Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading Half-tamed curs as fierce looking as their wolf ancestors grew bold enough with the advent of the masters to issue from various hiding-places and organize a snapping charge upon Dunvegan.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading Half-tamed curs as fierce looking as their wolf ancestors grew bold enough with the advent of the masters to issue from various hiding-places and organize a snapping charge upon Dunvegan.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Slovenly squaws and dirty, round-eyed children now appeared from the dark interiors of wigwams which before had shown no sign of life.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Half-tamed curs as fierce looking as their wolf ancestors grew bold enough with the advent of the masters to issue from various hiding-places and organize a snapping charge upon Dunvegan.

the removal of covering

From this reading They rushed in a body, howling wickedly and baring vicious, chisel-like fangs, but the chief trader plucked a stick from a tepee fire and belabored their hard heads till they retreated faster than they had charged.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Slovenly squaws and dirty, round-eyed children now appeared from the dark interiors of wigwams which before had shown no sign of life.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading These began to cluck their derision and to indulge in shrieking laughs of ridicule to the visible discomfiture of the hunters.

past form of “belabor” — to work at or to absurd length

From this reading They rushed in a body, howling wickedly and baring vicious, chisel-like fangs, but the chief trader plucked a stick from a tepee fire and belabored their hard heads till they retreated faster than they had charged.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading They rushed in a body, howling wickedly and baring vicious, chisel-like fangs, but the chief trader plucked a stick from a tepee fire and belabored their hard heads till they retreated faster than they had charged.

fearless and daring

From this reading Half-tamed curs as fierce looking as their wolf ancestors grew bold enough with the advent of the masters to issue from various hiding-places and organize a snapping charge upon Dunvegan.

plural of “buck” — a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They rushed in a body, howling wickedly and baring vicious, chisel-like fangs, but the chief trader plucked a stick from a tepee fire and belabored their hard heads till they retreated faster than they had charged.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Half-tamed curs as fierce looking as their wolf ancestors grew bold enough with the advent of the masters to issue from various hiding-places and organize a snapping charge upon Dunvegan.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading They rushed in a body, howling wickedly and baring vicious, chisel-like fangs, but the chief trader plucked a stick from a tepee fire and belabored their hard heads till they retreated faster than they had charged.

a person who is in charge

From this reading They rushed in a body, howling wickedly and baring vicious, chisel-like fangs, but the chief trader plucked a stick from a tepee fire and belabored their hard heads till they retreated faster than they had charged.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Slovenly squaws and dirty, round-eyed children now appeared from the dark interiors of wigwams which before had shown no sign of life.

resembling a chisel

From this reading They rushed in a body, howling wickedly and baring vicious, chisel-like fangs, but the chief trader plucked a stick from a tepee fire and belabored their hard heads till they retreated faster than they had charged.

the sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks)

From this reading These began to cluck their derision and to indulge in shrieking laughs of ridicule to the visible discomfiture of the hunters.

a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

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From this reading Half-tamed curs as fierce looking as their wolf ancestors grew bold enough with the advent of the masters to issue from various hiding-places and organize a snapping charge upon Dunvegan.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Slovenly squaws and dirty, round-eyed children now appeared from the dark interiors of wigwams which before had shown no sign of life.

contemptuous laughter

From this reading These began to cluck their derision and to indulge in shrieking laughs of ridicule to the visible discomfiture of the hunters.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading Slovenly squaws and dirty, round-eyed children now appeared from the dark interiors of wigwams which before had shown no sign of life.

anxious embarrassment

From this reading These began to cluck their derision and to indulge in shrieking laughs of ridicule to the visible discomfiture of the hunters.

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From this reading Half-tamed curs as fierce looking as their wolf ancestors grew bold enough with the advent of the masters to issue from various hiding-places and organize a snapping charge upon Dunvegan.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Half-tamed curs as fierce looking as their wolf ancestors grew bold enough with the advent of the masters to issue from various hiding-places and organize a snapping charge upon Dunvegan.

plural of “fang” — a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon

From this reading They rushed in a body, howling wickedly and baring vicious, chisel-like fangs, but the chief trader plucked a stick from a tepee fire and belabored their hard heads till they retreated faster than they had charged.

more quickly

From this reading They rushed in a body, howling wickedly and baring vicious, chisel-like fangs, but the chief trader plucked a stick from a tepee fire and belabored their hard heads till they retreated faster than they had charged.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Half-tamed curs as fierce looking as their wolf ancestors grew bold enough with the advent of the masters to issue from various hiding-places and organize a snapping charge upon Dunvegan.

start firing a weapon

From this reading They rushed in a body, howling wickedly and baring vicious, chisel-like fangs, but the chief trader plucked a stick from a tepee fire and belabored their hard heads till they retreated faster than they had charged.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Slovenly squaws and dirty, round-eyed children now appeared from the dark interiors of wigwams which before had shown no sign of life.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Half-tamed curs as fierce looking as their wolf ancestors grew bold enough with the advent of the masters to issue from various hiding-places and organize a snapping charge upon Dunvegan.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Slovenly squaws and dirty, round-eyed children now appeared from the dark interiors of wigwams which before had shown no sign of life.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Half-tamed curs as fierce looking as their wolf ancestors grew bold enough with the advent of the masters to issue from various hiding-places and organize a snapping charge upon Dunvegan.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading They rushed in a body, howling wickedly and baring vicious, chisel-like fangs, but the chief trader plucked a stick from a tepee fire and belabored their hard heads till they retreated faster than they had charged.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading They rushed in a body, howling wickedly and baring vicious, chisel-like fangs, but the chief trader plucked a stick from a tepee fire and belabored their hard heads till they retreated faster than they had charged.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Half-tamed curs as fierce looking as their wolf ancestors grew bold enough with the advent of the masters to issue from various hiding-places and organize a snapping charge upon Dunvegan.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

a long loud emotional utterance

From this reading They rushed in a body, howling wickedly and baring vicious, chisel-like fangs, but the chief trader plucked a stick from a tepee fire and belabored their hard heads till they retreated faster than they had charged.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading These began to cluck their derision and to indulge in shrieking laughs of ridicule to the visible discomfiture of the hunters.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

give free rein to

From this reading These began to cluck their derision and to indulge in shrieking laughs of ridicule to the visible discomfiture of the hunters.

plural of “interior” — the region that is inside of something

From this reading Slovenly squaws and dirty, round-eyed children now appeared from the dark interiors of wigwams which before had shown no sign of life.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Half-tamed curs as fierce looking as their wolf ancestors grew bold enough with the advent of the masters to issue from various hiding-places and organize a snapping charge upon Dunvegan.

plural of “laugh” — the sound of laughing

From this reading These began to cluck their derision and to indulge in shrieking laughs of ridicule to the visible discomfiture of the hunters.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Slovenly squaws and dirty, round-eyed children now appeared from the dark interiors of wigwams which before had shown no sign of life.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Half-tamed curs as fierce looking as their wolf ancestors grew bold enough with the advent of the masters to issue from various hiding-places and organize a snapping charge upon Dunvegan.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading Half-tamed curs as fierce looking as their wolf ancestors grew bold enough with the advent of the masters to issue from various hiding-places and organize a snapping charge upon Dunvegan.

the force of workers available

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

not any; not one

From this reading Slovenly squaws and dirty, round-eyed children now appeared from the dark interiors of wigwams which before had shown no sign of life.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Slovenly squaws and dirty, round-eyed children now appeared from the dark interiors of wigwams which before had shown no sign of life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

create (as an entity)

From this reading Half-tamed curs as fierce looking as their wolf ancestors grew bold enough with the advent of the masters to issue from various hiding-places and organize a snapping charge upon Dunvegan.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum

From this reading They rushed in a body, howling wickedly and baring vicious, chisel-like fangs, but the chief trader plucked a stick from a tepee fire and belabored their hard heads till they retreated faster than they had charged.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

full of or exhibiting respect

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

the group following and attending to some important person

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

people who have retreated

From this reading They rushed in a body, howling wickedly and baring vicious, chisel-like fangs, but the chief trader plucked a stick from a tepee fire and belabored their hard heads till they retreated faster than they had charged.

language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

From this reading These began to cluck their derision and to indulge in shrieking laughs of ridicule to the visible discomfiture of the hunters.

exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity

From this reading Slovenly squaws and dirty, round-eyed children now appeared from the dark interiors of wigwams which before had shown no sign of life.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

done under pressure

From this reading They rushed in a body, howling wickedly and baring vicious, chisel-like fangs, but the chief trader plucked a stick from a tepee fire and belabored their hard heads till they retreated faster than they had charged.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Slovenly squaws and dirty, round-eyed children now appeared from the dark interiors of wigwams which before had shown no sign of life.

sharp piercing cry

From this reading These began to cluck their derision and to indulge in shrieking laughs of ridicule to the visible discomfiture of the hunters.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Slovenly squaws and dirty, round-eyed children now appeared from the dark interiors of wigwams which before had shown no sign of life.

negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt

From this reading Slovenly squaws and dirty, round-eyed children now appeared from the dark interiors of wigwams which before had shown no sign of life.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading Half-tamed curs as fierce looking as their wolf ancestors grew bold enough with the advent of the masters to issue from various hiding-places and organize a snapping charge upon Dunvegan.

a male human offspring

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Slovenly squaws and dirty, round-eyed children now appeared from the dark interiors of wigwams which before had shown no sign of life.

walk stiffly

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading They rushed in a body, howling wickedly and baring vicious, chisel-like fangs, but the chief trader plucked a stick from a tepee fire and belabored their hard heads till they retreated faster than they had charged.

a Native American tent; usually of conical shape

From this reading They rushed in a body, howling wickedly and baring vicious, chisel-like fangs, but the chief trader plucked a stick from a tepee fire and belabored their hard heads till they retreated faster than they had charged.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They rushed in a body, howling wickedly and baring vicious, chisel-like fangs, but the chief trader plucked a stick from a tepee fire and belabored their hard heads till they retreated faster than they had charged.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These began to cluck their derision and to indulge in shrieking laughs of ridicule to the visible discomfiture of the hunters.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These began to cluck their derision and to indulge in shrieking laughs of ridicule to the visible discomfiture of the hunters.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They rushed in a body, howling wickedly and baring vicious, chisel-like fangs, but the chief trader plucked a stick from a tepee fire and belabored their hard heads till they retreated faster than they had charged.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

up to a particular time

From this reading They rushed in a body, howling wickedly and baring vicious, chisel-like fangs, but the chief trader plucked a stick from a tepee fire and belabored their hard heads till they retreated faster than they had charged.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading They rushed in a body, howling wickedly and baring vicious, chisel-like fangs, but the chief trader plucked a stick from a tepee fire and belabored their hard heads till they retreated faster than they had charged.

relating to or characteristic of a tribe

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

a final peremptory demand

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Half-tamed curs as fierce looking as their wolf ancestors grew bold enough with the advent of the masters to issue from various hiding-places and organize a snapping charge upon Dunvegan.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Half-tamed curs as fierce looking as their wolf ancestors grew bold enough with the advent of the masters to issue from various hiding-places and organize a snapping charge upon Dunvegan.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading They rushed in a body, howling wickedly and baring vicious, chisel-like fangs, but the chief trader plucked a stick from a tepee fire and belabored their hard heads till they retreated faster than they had charged.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading These began to cluck their derision and to indulge in shrieking laughs of ridicule to the visible discomfiture of the hunters.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Slovenly squaws and dirty, round-eyed children now appeared from the dark interiors of wigwams which before had shown no sign of life.

belonging to which person

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.

in a wicked evil manner

From this reading They rushed in a body, howling wickedly and baring vicious, chisel-like fangs, but the chief trader plucked a stick from a tepee fire and belabored their hard heads till they retreated faster than they had charged.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Slovenly squaws and dirty, round-eyed children now appeared from the dark interiors of wigwams which before had shown no sign of life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Half-tamed curs as fierce looking as their wolf ancestors grew bold enough with the advent of the masters to issue from various hiding-places and organize a snapping charge upon Dunvegan.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading AN ULTIMATUM The Cree bucks came slowly up the point, forming a sort of respectful retinue to Running Wolf, his son, Three Feathers, and others of the head men whose dignity of tribal status allowed them to stalk in front.