Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading The Naming of the Baby--A Canoe Trip--The Legend of the Discovery of Medicine--How the Chipmunk Carried the Good News.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

(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 What could it all be about?

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading There was great excitement among a number of Indian men and women who had gathered on the shore in front of the mission one pleasant summer morning.

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

From this reading There was great excitement among a number of Indian men and women who had gathered on the shore in front of the mission one pleasant summer morning.

plural of “anticipation” — an expectation

From this reading Even Sagastao and Minnehaha were rushing in and out of the house and running from one group of Indians to the other, full of eager inquiries and pleasant anticipations.

plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading The Naming of the Baby--A Canoe Trip--The Legend of the Discovery of Medicine--How the Chipmunk Carried the Good News.

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

From this reading What could it all be about?

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading The Naming of the Baby--A Canoe Trip--The Legend of the Discovery of Medicine--How the Chipmunk Carried the Good News.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The Naming of the Baby--A Canoe Trip--The Legend of the Discovery of Medicine--How the Chipmunk Carried the Good News.

a burrowing ground squirrel of western America and Asia; has cheek pouches and a light and dark stripe running down the body

From this reading The Naming of the Baby--A Canoe Trip--The Legend of the Discovery of Medicine--How the Chipmunk Carried the Good News.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading What could it all be about?

the act of discovering something

From this reading The Naming of the Baby--A Canoe Trip--The Legend of the Discovery of Medicine--How the Chipmunk Carried the Good News.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Even Sagastao and Minnehaha were rushing in and out of the house and running from one group of Indians to the other, full of eager inquiries and pleasant anticipations.

divisible by two

From this reading Even Sagastao and Minnehaha were rushing in and out of the house and running from one group of Indians to the other, full of eager inquiries and pleasant anticipations.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading There was great excitement among a number of Indian men and women who had gathered on the shore in front of the mission one pleasant summer morning.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Even Sagastao and Minnehaha were rushing in and out of the house and running from one group of Indians to the other, full of eager inquiries and pleasant anticipations.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading There was great excitement among a number of Indian men and women who had gathered on the shore in front of the mission one pleasant summer morning.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Even Sagastao and Minnehaha were rushing in and out of the house and running from one group of Indians to the other, full of eager inquiries and pleasant anticipations.

brought together in one place

From this reading There was great excitement among a number of Indian men and women who had gathered on the shore in front of the mission one pleasant summer morning.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The Naming of the Baby--A Canoe Trip--The Legend of the Discovery of Medicine--How the Chipmunk Carried the Good News.

death of a person

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

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

From this reading There was great excitement among a number of Indian men and women who had gathered on the shore in front of the mission one pleasant summer morning.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Even Sagastao and Minnehaha were rushing in and out of the house and running from one group of Indians to the other, full of eager inquiries and pleasant anticipations.

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

From this reading There was great excitement among a number of Indian men and women who had gathered on the shore in front of the mission one pleasant summer morning.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Even Sagastao and Minnehaha were rushing in and out of the house and running from one group of Indians to the other, full of eager inquiries and pleasant anticipations.

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

From this reading The Naming of the Baby--A Canoe Trip--The Legend of the Discovery of Medicine--How the Chipmunk Carried the Good News.

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

From this reading There was great excitement among a number of Indian men and women who had gathered on the shore in front of the mission one pleasant summer morning.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading There was great excitement among a number of Indian men and women who had gathered on the shore in front of the mission one pleasant summer morning.

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

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading Even Sagastao and Minnehaha were rushing in and out of the house and running from one group of Indians to the other, full of eager inquiries and pleasant anticipations.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading What could it all be about?

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading The Naming of the Baby--A Canoe Trip--The Legend of the Discovery of Medicine--How the Chipmunk Carried the Good News.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading The Naming of the Baby--A Canoe Trip--The Legend of the Discovery of Medicine--How the Chipmunk Carried the Good News.

the force of workers available

From this reading There was great excitement among a number of Indian men and women who had gathered on the shore in front of the mission one pleasant summer morning.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

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

From this reading Even Sagastao and Minnehaha were rushing in and out of the house and running from one group of Indians to the other, full of eager inquiries and pleasant anticipations.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading There was great excitement among a number of Indian men and women who had gathered on the shore in front of the mission one pleasant summer morning.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading There was great excitement among a number of Indian men and women who had gathered on the shore in front of the mission one pleasant summer morning.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

the verbal act of naming

From this reading The Naming of the Baby--A Canoe Trip--The Legend of the Discovery of Medicine--How the Chipmunk Carried the Good News.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The Naming of the Baby--A Canoe Trip--The Legend of the Discovery of Medicine--How the Chipmunk Carried the Good News.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

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

From this reading There was great excitement among a number of Indian men and women who had gathered on the shore in front of the mission one pleasant summer morning.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Naming of the Baby--A Canoe Trip--The Legend of the Discovery of Medicine--How the Chipmunk Carried the Good News.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was great excitement among a number of Indian men and women who had gathered on the shore in front of the mission one pleasant summer morning.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was great excitement among a number of Indian men and women who had gathered on the shore in front of the mission one pleasant summer morning.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Even Sagastao and Minnehaha were rushing in and out of the house and running from one group of Indians to the other, full of eager inquiries and pleasant anticipations.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Even Sagastao and Minnehaha were rushing in and out of the house and running from one group of Indians to the other, full of eager inquiries and pleasant anticipations.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading There was great excitement among a number of Indian men and women who had gathered on the shore in front of the mission one pleasant summer morning.

with speed

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Even Sagastao and Minnehaha were rushing in and out of the house and running from one group of Indians to the other, full of eager inquiries and pleasant anticipations.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading Even Sagastao and Minnehaha were rushing in and out of the house and running from one group of Indians to the other, full of eager inquiries and pleasant anticipations.

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

From this reading Even Sagastao and Minnehaha were rushing in and out of the house and running from one group of Indians to the other, full of eager inquiries and pleasant anticipations.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading There was great excitement among a number of Indian men and women who had gathered on the shore in front of the mission one pleasant summer morning.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

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

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading There was great excitement among a number of Indian men and women who had gathered on the shore in front of the mission one pleasant summer morning.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

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

From this reading The Naming of the Baby--A Canoe Trip--The Legend of the Discovery of Medicine--How the Chipmunk Carried the Good News.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was great excitement among a number of Indian men and women who had gathered on the shore in front of the mission one pleasant summer morning.

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

From this reading Even Sagastao and Minnehaha were rushing in and out of the house and running from one group of Indians to the other, full of eager inquiries and pleasant anticipations.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading The Naming of the Baby--A Canoe Trip--The Legend of the Discovery of Medicine--How the Chipmunk Carried the Good News.

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

From this reading There was great excitement among a number of Indian men and women who had gathered on the shore in front of the mission one pleasant summer morning.

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

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What could it all be about?

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

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

during the time that

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

which person or people

From this reading There was great excitement among a number of Indian men and women who had gathered on the shore in front of the mission one pleasant summer morning.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Grave Indians, with Souwanas in their midst, were calmly discussing some object of interest, while Mary and a party of women, some of whom had their babies with them, were much more noisy, talking rapidly about something which was evidently a matter of exciting interest.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading There was great excitement among a number of Indian men and women who had gathered on the shore in front of the mission one pleasant summer morning.