used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A circular framework of poles had been erected to form a peak where they joined near the top.
AidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Aided by one of the older squaws, she set the tepee in order for the day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Songbird awakened early one morning and lost no time getting into her moccasins and buckskin dress.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading Songbird awakened early one morning and lost no time getting into her moccasins and buckskin dress.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A circular framework of poles had been erected to form a peak where they joined near the top.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The home of the Quahada Chief, though larger than other dwellings in the big village, was built like the rest.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Then she braided her hair and fastened it with bits of red string.
braidedadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪdɪd/
woven by (or as if by) braiding
From this reading Then she braided her hair and fastened it with bits of red string.
buckskinnounUS /ˈbʌkskɪn/
horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail
From this reading Songbird awakened early one morning and lost no time getting into her moccasins and buckskin dress.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The home of the Quahada Chief, though larger than other dwellings in the big village, was built like the rest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Aided by one of the older squaws, she set the tepee in order for the day.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The home of the Quahada Chief, though larger than other dwellings in the big village, was built like the rest.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading A circular framework of poles had been erected to form a peak where they joined near the top.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Aided by one of the older squaws, she set the tepee in order for the day.
put on clothes
From this reading Songbird awakened early one morning and lost no time getting into her moccasins and buckskin dress.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading The home of the Quahada Chief, though larger than other dwellings in the big village, was built like the rest.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Songbird awakened early one morning and lost no time getting into her moccasins and buckskin dress.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading A circular framework of poles had been erected to form a peak where they joined near the top.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Then she braided her hair and fastened it with bits of red string.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Aided by one of the older squaws, she set the tepee in order for the day.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading A circular framework of poles had been erected to form a peak where they joined near the top.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading A circular framework of poles had been erected to form a peak where they joined near the top.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Songbird awakened early one morning and lost no time getting into her moccasins and buckskin dress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A circular framework of poles had been erected to form a peak where they joined near the top.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Then she braided her hair and fastened it with bits of red string.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Songbird awakened early one morning and lost no time getting into her moccasins and buckskin dress.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The home of the Quahada Chief, though larger than other dwellings in the big village, was built like the rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Aided by one of the older squaws, she set the tepee in order for the day.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Songbird awakened early one morning and lost no time getting into her moccasins and buckskin dress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then she braided her hair and fastened it with bits of red string.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading A circular framework of poles had been erected to form a peak where they joined near the top.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The home of the Quahada Chief, though larger than other dwellings in the big village, was built like the rest.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The home of the Quahada Chief, though larger than other dwellings in the big village, was built like the rest.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Songbird awakened early one morning and lost no time getting into her moccasins and buckskin dress.
moccasinsnounUS /ˈmɑːkəsɪnz/
plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
From this reading Songbird awakened early one morning and lost no time getting into her moccasins and buckskin dress.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Songbird awakened early one morning and lost no time getting into her moccasins and buckskin dress.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A circular framework of poles had been erected to form a peak where they joined near the top.
not any; not one
From this reading Songbird awakened early one morning and lost no time getting into her moccasins and buckskin dress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then she braided her hair and fastened it with bits of red string.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Aided by one of the older squaws, she set the tepee in order for the day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Songbird awakened early one morning and lost no time getting into her moccasins and buckskin dress.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Aided by one of the older squaws, she set the tepee in order for the day.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The home of the Quahada Chief, though larger than other dwellings in the big village, was built like the rest.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading A circular framework of poles had been erected to form a peak where they joined near the top.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading A circular framework of poles had been erected to form a peak where they joined near the top.
Quahada
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The home of the Quahada Chief, though larger than other dwellings in the big village, was built like the rest.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Then she braided her hair and fastened it with bits of red string.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The home of the Quahada Chief, though larger than other dwellings in the big village, was built like the rest.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Aided by one of the older squaws, she set the tepee in order for the day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she braided her hair and fastened it with bits of red string.
SongbirdnounUS /ˈsɔːŋbɜːrd/
any bird having a musical call
From this reading Songbird awakened early one morning and lost no time getting into her moccasins and buckskin dress.
squaws
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aided by one of the older squaws, she set the tepee in order for the day.
a lightweight cord
From this reading Then she braided her hair and fastened it with bits of red string.
tepeenoun
a Native American tent; usually of conical shape
From this reading Aided by one of the older squaws, she set the tepee in order for the day.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The home of the Quahada Chief, though larger than other dwellings in the big village, was built like the rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Aided by one of the older squaws, she set the tepee in order for the day.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she braided her hair and fastened it with bits of red string.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A circular framework of poles had been erected to form a peak where they joined near the top.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The home of the Quahada Chief, though larger than other dwellings in the big village, was built like the rest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Songbird awakened early one morning and lost no time getting into her moccasins and buckskin dress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A circular framework of poles had been erected to form a peak where they joined near the top.
the upper part of anything
From this reading A circular framework of poles had been erected to form a peak where they joined near the top.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The home of the Quahada Chief, though larger than other dwellings in the big village, was built like the rest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The home of the Quahada Chief, though larger than other dwellings in the big village, was built like the rest.
in or at the place that
From this reading A circular framework of poles had been erected to form a peak where they joined near the top.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then she braided her hair and fastened it with bits of red string.
