used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a mighty effort, however, he controlled his feelings, and his handsome face was once more bland and impassive as he summoned the Winnebago chief to his presence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Ho, Kaukishkaka,” he said, in a disarming manner, “can you not find us an easier trail?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With a mighty effort, however, he controlled his feelings, and his handsome face was once more bland and impassive as he summoned the Winnebago chief to his presence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With a mighty effort, however, he controlled his feelings, and his handsome face was once more bland and impassive as he summoned the Winnebago chief to his presence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
blandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading With a mighty effort, however, he controlled his feelings, and his handsome face was once more bland and impassive as he summoned the Winnebago chief to his presence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Ho, Kaukishkaka,” he said, in a disarming manner, “can you not find us an easier trail?
a person who is in charge
From this reading With a mighty effort, however, he controlled his feelings, and his handsome face was once more bland and impassive as he summoned the Winnebago chief to his presence.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading With a mighty effort, however, he controlled his feelings, and his handsome face was once more bland and impassive as he summoned the Winnebago chief to his presence.
CrowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
disarmingnounUS /dɪˈsɑːrmɪŋ/
act of reducing or depriving of arms
From this reading “Ho, Kaukishkaka,” he said, in a disarming manner, “can you not find us an easier trail?
DodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
duplicitynounUS /duːˈplɪsɪti/
a fraudulent or duplicitous representation
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading This one is nothing more than a series of mud-holes, each one worse than the last.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading “Ho, Kaukishkaka,” he said, in a disarming manner, “can you not find us an easier trail?
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading With a mighty effort, however, he controlled his feelings, and his handsome face was once more bland and impassive as he summoned the Winnebago chief to his presence.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading With a mighty effort, however, he controlled his feelings, and his handsome face was once more bland and impassive as he summoned the Winnebago chief to his presence.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading With a mighty effort, however, he controlled his feelings, and his handsome face was once more bland and impassive as he summoned the Winnebago chief to his presence.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Ho, Kaukishkaka,” he said, in a disarming manner, “can you not find us an easier trail?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading With a mighty effort, however, he controlled his feelings, and his handsome face was once more bland and impassive as he summoned the Winnebago chief to his presence.
HawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a mighty effort, however, he controlled his feelings, and his handsome face was once more bland and impassive as he summoned the Winnebago chief to his presence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
HonounUS /hoʊ/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
From this reading “Ho, Kaukishkaka,” he said, in a disarming manner, “can you not find us an easier trail?
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading With a mighty effort, however, he controlled his feelings, and his handsome face was once more bland and impassive as he summoned the Winnebago chief to his presence.
impassiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsɪv/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading With a mighty effort, however, he controlled his feelings, and his handsome face was once more bland and impassive as he summoned the Winnebago chief to his presence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Ho, Kaukishkaka,” he said, in a disarming manner, “can you not find us an easier trail?
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This one is nothing more than a series of mud-holes, each one worse than the last.
Kaukishkaka
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From this reading “Ho, Kaukishkaka,” he said, in a disarming manner, “can you not find us an easier trail?
immediately past
From this reading This one is nothing more than a series of mud-holes, each one worse than the last.
engage in
From this reading We make poor progress.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Ho, Kaukishkaka,” he said, in a disarming manner, “can you not find us an easier trail?
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading With a mighty effort, however, he controlled his feelings, and his handsome face was once more bland and impassive as he summoned the Winnebago chief to his presence.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With a mighty effort, however, he controlled his feelings, and his handsome face was once more bland and impassive as he summoned the Winnebago chief to his presence.
mud-holes
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From this reading This one is nothing more than a series of mud-holes, each one worse than the last.
nocturnaladjectiveUS /nɑːkˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or active during the night
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Ho, Kaukishkaka,” he said, in a disarming manner, “can you not find us an easier trail?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading This one is nothing more than a series of mud-holes, each one worse than the last.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
on one occasion
From this reading With a mighty effort, however, he controlled his feelings, and his handsome face was once more bland and impassive as he summoned the Winnebago chief to his presence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This one is nothing more than a series of mud-holes, each one worse than the last.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading We make poor progress.”
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading With a mighty effort, however, he controlled his feelings, and his handsome face was once more bland and impassive as he summoned the Winnebago chief to his presence.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading We make poor progress.”
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Ho, Kaukishkaka,” he said, in a disarming manner, “can you not find us an easier trail?
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading This one is nothing more than a series of mud-holes, each one worse than the last.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading With a mighty effort, however, he controlled his feelings, and his handsome face was once more bland and impassive as he summoned the Winnebago chief to his presence.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This one is nothing more than a series of mud-holes, each one worse than the last.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This one is nothing more than a series of mud-holes, each one worse than the last.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading “Ho, Kaukishkaka,” he said, in a disarming manner, “can you not find us an easier trail?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Ho, Kaukishkaka,” he said, in a disarming manner, “can you not find us an easier trail?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We make poor progress.”
at the time that
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
a Caucasian
From this reading Pursuit of Black Hawk When Colonel Dodge had been informed by the two scouts of the surprising result of their nocturnal mission, his rage at the duplicity of the White Crow was fearful to see.
WinnebagonounUS /ˌwɪnəˈbeɪɡoʊ/
a member of the Siouan-speaking people formerly living in eastern Wisconsin south of Green Bay; ally of the Menomini and enemy of the Fox and Sauk people
From this reading With a mighty effort, however, he controlled his feelings, and his handsome face was once more bland and impassive as he summoned the Winnebago chief to his presence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a mighty effort, however, he controlled his feelings, and his handsome face was once more bland and impassive as he summoned the Winnebago chief to his presence.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading This one is nothing more than a series of mud-holes, each one worse than the last.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Ho, Kaukishkaka,” he said, in a disarming manner, “can you not find us an easier trail?
