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From this reading Note 44, page 112: The smoke signal has been in use for many, many years.
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From this reading Note 44, page 112: The smoke signal has been in use for many, many years.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading A still day is necessary for accurate smoke signaling.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A high place should be selected for the smoke signal, so as to distinguish it from the ordinary camp-fire, which is not as a rule made on a high place,--that is, in hostile country.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A high place should be selected for the smoke signal, so as to distinguish it from the ordinary camp-fire, which is not as a rule made on a high place,--that is, in hostile country.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Note 44, page 112: The smoke signal has been in use for many, many years.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
camp-fire
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From this reading A high place should be selected for the smoke signal, so as to distinguish it from the ordinary camp-fire, which is not as a rule made on a high place,--that is, in hostile country.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A high place should be selected for the smoke signal, so as to distinguish it from the ordinary camp-fire, which is not as a rule made on a high place,--that is, in hostile country.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A still day is necessary for accurate smoke signaling.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading A high place should be selected for the smoke signal, so as to distinguish it from the ordinary camp-fire, which is not as a rule made on a high place,--that is, in hostile country.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Note 44, page 112: The smoke signal has been in use for many, many years.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A high place should be selected for the smoke signal, so as to distinguish it from the ordinary camp-fire, which is not as a rule made on a high place,--that is, in hostile country.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Note 44, page 112: The smoke signal has been in use for many, many years.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A high place should be selected for the smoke signal, so as to distinguish it from the ordinary camp-fire, which is not as a rule made on a high place,--that is, in hostile country.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading A high place should be selected for the smoke signal, so as to distinguish it from the ordinary camp-fire, which is not as a rule made on a high place,--that is, in hostile country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Note 44, page 112: The smoke signal has been in use for many, many years.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A high place should be selected for the smoke signal, so as to distinguish it from the ordinary camp-fire, which is not as a rule made on a high place,--that is, in hostile country.
engage in
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
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 Note 44, page 112: The smoke signal has been in use for many, many years.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
absolutely essential
From this reading A still day is necessary for accurate smoke signaling.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A high place should be selected for the smoke signal, so as to distinguish it from the ordinary camp-fire, which is not as a rule made on a high place,--that is, in hostile country.
a brief written record
From this reading Note 44, page 112: The smoke signal has been in use for many, many years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading A high place should be selected for the smoke signal, so as to distinguish it from the ordinary camp-fire, which is not as a rule made on a high place,--that is, in hostile country.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Note 44, page 112: The smoke signal has been in use for many, many years.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A high place should be selected for the smoke signal, so as to distinguish it from the ordinary camp-fire, which is not as a rule made on a high place,--that is, in hostile country.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
puffsnounUS /pʌfs/
plural of “puff” — a short light gust of air
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading A high place should be selected for the smoke signal, so as to distinguish it from the ordinary camp-fire, which is not as a rule made on a high place,--that is, in hostile country.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading A high place should be selected for the smoke signal, so as to distinguish it from the ordinary camp-fire, which is not as a rule made on a high place,--that is, in hostile country.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A high place should be selected for the smoke signal, so as to distinguish it from the ordinary camp-fire, which is not as a rule made on a high place,--that is, in hostile country.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Note 44, page 112: The smoke signal has been in use for many, many years.
signalingnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ/
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading A still day is necessary for accurate smoke signaling.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Note 44, page 112: The smoke signal has been in use for many, many years.
smudgenounUS /smʌdʒ/
a smoky fire to drive away insects
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A high place should be selected for the smoke signal, so as to distinguish it from the ordinary camp-fire, which is not as a rule made on a high place,--that is, in hostile country.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
not in physical motion
From this reading A still day is necessary for accurate smoke signaling.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A high place should be selected for the smoke signal, so as to distinguish it from the ordinary camp-fire, which is not as a rule made on a high place,--that is, in hostile country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Note 44, page 112: The smoke signal has been in use for many, many years.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To make smoke signals, first a moderate blaze is started; then damp or green stuff is piled on, for a smudge; and the column of smoke is cut into puffs by a blanket or coat held over like a cup and suddenly jerked off.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
the act of using
From this reading Note 44, page 112: The smoke signal has been in use for many, many years.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading The Indians of the West used it much, and whenever an army detachment or other strangers traversed the plains and the hills their course was marked by the smoke signals of Indian scouts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A high place should be selected for the smoke signal, so as to distinguish it from the ordinary camp-fire, which is not as a rule made on a high place,--that is, in hostile country.
a late time of life
From this reading Note 44, page 112: The smoke signal has been in use for many, many years.
