used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Night With the Indians.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The woodsman still stood leaning on his rifle, a look of sadness on his face such as was seldom seen there.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading If John had noticed this he might not have asked in the tone in which he did:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
Buffalo'snounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊz/
possessive form of “buffalo” — large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
give encouragement to
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If John had noticed this he might not have asked in the tone in which he did:
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The woodsman still stood leaning on his rifle, a look of sadness on his face such as was seldom seen there.
start firing a weapon
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If John had noticed this he might not have asked in the tone in which he did:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If John had noticed this he might not have asked in the tone in which he did:
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If John had noticed this he might not have asked in the tone in which he did:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If John had noticed this he might not have asked in the tone in which he did:
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading A Night With the Indians.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, whose scalp is it?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, whose scalp is it?"
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading If John had noticed this he might not have asked in the tone in which he did:
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading The woodsman still stood leaning on his rifle, a look of sadness on his face such as was seldom seen there.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The woodsman still stood leaning on his rifle, a look of sadness on his face such as was seldom seen there.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If John had noticed this he might not have asked in the tone in which he did:
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A Night With the Indians.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If John had noticed this he might not have asked in the tone in which he did:
being perceived or observed
From this reading If John had noticed this he might not have asked in the tone in which he did:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The woodsman still stood leaning on his rifle, a look of sadness on his face such as was seldom seen there.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
Ree
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From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading The woodsman still stood leaning on his rifle, a look of sadness on his face such as was seldom seen there.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading The woodsman still stood leaning on his rifle, a look of sadness on his face such as was seldom seen there.
scalpnounUS /skælp/
the skin that covers the top of the head
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The woodsman still stood leaning on his rifle, a look of sadness on his face such as was seldom seen there.
not often
From this reading The woodsman still stood leaning on his rifle, a look of sadness on his face such as was seldom seen there.
sheddingnounUS /ˈʃedɪŋ/
the process whereby something is shed
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
skywardadjectiveUS /ˈskaɪwərd/
directed toward heaven or the sky
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
in the near future
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
not in physical motion
From this reading The woodsman still stood leaning on his rifle, a look of sadness on his face such as was seldom seen there.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The woodsman still stood leaning on his rifle, a look of sadness on his face such as was seldom seen there.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The woodsman still stood leaning on his rifle, a look of sadness on his face such as was seldom seen there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Night With the Indians.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The woodsman still stood leaning on his rifle, a look of sadness on his face such as was seldom seen there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If John had noticed this he might not have asked in the tone in which he did:
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading If John had noticed this he might not have asked in the tone in which he did:
moved around an axis or center
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, whose scalp is it?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To shut out from his thoughts the horrid memory of the bloody scalp at Big Buffalo's belt, Ree turned and busied himself with the fire, which had burned quite low, and soon a roaring blaze was leaping skyward, shedding good cheer around.
belonging to which person
From this reading "Well, whose scalp is it?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Night With the Indians.
woodsmannounUS /ˈwʊdzmæn/
someone who lives in the woods
From this reading The woodsman still stood leaning on his rifle, a look of sadness on his face such as was seldom seen there.
