used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the reflected light of the prophet he had a more than ordinary influence with the Indians.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Here he operated a sluice, in connection with a placer, in a desultory way, by which he was able to hive up enough gold dust to fill his wants from the traders.
Absaroke
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From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As his mind expanded, he began to comprehend their simplicity, and exactly why Crooked-Bear, who did not violate their prejudices, could lead them by better paths.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As his mind expanded, he began to comprehend their simplicity, and exactly why Crooked-Bear, who did not violate their prejudices, could lead them by better paths.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading As his mind expanded, he began to comprehend their simplicity, and exactly why Crooked-Bear, who did not violate their prejudices, could lead them by better paths.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The relationship of the two lonely men grew closer, and under the necessity of the case the hermit took Ermine to a mountain ravine some little distance from his camp.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The relationship of the two lonely men grew closer, and under the necessity of the case the hermit took Ermine to a mountain ravine some little distance from his camp.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The relationship of the two lonely men grew closer, and under the necessity of the case the hermit took Ermine to a mountain ravine some little distance from his camp.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading As his mind expanded, he began to comprehend their simplicity, and exactly why Crooked-Bear, who did not violate their prejudices, could lead them by better paths.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Here he operated a sluice, in connection with a placer, in a desultory way, by which he was able to hive up enough gold dust to fill his wants from the traders.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As his mind expanded, he began to comprehend their simplicity, and exactly why Crooked-Bear, who did not violate their prejudices, could lead them by better paths.
Crooked-Bear
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From this reading As his mind expanded, he began to comprehend their simplicity, and exactly why Crooked-Bear, who did not violate their prejudices, could lead them by better paths.
desultoryadjectiveUS /ˈdesəltɔːri/
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
From this reading Here he operated a sluice, in connection with a placer, in a desultory way, by which he was able to hive up enough gold dust to fill his wants from the traders.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As his mind expanded, he began to comprehend their simplicity, and exactly why Crooked-Bear, who did not violate their prejudices, could lead them by better paths.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The relationship of the two lonely men grew closer, and under the necessity of the case the hermit took Ermine to a mountain ravine some little distance from his camp.
remove the dust from
From this reading Here he operated a sluice, in connection with a placer, in a desultory way, by which he was able to hive up enough gold dust to fill his wants from the traders.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Here he operated a sluice, in connection with a placer, in a desultory way, by which he was able to hive up enough gold dust to fill his wants from the traders.
ErminenounUS /ˈɜːrmən/
the expensive white fur of the ermine
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading As his mind expanded, he began to comprehend their simplicity, and exactly why Crooked-Bear, who did not violate their prejudices, could lead them by better paths.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading As his mind expanded, he began to comprehend their simplicity, and exactly why Crooked-Bear, who did not violate their prejudices, could lead them by better paths.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Here he operated a sluice, in connection with a placer, in a desultory way, by which he was able to hive up enough gold dust to fill his wants from the traders.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The relationship of the two lonely men grew closer, and under the necessity of the case the hermit took Ermine to a mountain ravine some little distance from his camp.
coins made of gold
From this reading Here he operated a sluice, in connection with a placer, in a desultory way, by which he was able to hive up enough gold dust to fill his wants from the traders.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the reflected light of the prophet he had a more than ordinary influence with the Indians.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he operated a sluice, in connection with a placer, in a desultory way, by which he was able to hive up enough gold dust to fill his wants from the traders.
hermitnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading The relationship of the two lonely men grew closer, and under the necessity of the case the hermit took Ermine to a mountain ravine some little distance from his camp.
hermit's
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From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As his mind expanded, he began to comprehend their simplicity, and exactly why Crooked-Bear, who did not violate their prejudices, could lead them by better paths.
hivenounUS /haɪv/
a teeming multitude
From this reading Here he operated a sluice, in connection with a placer, in a desultory way, by which he was able to hive up enough gold dust to fill his wants from the traders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading In the reflected light of the prophet he had a more than ordinary influence with the Indians.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading In the reflected light of the prophet he had a more than ordinary influence with the Indians.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading As his mind expanded, he began to comprehend their simplicity, and exactly why Crooked-Bear, who did not violate their prejudices, could lead them by better paths.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the reflected light of the prophet he had a more than ordinary influence with the Indians.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The relationship of the two lonely men grew closer, and under the necessity of the case the hermit took Ermine to a mountain ravine some little distance from his camp.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading The relationship of the two lonely men grew closer, and under the necessity of the case the hermit took Ermine to a mountain ravine some little distance from his camp.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
the force of workers available
From this reading The relationship of the two lonely men grew closer, and under the necessity of the case the hermit took Ermine to a mountain ravine some little distance from his camp.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As his mind expanded, he began to comprehend their simplicity, and exactly why Crooked-Bear, who did not violate their prejudices, could lead them by better paths.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the reflected light of the prophet he had a more than ordinary influence with the Indians.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The relationship of the two lonely men grew closer, and under the necessity of the case the hermit took Ermine to a mountain ravine some little distance from his camp.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The relationship of the two lonely men grew closer, and under the necessity of the case the hermit took Ermine to a mountain ravine some little distance from his camp.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As his mind expanded, he began to comprehend their simplicity, and exactly why Crooked-Bear, who did not violate their prejudices, could lead them by better paths.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
operatedverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtəd/
past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading Here he operated a sluice, in connection with a placer, in a desultory way, by which he was able to hive up enough gold dust to fill his wants from the traders.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading In the reflected light of the prophet he had a more than ordinary influence with the Indians.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading As his mind expanded, he began to comprehend their simplicity, and exactly why Crooked-Bear, who did not violate their prejudices, could lead them by better paths.
placernounUS /ˈplæsər/
an alluvial deposit that contains particles of some valuable mineral
From this reading Here he operated a sluice, in connection with a placer, in a desultory way, by which he was able to hive up enough gold dust to fill his wants from the traders.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading As his mind expanded, he began to comprehend their simplicity, and exactly why Crooked-Bear, who did not violate their prejudices, could lead them by better paths.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading In the reflected light of the prophet he had a more than ordinary influence with the Indians.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading The relationship of the two lonely men grew closer, and under the necessity of the case the hermit took Ermine to a mountain ravine some little distance from his camp.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading In the reflected light of the prophet he had a more than ordinary influence with the Indians.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading The relationship of the two lonely men grew closer, and under the necessity of the case the hermit took Ermine to a mountain ravine some little distance from his camp.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading As his mind expanded, he began to comprehend their simplicity, and exactly why Crooked-Bear, who did not violate their prejudices, could lead them by better paths.
sluiceverbUS /sluːs/
pour as if from a sluice
From this reading Here he operated a sluice, in connection with a placer, in a desultory way, by which he was able to hive up enough gold dust to fill his wants from the traders.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The relationship of the two lonely men grew closer, and under the necessity of the case the hermit took Ermine to a mountain ravine some little distance from his camp.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the reflected light of the prophet he had a more than ordinary influence with the Indians.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As his mind expanded, he began to comprehend their simplicity, and exactly why Crooked-Bear, who did not violate their prejudices, could lead them by better paths.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As his mind expanded, he began to comprehend their simplicity, and exactly why Crooked-Bear, who did not violate their prejudices, could lead them by better paths.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The relationship of the two lonely men grew closer, and under the necessity of the case the hermit took Ermine to a mountain ravine some little distance from his camp.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading Here he operated a sluice, in connection with a placer, in a desultory way, by which he was able to hive up enough gold dust to fill his wants from the traders.
TRANSFORMATIONnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a qualitative change
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The relationship of the two lonely men grew closer, and under the necessity of the case the hermit took Ermine to a mountain ravine some little distance from his camp.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The relationship of the two lonely men grew closer, and under the necessity of the case the hermit took Ermine to a mountain ravine some little distance from his camp.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Here he operated a sluice, in connection with a placer, in a desultory way, by which he was able to hive up enough gold dust to fill his wants from the traders.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
violateverbUS /ˈvaɪəleɪt/
fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns
From this reading As his mind expanded, he began to comprehend their simplicity, and exactly why Crooked-Bear, who did not violate their prejudices, could lead them by better paths.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Here he operated a sluice, in connection with a placer, in a desultory way, by which he was able to hive up enough gold dust to fill his wants from the traders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Here he operated a sluice, in connection with a placer, in a desultory way, by which he was able to hive up enough gold dust to fill his wants from the traders.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
a Caucasian
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
which person or people
From this reading As his mind expanded, he began to comprehend their simplicity, and exactly why Crooked-Bear, who did not violate their prejudices, could lead them by better paths.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading As his mind expanded, he began to comprehend their simplicity, and exactly why Crooked-Bear, who did not violate their prejudices, could lead them by better paths.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the reflected light of the prophet he had a more than ordinary influence with the Indians.
a late time of life
From this reading TRANSFORMATION Four years were passed by John Ermine in the cabin of the old man of the mountains, varied by visits to the Absaroke, which grew less frequent as he progressed along the white man's road, rude though the hermit's was.
