Chapter VII · Chapter 7

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Dozens of tepee fires flickered against the dark night pall as Chiquita made her way toward the Ute village.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

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

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

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

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks

From this reading CHIQUITA WOOED BY ANTELOPE.

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

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Dozens of tepee fires flickered against the dark night pall as Chiquita made her way toward the Ute village.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

covered with beads of liquid

From this reading Old bucks, warriors with necklaces of cruel-looking claws and beaded breast plates decorated with strands of human hair woven into pendants, stood in the shadow of the tepee fires.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Old bucks, warriors with necklaces of cruel-looking claws and beaded breast plates decorated with strands of human hair woven into pendants, stood in the shadow of the tepee fires.

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

From this reading Old bucks, warriors with necklaces of cruel-looking claws and beaded breast plates decorated with strands of human hair woven into pendants, stood in the shadow of the tepee fires.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CHIQUITA WOOED BY ANTELOPE.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

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

From this reading CHIQUITA WOOED BY ANTELOPE.

a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

From this reading Old bucks, warriors with necklaces of cruel-looking claws and beaded breast plates decorated with strands of human hair woven into pendants, stood in the shadow of the tepee fires.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

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

From this reading Old bucks, warriors with necklaces of cruel-looking claws and beaded breast plates decorated with strands of human hair woven into pendants, stood in the shadow of the tepee fires.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Dozens of tepee fires flickered against the dark night pall as Chiquita made her way toward the Ute village.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading Old bucks, warriors with necklaces of cruel-looking claws and beaded breast plates decorated with strands of human hair woven into pendants, stood in the shadow of the tepee fires.

the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

a large number or amount

From this reading Dozens of tepee fires flickered against the dark night pall as Chiquita made her way toward the Ute village.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading Dozens of tepee fires flickered against the dark night pall as Chiquita made her way toward the Ute village.

past form of “flicker” — move back and forth very rapidly

From this reading Dozens of tepee fires flickered against the dark night pall as Chiquita made her way toward the Ute village.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

like the sounds of frogs and crows

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Old bucks, warriors with necklaces of cruel-looking claws and beaded breast plates decorated with strands of human hair woven into pendants, stood in the shadow of the tepee fires.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Dozens of tepee fires flickered against the dark night pall as Chiquita made her way toward the Ute village.

plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Old bucks, warriors with necklaces of cruel-looking claws and beaded breast plates decorated with strands of human hair woven into pendants, stood in the shadow of the tepee fires.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

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

From this reading Old bucks, warriors with necklaces of cruel-looking claws and beaded breast plates decorated with strands of human hair woven into pendants, stood in the shadow of the tepee fires.

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

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Old bucks, warriors with necklaces of cruel-looking claws and beaded breast plates decorated with strands of human hair woven into pendants, stood in the shadow of the tepee fires.

a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

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

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Dozens of tepee fires flickered against the dark night pall as Chiquita made her way toward the Ute village.

flat tableland with steep edges

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

plural of “necklace” — jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)

From this reading Old bucks, warriors with necklaces of cruel-looking claws and beaded breast plates decorated with strands of human hair woven into pendants, stood in the shadow of the tepee fires.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Dozens of tepee fires flickered against the dark night pall as Chiquita made her way toward the Ute village.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dozens of tepee fires flickered against the dark night pall as Chiquita made her way toward the Ute village.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Old bucks, warriors with necklaces of cruel-looking claws and beaded breast plates decorated with strands of human hair woven into pendants, stood in the shadow of the tepee fires.

in an ominous manner

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

and nothing more

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

become less interesting or attractive

From this reading Dozens of tepee fires flickered against the dark night pall as Chiquita made her way toward the Ute village.

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

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

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

From this reading Old bucks, warriors with necklaces of cruel-looking claws and beaded breast plates decorated with strands of human hair woven into pendants, stood in the shadow of the tepee fires.

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading Old bucks, warriors with necklaces of cruel-looking claws and beaded breast plates decorated with strands of human hair woven into pendants, stood in the shadow of the tepee fires.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

past form of “rasp” — scrape with a rasp

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

let for money

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

characterized by resonance

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

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

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Old bucks, warriors with necklaces of cruel-looking claws and beaded breast plates decorated with strands of human hair woven into pendants, stood in the shadow of the tepee fires.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

tangled in knots or snarls

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Old bucks, warriors with necklaces of cruel-looking claws and beaded breast plates decorated with strands of human hair woven into pendants, stood in the shadow of the tepee fires.

plural of “strand” — a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading Old bucks, warriors with necklaces of cruel-looking claws and beaded breast plates decorated with strands of human hair woven into pendants, stood in the shadow of the tepee fires.

a Native American tent; usually of conical shape

From this reading Dozens of tepee fires flickered against the dark night pall as Chiquita made her way toward the Ute village.

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

From this reading Dozens of tepee fires flickered against the dark night pall as Chiquita made her way toward the Ute village.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

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

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

in the direction of

From this reading Dozens of tepee fires flickered against the dark night pall as Chiquita made her way toward the Ute village.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

a member of the Shoshonean people of Utah and Colorado and New Mexico

From this reading Dozens of tepee fires flickered against the dark night pall as Chiquita made her way toward the Ute village.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Dozens of tepee fires flickered against the dark night pall as Chiquita made her way toward the Ute village.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading Old bucks, warriors with necklaces of cruel-looking claws and beaded breast plates decorated with strands of human hair woven into pendants, stood in the shadow of the tepee fires.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Dozens of tepee fires flickered against the dark night pall as Chiquita made her way toward the Ute village.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Old bucks, warriors with necklaces of cruel-looking claws and beaded breast plates decorated with strands of human hair woven into pendants, stood in the shadow of the tepee fires.

past form of “woo” — seek someone's favor

From this reading CHIQUITA WOOED BY ANTELOPE.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.

made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole

From this reading Old bucks, warriors with necklaces of cruel-looking claws and beaded breast plates decorated with strands of human hair woven into pendants, stood in the shadow of the tepee fires.

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

From this reading The tongues of dozens of Indian dogs snarled their yippi-yappy language at each other, at imaginary evils and at the resounding clatter of hoofs as her pony loped along through the sage-covered mesa which skirted the river bank.

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

From this reading Shrill cries of hungry papooses rent the air; guttural jargon of young bucks in animated conversation rasped ominously against the sensitive ear with words which only an Indian can pronounce, made up as they are from Mexican, Spanish and Indian dialect.