used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The Pah Utah was the only member of the party that did not manifest any alarm or excitement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Pah Utah was the only member of the party that did not manifest any alarm or excitement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
exhale hard
From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
CarelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Pah Utah was the only member of the party that did not manifest any alarm or excitement.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
ejaculated
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From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The Pah Utah was the only member of the party that did not manifest any alarm or excitement.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In his haste and alarm his pipe fell from his mouth and lay unheeded at his feet.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading In his haste and alarm his pipe fell from his mouth and lay unheeded at his feet.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
the act of giving
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading In his haste and alarm his pipe fell from his mouth and lay unheeded at his feet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
immediately past
From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In his haste and alarm his pipe fell from his mouth and lay unheeded at his feet.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading The Pah Utah was the only member of the party that did not manifest any alarm or excitement.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The Pah Utah was the only member of the party that did not manifest any alarm or excitement.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
a particular point in time
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Pah Utah was the only member of the party that did not manifest any alarm or excitement.
O'Rooney
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From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Pah Utah was the only member of the party that did not manifest any alarm or excitement.
and nothing more
From this reading The Pah Utah was the only member of the party that did not manifest any alarm or excitement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Pah Utah was the only member of the party that did not manifest any alarm or excitement.
Pah
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From this reading The Pah Utah was the only member of the party that did not manifest any alarm or excitement.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Pah Utah was the only member of the party that did not manifest any alarm or excitement.
a human being
From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
posturenounUS /ˈpɑːstʃər/
the arrangement of the body and its limbs
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Pah Utah was the only member of the party that did not manifest any alarm or excitement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WOLVERINES.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
Tim
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From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
unheededadjectiveUS /ənˈhiːdɪd/
disregarded
From this reading In his haste and alarm his pipe fell from his mouth and lay unheeded at his feet.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
UtahnounUS /ˈjuːtɔː/
a state in the western United States; settled in 1847 by Mormons led by Brigham Young
From this reading The Pah Utah was the only member of the party that did not manifest any alarm or excitement.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Pah Utah was the only member of the party that did not manifest any alarm or excitement.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tim O'Rooney, with an ejaculated prayer, caught up his rifle, and turning his back toward the fire, stood like a person driven at bay and waiting to decide in his mind the best way to strike his last blow.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Carelessly removing his pipe from his mouth, he turned his head, looked at the animals a moment, and then resumed smoking, without giving utterance to a single sound or changing his posture in the least.
WOLVERINES
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From this reading THE WOLVERINES.
