used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sure enough, he had gone but a little way when he observed the three Indians standing in a group and discussing some question with great earnestness.
abruptnessnounUS /əˈbrʌptnəs/
an abrupt discourteous manner
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Looking for them to halt, and half expecting them to turn back at any moment, he signalled the youths to hide themselves, while he advanced in the cautious manner known to the reader.
anew
From this reading They were walking rapidly, and when Red Crow stopped they soon passed beyond his sight again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were walking rapidly, and when Red Crow stopped they soon passed beyond his sight again.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Looking for them to halt, and half expecting them to turn back at any moment, he signalled the youths to hide themselves, while he advanced in the cautious manner known to the reader.
Arqu-wao
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From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
Arrow'snounUS /ˈæroʊz/
possessive form of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Looking for them to halt, and half expecting them to turn back at any moment, he signalled the youths to hide themselves, while he advanced in the cautious manner known to the reader.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading They were walking rapidly, and when Red Crow stopped they soon passed beyond his sight again.
BlazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sure enough, he had gone but a little way when he observed the three Indians standing in a group and discussing some question with great earnestness.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading Looking for them to halt, and half expecting them to turn back at any moment, he signalled the youths to hide themselves, while he advanced in the cautious manner known to the reader.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
CrowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
CROW'SnounUS /kroʊz/
possessive form of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call
From this reading RED CROW'S ERRAND.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Sure enough, he had gone but a little way when he observed the three Indians standing in a group and discussing some question with great earnestness.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Sure enough, he had gone but a little way when he observed the three Indians standing in a group and discussing some question with great earnestness.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Sure enough, he had gone but a little way when he observed the three Indians standing in a group and discussing some question with great earnestness.
ERRANDnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading RED CROW'S ERRAND.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Looking for them to halt, and half expecting them to turn back at any moment, he signalled the youths to hide themselves, while he advanced in the cautious manner known to the reader.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Sure enough, he had gone but a little way when he observed the three Indians standing in a group and discussing some question with great earnestness.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Sure enough, he had gone but a little way when he observed the three Indians standing in a group and discussing some question with great earnestness.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Sure enough, he had gone but a little way when he observed the three Indians standing in a group and discussing some question with great earnestness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Looking for them to halt, and half expecting them to turn back at any moment, he signalled the youths to hide themselves, while he advanced in the cautious manner known to the reader.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading Looking for them to halt, and half expecting them to turn back at any moment, he signalled the youths to hide themselves, while he advanced in the cautious manner known to the reader.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Looking for them to halt, and half expecting them to turn back at any moment, he signalled the youths to hide themselves, while he advanced in the cautious manner known to the reader.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sure enough, he had gone but a little way when he observed the three Indians standing in a group and discussing some question with great earnestness.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Looking for them to halt, and half expecting them to turn back at any moment, he signalled the youths to hide themselves, while he advanced in the cautious manner known to the reader.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Looking for them to halt, and half expecting them to turn back at any moment, he signalled the youths to hide themselves, while he advanced in the cautious manner known to the reader.
mishapnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
a particular point in time
From this reading Looking for them to halt, and half expecting them to turn back at any moment, he signalled the youths to hide themselves, while he advanced in the cautious manner known to the reader.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Sure enough, he had gone but a little way when he observed the three Indians standing in a group and discussing some question with great earnestness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading They were walking rapidly, and when Red Crow stopped they soon passed beyond his sight again.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Sure enough, he had gone but a little way when he observed the three Indians standing in a group and discussing some question with great earnestness.
with speed
From this reading They were walking rapidly, and when Red Crow stopped they soon passed beyond his sight again.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Looking for them to halt, and half expecting them to turn back at any moment, he signalled the youths to hide themselves, while he advanced in the cautious manner known to the reader.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading RED CROW'S ERRAND.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
Shawanoe
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From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
signalledverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəld/
inflected form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
From this reading Looking for them to halt, and half expecting them to turn back at any moment, he signalled the youths to hide themselves, while he advanced in the cautious manner known to the reader.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Sure enough, he had gone but a little way when he observed the three Indians standing in a group and discussing some question with great earnestness.
in the near future
From this reading They were walking rapidly, and when Red Crow stopped they soon passed beyond his sight again.
having a supporting base
From this reading Sure enough, he had gone but a little way when he observed the three Indians standing in a group and discussing some question with great earnestness.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading They were walking rapidly, and when Red Crow stopped they soon passed beyond his sight again.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Sure enough, he had gone but a little way when he observed the three Indians standing in a group and discussing some question with great earnestness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Looking for them to halt, and half expecting them to turn back at any moment, he signalled the youths to hide themselves, while he advanced in the cautious manner known to the reader.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Looking for them to halt, and half expecting them to turn back at any moment, he signalled the youths to hide themselves, while he advanced in the cautious manner known to the reader.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were walking rapidly, and when Red Crow stopped they soon passed beyond his sight again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Looking for them to halt, and half expecting them to turn back at any moment, he signalled the youths to hide themselves, while he advanced in the cautious manner known to the reader.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Looking for them to halt, and half expecting them to turn back at any moment, he signalled the youths to hide themselves, while he advanced in the cautious manner known to the reader.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading They were walking rapidly, and when Red Crow stopped they soon passed beyond his sight again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Sure enough, he had gone but a little way when he observed the three Indians standing in a group and discussing some question with great earnestness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were walking rapidly, and when Red Crow stopped they soon passed beyond his sight again.
at the time that
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Looking for them to halt, and half expecting them to turn back at any moment, he signalled the youths to hide themselves, while he advanced in the cautious manner known to the reader.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Shawanoe Indian known as Arqu-wao, or Red Crow, had come in sight of the ravine, which was the scene of Blazing Arrow's mishap the preceding day, when he halted with the abruptness described, for he had caught sight of the three Indians, with his detested brother at their head.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Looking for them to halt, and half expecting them to turn back at any moment, he signalled the youths to hide themselves, while he advanced in the cautious manner known to the reader.
