used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A coast Indian is as helpless and miserable without a canoe as a plains Indian without a horse, and the Siwash (Chinook for coast Indian) is as expert in the use of the canoe as the Sioux, Crow, or Arapahoe in the use and control of his cayuse.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Almost the sole means of travel, of intercommunication among these people, and between themselves and the whites, is the canoe.
amphibiansnounUS /æmˈfɪbiənz/
plural of “amphibian” — a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There are very few horses owned in any of the coast tribes, and these are rarely ridden.
ArapahoenounUS /ərˈæpəhoʊ/
a member of a tribe of Plains Indians formerly inhabiting eastern Colorado and Wyoming (now living in Oklahoma and Wyoming)
From this reading A coast Indian is as helpless and miserable without a canoe as a plains Indian without a horse, and the Siwash (Chinook for coast Indian) is as expert in the use of the canoe as the Sioux, Crow, or Arapahoe in the use and control of his cayuse.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A coast Indian is as helpless and miserable without a canoe as a plains Indian without a horse, and the Siwash (Chinook for coast Indian) is as expert in the use of the canoe as the Sioux, Crow, or Arapahoe in the use and control of his cayuse.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Almost the sole means of travel, of intercommunication among these people, and between themselves and the whites, is the canoe.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading They are canoeists by birth and education.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They are canoeists by birth and education.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading A coast Indian is as helpless and miserable without a canoe as a plains Indian without a horse, and the Siwash (Chinook for coast Indian) is as expert in the use of the canoe as the Sioux, Crow, or Arapahoe in the use and control of his cayuse.
canoeists
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From this reading They are canoeists by birth and education.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
cayusenoun
a small native range horse
From this reading A coast Indian is as helpless and miserable without a canoe as a plains Indian without a horse, and the Siwash (Chinook for coast Indian) is as expert in the use of the canoe as the Sioux, Crow, or Arapahoe in the use and control of his cayuse.
ChinooknounUS /ʃɪˈnʊk/
a warm dry wind blowing down the eastern slopes of the Rockies
From this reading A coast Indian is as helpless and miserable without a canoe as a plains Indian without a horse, and the Siwash (Chinook for coast Indian) is as expert in the use of the canoe as the Sioux, Crow, or Arapahoe in the use and control of his cayuse.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading A coast Indian is as helpless and miserable without a canoe as a plains Indian without a horse, and the Siwash (Chinook for coast Indian) is as expert in the use of the canoe as the Sioux, Crow, or Arapahoe in the use and control of his cayuse.
power to direct or determine
From this reading A coast Indian is as helpless and miserable without a canoe as a plains Indian without a horse, and the Siwash (Chinook for coast Indian) is as expert in the use of the canoe as the Sioux, Crow, or Arapahoe in the use and control of his cayuse.
CrowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading A coast Indian is as helpless and miserable without a canoe as a plains Indian without a horse, and the Siwash (Chinook for coast Indian) is as expert in the use of the canoe as the Sioux, Crow, or Arapahoe in the use and control of his cayuse.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading They are canoeists by birth and education.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading A coast Indian is as helpless and miserable without a canoe as a plains Indian without a horse, and the Siwash (Chinook for coast Indian) is as expert in the use of the canoe as the Sioux, Crow, or Arapahoe in the use and control of his cayuse.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There are very few horses owned in any of the coast tribes, and these are rarely ridden.
FlatheadnounUS /ˈflæthed/
food fish of the Indonesian region of the Pacific; resembles gurnards
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading A coast Indian is as helpless and miserable without a canoe as a plains Indian without a horse, and the Siwash (Chinook for coast Indian) is as expert in the use of the canoe as the Sioux, Crow, or Arapahoe in the use and control of his cayuse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A coast Indian is as helpless and miserable without a canoe as a plains Indian without a horse, and the Siwash (Chinook for coast Indian) is as expert in the use of the canoe as the Sioux, Crow, or Arapahoe in the use and control of his cayuse.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A coast Indian is as helpless and miserable without a canoe as a plains Indian without a horse, and the Siwash (Chinook for coast Indian) is as expert in the use of the canoe as the Sioux, Crow, or Arapahoe in the use and control of his cayuse.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading There are very few horses owned in any of the coast tribes, and these are rarely ridden.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading A coast Indian is as helpless and miserable without a canoe as a plains Indian without a horse, and the Siwash (Chinook for coast Indian) is as expert in the use of the canoe as the Sioux, Crow, or Arapahoe in the use and control of his cayuse.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
intercommunicationnoun
mutual communication; communication with each other
From this reading Almost the sole means of travel, of intercommunication among these people, and between themselves and the whites, is the canoe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A coast Indian is as helpless and miserable without a canoe as a plains Indian without a horse, and the Siwash (Chinook for coast Indian) is as expert in the use of the canoe as the Sioux, Crow, or Arapahoe in the use and control of his cayuse.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Almost the sole means of travel, of intercommunication among these people, and between themselves and the whites, is the canoe.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading A coast Indian is as helpless and miserable without a canoe as a plains Indian without a horse, and the Siwash (Chinook for coast Indian) is as expert in the use of the canoe as the Sioux, Crow, or Arapahoe in the use and control of his cayuse.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A coast Indian is as helpless and miserable without a canoe as a plains Indian without a horse, and the Siwash (Chinook for coast Indian) is as expert in the use of the canoe as the Sioux, Crow, or Arapahoe in the use and control of his cayuse.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A coast Indian is as helpless and miserable without a canoe as a plains Indian without a horse, and the Siwash (Chinook for coast Indian) is as expert in the use of the canoe as the Sioux, Crow, or Arapahoe in the use and control of his cayuse.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading There are very few horses owned in any of the coast tribes, and these are rarely ridden.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Almost the sole means of travel, of intercommunication among these people, and between themselves and the whites, is the canoe.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading A coast Indian is as helpless and miserable without a canoe as a plains Indian without a horse, and the Siwash (Chinook for coast Indian) is as expert in the use of the canoe as the Sioux, Crow, or Arapahoe in the use and control of his cayuse.
Puget
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading There are very few horses owned in any of the coast tribes, and these are rarely ridden.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading There are very few horses owned in any of the coast tribes, and these are rarely ridden.
SiouxnounUS /suː/
a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains
From this reading A coast Indian is as helpless and miserable without a canoe as a plains Indian without a horse, and the Siwash (Chinook for coast Indian) is as expert in the use of the canoe as the Sioux, Crow, or Arapahoe in the use and control of his cayuse.
Siwash
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A coast Indian is as helpless and miserable without a canoe as a plains Indian without a horse, and the Siwash (Chinook for coast Indian) is as expert in the use of the canoe as the Sioux, Crow, or Arapahoe in the use and control of his cayuse.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Almost the sole means of travel, of intercommunication among these people, and between themselves and the whites, is the canoe.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Almost the sole means of travel, of intercommunication among these people, and between themselves and the whites, is the canoe.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are very few horses owned in any of the coast tribes, and these are rarely ridden.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Almost the sole means of travel, of intercommunication among these people, and between themselves and the whites, is the canoe.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Almost the sole means of travel, of intercommunication among these people, and between themselves and the whites, is the canoe.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading There are very few horses owned in any of the coast tribes, and these are rarely ridden.
the act of using
From this reading A coast Indian is as helpless and miserable without a canoe as a plains Indian without a horse, and the Siwash (Chinook for coast Indian) is as expert in the use of the canoe as the Sioux, Crow, or Arapahoe in the use and control of his cayuse.
precisely as stated
From this reading There are very few horses owned in any of the coast tribes, and these are rarely ridden.
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 Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
at the time that
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Flathead nation, to which nearly all the Puget Sound Indians belong, may almost be termed amphibians; for though they can, and do in some cases, live inland exclusively, they are never happy when away from the water.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading Almost the sole means of travel, of intercommunication among these people, and between themselves and the whites, is the canoe.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A coast Indian is as helpless and miserable without a canoe as a plains Indian without a horse, and the Siwash (Chinook for coast Indian) is as expert in the use of the canoe as the Sioux, Crow, or Arapahoe in the use and control of his cayuse.
