used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The latter attributed this to the semi-darkness in which he stood, and was about to go forward and claim his friendship when something restrained him, and he concluded to wait until the Indian first recognized him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The latter attributed this to the semi-darkness in which he stood, and was about to go forward and claim his friendship when something restrained him, and he concluded to wait until the Indian first recognized him.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When the Pah Utah entered the cave he did not appear to notice Elwood Brandon.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading The latter attributed this to the semi-darkness in which he stood, and was about to go forward and claim his friendship when something restrained him, and he concluded to wait until the Indian first recognized him.
cause to be bored
From this reading When they returned, which was very speedily, they each bore a goodly bundle of sticks and kindlings.
Brandon
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From this reading When the Pah Utah entered the cave he did not appear to notice Elwood Brandon.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading When they returned, which was very speedily, they each bore a goodly bundle of sticks and kindlings.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading When the Pah Utah entered the cave he did not appear to notice Elwood Brandon.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The latter attributed this to the semi-darkness in which he stood, and was about to go forward and claim his friendship when something restrained him, and he concluded to wait until the Indian first recognized him.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The latter attributed this to the semi-darkness in which he stood, and was about to go forward and claim his friendship when something restrained him, and he concluded to wait until the Indian first recognized him.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Shasta exchanged a few words with his friends, and immediately several of them went out in the darkness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When the Pah Utah entered the cave he did not appear to notice Elwood Brandon.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading When they returned, which was very speedily, they each bore a goodly bundle of sticks and kindlings.
Elwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Pah Utah entered the cave he did not appear to notice Elwood Brandon.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When the Pah Utah entered the cave he did not appear to notice Elwood Brandon.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Shasta exchanged a few words with his friends, and immediately several of them went out in the darkness.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Shasta exchanged a few words with his friends, and immediately several of them went out in the darkness.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The latter attributed this to the semi-darkness in which he stood, and was about to go forward and claim his friendship when something restrained him, and he concluded to wait until the Indian first recognized him.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The latter attributed this to the semi-darkness in which he stood, and was about to go forward and claim his friendship when something restrained him, and he concluded to wait until the Indian first recognized him.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Shasta exchanged a few words with his friends, and immediately several of them went out in the darkness.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The latter attributed this to the semi-darkness in which he stood, and was about to go forward and claim his friendship when something restrained him, and he concluded to wait until the Indian first recognized him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The latter attributed this to the semi-darkness in which he stood, and was about to go forward and claim his friendship when something restrained him, and he concluded to wait until the Indian first recognized him.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading When they returned, which was very speedily, they each bore a goodly bundle of sticks and kindlings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the Pah Utah entered the cave he did not appear to notice Elwood Brandon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The latter attributed this to the semi-darkness in which he stood, and was about to go forward and claim his friendship when something restrained him, and he concluded to wait until the Indian first recognized him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The latter attributed this to the semi-darkness in which he stood, and was about to go forward and claim his friendship when something restrained him, and he concluded to wait until the Indian first recognized him.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Shasta exchanged a few words with his friends, and immediately several of them went out in the darkness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The latter attributed this to the semi-darkness in which he stood, and was about to go forward and claim his friendship when something restrained him, and he concluded to wait until the Indian first recognized him.
kindlings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When they returned, which was very speedily, they each bore a goodly bundle of sticks and kindlings.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter attributed this to the semi-darkness in which he stood, and was about to go forward and claim his friendship when something restrained him, and he concluded to wait until the Indian first recognized him.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the Pah Utah entered the cave he did not appear to notice Elwood Brandon.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading When the Pah Utah entered the cave he did not appear to notice Elwood Brandon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shasta exchanged a few words with his friends, and immediately several of them went out in the darkness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Shasta exchanged a few words with his friends, and immediately several of them went out in the darkness.
Pah
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From this reading When the Pah Utah entered the cave he did not appear to notice Elwood Brandon.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The latter attributed this to the semi-darkness in which he stood, and was about to go forward and claim his friendship when something restrained him, and he concluded to wait until the Indian first recognized him.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading The latter attributed this to the semi-darkness in which he stood, and was about to go forward and claim his friendship when something restrained him, and he concluded to wait until the Indian first recognized him.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When they returned, which was very speedily, they each bore a goodly bundle of sticks and kindlings.
semi-darkness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The latter attributed this to the semi-darkness in which he stood, and was about to go forward and claim his friendship when something restrained him, and he concluded to wait until the Indian first recognized him.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Shasta exchanged a few words with his friends, and immediately several of them went out in the darkness.
ShastanounUS /ˈʃæstə/
a member of the Indian people of northern California and southern Oregon
From this reading Shasta exchanged a few words with his friends, and immediately several of them went out in the darkness.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The latter attributed this to the semi-darkness in which he stood, and was about to go forward and claim his friendship when something restrained him, and he concluded to wait until the Indian first recognized him.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading When they returned, which was very speedily, they each bore a goodly bundle of sticks and kindlings.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading When they returned, which was very speedily, they each bore a goodly bundle of sticks and kindlings.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The latter attributed this to the semi-darkness in which he stood, and was about to go forward and claim his friendship when something restrained him, and he concluded to wait until the Indian first recognized him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the Pah Utah entered the cave he did not appear to notice Elwood Brandon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Shasta exchanged a few words with his friends, and immediately several of them went out in the darkness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they returned, which was very speedily, they each bore a goodly bundle of sticks and kindlings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The latter attributed this to the semi-darkness in which he stood, and was about to go forward and claim his friendship when something restrained him, and he concluded to wait until the Indian first recognized him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the Pah Utah entered the cave he did not appear to notice Elwood Brandon.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The latter attributed this to the semi-darkness in which he stood, and was about to go forward and claim his friendship when something restrained him, and he concluded to wait until the Indian first recognized him.
UtahnounUS /ˈjuːtɔː/
a state in the western United States; settled in 1847 by Mormons led by Brigham Young
From this reading When the Pah Utah entered the cave he did not appear to notice Elwood Brandon.
precisely as stated
From this reading When they returned, which was very speedily, they each bore a goodly bundle of sticks and kindlings.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The latter attributed this to the semi-darkness in which he stood, and was about to go forward and claim his friendship when something restrained him, and he concluded to wait until the Indian first recognized him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter attributed this to the semi-darkness in which he stood, and was about to go forward and claim his friendship when something restrained him, and he concluded to wait until the Indian first recognized him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Shasta exchanged a few words with his friends, and immediately several of them went out in the darkness.
at the time that
From this reading When the Pah Utah entered the cave he did not appear to notice Elwood Brandon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The latter attributed this to the semi-darkness in which he stood, and was about to go forward and claim his friendship when something restrained him, and he concluded to wait until the Indian first recognized him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Shasta exchanged a few words with his friends, and immediately several of them went out in the darkness.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Shasta exchanged a few words with his friends, and immediately several of them went out in the darkness.
