used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Possessing a remarkable memory of places, he easily recalled the location of the pass which he and his companions had used when on their journey eastward.
anew
From this reading Naturally he planned to utilize it again on his return with his three friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Possessing a remarkable memory of places, he easily recalled the location of the pass which he and his companions had used when on their journey eastward.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MUL-TAL-LA, the Blackfoot, performed some mental calculations that would have been creditable to Deerfoot, the Shawanoe.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He did not forget that during his visit to Black Elk, on the former occasion, he had described the route by which he crossed the formidable mountain range.
BlackfootnounUS /ˈblækfʊt/
a member of a warlike group of Algonquians living in the northwestern plains
From this reading MUL-TAL-LA, the Blackfoot, performed some mental calculations that would have been creditable to Deerfoot, the Shawanoe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He did not forget that during his visit to Black Elk, on the former occasion, he had described the route by which he crossed the formidable mountain range.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading MUL-TAL-LA, the Blackfoot, performed some mental calculations that would have been creditable to Deerfoot, the Shawanoe.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Possessing a remarkable memory of places, he easily recalled the location of the pass which he and his companions had used when on their journey eastward.
creditableadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəbəl/
worthy of often limited commendation
From this reading MUL-TAL-LA, the Blackfoot, performed some mental calculations that would have been creditable to Deerfoot, the Shawanoe.
placed crosswise
From this reading He did not forget that during his visit to Black Elk, on the former occasion, he had described the route by which he crossed the formidable mountain range.
Deerfoot
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From this reading MUL-TAL-LA, the Blackfoot, performed some mental calculations that would have been creditable to Deerfoot, the Shawanoe.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading He did not forget that during his visit to Black Elk, on the former occasion, he had described the route by which he crossed the formidable mountain range.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not forget that during his visit to Black Elk, on the former occasion, he had described the route by which he crossed the formidable mountain range.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He did not forget that during his visit to Black Elk, on the former occasion, he had described the route by which he crossed the formidable mountain range.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Possessing a remarkable memory of places, he easily recalled the location of the pass which he and his companions had used when on their journey eastward.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading Possessing a remarkable memory of places, he easily recalled the location of the pass which he and his companions had used when on their journey eastward.
ElknounUS /elk/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading He did not forget that during his visit to Black Elk, on the former occasion, he had described the route by which he crossed the formidable mountain range.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He did not forget that during his visit to Black Elk, on the former occasion, he had described the route by which he crossed the formidable mountain range.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading He did not forget that during his visit to Black Elk, on the former occasion, he had described the route by which he crossed the formidable mountain range.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading He did not forget that during his visit to Black Elk, on the former occasion, he had described the route by which he crossed the formidable mountain range.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Naturally he planned to utilize it again on his return with his three friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Possessing a remarkable memory of places, he easily recalled the location of the pass which he and his companions had used when on their journey eastward.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MUL-TAL-LA, the Blackfoot, performed some mental calculations that would have been creditable to Deerfoot, the Shawanoe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Possessing a remarkable memory of places, he easily recalled the location of the pass which he and his companions had used when on their journey eastward.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Possessing a remarkable memory of places, he easily recalled the location of the pass which he and his companions had used when on their journey eastward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Naturally he planned to utilize it again on his return with his three friends.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Possessing a remarkable memory of places, he easily recalled the location of the pass which he and his companions had used when on their journey eastward.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading Possessing a remarkable memory of places, he easily recalled the location of the pass which he and his companions had used when on their journey eastward.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Possessing a remarkable memory of places, he easily recalled the location of the pass which he and his companions had used when on their journey eastward.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading MUL-TAL-LA, the Blackfoot, performed some mental calculations that would have been creditable to Deerfoot, the Shawanoe.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He did not forget that during his visit to Black Elk, on the former occasion, he had described the route by which he crossed the formidable mountain range.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS.
MUL-TAL-LA
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From this reading MUL-TAL-LA, the Blackfoot, performed some mental calculations that would have been creditable to Deerfoot, the Shawanoe.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally he planned to utilize it again on his return with his three friends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not forget that during his visit to Black Elk, on the former occasion, he had described the route by which he crossed the formidable mountain range.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He did not forget that during his visit to Black Elk, on the former occasion, he had described the route by which he crossed the formidable mountain range.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Possessing a remarkable memory of places, he easily recalled the location of the pass which he and his companions had used when on their journey eastward.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Possessing a remarkable memory of places, he easily recalled the location of the pass which he and his companions had used when on their journey eastward.
go across or through
From this reading Possessing a remarkable memory of places, he easily recalled the location of the pass which he and his companions had used when on their journey eastward.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading MUL-TAL-LA, the Blackfoot, performed some mental calculations that would have been creditable to Deerfoot, the Shawanoe.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Possessing a remarkable memory of places, he easily recalled the location of the pass which he and his companions had used when on their journey eastward.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Naturally he planned to utilize it again on his return with his three friends.
PossessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Possessing a remarkable memory of places, he easily recalled the location of the pass which he and his companions had used when on their journey eastward.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading He did not forget that during his visit to Black Elk, on the former occasion, he had described the route by which he crossed the formidable mountain range.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Possessing a remarkable memory of places, he easily recalled the location of the pass which he and his companions had used when on their journey eastward.
unusual or striking
From this reading Possessing a remarkable memory of places, he easily recalled the location of the pass which he and his companions had used when on their journey eastward.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Naturally he planned to utilize it again on his return with his three friends.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading He did not forget that during his visit to Black Elk, on the former occasion, he had described the route by which he crossed the formidable mountain range.
Shawanoe
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From this reading MUL-TAL-LA, the Blackfoot, performed some mental calculations that would have been creditable to Deerfoot, the Shawanoe.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading MUL-TAL-LA, the Blackfoot, performed some mental calculations that would have been creditable to Deerfoot, the Shawanoe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MUL-TAL-LA, the Blackfoot, performed some mental calculations that would have been creditable to Deerfoot, the Shawanoe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Possessing a remarkable memory of places, he easily recalled the location of the pass which he and his companions had used when on their journey eastward.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Naturally he planned to utilize it again on his return with his three friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MUL-TAL-LA, the Blackfoot, performed some mental calculations that would have been creditable to Deerfoot, the Shawanoe.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Possessing a remarkable memory of places, he easily recalled the location of the pass which he and his companions had used when on their journey eastward.
utilizeverbUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪz/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Naturally he planned to utilize it again on his return with his three friends.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He did not forget that during his visit to Black Elk, on the former occasion, he had described the route by which he crossed the formidable mountain range.
at the time that
From this reading Possessing a remarkable memory of places, he easily recalled the location of the pass which he and his companions had used when on their journey eastward.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Possessing a remarkable memory of places, he easily recalled the location of the pass which he and his companions had used when on their journey eastward.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Naturally he planned to utilize it again on his return with his three friends.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading MUL-TAL-LA, the Blackfoot, performed some mental calculations that would have been creditable to Deerfoot, the Shawanoe.
