used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He failed in both his intentions, though possibly he might have succeeded had a few seconds more been at his service.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
arousingverbUS /ərˈaʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
on or to one side
From this reading He had flung aside his useless bow and held his tomahawk in his left hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He failed in both his intentions, though possibly he might have succeeded had a few seconds more been at his service.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He failed in both his intentions, though possibly he might have succeeded had a few seconds more been at his service.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading He had flung aside his useless bow and held his tomahawk in his left hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
DEERFOOT
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From this reading THE PRAYER OF HAY-UTA IS THE PRAYER OF DEERFOOT.
disconcertingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Deerfoot knew the extent of the mishap the instant it took place.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He failed in both his intentions, though possibly he might have succeeded had a few seconds more been at his service.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He failed in both his intentions, though possibly he might have succeeded had a few seconds more been at his service.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading He had flung aside his useless bow and held his tomahawk in his left hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
the act of giving
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had flung aside his useless bow and held his tomahawk in his left hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He had flung aside his useless bow and held his tomahawk in his left hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He failed in both his intentions, though possibly he might have succeeded had a few seconds more been at his service.
HAY-UTA
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From this reading THE PRAYER OF HAY-UTA IS THE PRAYER OF DEERFOOT.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He had flung aside his useless bow and held his tomahawk in his left hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had flung aside his useless bow and held his tomahawk in his left hand.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Deerfoot knew the extent of the mishap the instant it took place.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He failed in both his intentions, though possibly he might have succeeded had a few seconds more been at his service.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PRAYER OF HAY-UTA IS THE PRAYER OF DEERFOOT.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Deerfoot knew the extent of the mishap the instant it took place.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Deerfoot knew the extent of the mishap the instant it took place.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had flung aside his useless bow and held his tomahawk in his left hand.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He failed in both his intentions, though possibly he might have succeeded had a few seconds more been at his service.
mishapnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading Deerfoot knew the extent of the mishap the instant it took place.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He failed in both his intentions, though possibly he might have succeeded had a few seconds more been at his service.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRAYER OF HAY-UTA IS THE PRAYER OF DEERFOOT.
PawneenounUS /ˈpɔːˈniː/
a member of the Pawnee nation formerly living in Nebraska and Kansas but now largely in Oklahoma
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Deerfoot knew the extent of the mishap the instant it took place.
by chance
From this reading He failed in both his intentions, though possibly he might have succeeded had a few seconds more been at his service.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading THE PRAYER OF HAY-UTA IS THE PRAYER OF DEERFOOT.
repairingverbUS /rɪˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He failed in both his intentions, though possibly he might have succeeded had a few seconds more been at his service.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He failed in both his intentions, though possibly he might have succeeded had a few seconds more been at his service.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He failed in both his intentions, though possibly he might have succeeded had a few seconds more been at his service.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRAYER OF HAY-UTA IS THE PRAYER OF DEERFOOT.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He failed in both his intentions, though possibly he might have succeeded had a few seconds more been at his service.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
tomahawkverbUS /ˈtɑːməhɔːk/
cut with a tomahawk
From this reading He had flung aside his useless bow and held his tomahawk in his left hand.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Deerfoot knew the extent of the mishap the instant it took place.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading He had flung aside his useless bow and held his tomahawk in his left hand.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was no means at command for repairing it, but, in the hope of arousing Hay-uta and disconcerting the aim of the Pawnee, he bounded from the tree, giving utterance to the most terrific shout of which he was capable, and dashed toward the traitor.
