used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the time spent by Murray with Rita in the lodge, Steve Harrison found his position a little awkward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew that not only Dolores and Ni-ha-be, but half a dozen other squaws, old and young, were staring at him, and he could not understand a word of the low-voiced remarks they made.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was very glad, therefore, when his friend once more appeared, and he saw by the light on his face that he had no unpleasant news to bring.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The chiefs had by far too much dignity to consult with so young a brave, especially as he had not even one of the "Talking Leaves" to listen to.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What find?" asked Many Bears.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He knew that not only Dolores and Ni-ha-be, but half a dozen other squaws, old and young, were staring at him, and he could not understand a word of the low-voiced remarks they made.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading During the time spent by Murray with Rita in the lodge, Steve Harrison found his position a little awkward.
BearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading "What find?" asked Many Bears.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The chiefs had by far too much dignity to consult with so young a brave, especially as he had not even one of the "Talking Leaves" to listen to.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He was very glad, therefore, when his friend once more appeared, and he saw by the light on his face that he had no unpleasant news to bring.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knew that not only Dolores and Ni-ha-be, but half a dozen other squaws, old and young, were staring at him, and he could not understand a word of the low-voiced remarks they made.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the time spent by Murray with Rita in the lodge, Steve Harrison found his position a little awkward.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading The chiefs had by far too much dignity to consult with so young a brave, especially as he had not even one of the "Talking Leaves" to listen to.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading The chiefs had by far too much dignity to consult with so young a brave, especially as he had not even one of the "Talking Leaves" to listen to.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He knew that not only Dolores and Ni-ha-be, but half a dozen other squaws, old and young, were staring at him, and he could not understand a word of the low-voiced remarks they made.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading The chiefs had by far too much dignity to consult with so young a brave, especially as he had not even one of the "Talking Leaves" to listen to.
Dolores
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From this reading He knew that not only Dolores and Ni-ha-be, but half a dozen other squaws, old and young, were staring at him, and he could not understand a word of the low-voiced remarks they made.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading He knew that not only Dolores and Ni-ha-be, but half a dozen other squaws, old and young, were staring at him, and he could not understand a word of the low-voiced remarks they made.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the time spent by Murray with Rita in the lodge, Steve Harrison found his position a little awkward.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The chiefs had by far too much dignity to consult with so young a brave, especially as he had not even one of the "Talking Leaves" to listen to.
divisible by two
From this reading The chiefs had by far too much dignity to consult with so young a brave, especially as he had not even one of the "Talking Leaves" to listen to.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was very glad, therefore, when his friend once more appeared, and he saw by the light on his face that he had no unpleasant news to bring.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The chiefs had by far too much dignity to consult with so young a brave, especially as he had not even one of the "Talking Leaves" to listen to.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "What find?" asked Many Bears.
set up or found
From this reading During the time spent by Murray with Rita in the lodge, Steve Harrison found his position a little awkward.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was very glad, therefore, when his friend once more appeared, and he saw by the light on his face that he had no unpleasant news to bring.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was very glad, therefore, when his friend once more appeared, and he saw by the light on his face that he had no unpleasant news to bring.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The chiefs had by far too much dignity to consult with so young a brave, especially as he had not even one of the "Talking Leaves" to listen to.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He knew that not only Dolores and Ni-ha-be, but half a dozen other squaws, old and young, were staring at him, and he could not understand a word of the low-voiced remarks they made.
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading During the time spent by Murray with Rita in the lodge, Steve Harrison found his position a little awkward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The chiefs had by far too much dignity to consult with so young a brave, especially as he had not even one of the "Talking Leaves" to listen to.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew that not only Dolores and Ni-ha-be, but half a dozen other squaws, old and young, were staring at him, and he could not understand a word of the low-voiced remarks they made.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the time spent by Murray with Rita in the lodge, Steve Harrison found his position a little awkward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the time spent by Murray with Rita in the lodge, Steve Harrison found his position a little awkward.
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 He knew that not only Dolores and Ni-ha-be, but half a dozen other squaws, old and young, were staring at him, and he could not understand a word of the low-voiced remarks they made.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The chiefs had by far too much dignity to consult with so young a brave, especially as he had not even one of the "Talking Leaves" to listen to.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He was very glad, therefore, when his friend once more appeared, and he saw by the light on his face that he had no unpleasant news to bring.
hear with intention
From this reading The chiefs had by far too much dignity to consult with so young a brave, especially as he had not even one of the "Talking Leaves" to listen to.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the time spent by Murray with Rita in the lodge, Steve Harrison found his position a little awkward.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading During the time spent by Murray with Rita in the lodge, Steve Harrison found his position a little awkward.
low-voiced
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From this reading He knew that not only Dolores and Ni-ha-be, but half a dozen other squaws, old and young, were staring at him, and he could not understand a word of the low-voiced remarks they made.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He knew that not only Dolores and Ni-ha-be, but half a dozen other squaws, old and young, were staring at him, and he could not understand a word of the low-voiced remarks they made.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "What find?" asked Many Bears.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was very glad, therefore, when his friend once more appeared, and he saw by the light on his face that he had no unpleasant news to bring.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The chiefs had by far too much dignity to consult with so young a brave, especially as he had not even one of the "Talking Leaves" to listen to.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading During the time spent by Murray with Rita in the lodge, Steve Harrison found his position a little awkward.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He was very glad, therefore, when his friend once more appeared, and he saw by the light on his face that he had no unpleasant news to bring.
Ni-ha-be
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From this reading He knew that not only Dolores and Ni-ha-be, but half a dozen other squaws, old and young, were staring at him, and he could not understand a word of the low-voiced remarks they made.
not any; not one
From this reading He was very glad, therefore, when his friend once more appeared, and he saw by the light on his face that he had no unpleasant news to bring.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The chiefs had by far too much dignity to consult with so young a brave, especially as he had not even one of the "Talking Leaves" to listen to.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The chiefs had by far too much dignity to consult with so young a brave, especially as he had not even one of the "Talking Leaves" to listen to.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He knew that not only Dolores and Ni-ha-be, but half a dozen other squaws, old and young, were staring at him, and he could not understand a word of the low-voiced remarks they made.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was very glad, therefore, when his friend once more appeared, and he saw by the light on his face that he had no unpleasant news to bring.
on one occasion
From this reading He was very glad, therefore, when his friend once more appeared, and he saw by the light on his face that he had no unpleasant news to bring.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The chiefs had by far too much dignity to consult with so young a brave, especially as he had not even one of the "Talking Leaves" to listen to.
and nothing more
From this reading He knew that not only Dolores and Ni-ha-be, but half a dozen other squaws, old and young, were staring at him, and he could not understand a word of the low-voiced remarks they made.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He knew that not only Dolores and Ni-ha-be, but half a dozen other squaws, old and young, were staring at him, and he could not understand a word of the low-voiced remarks they made.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading During the time spent by Murray with Rita in the lodge, Steve Harrison found his position a little awkward.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading He knew that not only Dolores and Ni-ha-be, but half a dozen other squaws, old and young, were staring at him, and he could not understand a word of the low-voiced remarks they made.
Rita
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From this reading During the time spent by Murray with Rita in the lodge, Steve Harrison found his position a little awkward.
cut with a saw
From this reading He was very glad, therefore, when his friend once more appeared, and he saw by the light on his face that he had no unpleasant news to bring.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The chiefs had by far too much dignity to consult with so young a brave, especially as he had not even one of the "Talking Leaves" to listen to.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading During the time spent by Murray with Rita in the lodge, Steve Harrison found his position a little awkward.
squaws
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From this reading He knew that not only Dolores and Ni-ha-be, but half a dozen other squaws, old and young, were staring at him, and he could not understand a word of the low-voiced remarks they made.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading He knew that not only Dolores and Ni-ha-be, but half a dozen other squaws, old and young, were staring at him, and he could not understand a word of the low-voiced remarks they made.
Steve
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From this reading During the time spent by Murray with Rita in the lodge, Steve Harrison found his position a little awkward.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The chiefs had by far too much dignity to consult with so young a brave, especially as he had not even one of the "Talking Leaves" to listen to.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that not only Dolores and Ni-ha-be, but half a dozen other squaws, old and young, were staring at him, and he could not understand a word of the low-voiced remarks they made.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the time spent by Murray with Rita in the lodge, Steve Harrison found his position a little awkward.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He was very glad, therefore, when his friend once more appeared, and he saw by the light on his face that he had no unpleasant news to bring.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that not only Dolores and Ni-ha-be, but half a dozen other squaws, old and young, were staring at him, and he could not understand a word of the low-voiced remarks they made.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the time spent by Murray with Rita in the lodge, Steve Harrison found his position a little awkward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The chiefs had by far too much dignity to consult with so young a brave, especially as he had not even one of the "Talking Leaves" to listen to.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The chiefs had by far too much dignity to consult with so young a brave, especially as he had not even one of the "Talking Leaves" to listen to.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He knew that not only Dolores and Ni-ha-be, but half a dozen other squaws, old and young, were staring at him, and he could not understand a word of the low-voiced remarks they made.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading He was very glad, therefore, when his friend once more appeared, and he saw by the light on his face that he had no unpleasant news to bring.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was very glad, therefore, when his friend once more appeared, and he saw by the light on his face that he had no unpleasant news to bring.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was very glad, therefore, when his friend once more appeared, and he saw by the light on his face that he had no unpleasant news to bring.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He knew that not only Dolores and Ni-ha-be, but half a dozen other squaws, old and young, were staring at him, and he could not understand a word of the low-voiced remarks they made.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What find?" asked Many Bears.
at the time that
From this reading He was very glad, therefore, when his friend once more appeared, and he saw by the light on his face that he had no unpleasant news to bring.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the time spent by Murray with Rita in the lodge, Steve Harrison found his position a little awkward.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He knew that not only Dolores and Ni-ha-be, but half a dozen other squaws, old and young, were staring at him, and he could not understand a word of the low-voiced remarks they made.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The chiefs had by far too much dignity to consult with so young a brave, especially as he had not even one of the "Talking Leaves" to listen to.
