used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JACK CARLETON MAKES A MOVE ON HIS OWN ACCOUNT.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He was able to look between the bases of the trunks and smaller bushes, so that he saw a number of moccasins, without being able to discern the bodies to which they belonged.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading JACK CARLETON MAKES A MOVE ON HIS OWN ACCOUNT.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Jack Carleton thought himself warranted in imitating the action of Hay-uta, though he did not raise his head as high as he.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was able to look between the bases of the trunks and smaller bushes, so that he saw a number of moccasins, without being able to discern the bodies to which they belonged.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jack Carleton thought himself warranted in imitating the action of Hay-uta, though he did not raise his head as high as he.
basesnounUS /ˈbeɪsəz/
plural of “base” — installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading He was able to look between the bases of the trunks and smaller bushes, so that he saw a number of moccasins, without being able to discern the bodies to which they belonged.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was able to look between the bases of the trunks and smaller bushes, so that he saw a number of moccasins, without being able to discern the bodies to which they belonged.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading He was able to look between the bases of the trunks and smaller bushes, so that he saw a number of moccasins, without being able to discern the bodies to which they belonged.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He was able to look between the bases of the trunks and smaller bushes, so that he saw a number of moccasins, without being able to discern the bodies to which they belonged.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He was able to look between the bases of the trunks and smaller bushes, so that he saw a number of moccasins, without being able to discern the bodies to which they belonged.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading He was able to look between the bases of the trunks and smaller bushes, so that he saw a number of moccasins, without being able to discern the bodies to which they belonged.
CARLETON
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From this reading JACK CARLETON MAKES A MOVE ON HIS OWN ACCOUNT.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Jack Carleton thought himself warranted in imitating the action of Hay-uta, though he did not raise his head as high as he.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading He was able to look between the bases of the trunks and smaller bushes, so that he saw a number of moccasins, without being able to discern the bodies to which they belonged.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He observed three or four pairs, and the fringes of the leggings to the knees.
fringesnounUS /ˈfrɪndʒɪz/
plural of “fringe” — the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading He observed three or four pairs, and the fringes of the leggings to the knees.
Hay-uta
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From this reading Jack Carleton thought himself warranted in imitating the action of Hay-uta, though he did not raise his head as high as he.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack Carleton thought himself warranted in imitating the action of Hay-uta, though he did not raise his head as high as he.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Jack Carleton thought himself warranted in imitating the action of Hay-uta, though he did not raise his head as high as he.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Jack Carleton thought himself warranted in imitating the action of Hay-uta, though he did not raise his head as high as he.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jack Carleton thought himself warranted in imitating the action of Hay-uta, though he did not raise his head as high as he.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JACK CARLETON MAKES A MOVE ON HIS OWN ACCOUNT.
imitatingverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading Jack Carleton thought himself warranted in imitating the action of Hay-uta, though he did not raise his head as high as he.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack Carleton thought himself warranted in imitating the action of Hay-uta, though he did not raise his head as high as he.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK CARLETON MAKES A MOVE ON HIS OWN ACCOUNT.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading He observed three or four pairs, and the fringes of the leggings to the knees.
leggingsnounUS /ˈleɡɪŋz/
plural of “legging” — a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)
From this reading He observed three or four pairs, and the fringes of the leggings to the knees.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was able to look between the bases of the trunks and smaller bushes, so that he saw a number of moccasins, without being able to discern the bodies to which they belonged.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading JACK CARLETON MAKES A MOVE ON HIS OWN ACCOUNT.
moccasinsnounUS /ˈmɑːkəsɪnz/
plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
From this reading He was able to look between the bases of the trunks and smaller bushes, so that he saw a number of moccasins, without being able to discern the bodies to which they belonged.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading JACK CARLETON MAKES A MOVE ON HIS OWN ACCOUNT.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jack Carleton thought himself warranted in imitating the action of Hay-uta, though he did not raise his head as high as he.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He was able to look between the bases of the trunks and smaller bushes, so that he saw a number of moccasins, without being able to discern the bodies to which they belonged.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He observed three or four pairs, and the fringes of the leggings to the knees.
not divisible by two
From this reading The result was odd.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack Carleton thought himself warranted in imitating the action of Hay-uta, though he did not raise his head as high as he.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JACK CARLETON MAKES A MOVE ON HIS OWN ACCOUNT.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He observed three or four pairs, and the fringes of the leggings to the knees.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading JACK CARLETON MAKES A MOVE ON HIS OWN ACCOUNT.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading He observed three or four pairs, and the fringes of the leggings to the knees.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Jack Carleton thought himself warranted in imitating the action of Hay-uta, though he did not raise his head as high as he.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result was odd.
cut with a saw
From this reading He was able to look between the bases of the trunks and smaller bushes, so that he saw a number of moccasins, without being able to discern the bodies to which they belonged.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading He was able to look between the bases of the trunks and smaller bushes, so that he saw a number of moccasins, without being able to discern the bodies to which they belonged.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was able to look between the bases of the trunks and smaller bushes, so that he saw a number of moccasins, without being able to discern the bodies to which they belonged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was able to look between the bases of the trunks and smaller bushes, so that he saw a number of moccasins, without being able to discern the bodies to which they belonged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jack Carleton thought himself warranted in imitating the action of Hay-uta, though he did not raise his head as high as he.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was able to look between the bases of the trunks and smaller bushes, so that he saw a number of moccasins, without being able to discern the bodies to which they belonged.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Jack Carleton thought himself warranted in imitating the action of Hay-uta, though he did not raise his head as high as he.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Jack Carleton thought himself warranted in imitating the action of Hay-uta, though he did not raise his head as high as he.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He observed three or four pairs, and the fringes of the leggings to the knees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was able to look between the bases of the trunks and smaller bushes, so that he saw a number of moccasins, without being able to discern the bodies to which they belonged.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading He was able to look between the bases of the trunks and smaller bushes, so that he saw a number of moccasins, without being able to discern the bodies to which they belonged.
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading Jack Carleton thought himself warranted in imitating the action of Hay-uta, though he did not raise his head as high as he.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The result was odd.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was able to look between the bases of the trunks and smaller bushes, so that he saw a number of moccasins, without being able to discern the bodies to which they belonged.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was able to look between the bases of the trunks and smaller bushes, so that he saw a number of moccasins, without being able to discern the bodies to which they belonged.
