the “fire-lands,” and the trapper assured himself that Zebulon Strong would receive the fugitives with open arms, and hail the settler’s presence with joy.