used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Silas Wormley was as much astonished at his release as Old Blaze had been at receiving a similar favor.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading This desire was intensified when he was further informed that the Arapahoes, in accordance with the direction of the Big Medicine, had determined not to pay what they were owing him, considering his false accusations, a receipt in full for all indebtedness.
accusationsnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “accusation” — a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading This desire was intensified when he was further informed that the Arapahoes, in accordance with the direction of the Big Medicine, had determined not to pay what they were owing him, considering his false accusations, a receipt in full for all indebtedness.
(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 This desire was intensified when he was further informed that the Arapahoes, in accordance with the direction of the Big Medicine, had determined not to pay what they were owing him, considering his false accusations, a receipt in full for all indebtedness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
Arapahoes
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From this reading This desire was intensified when he was further informed that the Arapahoes, in accordance with the direction of the Big Medicine, had determined not to pay what they were owing him, considering his false accusations, a receipt in full for all indebtedness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Silas Wormley was as much astonished at his release as Old Blaze had been at receiving a similar favor.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Silas Wormley was as much astonished at his release as Old Blaze had been at receiving a similar favor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Silas Wormley was as much astonished at his release as Old Blaze had been at receiving a similar favor.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Silas Wormley was as much astonished at his release as Old Blaze had been at receiving a similar favor.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When he was informed that he was released by the order of the Big Medicine, he had his guess at the truth of the matter, as the hunter had had his.
BlazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading Silas Wormley was as much astonished at his release as Old Blaze had been at receiving a similar favor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he was informed that he was released by the order of the Big Medicine, he had his guess at the truth of the matter, as the hunter had had his.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading This desire was intensified when he was further informed that the Arapahoes, in accordance with the direction of the Big Medicine, had determined not to pay what they were owing him, considering his false accusations, a receipt in full for all indebtedness.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He perceived that Dove-eye had outwitted him, and he felt a strong desire to “get even” with her.
characterized by great determination
From this reading This desire was intensified when he was further informed that the Arapahoes, in accordance with the direction of the Big Medicine, had determined not to pay what they were owing him, considering his false accusations, a receipt in full for all indebtedness.
dilemmanounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading This desire was intensified when he was further informed that the Arapahoes, in accordance with the direction of the Big Medicine, had determined not to pay what they were owing him, considering his false accusations, a receipt in full for all indebtedness.
Dove-eye
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From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
divisible by two
From this reading He perceived that Dove-eye had outwitted him, and he felt a strong desire to “get even” with her.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
exposingverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “expose” — expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
extricateverbUS /ˈekstrəkeɪt/
release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading This desire was intensified when he was further informed that the Arapahoes, in accordance with the direction of the Big Medicine, had determined not to pay what they were owing him, considering his false accusations, a receipt in full for all indebtedness.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
promote over another
From this reading Silas Wormley was as much astonished at his release as Old Blaze had been at receiving a similar favor.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He perceived that Dove-eye had outwitted him, and he felt a strong desire to “get even” with her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This desire was intensified when he was further informed that the Arapahoes, in accordance with the direction of the Big Medicine, had determined not to pay what they were owing him, considering his false accusations, a receipt in full for all indebtedness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading This desire was intensified when he was further informed that the Arapahoes, in accordance with the direction of the Big Medicine, had determined not to pay what they were owing him, considering his false accusations, a receipt in full for all indebtedness.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading This desire was intensified when he was further informed that the Arapahoes, in accordance with the direction of the Big Medicine, had determined not to pay what they were owing him, considering his false accusations, a receipt in full for all indebtedness.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He perceived that Dove-eye had outwitted him, and he felt a strong desire to “get even” with her.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading When he was informed that he was released by the order of the Big Medicine, he had his guess at the truth of the matter, as the hunter had had his.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Silas Wormley was as much astonished at his release as Old Blaze had been at receiving a similar favor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Silas Wormley was as much astonished at his release as Old Blaze had been at receiving a similar favor.
someone who hunts game
From this reading When he was informed that he was released by the order of the Big Medicine, he had his guess at the truth of the matter, as the hunter had had his.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
imposturenoun
pretending to be another person
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
indebtednessnounUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪdnɪs/
an obligation to pay money to another party
From this reading This desire was intensified when he was further informed that the Arapahoes, in accordance with the direction of the Big Medicine, had determined not to pay what they were owing him, considering his false accusations, a receipt in full for all indebtedness.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading When he was informed that he was released by the order of the Big Medicine, he had his guess at the truth of the matter, as the hunter had had his.
intensifiedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtensəfaɪd/
made more intense
From this reading This desire was intensified when he was further informed that the Arapahoes, in accordance with the direction of the Big Medicine, had determined not to pay what they were owing him, considering his false accusations, a receipt in full for all indebtedness.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When he was informed that he was released by the order of the Big Medicine, he had his guess at the truth of the matter, as the hunter had had his.
MedicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading When he was informed that he was released by the order of the Big Medicine, he had his guess at the truth of the matter, as the hunter had had his.
metenounUS /miːt/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Silas Wormley was as much astonished at his release as Old Blaze had been at receiving a similar favor.
not any; not one
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This desire was intensified when he was further informed that the Arapahoes, in accordance with the direction of the Big Medicine, had determined not to pay what they were owing him, considering his false accusations, a receipt in full for all indebtedness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he was informed that he was released by the order of the Big Medicine, he had his guess at the truth of the matter, as the hunter had had his.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Silas Wormley was as much astonished at his release as Old Blaze had been at receiving a similar favor.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When he was informed that he was released by the order of the Big Medicine, he had his guess at the truth of the matter, as the hunter had had his.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
outwittedverbUS /ˈaʊtwɪtɪd/
inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit
From this reading He perceived that Dove-eye had outwitted him, and he felt a strong desire to “get even” with her.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading This desire was intensified when he was further informed that the Arapahoes, in accordance with the direction of the Big Medicine, had determined not to pay what they were owing him, considering his false accusations, a receipt in full for all indebtedness.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading This desire was intensified when he was further informed that the Arapahoes, in accordance with the direction of the Big Medicine, had determined not to pay what they were owing him, considering his false accusations, a receipt in full for all indebtedness.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading He perceived that Dove-eye had outwitted him, and he felt a strong desire to “get even” with her.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading This desire was intensified when he was further informed that the Arapahoes, in accordance with the direction of the Big Medicine, had determined not to pay what they were owing him, considering his false accusations, a receipt in full for all indebtedness.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Silas Wormley was as much astonished at his release as Old Blaze had been at receiving a similar favor.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading Silas Wormley was as much astonished at his release as Old Blaze had been at receiving a similar favor.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading When he was informed that he was released by the order of the Big Medicine, he had his guess at the truth of the matter, as the hunter had had his.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
cut with a saw
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
Silas
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From this reading Silas Wormley was as much astonished at his release as Old Blaze had been at receiving a similar favor.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Silas Wormley was as much astonished at his release as Old Blaze had been at receiving a similar favor.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He perceived that Dove-eye had outwitted him, and he felt a strong desire to “get even” with her.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This desire was intensified when he was further informed that the Arapahoes, in accordance with the direction of the Big Medicine, had determined not to pay what they were owing him, considering his false accusations, a receipt in full for all indebtedness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This desire was intensified when he was further informed that the Arapahoes, in accordance with the direction of the Big Medicine, had determined not to pay what they were owing him, considering his false accusations, a receipt in full for all indebtedness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading When he was informed that he was released by the order of the Big Medicine, he had his guess at the truth of the matter, as the hunter had had his.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Silas Wormley was as much astonished at his release as Old Blaze had been at receiving a similar favor.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This desire was intensified when he was further informed that the Arapahoes, in accordance with the direction of the Big Medicine, had determined not to pay what they were owing him, considering his false accusations, a receipt in full for all indebtedness.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This desire was intensified when he was further informed that the Arapahoes, in accordance with the direction of the Big Medicine, had determined not to pay what they were owing him, considering his false accusations, a receipt in full for all indebtedness.
at the time that
From this reading When he was informed that he was released by the order of the Big Medicine, he had his guess at the truth of the matter, as the hunter had had his.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He perceived that Dove-eye had outwitted him, and he felt a strong desire to “get even” with her.
Wormley
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From this reading Silas Wormley was as much astonished at his release as Old Blaze had been at receiving a similar favor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had fully expected that the Indians would mete out to him the same fate that would have awaited Dove-eye if he had succeeded in exposing her imposture, and he saw no way to extricate himself from the dilemma.
