used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “This is a huge joke,” he seemed to be trying to say.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The young Indian’s first act was to dismiss the guard and wave aside the inquisitive group that had gathered outside the tepee.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The young Indian’s first act was to dismiss the guard and wave aside the inquisitive group that had gathered outside the tepee.
on or to one side
From this reading The young Indian’s first act was to dismiss the guard and wave aside the inquisitive group that had gathered outside the tepee.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His manner indicated plainly his surprise and joy at the unexpected meeting.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He patted the prisoner on the back and laughed uproariously.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “This is a huge joke,” he seemed to be trying to say.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Then he turned towards Dick, jabbering excitedly, his face wreathed with smiles.
dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading The young Indian’s first act was to dismiss the guard and wave aside the inquisitive group that had gathered outside the tepee.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading Then he turned towards Dick, jabbering excitedly, his face wreathed with smiles.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Then he turned towards Dick, jabbering excitedly, his face wreathed with smiles.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The young Indian’s first act was to dismiss the guard and wave aside the inquisitive group that had gathered outside the tepee.
brought together in one place
From this reading The young Indian’s first act was to dismiss the guard and wave aside the inquisitive group that had gathered outside the tepee.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The young Indian’s first act was to dismiss the guard and wave aside the inquisitive group that had gathered outside the tepee.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The young Indian’s first act was to dismiss the guard and wave aside the inquisitive group that had gathered outside the tepee.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The young Indian’s first act was to dismiss the guard and wave aside the inquisitive group that had gathered outside the tepee.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he turned towards Dick, jabbering excitedly, his face wreathed with smiles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he turned towards Dick, jabbering excitedly, his face wreathed with smiles.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading “This is a huge joke,” he seemed to be trying to say.
Indian'snounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The young Indian’s first act was to dismiss the guard and wave aside the inquisitive group that had gathered outside the tepee.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading His manner indicated plainly his surprise and joy at the unexpected meeting.
inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading The young Indian’s first act was to dismiss the guard and wave aside the inquisitive group that had gathered outside the tepee.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is a huge joke,” he seemed to be trying to say.
jabberingnoun
rapid and indistinct speech
From this reading Then he turned towards Dick, jabbering excitedly, his face wreathed with smiles.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading “This is a huge joke,” he seemed to be trying to say.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading His manner indicated plainly his surprise and joy at the unexpected meeting.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading He patted the prisoner on the back and laughed uproariously.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His manner indicated plainly his surprise and joy at the unexpected meeting.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading His manner indicated plainly his surprise and joy at the unexpected meeting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He patted the prisoner on the back and laughed uproariously.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The young Indian’s first act was to dismiss the guard and wave aside the inquisitive group that had gathered outside the tepee.
pattedverbUS /ˈpætɪd/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading He patted the prisoner on the back and laughed uproariously.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading His manner indicated plainly his surprise and joy at the unexpected meeting.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading He patted the prisoner on the back and laughed uproariously.
express in words
From this reading “This is a huge joke,” he seemed to be trying to say.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “This is a huge joke,” he seemed to be trying to say.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Then he turned towards Dick, jabbering excitedly, his face wreathed with smiles.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading His manner indicated plainly his surprise and joy at the unexpected meeting.
tepeenoun
a Native American tent; usually of conical shape
From this reading The young Indian’s first act was to dismiss the guard and wave aside the inquisitive group that had gathered outside the tepee.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The young Indian’s first act was to dismiss the guard and wave aside the inquisitive group that had gathered outside the tepee.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The young Indian’s first act was to dismiss the guard and wave aside the inquisitive group that had gathered outside the tepee.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he turned towards Dick, jabbering excitedly, his face wreathed with smiles.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is a huge joke,” he seemed to be trying to say.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The young Indian’s first act was to dismiss the guard and wave aside the inquisitive group that had gathered outside the tepee.
in the direction of
From this reading Then he turned towards Dick, jabbering excitedly, his face wreathed with smiles.
hard to endure
From this reading “This is a huge joke,” he seemed to be trying to say.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then he turned towards Dick, jabbering excitedly, his face wreathed with smiles.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading His manner indicated plainly his surprise and joy at the unexpected meeting.
uproariouslyadverb
in a hilarious manner
From this reading He patted the prisoner on the back and laughed uproariously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young Indian’s first act was to dismiss the guard and wave aside the inquisitive group that had gathered outside the tepee.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The young Indian’s first act was to dismiss the guard and wave aside the inquisitive group that had gathered outside the tepee.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he turned towards Dick, jabbering excitedly, his face wreathed with smiles.
wreathed
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From this reading Then he turned towards Dick, jabbering excitedly, his face wreathed with smiles.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young Indian’s first act was to dismiss the guard and wave aside the inquisitive group that had gathered outside the tepee.
