used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At first the words uttered at a great distance had no meaning, but as the old man drew nearer, Hugh nodded his head as he listened, and Jack asked, "What is he saying, Hugh?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading At first the words uttered at a great distance had no meaning, but as the old man drew nearer, Hugh nodded his head as he listened, and Jack asked, "What is he saying, Hugh?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first the words uttered at a great distance had no meaning, but as the old man drew nearer, Hugh nodded his head as he listened, and Jack asked, "What is he saying, Hugh?"
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "He is calling out the orders of the chiefs," said Hugh, "and this is what he says: 'Listen, listen, everybody pay attention.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
BUFFALOnounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading RUNNING BUFFALO.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first the words uttered at a great distance had no meaning, but as the old man drew nearer, Hugh nodded his head as he listened, and Jack asked, "What is he saying, Hugh?"
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading "He is calling out the orders of the chiefs," said Hugh, "and this is what he says: 'Listen, listen, everybody pay attention.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading To-morrow we will chase buffalo.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading "He is calling out the orders of the chiefs," said Hugh, "and this is what he says: 'Listen, listen, everybody pay attention.
criernounUS /ˈkraɪər/
a person who weeps
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading At first the words uttered at a great distance had no meaning, but as the old man drew nearer, Hugh nodded his head as he listened, and Jack asked, "What is he saying, Hugh?"
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading At first the words uttered at a great distance had no meaning, but as the old man drew nearer, Hugh nodded his head as he listened, and Jack asked, "What is he saying, Hugh?"
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
every person
From this reading "He is calling out the orders of the chiefs," said Hugh, "and this is what he says: 'Listen, listen, everybody pay attention.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first the words uttered at a great distance had no meaning, but as the old man drew nearer, Hugh nodded his head as he listened, and Jack asked, "What is he saying, Hugh?"
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At first the words uttered at a great distance had no meaning, but as the old man drew nearer, Hugh nodded his head as he listened, and Jack asked, "What is he saying, Hugh?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first the words uttered at a great distance had no meaning, but as the old man drew nearer, Hugh nodded his head as he listened, and Jack asked, "What is he saying, Hugh?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first the words uttered at a great distance had no meaning, but as the old man drew nearer, Hugh nodded his head as he listened, and Jack asked, "What is he saying, Hugh?"
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At first the words uttered at a great distance had no meaning, but as the old man drew nearer, Hugh nodded his head as he listened, and Jack asked, "What is he saying, Hugh?"
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At first the words uttered at a great distance had no meaning, but as the old man drew nearer, Hugh nodded his head as he listened, and Jack asked, "What is he saying, Hugh?"
Hugh
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From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first the words uttered at a great distance had no meaning, but as the old man drew nearer, Hugh nodded his head as he listened, and Jack asked, "What is he saying, Hugh?"
a small worthless amount
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
and nothing more
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
hear with intention
From this reading "He is calling out the orders of the chiefs," said Hugh, "and this is what he says: 'Listen, listen, everybody pay attention.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading At first the words uttered at a great distance had no meaning, but as the old man drew nearer, Hugh nodded his head as he listened, and Jack asked, "What is he saying, Hugh?"
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At first the words uttered at a great distance had no meaning, but as the old man drew nearer, Hugh nodded his head as he listened, and Jack asked, "What is he saying, Hugh?"
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading At first the words uttered at a great distance had no meaning, but as the old man drew nearer, Hugh nodded his head as he listened, and Jack asked, "What is he saying, Hugh?"
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading At first the words uttered at a great distance had no meaning, but as the old man drew nearer, Hugh nodded his head as he listened, and Jack asked, "What is he saying, Hugh?"
information about recent and important events
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
not any; not one
From this reading At first the words uttered at a great distance had no meaning, but as the old man drew nearer, Hugh nodded his head as he listened, and Jack asked, "What is he saying, Hugh?"
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading At first the words uttered at a great distance had no meaning, but as the old man drew nearer, Hugh nodded his head as he listened, and Jack asked, "What is he saying, Hugh?"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "He is calling out the orders of the chiefs," said Hugh, "and this is what he says: 'Listen, listen, everybody pay attention.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "He is calling out the orders of the chiefs," said Hugh, "and this is what he says: 'Listen, listen, everybody pay attention.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "He is calling out the orders of the chiefs," said Hugh, "and this is what he says: 'Listen, listen, everybody pay attention.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading RUNNING BUFFALO.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He is calling out the orders of the chiefs," said Hugh, "and this is what he says: 'Listen, listen, everybody pay attention.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading At first the words uttered at a great distance had no meaning, but as the old man drew nearer, Hugh nodded his head as he listened, and Jack asked, "What is he saying, Hugh?"
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "He is calling out the orders of the chiefs," said Hugh, "and this is what he says: 'Listen, listen, everybody pay attention.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
sundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "He is calling out the orders of the chiefs," said Hugh, "and this is what he says: 'Listen, listen, everybody pay attention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
To-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To-morrow we will chase buffalo.
communicated in words
From this reading At first the words uttered at a great distance had no meaning, but as the old man drew nearer, Hugh nodded his head as he listened, and Jack asked, "What is he saying, Hugh?"
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just before sundown one evening, as Jack and Hugh sat in front of the lodge, the now familiar voice of the old crier was heard shouting the news to the camp.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To-morrow we will chase buffalo.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At first the words uttered at a great distance had no meaning, but as the old man drew nearer, Hugh nodded his head as he listened, and Jack asked, "What is he saying, Hugh?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading To-morrow we will chase buffalo.
the words that are spoken
From this reading At first the words uttered at a great distance had no meaning, but as the old man drew nearer, Hugh nodded his head as he listened, and Jack asked, "What is he saying, Hugh?"
