Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

(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 All heard the bird-calls, whistling, and faint whoops uttered with very little intermission, from different portions of the wood, so that it was certain the Tories and Indians knew of the flight, and were in sharp pursuit.

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

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

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

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

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

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

away from the right path or direction

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading There was no attempt to use caution or care in hurrying forward.

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

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

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

From this reading All heard the bird-calls, whistling, and faint whoops uttered with very little intermission, from different portions of the wood, so that it was certain the Tories and Indians knew of the flight, and were in sharp pursuit.

plural of “bloodhound” — a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading There was no attempt to use caution or care in hurrying forward.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading There was no attempt to use caution or care in hurrying forward.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading Fortunately, the distance to the cave was not great, and the fugitives were walking fast, and in the right direction.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading All heard the bird-calls, whistling, and faint whoops uttered with very little intermission, from different portions of the wood, so that it was certain the Tories and Indians knew of the flight, and were in sharp pursuit.

calm and unruffled self-assurance

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading All heard the bird-calls, whistling, and faint whoops uttered with very little intermission, from different portions of the wood, so that it was certain the Tories and Indians knew of the flight, and were in sharp pursuit.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Fortunately, the distance to the cave was not great, and the fugitives were walking fast, and in the right direction.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Fortunately, the distance to the cave was not great, and the fugitives were walking fast, and in the right direction.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

the organ of sight

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading All heard the bird-calls, whistling, and faint whoops uttered with very little intermission, from different portions of the wood, so that it was certain the Tories and Indians knew of the flight, and were in sharp pursuit.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Fortunately, the distance to the cave was not great, and the fugitives were walking fast, and in the right direction.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading All heard the bird-calls, whistling, and faint whoops uttered with very little intermission, from different portions of the wood, so that it was certain the Tories and Indians knew of the flight, and were in sharp pursuit.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

by good fortune

From this reading Fortunately, the distance to the cave was not great, and the fugitives were walking fast, and in the right direction.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading There was no attempt to use caution or care in hurrying forward.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All heard the bird-calls, whistling, and faint whoops uttered with very little intermission, from different portions of the wood, so that it was certain the Tories and Indians knew of the flight, and were in sharp pursuit.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

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

From this reading Fortunately, the distance to the cave was not great, and the fugitives were walking fast, and in the right direction.

disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

the act of departing

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

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

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Fortunately, the distance to the cave was not great, and the fugitives were walking fast, and in the right direction.

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

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

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

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading All heard the bird-calls, whistling, and faint whoops uttered with very little intermission, from different portions of the wood, so that it was certain the Tories and Indians knew of the flight, and were in sharp pursuit.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

moving with great haste

From this reading There was no attempt to use caution or care in hurrying forward.

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

From this reading There was no attempt to use caution or care in hurrying forward.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading All heard the bird-calls, whistling, and faint whoops uttered with very little intermission, from different portions of the wood, so that it was certain the Tories and Indians knew of the flight, and were in sharp pursuit.

the act of suspending activity temporarily

From this reading All heard the bird-calls, whistling, and faint whoops uttered with very little intermission, from different portions of the wood, so that it was certain the Tories and Indians knew of the flight, and were in sharp pursuit.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading All heard the bird-calls, whistling, and faint whoops uttered with very little intermission, from different portions of the wood, so that it was certain the Tories and Indians knew of the flight, and were in sharp pursuit.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

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

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading All heard the bird-calls, whistling, and faint whoops uttered with very little intermission, from different portions of the wood, so that it was certain the Tories and Indians knew of the flight, and were in sharp pursuit.

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 The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

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

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no attempt to use caution or care in hurrying forward.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Fortunately, the distance to the cave was not great, and the fugitives were walking fast, and in the right direction.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was no attempt to use caution or care in hurrying forward.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading All heard the bird-calls, whistling, and faint whoops uttered with very little intermission, from different portions of the wood, so that it was certain the Tories and Indians knew of the flight, and were in sharp pursuit.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

-ing form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

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

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading All heard the bird-calls, whistling, and faint whoops uttered with very little intermission, from different portions of the wood, so that it was certain the Tories and Indians knew of the flight, and were in sharp pursuit.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Fortunately, the distance to the cave was not great, and the fugitives were walking fast, and in the right direction.

only a very short time before

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

Roman statesman and philosopher who was an advisor to Nero; his nine extant tragedies are modeled on Greek tragedies (circa 4 BC - 65 AD)

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading All heard the bird-calls, whistling, and faint whoops uttered with very little intermission, from different portions of the wood, so that it was certain the Tories and Indians knew of the flight, and were in sharp pursuit.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading All heard the bird-calls, whistling, and faint whoops uttered with very little intermission, from different portions of the wood, so that it was certain the Tories and Indians knew of the flight, and were in sharp pursuit.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading The heavy figure of Gravity Gimp kept its place at the front, and with a coolness scarcely to be expected, he looked to the right and left as he advanced, with the sole purpose of preventing any precious moments being lost by going astray.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All heard the bird-calls, whistling, and faint whoops uttered with very little intermission, from different portions of the wood, so that it was certain the Tories and Indians knew of the flight, and were in sharp pursuit.

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

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no attempt to use caution or care in hurrying forward.

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

From this reading There was no attempt to use caution or care in hurrying forward.

plural of “tory” — an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution

From this reading All heard the bird-calls, whistling, and faint whoops uttered with very little intermission, from different portions of the wood, so that it was certain the Tories and Indians knew of the flight, and were in sharp pursuit.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

the act of using

From this reading There was no attempt to use caution or care in hurrying forward.

communicated in words

From this reading All heard the bird-calls, whistling, and faint whoops uttered with very little intermission, from different portions of the wood, so that it was certain the Tories and Indians knew of the flight, and were in sharp pursuit.

precisely as stated

From this reading All heard the bird-calls, whistling, and faint whoops uttered with very little intermission, from different portions of the wood, so that it was certain the Tories and Indians knew of the flight, and were in sharp pursuit.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Fortunately, the distance to the cave was not great, and the fugitives were walking fast, and in the right direction.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

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

From this reading There was no attempt to use caution or care in hurrying forward.

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

From this reading Fortunately, the distance to the cave was not great, and the fugitives were walking fast, and in the right direction.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading All heard the bird-calls, whistling, and faint whoops uttered with very little intermission, from different portions of the wood, so that it was certain the Tories and Indians knew of the flight, and were in sharp pursuit.

plural of “whoop” — a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement

From this reading All heard the bird-calls, whistling, and faint whoops uttered with very little intermission, from different portions of the wood, so that it was certain the Tories and Indians knew of the flight, and were in sharp pursuit.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Somehow or other Jake Golcher had gotten on the track of the little party, and, with a number of Seneca warriors, almost as keen of eye and scent as bloodhounds, was following them.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading All heard the bird-calls, whistling, and faint whoops uttered with very little intermission, from different portions of the wood, so that it was certain the Tories and Indians knew of the flight, and were in sharp pursuit.