used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he thought over the matter Slow Dog's detaining hand gripped his shoulder.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading But between Black Eagle and me there is much bad blood.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But between Black Eagle and me there is much bad blood.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading But between Black Eagle and me there is much bad blood.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading But between Black Eagle and me there is much bad blood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "Son of Running Deer," said the Medicine Man, "I have no cause to quarrel with you.
Chippeway's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
daubedverbUS /dɔːbd/
past form of “daub” — coat with plaster
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading "Son of Running Deer," said the Medicine Man, "I have no cause to quarrel with you.
detainingverbUS /dɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading As he thought over the matter Slow Dog's detaining hand gripped his shoulder.
Dog'snounUS /dɔːɡz/
possessive form of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading As he thought over the matter Slow Dog's detaining hand gripped his shoulder.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading But between Black Eagle and me there is much bad blood.
an opposing military force
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
the organ of sight
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
EYE'SnounUS /aɪz/
possessive form of “eye” — the organ of sight
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading As he thought over the matter Slow Dog's detaining hand gripped his shoulder.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As he thought over the matter Slow Dog's detaining hand gripped his shoulder.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Son of Running Deer," said the Medicine Man, "I have no cause to quarrel with you.
HAWKnounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
hereditaryadjectiveUS /hərˈedəteri/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he thought over the matter Slow Dog's detaining hand gripped his shoulder.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Son of Running Deer," said the Medicine Man, "I have no cause to quarrel with you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But between Black Eagle and me there is much bad blood.
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 HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Son of Running Deer," said the Medicine Man, "I have no cause to quarrel with you.
Man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As he thought over the matter Slow Dog's detaining hand gripped his shoulder.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But between Black Eagle and me there is much bad blood.
MedicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But between Black Eagle and me there is much bad blood.
not any; not one
From this reading "Son of Running Deer," said the Medicine Man, "I have no cause to quarrel with you.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Son of Running Deer," said the Medicine Man, "I have no cause to quarrel with you.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As he thought over the matter Slow Dog's detaining hand gripped his shoulder.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
an angry dispute
From this reading "Son of Running Deer," said the Medicine Man, "I have no cause to quarrel with you.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading You shall return to your village.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading "Son of Running Deer," said the Medicine Man, "I have no cause to quarrel with you.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Son of Running Deer," said the Medicine Man, "I have no cause to quarrel with you.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading You shall return to your village.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading As he thought over the matter Slow Dog's detaining hand gripped his shoulder.
Sioux's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading As he thought over the matter Slow Dog's detaining hand gripped his shoulder.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
a male human offspring
From this reading "Son of Running Deer," said the Medicine Man, "I have no cause to quarrel with you.
squaws
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
tepees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But between Black Eagle and me there is much bad blood.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As he thought over the matter Slow Dog's detaining hand gripped his shoulder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Son of Running Deer," said the Medicine Man, "I have no cause to quarrel with you.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading You shall return to your village.
warpathnounUS /ˈwɔːrpæθ/
hostile or belligerent mood
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading HAWK EYE'S REVENGE From the fact that the camp was without tepees or squaws, and the Chippeway's face was daubed with red paint, Hawk Eye knew that he had fallen in with a small party on the warpath, but he could not account for the Medicine Man's presence with the Sioux's hereditary enemy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Son of Running Deer," said the Medicine Man, "I have no cause to quarrel with you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You shall return to your village.
