used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The dim, ghostly circle around the moon deepened into blackness; dim clouds grew in size, looming forebodingly, and a chill, damp feeling filled the air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The dim, ghostly circle around the moon deepened into blackness; dim clouds grew in size, looming forebodingly, and a chill, damp feeling filled the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dim, ghostly circle around the moon deepened into blackness; dim clouds grew in size, looming forebodingly, and a chill, damp feeling filled the air.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Without the wigwam, which served as a prison for Major Robison and his friends, three dusky warrior sentinels stalked, their arms well secured under the folds of their close wrapped blankets.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The sighing winds crept slowly around the wigwam, or sorrowfully wailed up the streets of the Blackfoot village.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Without the wigwam, which served as a prison for Major Robison and his friends, three dusky warrior sentinels stalked, their arms well secured under the folds of their close wrapped blankets.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WAVING PLUME AT LIBERTY.
BlackfootnounUS /ˈblækfʊt/
a member of a warlike group of Algonquians living in the northwestern plains
From this reading The sighing winds crept slowly around the wigwam, or sorrowfully wailed up the streets of the Blackfoot village.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading The dim, ghostly circle around the moon deepened into blackness; dim clouds grew in size, looming forebodingly, and a chill, damp feeling filled the air.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Without the wigwam, which served as a prison for Major Robison and his friends, three dusky warrior sentinels stalked, their arms well secured under the folds of their close wrapped blankets.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The dim, ghostly circle around the moon deepened into blackness; dim clouds grew in size, looming forebodingly, and a chill, damp feeling filled the air.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The dim, ghostly circle around the moon deepened into blackness; dim clouds grew in size, looming forebodingly, and a chill, damp feeling filled the air.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Without the wigwam, which served as a prison for Major Robison and his friends, three dusky warrior sentinels stalked, their arms well secured under the folds of their close wrapped blankets.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The dim, ghostly circle around the moon deepened into blackness; dim clouds grew in size, looming forebodingly, and a chill, damp feeling filled the air.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading The sighing winds crept slowly around the wigwam, or sorrowfully wailed up the streets of the Blackfoot village.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading The dim, ghostly circle around the moon deepened into blackness; dim clouds grew in size, looming forebodingly, and a chill, damp feeling filled the air.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading The dim, ghostly circle around the moon deepened into blackness; dim clouds grew in size, looming forebodingly, and a chill, damp feeling filled the air.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The dim, ghostly circle around the moon deepened into blackness; dim clouds grew in size, looming forebodingly, and a chill, damp feeling filled the air.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading Without the wigwam, which served as a prison for Major Robison and his friends, three dusky warrior sentinels stalked, their arms well secured under the folds of their close wrapped blankets.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The dim, ghostly circle around the moon deepened into blackness; dim clouds grew in size, looming forebodingly, and a chill, damp feeling filled the air.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The dim, ghostly circle around the moon deepened into blackness; dim clouds grew in size, looming forebodingly, and a chill, damp feeling filled the air.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Without the wigwam, which served as a prison for Major Robison and his friends, three dusky warrior sentinels stalked, their arms well secured under the folds of their close wrapped blankets.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Without the wigwam, which served as a prison for Major Robison and his friends, three dusky warrior sentinels stalked, their arms well secured under the folds of their close wrapped blankets.
forebodingly
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From this reading The dim, ghostly circle around the moon deepened into blackness; dim clouds grew in size, looming forebodingly, and a chill, damp feeling filled the air.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Without the wigwam, which served as a prison for Major Robison and his friends, three dusky warrior sentinels stalked, their arms well secured under the folds of their close wrapped blankets.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading The dim, ghostly circle around the moon deepened into blackness; dim clouds grew in size, looming forebodingly, and a chill, damp feeling filled the air.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The dim, ghostly circle around the moon deepened into blackness; dim clouds grew in size, looming forebodingly, and a chill, damp feeling filled the air.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Without the wigwam, which served as a prison for Major Robison and his friends, three dusky warrior sentinels stalked, their arms well secured under the folds of their close wrapped blankets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dim, ghostly circle around the moon deepened into blackness; dim clouds grew in size, looming forebodingly, and a chill, damp feeling filled the air.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The dim, ghostly circle around the moon deepened into blackness; dim clouds grew in size, looming forebodingly, and a chill, damp feeling filled the air.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading WAVING PLUME AT LIBERTY.
loomingverbUS /ˈluːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading The dim, ghostly circle around the moon deepened into blackness; dim clouds grew in size, looming forebodingly, and a chill, damp feeling filled the air.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Without the wigwam, which served as a prison for Major Robison and his friends, three dusky warrior sentinels stalked, their arms well secured under the folds of their close wrapped blankets.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The dim, ghostly circle around the moon deepened into blackness; dim clouds grew in size, looming forebodingly, and a chill, damp feeling filled the air.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night wore on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sighing winds crept slowly around the wigwam, or sorrowfully wailed up the streets of the Blackfoot village.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The night wore on.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The sighing winds crept slowly around the wigwam, or sorrowfully wailed up the streets of the Blackfoot village.
PLUMEverbUS /pluːm/
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
From this reading WAVING PLUME AT LIBERTY.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Without the wigwam, which served as a prison for Major Robison and his friends, three dusky warrior sentinels stalked, their arms well secured under the folds of their close wrapped blankets.
Robison
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From this reading Without the wigwam, which served as a prison for Major Robison and his friends, three dusky warrior sentinels stalked, their arms well secured under the folds of their close wrapped blankets.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Without the wigwam, which served as a prison for Major Robison and his friends, three dusky warrior sentinels stalked, their arms well secured under the folds of their close wrapped blankets.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Without the wigwam, which served as a prison for Major Robison and his friends, three dusky warrior sentinels stalked, their arms well secured under the folds of their close wrapped blankets.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Without the wigwam, which served as a prison for Major Robison and his friends, three dusky warrior sentinels stalked, their arms well secured under the folds of their close wrapped blankets.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading The sighing winds crept slowly around the wigwam, or sorrowfully wailed up the streets of the Blackfoot village.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The dim, ghostly circle around the moon deepened into blackness; dim clouds grew in size, looming forebodingly, and a chill, damp feeling filled the air.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The sighing winds crept slowly around the wigwam, or sorrowfully wailed up the streets of the Blackfoot village.
sorrowfullyadverb
in a sorrowful manner
From this reading The sighing winds crept slowly around the wigwam, or sorrowfully wailed up the streets of the Blackfoot village.
stalkedadjectiveUS /stɔːkt/
having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk
From this reading Without the wigwam, which served as a prison for Major Robison and his friends, three dusky warrior sentinels stalked, their arms well secured under the folds of their close wrapped blankets.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The sighing winds crept slowly around the wigwam, or sorrowfully wailed up the streets of the Blackfoot village.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The night wore on.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Without the wigwam, which served as a prison for Major Robison and his friends, three dusky warrior sentinels stalked, their arms well secured under the folds of their close wrapped blankets.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Without the wigwam, which served as a prison for Major Robison and his friends, three dusky warrior sentinels stalked, their arms well secured under the folds of their close wrapped blankets.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Without the wigwam, which served as a prison for Major Robison and his friends, three dusky warrior sentinels stalked, their arms well secured under the folds of their close wrapped blankets.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The sighing winds crept slowly around the wigwam, or sorrowfully wailed up the streets of the Blackfoot village.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The sighing winds crept slowly around the wigwam, or sorrowfully wailed up the streets of the Blackfoot village.
wailedverbUS /weɪld/
past form of “wail” — emit long loud cries
From this reading The sighing winds crept slowly around the wigwam, or sorrowfully wailed up the streets of the Blackfoot village.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Without the wigwam, which served as a prison for Major Robison and his friends, three dusky warrior sentinels stalked, their arms well secured under the folds of their close wrapped blankets.
WAVINGnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading WAVING PLUME AT LIBERTY.
(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 Without the wigwam, which served as a prison for Major Robison and his friends, three dusky warrior sentinels stalked, their arms well secured under the folds of their close wrapped blankets.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Without the wigwam, which served as a prison for Major Robison and his friends, three dusky warrior sentinels stalked, their arms well secured under the folds of their close wrapped blankets.
wigwamnounUS /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/
a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides
From this reading The sighing winds crept slowly around the wigwam, or sorrowfully wailed up the streets of the Blackfoot village.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The sighing winds crept slowly around the wigwam, or sorrowfully wailed up the streets of the Blackfoot village.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without the wigwam, which served as a prison for Major Robison and his friends, three dusky warrior sentinels stalked, their arms well secured under the folds of their close wrapped blankets.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The night wore on.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Without the wigwam, which served as a prison for Major Robison and his friends, three dusky warrior sentinels stalked, their arms well secured under the folds of their close wrapped blankets.
