used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He's either the biggest wretch among the Shawanoes," said Wharton, "always excepting Blazing Arrow, or he is working like a major to help us."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "He's either the biggest wretch among the Shawanoes," said Wharton, "always excepting Blazing Arrow, or he is working like a major to help us."
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "He's either the biggest wretch among the Shawanoes," said Wharton, "always excepting Blazing Arrow, or he is working like a major to help us."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both boys broke into a trot and quickly joined him.
move towards
From this reading The Indian whom they were discussing was standing in the same position as before, but was excitedly beckoning for them to approach.
ArrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading "He's either the biggest wretch among the Shawanoes," said Wharton, "always excepting Blazing Arrow, or he is working like a major to help us."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Indian whom they were discussing was standing in the same position as before, but was excitedly beckoning for them to approach.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Look at him!"
beckoningverbUS /ˈbekənɪŋ/
-ing form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading The Indian whom they were discussing was standing in the same position as before, but was excitedly beckoning for them to approach.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Indian whom they were discussing was standing in the same position as before, but was excitedly beckoning for them to approach.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "He's either the biggest wretch among the Shawanoes," said Wharton, "always excepting Blazing Arrow, or he is working like a major to help us."
BlazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading "He's either the biggest wretch among the Shawanoes," said Wharton, "always excepting Blazing Arrow, or he is working like a major to help us."
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both boys broke into a trot and quickly joined him.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Both boys broke into a trot and quickly joined him.
lacking funds
From this reading Both boys broke into a trot and quickly joined him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Indian whom they were discussing was standing in the same position as before, but was excitedly beckoning for them to approach.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The Indian whom they were discussing was standing in the same position as before, but was excitedly beckoning for them to approach.
one or the other of two
From this reading "He's either the biggest wretch among the Shawanoes," said Wharton, "always excepting Blazing Arrow, or he is working like a major to help us."
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading "He's either the biggest wretch among the Shawanoes," said Wharton, "always excepting Blazing Arrow, or he is working like a major to help us."
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading The Indian whom they were discussing was standing in the same position as before, but was excitedly beckoning for them to approach.
FOOTPRINTSnounUS /ˈfʊtprɪnts/
plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
From this reading FOOTPRINTS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Indian whom they were discussing was standing in the same position as before, but was excitedly beckoning for them to approach.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He's either the biggest wretch among the Shawanoes," said Wharton, "always excepting Blazing Arrow, or he is working like a major to help us."
He's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He's either the biggest wretch among the Shawanoes," said Wharton, "always excepting Blazing Arrow, or he is working like a major to help us."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "He's either the biggest wretch among the Shawanoes," said Wharton, "always excepting Blazing Arrow, or he is working like a major to help us."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Look at him!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Indian whom they were discussing was standing in the same position as before, but was excitedly beckoning for them to approach.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The Indian whom they were discussing was standing in the same position as before, but was excitedly beckoning for them to approach.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Both boys broke into a trot and quickly joined him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He's either the biggest wretch among the Shawanoes," said Wharton, "always excepting Blazing Arrow, or he is working like a major to help us."
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Both boys broke into a trot and quickly joined him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "He's either the biggest wretch among the Shawanoes," said Wharton, "always excepting Blazing Arrow, or he is working like a major to help us."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look at him!"
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "He's either the biggest wretch among the Shawanoes," said Wharton, "always excepting Blazing Arrow, or he is working like a major to help us."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "He's either the biggest wretch among the Shawanoes," said Wharton, "always excepting Blazing Arrow, or he is working like a major to help us."
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The Indian whom they were discussing was standing in the same position as before, but was excitedly beckoning for them to approach.
with speed
From this reading Both boys broke into a trot and quickly joined him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He's either the biggest wretch among the Shawanoes," said Wharton, "always excepting Blazing Arrow, or he is working like a major to help us."
Identical; not different.
From this reading The Indian whom they were discussing was standing in the same position as before, but was excitedly beckoning for them to approach.
Shawanoes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He's either the biggest wretch among the Shawanoes," said Wharton, "always excepting Blazing Arrow, or he is working like a major to help us."
having a supporting base
From this reading The Indian whom they were discussing was standing in the same position as before, but was excitedly beckoning for them to approach.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He's either the biggest wretch among the Shawanoes," said Wharton, "always excepting Blazing Arrow, or he is working like a major to help us."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Indian whom they were discussing was standing in the same position as before, but was excitedly beckoning for them to approach.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Indian whom they were discussing was standing in the same position as before, but was excitedly beckoning for them to approach.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He's either the biggest wretch among the Shawanoes," said Wharton, "always excepting Blazing Arrow, or he is working like a major to help us."
trotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading Both boys broke into a trot and quickly joined him.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He's either the biggest wretch among the Shawanoes," said Wharton, "always excepting Blazing Arrow, or he is working like a major to help us."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Indian whom they were discussing was standing in the same position as before, but was excitedly beckoning for them to approach.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Indian whom they were discussing was standing in the same position as before, but was excitedly beckoning for them to approach.
WhartonnounUS /ˈwɔːrtən/
United States novelist (1862-1937)
From this reading "He's either the biggest wretch among the Shawanoes," said Wharton, "always excepting Blazing Arrow, or he is working like a major to help us."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Indian whom they were discussing was standing in the same position as before, but was excitedly beckoning for them to approach.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading "He's either the biggest wretch among the Shawanoes," said Wharton, "always excepting Blazing Arrow, or he is working like a major to help us."
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading "He's either the biggest wretch among the Shawanoes," said Wharton, "always excepting Blazing Arrow, or he is working like a major to help us."
