Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading That was bad enough, but it was made a hundred-fold worse when Deerfoot stepped on the crown of his head before he could rise, or prevent it.

(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 Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Instead of replying to the chaffings of his two companions, Lone Bear sat on a pile of fagots in the deserted camp, and smoked his pipe in silence.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading TWO PAWNEES ARE ASTONISHED.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading TWO PAWNEES ARE ASTONISHED.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading That was bad enough, but it was made a hundred-fold worse when Deerfoot stepped on the crown of his head before he could rise, or prevent it.

have

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading That was bad enough, but it was made a hundred-fold worse when Deerfoot stepped on the crown of his head before he could rise, or prevent it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading That was bad enough, but it was made a hundred-fold worse when Deerfoot stepped on the crown of his head before he could rise, or prevent it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Instead of replying to the chaffings of his two companions, Lone Bear sat on a pile of fagots in the deserted camp, and smoked his pipe in silence.

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From this reading Instead of replying to the chaffings of his two companions, Lone Bear sat on a pile of fagots in the deserted camp, and smoked his pipe in silence.

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Instead of replying to the chaffings of his two companions, Lone Bear sat on a pile of fagots in the deserted camp, and smoked his pipe in silence.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading That was bad enough, but it was made a hundred-fold worse when Deerfoot stepped on the crown of his head before he could rise, or prevent it.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading That was bad enough, but it was made a hundred-fold worse when Deerfoot stepped on the crown of his head before he could rise, or prevent it.

excessively

From this reading It was Red Wolf who cruelly remarked that the reason for the youth taking that step was that he might have a _soft place_ whereon to rest his moccasin.

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From this reading That was bad enough, but it was made a hundred-fold worse when Deerfoot stepped on the crown of his head before he could rise, or prevent it.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Instead of replying to the chaffings of his two companions, Lone Bear sat on a pile of fagots in the deserted camp, and smoked his pipe in silence.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading That was bad enough, but it was made a hundred-fold worse when Deerfoot stepped on the crown of his head before he could rise, or prevent it.

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From this reading Instead of replying to the chaffings of his two companions, Lone Bear sat on a pile of fagots in the deserted camp, and smoked his pipe in silence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was Red Wolf who cruelly remarked that the reason for the youth taking that step was that he might have a _soft place_ whereon to rest his moccasin.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was Red Wolf who cruelly remarked that the reason for the youth taking that step was that he might have a _soft place_ whereon to rest his moccasin.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading That was bad enough, but it was made a hundred-fold worse when Deerfoot stepped on the crown of his head before he could rise, or prevent it.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading That was bad enough, but it was made a hundred-fold worse when Deerfoot stepped on the crown of his head before he could rise, or prevent it.

with the head foremost

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading That was bad enough, but it was made a hundred-fold worse when Deerfoot stepped on the crown of his head before he could rise, or prevent it.

subdued or brought low in condition or status

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

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From this reading That was bad enough, but it was made a hundred-fold worse when Deerfoot stepped on the crown of his head before he could rise, or prevent it.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead of replying to the chaffings of his two companions, Lone Bear sat on a pile of fagots in the deserted camp, and smoked his pipe in silence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That was bad enough, but it was made a hundred-fold worse when Deerfoot stepped on the crown of his head before he could rise, or prevent it.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading That was bad enough, but it was made a hundred-fold worse when Deerfoot stepped on the crown of his head before he could rise, or prevent it.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was Red Wolf who cruelly remarked that the reason for the youth taking that step was that he might have a _soft place_ whereon to rest his moccasin.

soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans

From this reading It was Red Wolf who cruelly remarked that the reason for the youth taking that step was that he might have a _soft place_ whereon to rest his moccasin.

not one, and not any

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading That was bad enough, but it was made a hundred-fold worse when Deerfoot stepped on the crown of his head before he could rise, or prevent it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading That was bad enough, but it was made a hundred-fold worse when Deerfoot stepped on the crown of his head before he could rise, or prevent it.

plural of “pawnee” — a member of the Pawnee nation formerly living in Nebraska and Kansas but now largely in Oklahoma

From this reading TWO PAWNEES ARE ASTONISHED.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading Instead of replying to the chaffings of his two companions, Lone Bear sat on a pile of fagots in the deserted camp, and smoked his pipe in silence.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Instead of replying to the chaffings of his two companions, Lone Bear sat on a pile of fagots in the deserted camp, and smoked his pipe in silence.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was Red Wolf who cruelly remarked that the reason for the youth taking that step was that he might have a _soft place_ whereon to rest his moccasin.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading That was bad enough, but it was made a hundred-fold worse when Deerfoot stepped on the crown of his head before he could rise, or prevent it.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading It was Red Wolf who cruelly remarked that the reason for the youth taking that step was that he might have a _soft place_ whereon to rest his moccasin.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading It was Red Wolf who cruelly remarked that the reason for the youth taking that step was that he might have a _soft place_ whereon to rest his moccasin.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading It was Red Wolf who cruelly remarked that the reason for the youth taking that step was that he might have a _soft place_ whereon to rest his moccasin.

-ing form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Instead of replying to the chaffings of his two companions, Lone Bear sat on a pile of fagots in the deserted camp, and smoked his pipe in silence.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading It was Red Wolf who cruelly remarked that the reason for the youth taking that step was that he might have a _soft place_ whereon to rest his moccasin.

move upward

From this reading That was bad enough, but it was made a hundred-fold worse when Deerfoot stepped on the crown of his head before he could rise, or prevent it.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Instead of replying to the chaffings of his two companions, Lone Bear sat on a pile of fagots in the deserted camp, and smoked his pipe in silence.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Instead of replying to the chaffings of his two companions, Lone Bear sat on a pile of fagots in the deserted camp, and smoked his pipe in silence.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading Instead of replying to the chaffings of his two companions, Lone Bear sat on a pile of fagots in the deserted camp, and smoked his pipe in silence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading It was Red Wolf who cruelly remarked that the reason for the youth taking that step was that he might have a _soft place_ whereon to rest his moccasin.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading It was Red Wolf who cruelly remarked that the reason for the youth taking that step was that he might have a _soft place_ whereon to rest his moccasin.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading That was bad enough, but it was made a hundred-fold worse when Deerfoot stepped on the crown of his head before he could rise, or prevent it.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading It was Red Wolf who cruelly remarked that the reason for the youth taking that step was that he might have a _soft place_ whereon to rest his moccasin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That was bad enough, but it was made a hundred-fold worse when Deerfoot stepped on the crown of his head before he could rise, or prevent it.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was Red Wolf who cruelly remarked that the reason for the youth taking that step was that he might have a _soft place_ whereon to rest his moccasin.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading TWO PAWNEES ARE ASTONISHED.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

at the time that

From this reading That was bad enough, but it was made a hundred-fold worse when Deerfoot stepped on the crown of his head before he could rise, or prevent it.

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From this reading It was Red Wolf who cruelly remarked that the reason for the youth taking that step was that he might have a _soft place_ whereon to rest his moccasin.

which person or people

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading It was Red Wolf who cruelly remarked that the reason for the youth taking that step was that he might have a _soft place_ whereon to rest his moccasin.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading That was bad enough, but it was made a hundred-fold worse when Deerfoot stepped on the crown of his head before he could rise, or prevent it.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Among all the chagrined Pawnees, there was none so humiliated as Lone Bear, who had been thrown headlong by the trick of the young Shawanoe dropping in front of him.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading It was Red Wolf who cruelly remarked that the reason for the youth taking that step was that he might have a _soft place_ whereon to rest his moccasin.