adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Here was an additional sight that made both cry out with wonder.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dave and Barringford did not reply, for they had pushed on to another chamber of the cave.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Dave and Barringford did not reply, for they had pushed on to another chamber of the cave.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
Barringford
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From this reading Dave and Barringford did not reply, for they had pushed on to another chamber of the cave.
beltsnounUS /belts/
plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Here was an additional sight that made both cry out with wonder.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading Consequently, White Buffalo looked the belts over with great interest, certain that they were connected with matters of great importance.
cavenounUS /keɪv/
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Dave and Barringford did not reply, for they had pushed on to another chamber of the cave.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Consequently, White Buffalo looked the belts over with great interest, certain that they were connected with matters of great importance.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Dave and Barringford did not reply, for they had pushed on to another chamber of the cave.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading Consequently, White Buffalo looked the belts over with great interest, certain that they were connected with matters of great importance.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently, White Buffalo looked the belts over with great interest, certain that they were connected with matters of great importance.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Here was an additional sight that made both cry out with wonder.
Dave
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From this reading Dave and Barringford did not reply, for they had pushed on to another chamber of the cave.
deliveredverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərd/
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dave and Barringford did not reply, for they had pushed on to another chamber of the cave.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dave and Barringford did not reply, for they had pushed on to another chamber of the cave.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dave and Barringford did not reply, for they had pushed on to another chamber of the cave.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Pontiac is as powerful as White Buffalo supposed," said he presently.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was an additional sight that made both cry out with wonder.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Consequently, White Buffalo looked the belts over with great interest, certain that they were connected with matters of great importance.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Consequently, White Buffalo looked the belts over with great interest, certain that they were connected with matters of great importance.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Pontiac is as powerful as White Buffalo supposed," said he presently.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Consequently, White Buffalo looked the belts over with great interest, certain that they were connected with matters of great importance.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Here was an additional sight that made both cry out with wonder.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Consequently, White Buffalo looked the belts over with great interest, certain that they were connected with matters of great importance.
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dave and Barringford did not reply, for they had pushed on to another chamber of the cave.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dave and Barringford did not reply, for they had pushed on to another chamber of the cave.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Here was an additional sight that made both cry out with wonder.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Consequently, White Buffalo looked the belts over with great interest, certain that they were connected with matters of great importance.
PontiacnounUS /ˈpɑːntiæk/
famous chief of the Ottawa who led an unsuccessful rebellion against the British (1715-1769)
From this reading "Pontiac is as powerful as White Buffalo supposed," said he presently.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading "Pontiac is as powerful as White Buffalo supposed," said he presently.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading "Pontiac is as powerful as White Buffalo supposed," said he presently.
pushedverbUS /pʊʃt/
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Dave and Barringford did not reply, for they had pushed on to another chamber of the cave.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Dave and Barringford did not reply, for they had pushed on to another chamber of the cave.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Pontiac is as powerful as White Buffalo supposed," said he presently.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Here was an additional sight that made both cry out with wonder.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
STOREHOUSEnounUS /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/
a depository for goods
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading "Pontiac is as powerful as White Buffalo supposed," said he presently.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Consequently, White Buffalo looked the belts over with great interest, certain that they were connected with matters of great importance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Consequently, White Buffalo looked the belts over with great interest, certain that they were connected with matters of great importance.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
UNDERGROUNDadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
wampumnounUS /ˈwɑːmpəm/
informal terms for money
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
WhitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Consequently, White Buffalo looked the belts over with great interest, certain that they were connected with matters of great importance.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Consequently, White Buffalo looked the belts over with great interest, certain that they were connected with matters of great importance.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Here was an additional sight that made both cry out with wonder.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AN UNDERGROUND STOREHOUSE To the Indians, as some of my young readers must know, many wampum belts were speech belts, usually given as a present when some great message was delivered.
