Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading How?" grunted a tall brave lounging at the opening of the tepee.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading He arose, and took his pipe from his lips, glancing with assumed indifference at the handsome young stranger, though, in reality, Black Bow was not above curiosity.

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From this reading IN THE LODGE OF AKKOMI.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He arose, and took his pipe from his lips, glancing with assumed indifference at the handsome young stranger, though, in reality, Black Bow was not above curiosity.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading He arose, and took his pipe from his lips, glancing with assumed indifference at the handsome young stranger, though, in reality, Black Bow was not above curiosity.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading He arose, and took his pipe from his lips, glancing with assumed indifference at the handsome young stranger, though, in reality, Black Bow was not above curiosity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading How?" grunted a tall brave lounging at the opening of the tepee.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading He arose, and took his pipe from his lips, glancing with assumed indifference at the handsome young stranger, though, in reality, Black Bow was not above curiosity.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading He arose, and took his pipe from his lips, glancing with assumed indifference at the handsome young stranger, though, in reality, Black Bow was not above curiosity.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading How?" grunted a tall brave lounging at the opening of the tepee.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

placed crosswise

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading He arose, and took his pipe from his lips, glancing with assumed indifference at the handsome young stranger, though, in reality, Black Bow was not above curiosity.

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From this reading "Dan--umph!

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He arose, and took his pipe from his lips, glancing with assumed indifference at the handsome young stranger, though, in reality, Black Bow was not above curiosity.

past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise

From this reading How?" grunted a tall brave lounging at the opening of the tepee.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading He arose, and took his pipe from his lips, glancing with assumed indifference at the handsome young stranger, though, in reality, Black Bow was not above curiosity.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He arose, and took his pipe from his lips, glancing with assumed indifference at the handsome young stranger, though, in reality, Black Bow was not above curiosity.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He arose, and took his pipe from his lips, glancing with assumed indifference at the handsome young stranger, though, in reality, Black Bow was not above curiosity.

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From this reading How?" grunted a tall brave lounging at the opening of the tepee.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN THE LODGE OF AKKOMI.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading He arose, and took his pipe from his lips, glancing with assumed indifference at the handsome young stranger, though, in reality, Black Bow was not above curiosity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading He arose, and took his pipe from his lips, glancing with assumed indifference at the handsome young stranger, though, in reality, Black Bow was not above curiosity.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading IN THE LODGE OF AKKOMI.

plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading How?" grunted a tall brave lounging at the opening of the tepee.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

the force of workers available

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He arose, and took his pipe from his lips, glancing with assumed indifference at the handsome young stranger, though, in reality, Black Bow was not above curiosity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE LODGE OF AKKOMI.

and nothing more

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading How?" grunted a tall brave lounging at the opening of the tepee.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

above and across; more than

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading He arose, and took his pipe from his lips, glancing with assumed indifference at the handsome young stranger, though, in reality, Black Bow was not above curiosity.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading He arose, and took his pipe from his lips, glancing with assumed indifference at the handsome young stranger, though, in reality, Black Bow was not above curiosity.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading He arose, and took his pipe from his lips, glancing with assumed indifference at the handsome young stranger, though, in reality, Black Bow was not above curiosity.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading How?" grunted a tall brave lounging at the opening of the tepee.

a Native American tent; usually of conical shape

From this reading How?" grunted a tall brave lounging at the opening of the tepee.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN THE LODGE OF AKKOMI.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He arose, and took his pipe from his lips, glancing with assumed indifference at the handsome young stranger, though, in reality, Black Bow was not above curiosity.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He arose, and took his pipe from his lips, glancing with assumed indifference at the handsome young stranger, though, in reality, Black Bow was not above curiosity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Dan--umph!

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

at the time that

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The earliest stars had picked their way through the blue canopy, when the men from the camp crossed over to the fishing village of the Indians; for it was only when the moon of May, or of June, lightened the sky that the red men moved their lodges to the north--their winter resort was the States.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He arose, and took his pipe from his lips, glancing with assumed indifference at the handsome young stranger, though, in reality, Black Bow was not above curiosity.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He arose, and took his pipe from his lips, glancing with assumed indifference at the handsome young stranger, though, in reality, Black Bow was not above curiosity.