used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Shortly after that Angut left.
in the past
From this reading "Now, Kannoa," said Rooney, after some preliminary talk, "you remember the big white bear that Angut killed two moons ago?"
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ay," said Kannoa, licking her lips; "it was the fattest and best bear I ever chewed.
Angut
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From this reading Shortly after that Angut left.
from appearances alone
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
Ay
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From this reading Ay," said Kannoa, licking her lips; "it was the fattest and best bear I ever chewed.
have
From this reading "Now, Kannoa," said Rooney, after some preliminary talk, "you remember the big white bear that Angut killed two moons ago?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Ay," said Kannoa, licking her lips; "it was the fattest and best bear I ever chewed.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Now, Kannoa," said Rooney, after some preliminary talk, "you remember the big white bear that Angut killed two moons ago?"
chewedverbUS /tʃuːd/
past form of “chew” — chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
From this reading Ay," said Kannoa, licking her lips; "it was the fattest and best bear I ever chewed.
congratulatingverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
counselsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
at any time
From this reading Ay," said Kannoa, licking her lips; "it was the fattest and best bear I ever chewed.
fattestadjectiveUS /ˈfætəst/
superlative of “fat” — having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Ay," said Kannoa, licking her lips; "it was the fattest and best bear I ever chewed.
set up or found
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ay," said Kannoa, licking her lips; "it was the fattest and best bear I ever chewed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Ay," said Kannoa, licking her lips; "it was the fattest and best bear I ever chewed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
Kannoa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now, Kannoa," said Rooney, after some preliminary talk, "you remember the big white bear that Angut killed two moons ago?"
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "Now, Kannoa," said Rooney, after some preliminary talk, "you remember the big white bear that Angut killed two moons ago?"
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Shortly after that Angut left.
lickingnounUS /ˈlɪkɪŋ/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Ay," said Kannoa, licking her lips; "it was the fattest and best bear I ever chewed.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Ay," said Kannoa, licking her lips; "it was the fattest and best bear I ever chewed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
moonsnounUS /muːnz/
plural of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading "Now, Kannoa," said Rooney, after some preliminary talk, "you remember the big white bear that Angut killed two moons ago?"
of an obscure nature
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, Kannoa," said Rooney, after some preliminary talk, "you remember the big white bear that Angut killed two moons ago?"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading "Now, Kannoa," said Rooney, after some preliminary talk, "you remember the big white bear that Angut killed two moons ago?"
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Now, Kannoa," said Rooney, after some preliminary talk, "you remember the big white bear that Angut killed two moons ago?"
Rooney
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From this reading "Now, Kannoa," said Rooney, after some preliminary talk, "you remember the big white bear that Angut killed two moons ago?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now, Kannoa," said Rooney, after some preliminary talk, "you remember the big white bear that Angut killed two moons ago?"
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly after that Angut left.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Now, Kannoa," said Rooney, after some preliminary talk, "you remember the big white bear that Angut killed two moons ago?"
carry out
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Now, Kannoa," said Rooney, after some preliminary talk, "you remember the big white bear that Angut killed two moons ago?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Now, Kannoa," said Rooney, after some preliminary talk, "you remember the big white bear that Angut killed two moons ago?"
precisely as stated
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
a Caucasian
From this reading "Now, Kannoa," said Rooney, after some preliminary talk, "you remember the big white bear that Angut killed two moons ago?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Satisfied, apparently, with this assurance, the seaman took the old woman into his counsels, congratulating himself not a little on having found an ally in the very hut in which it had been arranged that the mysterious performance was to take place.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now, Kannoa," said Rooney, after some preliminary talk, "you remember the big white bear that Angut killed two moons ago?"
