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Chapter VIII
And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh. He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank. Ikeega was proud and embarrassed by turns, but Keesh was quite composed. Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting. Is there witchcraft in it?"
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Ikeega was proud and embarrassed by turns, but Keesh was quite composed.”
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading “Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.
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From this reading He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ikeega was proud and embarrassed by turns, but Keesh was quite composed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ikeega was proud and embarrassed by turns, but Keesh was quite composed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ikeega was proud and embarrassed by turns, but Keesh was quite composed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank.
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From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ikeega was proud and embarrassed by turns, but Keesh was quite composed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is there witchcraft in it?"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.
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From this reading Ikeega was proud and embarrassed by turns, but Keesh was quite composed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Ikeega was proud and embarrassed by turns, but Keesh was quite composed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank.
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From this reading Is there witchcraft in it?"
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ikeega was proud and embarrassed by turns, but Keesh was quite composed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Klosh-Kwan recited the information brought by Bim and Bawn, and at its close said in a stern voice: "So explanation is wanted, O Keesh, of thy manner of hunting.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And curiosity was so strong on the men that the whole council, Klosh-Kwan to the fore, rose up and went to the _igloo_ of Keesh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Is there witchcraft in it?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was eating, but he received them with respect and seated them according to their rank.
