aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The party at the cave were enjoying themselves as well as they could under the circumstances.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BEAR-PAW AT HOME.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then there was his promise to Gray Eagle, which was only half kept, but which he resolved should be fulfilled to the letter.
BEAR-PAW
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From this reading BEAR-PAW AT HOME.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he did not know that about that time Jehiel was having his little round with the Pawnee chief--if he had, he would not have rested quite so easily.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading The party at the cave were enjoying themselves as well as they could under the circumstances.
a person who is in charge
From this reading But he did not know that about that time Jehiel was having his little round with the Pawnee chief--if he had, he would not have rested quite so easily.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The party at the cave were enjoying themselves as well as they could under the circumstances.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The party at the cave were enjoying themselves as well as they could under the circumstances.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Then there was his promise to Gray Eagle, which was only half kept, but which he resolved should be fulfilled to the letter.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading But he did not know that about that time Jehiel was having his little round with the Pawnee chief--if he had, he would not have rested quite so easily.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The party at the cave were enjoying themselves as well as they could under the circumstances.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading Then there was his promise to Gray Eagle, which was only half kept, but which he resolved should be fulfilled to the letter.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Then there was his promise to Gray Eagle, which was only half kept, but which he resolved should be fulfilled to the letter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Then there was his promise to Gray Eagle, which was only half kept, but which he resolved should be fulfilled to the letter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But he did not know that about that time Jehiel was having his little round with the Pawnee chief--if he had, he would not have rested quite so easily.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But he did not know that about that time Jehiel was having his little round with the Pawnee chief--if he had, he would not have rested quite so easily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading BEAR-PAW AT HOME.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
Jehiel
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From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
KellynounUS /ˈkeli/
United States circus clown (1898-1979)
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Then there was his promise to Gray Eagle, which was only half kept, but which he resolved should be fulfilled to the letter.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But he did not know that about that time Jehiel was having his little round with the Pawnee chief--if he had, he would not have rested quite so easily.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Then there was his promise to Gray Eagle, which was only half kept, but which he resolved should be fulfilled to the letter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But he did not know that about that time Jehiel was having his little round with the Pawnee chief--if he had, he would not have rested quite so easily.
engage in
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
and nothing more
From this reading Then there was his promise to Gray Eagle, which was only half kept, but which he resolved should be fulfilled to the letter.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party at the cave were enjoying themselves as well as they could under the circumstances.
PawneenounUS /ˈpɔːˈniː/
a member of the Pawnee nation formerly living in Nebraska and Kansas but now largely in Oklahoma
From this reading But he did not know that about that time Jehiel was having his little round with the Pawnee chief--if he had, he would not have rested quite so easily.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Then there was his promise to Gray Eagle, which was only half kept, but which he resolved should be fulfilled to the letter.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But he did not know that about that time Jehiel was having his little round with the Pawnee chief--if he had, he would not have rested quite so easily.
determined
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading But he did not know that about that time Jehiel was having his little round with the Pawnee chief--if he had, he would not have rested quite so easily.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading But he did not know that about that time Jehiel was having his little round with the Pawnee chief--if he had, he would not have rested quite so easily.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Then there was his promise to Gray Eagle, which was only half kept, but which he resolved should be fulfilled to the letter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But he did not know that about that time Jehiel was having his little round with the Pawnee chief--if he had, he would not have rested quite so easily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The party at the cave were enjoying themselves as well as they could under the circumstances.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The party at the cave were enjoying themselves as well as they could under the circumstances.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then there was his promise to Gray Eagle, which was only half kept, but which he resolved should be fulfilled to the letter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then there was his promise to Gray Eagle, which was only half kept, but which he resolved should be fulfilled to the letter.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The party at the cave were enjoying themselves as well as they could under the circumstances.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But he did not know that about that time Jehiel was having his little round with the Pawnee chief--if he had, he would not have rested quite so easily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then there was his promise to Gray Eagle, which was only half kept, but which he resolved should be fulfilled to the letter.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The party at the cave were enjoying themselves as well as they could under the circumstances.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The party at the cave were enjoying themselves as well as they could under the circumstances.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The party at the cave were enjoying themselves as well as they could under the circumstances.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then there was his promise to Gray Eagle, which was only half kept, but which he resolved should be fulfilled to the letter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But he did not know that about that time Jehiel was having his little round with the Pawnee chief--if he had, he would not have rested quite so easily.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Kelly was getting anxious about his friend Jehiel, and had resolved that, if he did not make his appearance in the vicinity that day, he would go in search of him next morning.
