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

From this reading My Second Sermon, which was not a Sermon--Confidence in Commencing--Subsequent Chagrin--The Lesson I Learned.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Elder Phillips in Need of a Hat--Brother Hobbs told in a Dream to Provide one for him--His Trouble at not being able to do so--The Hat Provided in an Unexpected Manner.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading JOURNEY ACROSS THE PLAINS.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

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

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Elder Phillips in Need of a Hat--Brother Hobbs told in a Dream to Provide one for him--His Trouble at not being able to do so--The Hat Provided in an Unexpected Manner.

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Elder Phillips in Need of a Hat--Brother Hobbs told in a Dream to Provide one for him--His Trouble at not being able to do so--The Hat Provided in an Unexpected Manner.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

strong feelings of embarrassment

From this reading My Second Sermon, which was not a Sermon--Confidence in Commencing--Subsequent Chagrin--The Lesson I Learned.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading My Second Sermon, which was not a Sermon--Confidence in Commencing--Subsequent Chagrin--The Lesson I Learned.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading My Second Sermon, which was not a Sermon--Confidence in Commencing--Subsequent Chagrin--The Lesson I Learned.

travel across or pass over

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Elder Phillips in Need of a Hat--Brother Hobbs told in a Dream to Provide one for him--His Trouble at not being able to do so--The Hat Provided in an Unexpected Manner.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Elder Phillips in Need of a Hat--Brother Hobbs told in a Dream to Provide one for him--His Trouble at not being able to do so--The Hat Provided in an Unexpected Manner.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading Elder Phillips in Need of a Hat--Brother Hobbs told in a Dream to Provide one for him--His Trouble at not being able to do so--The Hat Provided in an Unexpected Manner.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading STORY OF A HAT.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Elder Phillips in Need of a Hat--Brother Hobbs told in a Dream to Provide one for him--His Trouble at not being able to do so--The Hat Provided in an Unexpected Manner.

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

From this reading Elder Phillips in Need of a Hat--Brother Hobbs told in a Dream to Provide one for him--His Trouble at not being able to do so--The Hat Provided in an Unexpected Manner.

notable English cricketer (1882-1963)

From this reading Elder Phillips in Need of a Hat--Brother Hobbs told in a Dream to Provide one for him--His Trouble at not being able to do so--The Hat Provided in an Unexpected Manner.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading My Second Sermon, which was not a Sermon--Confidence in Commencing--Subsequent Chagrin--The Lesson I Learned.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

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

From this reading My Second Sermon, which was not a Sermon--Confidence in Commencing--Subsequent Chagrin--The Lesson I Learned.

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

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading JOURNEY ACROSS THE PLAINS.

immediately past

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading My Second Sermon, which was not a Sermon--Confidence in Commencing--Subsequent Chagrin--The Lesson I Learned.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

a unit of instruction

From this reading My Second Sermon, which was not a Sermon--Confidence in Commencing--Subsequent Chagrin--The Lesson I Learned.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Elder Phillips in Need of a Hat--Brother Hobbs told in a Dream to Provide one for him--His Trouble at not being able to do so--The Hat Provided in an Unexpected Manner.

a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My Second Sermon, which was not a Sermon--Confidence in Commencing--Subsequent Chagrin--The Lesson I Learned.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Elder Phillips in Need of a Hat--Brother Hobbs told in a Dream to Provide one for him--His Trouble at not being able to do so--The Hat Provided in an Unexpected Manner.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading My Second Sermon, which was not a Sermon--Confidence in Commencing--Subsequent Chagrin--The Lesson I Learned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Elder Phillips in Need of a Hat--Brother Hobbs told in a Dream to Provide one for him--His Trouble at not being able to do so--The Hat Provided in an Unexpected Manner.

above and across; more than

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

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

From this reading Elder Phillips in Need of a Hat--Brother Hobbs told in a Dream to Provide one for him--His Trouble at not being able to do so--The Hat Provided in an Unexpected Manner.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading JOURNEY ACROSS THE PLAINS.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Elder Phillips in Need of a Hat--Brother Hobbs told in a Dream to Provide one for him--His Trouble at not being able to do so--The Hat Provided in an Unexpected Manner.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Elder Phillips in Need of a Hat--Brother Hobbs told in a Dream to Provide one for him--His Trouble at not being able to do so--The Hat Provided in an Unexpected Manner.

force or drive back

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading My Second Sermon, which was not a Sermon--Confidence in Commencing--Subsequent Chagrin--The Lesson I Learned.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading My Second Sermon, which was not a Sermon--Confidence in Commencing--Subsequent Chagrin--The Lesson I Learned.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Elder Phillips in Need of a Hat--Brother Hobbs told in a Dream to Provide one for him--His Trouble at not being able to do so--The Hat Provided in an Unexpected Manner.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading STORY OF A HAT.

following in time or order

From this reading My Second Sermon, which was not a Sermon--Confidence in Commencing--Subsequent Chagrin--The Lesson I Learned.

confined on all sides

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

possessing sweep

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

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

From this reading My Second Sermon, which was not a Sermon--Confidence in Commencing--Subsequent Chagrin--The Lesson I Learned.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

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

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Elder Phillips in Need of a Hat--Brother Hobbs told in a Dream to Provide one for him--His Trouble at not being able to do so--The Hat Provided in an Unexpected Manner.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Elder Phillips in Need of a Hat--Brother Hobbs told in a Dream to Provide one for him--His Trouble at not being able to do so--The Hat Provided in an Unexpected Manner.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Elder Phillips in Need of a Hat--Brother Hobbs told in a Dream to Provide one for him--His Trouble at not being able to do so--The Hat Provided in an Unexpected Manner.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

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

From this reading My Second Sermon, which was not a Sermon--Confidence in Commencing--Subsequent Chagrin--The Lesson I Learned.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Surrounded by Indians--Prepare for an Attack--Sign of Peace--A Letter--Pipe of Peace--Three of us Accompany the Indians to their Camp--Chagrin at the Repulse--Road Swept Clear of Snow--Missouri River Frozen over--We Cross on the Ice, which Breaks as the Last Wagon Leaves it.

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

From this reading My Second Sermon, which was not a Sermon--Confidence in Commencing--Subsequent Chagrin--The Lesson I Learned.