used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Meshu-kwa claimed the head of her ancestress, and set it up on a scaffold within the lodge, spreading a new blanket beneath it and strewing tobacco-leaf in front of its nose.
ancestressnoun
a woman ancestor
From this reading But Meshu-kwa claimed the head of her ancestress, and set it up on a scaffold within the lodge, spreading a new blanket beneath it and strewing tobacco-leaf in front of its nose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fat lay six inches deep on the bear's ribs; and, being boiled down, filled six porcupine skins.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As though poor Azoka had not enough misery, her mother took away her trinkets to decorate the bear, and forced her to smear her pretty, ochred face with cinders.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As though poor Azoka had not enough misery, her mother took away her trinkets to decorate the bear, and forced her to smear her pretty, ochred face with cinders.
Azoka
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From this reading As though poor Azoka had not enough misery, her mother took away her trinkets to decorate the bear, and forced her to smear her pretty, ochred face with cinders.
have
From this reading As though poor Azoka had not enough misery, her mother took away her trinkets to decorate the bear, and forced her to smear her pretty, ochred face with cinders.
bear'snounUS /berz/
possessive form of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading The fat lay six inches deep on the bear's ribs; and, being boiled down, filled six porcupine skins.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The fat lay six inches deep on the bear's ribs; and, being boiled down, filled six porcupine skins.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading But Meshu-kwa claimed the head of her ancestress, and set it up on a scaffold within the lodge, spreading a new blanket beneath it and strewing tobacco-leaf in front of its nose.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading But Meshu-kwa claimed the head of her ancestress, and set it up on a scaffold within the lodge, spreading a new blanket beneath it and strewing tobacco-leaf in front of its nose.
boiledadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
From this reading The fat lay six inches deep on the bear's ribs; and, being boiled down, filled six porcupine skins.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Said I not that Netawis would bring us good luck?" demanded Menehwehna.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Meshu-kwa claimed the head of her ancestress, and set it up on a scaffold within the lodge, spreading a new blanket beneath it and strewing tobacco-leaf in front of its nose.
cindersnounUS /ˈsɪndərz/
plural of “cinder” — a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
From this reading As though poor Azoka had not enough misery, her mother took away her trinkets to decorate the bear, and forced her to smear her pretty, ochred face with cinders.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading But Meshu-kwa claimed the head of her ancestress, and set it up on a scaffold within the lodge, spreading a new blanket beneath it and strewing tobacco-leaf in front of its nose.
decorateverbUS /ˈdekəreɪt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading As though poor Azoka had not enough misery, her mother took away her trinkets to decorate the bear, and forced her to smear her pretty, ochred face with cinders.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The fat lay six inches deep on the bear's ribs; and, being boiled down, filled six porcupine skins.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Said I not that Netawis would bring us good luck?" demanded Menehwehna.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The fat lay six inches deep on the bear's ribs; and, being boiled down, filled six porcupine skins.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As though poor Azoka had not enough misery, her mother took away her trinkets to decorate the bear, and forced her to smear her pretty, ochred face with cinders.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As though poor Azoka had not enough misery, her mother took away her trinkets to decorate the bear, and forced her to smear her pretty, ochred face with cinders.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading The fat lay six inches deep on the bear's ribs; and, being boiled down, filled six porcupine skins.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The fat lay six inches deep on the bear's ribs; and, being boiled down, filled six porcupine skins.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading As though poor Azoka had not enough misery, her mother took away her trinkets to decorate the bear, and forced her to smear her pretty, ochred face with cinders.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading But Meshu-kwa claimed the head of her ancestress, and set it up on a scaffold within the lodge, spreading a new blanket beneath it and strewing tobacco-leaf in front of its nose.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Said I not that Netawis would bring us good luck?" demanded Menehwehna.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As though poor Azoka had not enough misery, her mother took away her trinkets to decorate the bear, and forced her to smear her pretty, ochred face with cinders.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But Meshu-kwa claimed the head of her ancestress, and set it up on a scaffold within the lodge, spreading a new blanket beneath it and strewing tobacco-leaf in front of its nose.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Meshu-kwa claimed the head of her ancestress, and set it up on a scaffold within the lodge, spreading a new blanket beneath it and strewing tobacco-leaf in front of its nose.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Said I not that Netawis would bring us good luck?" demanded Menehwehna.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LODGES IN THE SNOW.
inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading The fat lay six inches deep on the bear's ribs; and, being boiled down, filled six porcupine skins.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Meshu-kwa claimed the head of her ancestress, and set it up on a scaffold within the lodge, spreading a new blanket beneath it and strewing tobacco-leaf in front of its nose.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But Meshu-kwa claimed the head of her ancestress, and set it up on a scaffold within the lodge, spreading a new blanket beneath it and strewing tobacco-leaf in front of its nose.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The fat lay six inches deep on the bear's ribs; and, being boiled down, filled six porcupine skins.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading But Meshu-kwa claimed the head of her ancestress, and set it up on a scaffold within the lodge, spreading a new blanket beneath it and strewing tobacco-leaf in front of its nose.
LODGESnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒəz/
plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)
From this reading THE LODGES IN THE SNOW.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Said I not that Netawis would bring us good luck?" demanded Menehwehna.
Menehwehna
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From this reading "Said I not that Netawis would bring us good luck?" demanded Menehwehna.
Meshu-kwa
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From this reading But Meshu-kwa claimed the head of her ancestress, and set it up on a scaffold within the lodge, spreading a new blanket beneath it and strewing tobacco-leaf in front of its nose.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading As though poor Azoka had not enough misery, her mother took away her trinkets to decorate the bear, and forced her to smear her pretty, ochred face with cinders.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading As though poor Azoka had not enough misery, her mother took away her trinkets to decorate the bear, and forced her to smear her pretty, ochred face with cinders.
Netawis
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From this reading "Said I not that Netawis would bring us good luck?" demanded Menehwehna.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But Meshu-kwa claimed the head of her ancestress, and set it up on a scaffold within the lodge, spreading a new blanket beneath it and strewing tobacco-leaf in front of its nose.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading But Meshu-kwa claimed the head of her ancestress, and set it up on a scaffold within the lodge, spreading a new blanket beneath it and strewing tobacco-leaf in front of its nose.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Said I not that Netawis would bring us good luck?" demanded Menehwehna.
ochred
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From this reading As though poor Azoka had not enough misery, her mother took away her trinkets to decorate the bear, and forced her to smear her pretty, ochred face with cinders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Meshu-kwa claimed the head of her ancestress, and set it up on a scaffold within the lodge, spreading a new blanket beneath it and strewing tobacco-leaf in front of its nose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fat lay six inches deep on the bear's ribs; and, being boiled down, filled six porcupine skins.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading As though poor Azoka had not enough misery, her mother took away her trinkets to decorate the bear, and forced her to smear her pretty, ochred face with cinders.
porcupinenounUS /ˈpɔːrkjəpaɪn/
relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur
From this reading The fat lay six inches deep on the bear's ribs; and, being boiled down, filled six porcupine skins.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading As though poor Azoka had not enough misery, her mother took away her trinkets to decorate the bear, and forced her to smear her pretty, ochred face with cinders.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading The fat lay six inches deep on the bear's ribs; and, being boiled down, filled six porcupine skins.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Said I not that Netawis would bring us good luck?" demanded Menehwehna.
scaffoldnounUS /ˈskæfəld/
a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)
From this reading But Meshu-kwa claimed the head of her ancestress, and set it up on a scaffold within the lodge, spreading a new blanket beneath it and strewing tobacco-leaf in front of its nose.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But Meshu-kwa claimed the head of her ancestress, and set it up on a scaffold within the lodge, spreading a new blanket beneath it and strewing tobacco-leaf in front of its nose.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The fat lay six inches deep on the bear's ribs; and, being boiled down, filled six porcupine skins.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading The fat lay six inches deep on the bear's ribs; and, being boiled down, filled six porcupine skins.
smearnounUS /smɪr/
slanderous defamation
From this reading As though poor Azoka had not enough misery, her mother took away her trinkets to decorate the bear, and forced her to smear her pretty, ochred face with cinders.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading THE LODGES IN THE SNOW.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading But Meshu-kwa claimed the head of her ancestress, and set it up on a scaffold within the lodge, spreading a new blanket beneath it and strewing tobacco-leaf in front of its nose.
strewingnoun
the act of scattering
From this reading But Meshu-kwa claimed the head of her ancestress, and set it up on a scaffold within the lodge, spreading a new blanket beneath it and strewing tobacco-leaf in front of its nose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Said I not that Netawis would bring us good luck?" demanded Menehwehna.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LODGES IN THE SNOW.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As though poor Azoka had not enough misery, her mother took away her trinkets to decorate the bear, and forced her to smear her pretty, ochred face with cinders.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As though poor Azoka had not enough misery, her mother took away her trinkets to decorate the bear, and forced her to smear her pretty, ochred face with cinders.
tobacco-leaf
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From this reading But Meshu-kwa claimed the head of her ancestress, and set it up on a scaffold within the lodge, spreading a new blanket beneath it and strewing tobacco-leaf in front of its nose.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As though poor Azoka had not enough misery, her mother took away her trinkets to decorate the bear, and forced her to smear her pretty, ochred face with cinders.
trinketsnounUS /ˈtrɪŋkəts/
plural of “trinket” — cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
From this reading As though poor Azoka had not enough misery, her mother took away her trinkets to decorate the bear, and forced her to smear her pretty, ochred face with cinders.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But Meshu-kwa claimed the head of her ancestress, and set it up on a scaffold within the lodge, spreading a new blanket beneath it and strewing tobacco-leaf in front of its nose.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Said I not that Netawis would bring us good luck?" demanded Menehwehna.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As though poor Azoka had not enough misery, her mother took away her trinkets to decorate the bear, and forced her to smear her pretty, ochred face with cinders.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But Meshu-kwa claimed the head of her ancestress, and set it up on a scaffold within the lodge, spreading a new blanket beneath it and strewing tobacco-leaf in front of its nose.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Said I not that Netawis would bring us good luck?" demanded Menehwehna.
