used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The young Indian’s keen eyes had discovered Dick already, and there was a smiling look of joyous astonishment on his handsome bronzed face.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The young Indian’s keen eyes had discovered Dick already, and there was a smiling look of joyous astonishment on his handsome bronzed face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading True enough, the newcomers were Dick’s childhood friend Shangowah, and his grandson, young Joe Crowfoot, Dick’s college friend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Both redskins reined toward the hotel steps as the group of young men came charging down from the veranda.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The young Indian’s keen eyes had discovered Dick already, and there was a smiling look of joyous astonishment on his handsome bronzed face.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Then the guests lounging on that veranda beheld a singular spectacle.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both redskins reined toward the hotel steps as the group of young men came charging down from the veranda.
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading The young Indian’s keen eyes had discovered Dick already, and there was a smiling look of joyous astonishment on his handsome bronzed face.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Both redskins reined toward the hotel steps as the group of young men came charging down from the veranda.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Both redskins reined toward the hotel steps as the group of young men came charging down from the veranda.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading True enough, the newcomers were Dick’s childhood friend Shangowah, and his grandson, young Joe Crowfoot, Dick’s college friend.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading True enough, the newcomers were Dick’s childhood friend Shangowah, and his grandson, young Joe Crowfoot, Dick’s college friend.
Crowfootnoun
any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
From this reading True enough, the newcomers were Dick’s childhood friend Shangowah, and his grandson, young Joe Crowfoot, Dick’s college friend.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The young Indian’s keen eyes had discovered Dick already, and there was a smiling look of joyous astonishment on his handsome bronzed face.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading True enough, the newcomers were Dick’s childhood friend Shangowah, and his grandson, young Joe Crowfoot, Dick’s college friend.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The young Indian’s keen eyes had discovered Dick already, and there was a smiling look of joyous astonishment on his handsome bronzed face.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Both redskins reined toward the hotel steps as the group of young men came charging down from the veranda.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading True enough, the newcomers were Dick’s childhood friend Shangowah, and his grandson, young Joe Crowfoot, Dick’s college friend.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The young Indian’s keen eyes had discovered Dick already, and there was a smiling look of joyous astonishment on his handsome bronzed face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The young Indian’s keen eyes had discovered Dick already, and there was a smiling look of joyous astonishment on his handsome bronzed face.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading True enough, the newcomers were Dick’s childhood friend Shangowah, and his grandson, young Joe Crowfoot, Dick’s college friend.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading TWO INDIAN FRIENDS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Both redskins reined toward the hotel steps as the group of young men came charging down from the veranda.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading True enough, the newcomers were Dick’s childhood friend Shangowah, and his grandson, young Joe Crowfoot, Dick’s college friend.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Both redskins reined toward the hotel steps as the group of young men came charging down from the veranda.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Then the guests lounging on that veranda beheld a singular spectacle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The young Indian’s keen eyes had discovered Dick already, and there was a smiling look of joyous astonishment on his handsome bronzed face.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The young Indian’s keen eyes had discovered Dick already, and there was a smiling look of joyous astonishment on his handsome bronzed face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading True enough, the newcomers were Dick’s childhood friend Shangowah, and his grandson, young Joe Crowfoot, Dick’s college friend.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Both redskins reined toward the hotel steps as the group of young men came charging down from the veranda.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading TWO INDIAN FRIENDS.
Indian'snounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The young Indian’s keen eyes had discovered Dick already, and there was a smiling look of joyous astonishment on his handsome bronzed face.
Joe
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From this reading True enough, the newcomers were Dick’s childhood friend Shangowah, and his grandson, young Joe Crowfoot, Dick’s college friend.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading The young Indian’s keen eyes had discovered Dick already, and there was a smiling look of joyous astonishment on his handsome bronzed face.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The young Indian’s keen eyes had discovered Dick already, and there was a smiling look of joyous astonishment on his handsome bronzed face.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The young Indian’s keen eyes had discovered Dick already, and there was a smiling look of joyous astonishment on his handsome bronzed face.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading Then the guests lounging on that veranda beheld a singular spectacle.
the force of workers available
From this reading Both redskins reined toward the hotel steps as the group of young men came charging down from the veranda.
newcomersnounUS /ˈnuːkʌmərz/
plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity
From this reading True enough, the newcomers were Dick’s childhood friend Shangowah, and his grandson, young Joe Crowfoot, Dick’s college friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The young Indian’s keen eyes had discovered Dick already, and there was a smiling look of joyous astonishment on his handsome bronzed face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The young Indian’s keen eyes had discovered Dick already, and there was a smiling look of joyous astonishment on his handsome bronzed face.
redskinsnounUS /ˈredskɪnz/
plural of “redskin” — (slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading Both redskins reined toward the hotel steps as the group of young men came charging down from the veranda.
reinedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rein” — control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading Both redskins reined toward the hotel steps as the group of young men came charging down from the veranda.
Shangowah
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From this reading True enough, the newcomers were Dick’s childhood friend Shangowah, and his grandson, young Joe Crowfoot, Dick’s college friend.
unusual or striking
From this reading Then the guests lounging on that veranda beheld a singular spectacle.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The young Indian’s keen eyes had discovered Dick already, and there was a smiling look of joyous astonishment on his handsome bronzed face.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading Then the guests lounging on that veranda beheld a singular spectacle.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Both redskins reined toward the hotel steps as the group of young men came charging down from the veranda.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then the guests lounging on that veranda beheld a singular spectacle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading True enough, the newcomers were Dick’s childhood friend Shangowah, and his grandson, young Joe Crowfoot, Dick’s college friend.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the guests lounging on that veranda beheld a singular spectacle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The young Indian’s keen eyes had discovered Dick already, and there was a smiling look of joyous astonishment on his handsome bronzed face.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Both redskins reined toward the hotel steps as the group of young men came charging down from the veranda.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True enough, the newcomers were Dick’s childhood friend Shangowah, and his grandson, young Joe Crowfoot, Dick’s college friend.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO INDIAN FRIENDS.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Both redskins reined toward the hotel steps as the group of young men came charging down from the veranda.
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 keen eyes had discovered Dick already, and there was a smiling look of joyous astonishment on his handsome bronzed face.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading True enough, the newcomers were Dick’s childhood friend Shangowah, and his grandson, young Joe Crowfoot, Dick’s college friend.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading True enough, the newcomers were Dick’s childhood friend Shangowah, and his grandson, young Joe Crowfoot, Dick’s college friend.
