used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.
(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 Apparently all was peace and good-fellowship in that camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently all was peace and good-fellowship in that camp.
attitudesnounUS /ˈætətuːdz/
plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The attitudes of the men suggested story-telling, and hearty laughter.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading “This is for our benefit,” said Loseis with a scornful smile.
next to; at the side of
From this reading After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Apparently all was peace and good-fellowship in that camp.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.
CreesnounUS /kriːz/
plural of “cree” — a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
Gault
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From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
good-fellowship
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From this reading Apparently all was peace and good-fellowship in that camp.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading The attitudes of the men suggested story-telling, and hearty laughter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is for our benefit,” said Loseis with a scornful smile.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The attitudes of the men suggested story-telling, and hearty laughter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
Loseis
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From this reading “This is for our benefit,” said Loseis with a scornful smile.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
the force of workers available
From this reading After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “This is for our benefit,” said Loseis with a scornful smile.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Apparently all was peace and good-fellowship in that camp.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “This is for our benefit,” said Loseis with a scornful smile.
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading “This is for our benefit,” said Loseis with a scornful smile.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “This is for our benefit,” said Loseis with a scornful smile.
story-telling
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From this reading The attitudes of the men suggested story-telling, and hearty laughter.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The attitudes of the men suggested story-telling, and hearty laughter.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.
confined on all sides
From this reading After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Apparently all was peace and good-fellowship in that camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After supper they could see Gault seated in the place of honor beside the fire, surrounded by his men.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is for our benefit,” said Loseis with a scornful smile.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A little tent of pale green silk, trim and elegant, was pitched for Gault in the meadow below, a short distance from the big fire built by the Crees.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “This is for our benefit,” said Loseis with a scornful smile.
