used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he had finished his story, Sky Dog assured him that the dream was a good omen.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading He declared that if Running Fox would do as the medicine-creatures had advised he would pass safely through all perils, and live to accomplish his purpose.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading He declared that if Running Fox would do as the medicine-creatures had advised he would pass safely through all perils, and live to accomplish his purpose.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He declared that if Running Fox would do as the medicine-creatures had advised he would pass safely through all perils, and live to accomplish his purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He declared that if Running Fox would do as the medicine-creatures had advised he would pass safely through all perils, and live to accomplish his purpose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The latter listened with much interest as the excited lad described his conference with the strange medicine-creatures.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading When he had finished his story, Sky Dog assured him that the dream was a good omen.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading The latter listened with much interest as the excited lad described his conference with the strange medicine-creatures.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He declared that if Running Fox would do as the medicine-creatures had advised he would pass safely through all perils, and live to accomplish his purpose.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The latter listened with much interest as the excited lad described his conference with the strange medicine-creatures.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He declared that if Running Fox would do as the medicine-creatures had advised he would pass safely through all perils, and live to accomplish his purpose.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading That night Running Fox sufficiently recovered his strength to tell his dream to Sky Dog, the medicine-man.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading That night Running Fox sufficiently recovered his strength to tell his dream to Sky Dog, the medicine-man.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The latter listened with much interest as the excited lad described his conference with the strange medicine-creatures.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Running Fox hurried to his father’s lodge with a joyful heart.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading When he had finished his story, Sky Dog assured him that the dream was a good omen.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading That night Running Fox sufficiently recovered his strength to tell his dream to Sky Dog, the medicine-man.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When he had finished his story, Sky Dog assured him that the dream was a good omen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he had finished his story, Sky Dog assured him that the dream was a good omen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he had finished his story, Sky Dog assured him that the dream was a good omen.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Running Fox hurried to his father’s lodge with a joyful heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he had finished his story, Sky Dog assured him that the dream was a good omen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That night Running Fox sufficiently recovered his strength to tell his dream to Sky Dog, the medicine-man.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Running Fox hurried to his father’s lodge with a joyful heart.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He declared that if Running Fox would do as the medicine-creatures had advised he would pass safely through all perils, and live to accomplish his purpose.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The latter listened with much interest as the excited lad described his conference with the strange medicine-creatures.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading Running Fox hurried to his father’s lodge with a joyful heart.
a boy or man
From this reading The latter listened with much interest as the excited lad described his conference with the strange medicine-creatures.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter listened with much interest as the excited lad described his conference with the strange medicine-creatures.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The latter listened with much interest as the excited lad described his conference with the strange medicine-creatures.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He declared that if Running Fox would do as the medicine-creatures had advised he would pass safely through all perils, and live to accomplish his purpose.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Running Fox hurried to his father’s lodge with a joyful heart.
medicine-creatures
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The latter listened with much interest as the excited lad described his conference with the strange medicine-creatures.
medicine-man
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That night Running Fox sufficiently recovered his strength to tell his dream to Sky Dog, the medicine-man.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The latter listened with much interest as the excited lad described his conference with the strange medicine-creatures.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That night Running Fox sufficiently recovered his strength to tell his dream to Sky Dog, the medicine-man.
omennounUS /ˈoʊmən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading When he had finished his story, Sky Dog assured him that the dream was a good omen.
go across or through
From this reading He declared that if Running Fox would do as the medicine-creatures had advised he would pass safely through all perils, and live to accomplish his purpose.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading He declared that if Running Fox would do as the medicine-creatures had advised he would pass safely through all perils, and live to accomplish his purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He declared that if Running Fox would do as the medicine-creatures had advised he would pass safely through all perils, and live to accomplish his purpose.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading That night Running Fox sufficiently recovered his strength to tell his dream to Sky Dog, the medicine-man.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading That night Running Fox sufficiently recovered his strength to tell his dream to Sky Dog, the medicine-man.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading He declared that if Running Fox would do as the medicine-creatures had advised he would pass safely through all perils, and live to accomplish his purpose.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading That night Running Fox sufficiently recovered his strength to tell his dream to Sky Dog, the medicine-man.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading When he had finished his story, Sky Dog assured him that the dream was a good omen.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The latter listened with much interest as the excited lad described his conference with the strange medicine-creatures.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading That night Running Fox sufficiently recovered his strength to tell his dream to Sky Dog, the medicine-man.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading That night Running Fox sufficiently recovered his strength to tell his dream to Sky Dog, the medicine-man.
express in words
From this reading That night Running Fox sufficiently recovered his strength to tell his dream to Sky Dog, the medicine-man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That night Running Fox sufficiently recovered his strength to tell his dream to Sky Dog, the medicine-man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That night Running Fox sufficiently recovered his strength to tell his dream to Sky Dog, the medicine-man.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He declared that if Running Fox would do as the medicine-creatures had advised he would pass safely through all perils, and live to accomplish his purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That night Running Fox sufficiently recovered his strength to tell his dream to Sky Dog, the medicine-man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he had finished his story, Sky Dog assured him that the dream was a good omen.
at the time that
From this reading When he had finished his story, Sky Dog assured him that the dream was a good omen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The latter listened with much interest as the excited lad described his conference with the strange medicine-creatures.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He declared that if Running Fox would do as the medicine-creatures had advised he would pass safely through all perils, and live to accomplish his purpose.
