adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Each carefully avoided manifesting any further interest in the subject, but the smoking continued for some time after the sun had set.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Each carefully avoided manifesting any further interest in the subject, but the smoking continued for some time after the sun had set.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Each carefully avoided manifesting any further interest in the subject, but the smoking continued for some time after the sun had set.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading On this hint, Ben went into the cabin, spread his skins, and intimated to his guests that their beds were ready for them.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
BennounUS /ben/
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading On this hint, Ben went into the cabin, spread his skins, and intimated to his guests that their beds were ready for them.
Bourdonnoun
a pipe of the bagpipe that is tuned to produce a single continuous tone
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Each carefully avoided manifesting any further interest in the subject, but the smoking continued for some time after the sun had set.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading On this hint, Ben went into the cabin, spread his skins, and intimated to his guests that their beds were ready for them.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Each carefully avoided manifesting any further interest in the subject, but the smoking continued for some time after the sun had set.
ChippewanounUS /ˈtʃɪpəwɑː/
a member of an Algonquian people who lived west of Lake Superior
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading Each carefully avoided manifesting any further interest in the subject, but the smoking continued for some time after the sun had set.
Cymbeline
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
EachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each carefully avoided manifesting any further interest in the subject, but the smoking continued for some time after the sun had set.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Each carefully avoided manifesting any further interest in the subject, but the smoking continued for some time after the sun had set.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Each carefully avoided manifesting any further interest in the subject, but the smoking continued for some time after the sun had set.
gatherverbUS /ˈɡæðər/
assemble or get together
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
gruntnounUS /ɡrʌnt/
the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading On this hint, Ben went into the cabin, spread his skins, and intimated to his guests that their beds were ready for them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Each carefully avoided manifesting any further interest in the subject, but the smoking continued for some time after the sun had set.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading --Ho! who's here?
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
hintnounUS /hɪnt/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading On this hint, Ben went into the cabin, spread his skins, and intimated to his guests that their beds were ready for them.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
HonounUS /hoʊ/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
From this reading --Ho! who's here?
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Each carefully avoided manifesting any further interest in the subject, but the smoking continued for some time after the sun had set.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading On this hint, Ben went into the cabin, spread his skins, and intimated to his guests that their beds were ready for them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On this hint, Ben went into the cabin, spread his skins, and intimated to his guests that their beds were ready for them.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
lenounUS /lə/
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
manifestingverbUS /ˈmænəfestɪŋ/
-ing form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Each carefully avoided manifesting any further interest in the subject, but the smoking continued for some time after the sun had set.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this hint, Ben went into the cabin, spread his skins, and intimated to his guests that their beds were ready for them.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
pipenounUS /paɪp/
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
Pottawattamie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading On this hint, Ben went into the cabin, spread his skins, and intimated to his guests that their beds were ready for them.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
savageadjectiveUS /ˈsævədʒ/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Each carefully avoided manifesting any further interest in the subject, but the smoking continued for some time after the sun had set.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading On this hint, Ben went into the cabin, spread his skins, and intimated to his guests that their beds were ready for them.
smokingnounUS /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Each carefully avoided manifesting any further interest in the subject, but the smoking continued for some time after the sun had set.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Each carefully avoided manifesting any further interest in the subject, but the smoking continued for some time after the sun had set.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
spreadverbUS /spred/
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading On this hint, Ben went into the cabin, spread his skins, and intimated to his guests that their beds were ready for them.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Each carefully avoided manifesting any further interest in the subject, but the smoking continued for some time after the sun had set.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Each carefully avoided manifesting any further interest in the subject, but the smoking continued for some time after the sun had set.
syllablenounUS /ˈsɪləbəl/
a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
TakeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On this hint, Ben went into the cabin, spread his skins, and intimated to his guests that their beds were ready for them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On this hint, Ben went into the cabin, spread his skins, and intimated to his guests that their beds were ready for them.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this hint, Ben went into the cabin, spread his skins, and intimated to his guests that their beds were ready for them.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Each carefully avoided manifesting any further interest in the subject, but the smoking continued for some time after the sun had set.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
touchingadjectiveUS /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading If anything that's civil, speak; if savage, Take, or lend-- Cymbeline Not another syllable did le Bourdon utter to the Chippewa, or the Chippewa to him, in that sitting, touching the important event just communicated.
utteredadjectiveUS /ˈʌtərd/
communicated in words
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On this hint, Ben went into the cabin, spread his skins, and intimated to his guests that their beds were ready for them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On this hint, Ben went into the cabin, spread his skins, and intimated to his guests that their beds were ready for them.
who's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --Ho! who's here?
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading As the shades of evening began to gather, the Pottawattamie arose, shook the ashes from his pipe, gave a grunt, and uttered a word or two, by way of announcing his disposition to retire.
