Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

later than; following

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading "You don't mean there's talk of an outbreak among them, do you?"

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

From this reading "You don't mean there's talk of an outbreak among them, do you?"

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

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

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

From this reading "The young bucks are discontented, and are continually making 'war medicine.'

aroused to action

From this reading "What kind of trouble?" asked Bert, his interest at once aroused.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What kind of trouble?" asked Bert, his interest at once aroused.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "What kind of trouble?" asked Bert, his interest at once aroused.

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

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

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From this reading "What kind of trouble?" asked Bert, his interest at once aroused.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

plural of “buck” — a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting

From this reading "The young bucks are discontented, and are continually making 'war medicine.'

seemingly without interruption

From this reading "The young bucks are discontented, and are continually making 'war medicine.'

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

From this reading "The young bucks are discontented, and are continually making 'war medicine.'

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "You don't mean there's talk of an outbreak among them, do you?"

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From this reading "You don't mean there's talk of an outbreak among them, do you?"

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

every person

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading "That's exactly what I _do_ mean," replied Mr. Melton seriously.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

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

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

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

From this reading "That's exactly what I _do_ mean," replied Mr. Melton seriously.

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

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

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

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

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

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "What kind of trouble?" asked Bert, his interest at once aroused.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

and nothing more

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "What kind of trouble?" asked Bert, his interest at once aroused.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "The young bucks are discontented, and are continually making 'war medicine.'

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "You don't mean there's talk of an outbreak among them, do you?"

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading "The young bucks are discontented, and are continually making 'war medicine.'

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

From this reading "That's exactly what I _do_ mean," replied Mr. Melton seriously.

English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

a form of address for a man

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "What kind of trouble?" asked Bert, his interest at once aroused.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

on one occasion

From this reading "What kind of trouble?" asked Bert, his interest at once aroused.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "That's exactly what I _do_ mean," replied Mr. Melton seriously.

a district that is reserved for particular purpose

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

in a serious manner

From this reading "That's exactly what I _do_ mean," replied Mr. Melton seriously.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "You don't mean there's talk of an outbreak among them, do you?"

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

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

From this reading "That's exactly what I _do_ mean," replied Mr. Melton seriously.

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

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "You don't mean there's talk of an outbreak among them, do you?"

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

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

From this reading "You don't mean there's talk of an outbreak among them, do you?"

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

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

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

a source of difficulty

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading "The young bucks are discontented, and are continually making 'war medicine.'

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

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What kind of trouble?" asked Bert, his interest at once aroused.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Indian Outbreak "They seem to be having trouble with the Indians on the reservation," remarked Mr. Milton one evening, just after his return from a trip to town; "everybody in Helena seems to be talking about it, and there was a big article in the 'Despatch' this morning, too."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You don't mean there's talk of an outbreak among them, do you?"

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "The young bucks are discontented, and are continually making 'war medicine.'