used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MISCALCULATION.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Squaws, children, and even warriors were lolling about very much as in the Sauk village, from which he had fled only a short time before.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Squaws, children, and even warriors were lolling about very much as in the Sauk village, from which he had fled only a short time before.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It fairly took away the breath of Jack.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading It fairly took away the breath of Jack.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The youth had stopped paddling for a few minutes' rest, when he observed that he was close upon a broad clearing which came close to the water's edge.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The youth had stopped paddling for a few minutes' rest, when he observed that he was close upon a broad clearing which came close to the water's edge.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Squaws, children, and even warriors were lolling about very much as in the Sauk village, from which he had fled only a short time before.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading The youth had stopped paddling for a few minutes' rest, when he observed that he was close upon a broad clearing which came close to the water's edge.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The youth had stopped paddling for a few minutes' rest, when he observed that he was close upon a broad clearing which came close to the water's edge.
conicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnɪkəl/
relating to or resembling a cone
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The youth had stopped paddling for a few minutes' rest, when he observed that he was close upon a broad clearing which came close to the water's edge.
divisible by two
From this reading Squaws, children, and even warriors were lolling about very much as in the Sauk village, from which he had fled only a short time before.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading It fairly took away the breath of Jack.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The youth had stopped paddling for a few minutes' rest, when he observed that he was close upon a broad clearing which came close to the water's edge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Squaws, children, and even warriors were lolling about very much as in the Sauk village, from which he had fled only a short time before.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The youth had stopped paddling for a few minutes' rest, when he observed that he was close upon a broad clearing which came close to the water's edge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Squaws, children, and even warriors were lolling about very much as in the Sauk village, from which he had fled only a short time before.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The youth had stopped paddling for a few minutes' rest, when he observed that he was close upon a broad clearing which came close to the water's edge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The youth had stopped paddling for a few minutes' rest, when he observed that he was close upon a broad clearing which came close to the water's edge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
a small worthless amount
From this reading It fairly took away the breath of Jack.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
lollingverbUS /ˈlɑːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “loll” — hang loosely or laxly
From this reading Squaws, children, and even warriors were lolling about very much as in the Sauk village, from which he had fled only a short time before.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The youth had stopped paddling for a few minutes' rest, when he observed that he was close upon a broad clearing which came close to the water's edge.
MISCALCULATIONnounUS /mɪˈskælkjəˈleɪʃən/
a mistake in calculating
From this reading A MISCALCULATION.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
numberingnounUS /ˈnʌmbərɪŋ/
a numbered list
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The youth had stopped paddling for a few minutes' rest, when he observed that he was close upon a broad clearing which came close to the water's edge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
and nothing more
From this reading Squaws, children, and even warriors were lolling about very much as in the Sauk village, from which he had fled only a short time before.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
paddlingverbUS /ˈpædəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading The youth had stopped paddling for a few minutes' rest, when he observed that he was close upon a broad clearing which came close to the water's edge.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The youth had stopped paddling for a few minutes' rest, when he observed that he was close upon a broad clearing which came close to the water's edge.
SauknounUS /sɔːk/
a member of the Algonquian people formerly living in Wisconsin in the Fox River valley and on the shores of Green Bay
From this reading Squaws, children, and even warriors were lolling about very much as in the Sauk village, from which he had fled only a short time before.
cut with a saw
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
only a very short time before
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Squaws, children, and even warriors were lolling about very much as in the Sauk village, from which he had fled only a short time before.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
Squaws
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From this reading Squaws, children, and even warriors were lolling about very much as in the Sauk village, from which he had fled only a short time before.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The youth had stopped paddling for a few minutes' rest, when he observed that he was close upon a broad clearing which came close to the water's edge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The youth had stopped paddling for a few minutes' rest, when he observed that he was close upon a broad clearing which came close to the water's edge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The youth had stopped paddling for a few minutes' rest, when he observed that he was close upon a broad clearing which came close to the water's edge.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The youth had stopped paddling for a few minutes' rest, when he observed that he was close upon a broad clearing which came close to the water's edge.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It fairly took away the breath of Jack.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The youth had stopped paddling for a few minutes' rest, when he observed that he was close upon a broad clearing which came close to the water's edge.
precisely as stated
From this reading Squaws, children, and even warriors were lolling about very much as in the Sauk village, from which he had fled only a short time before.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Squaws, children, and even warriors were lolling about very much as in the Sauk village, from which he had fled only a short time before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The youth had stopped paddling for a few minutes' rest, when he observed that he was close upon a broad clearing which came close to the water's edge.
water'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The youth had stopped paddling for a few minutes' rest, when he observed that he was close upon a broad clearing which came close to the water's edge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Squaws, children, and even warriors were lolling about very much as in the Sauk village, from which he had fled only a short time before.
at the time that
From this reading The youth had stopped paddling for a few minutes' rest, when he observed that he was close upon a broad clearing which came close to the water's edge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The youth had stopped paddling for a few minutes' rest, when he observed that he was close upon a broad clearing which came close to the water's edge.
wigwams
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had scarcely time to notice that much when he saw several large conical objects, and before he knew it, he was floating in front of an Indian village, numbering some twelve or fifteen wigwams.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The youth had stopped paddling for a few minutes' rest, when he observed that he was close upon a broad clearing which came close to the water's edge.
