used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He waits yonder for an invitation to come to us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Glancing in the direction indicated, Nahma stepped within the lodge, from which he quickly reappeared bearing a bow and three arrows.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading Glancing in the direction indicated, Nahma stepped within the lodge, from which he quickly reappeared bearing a bow and three arrows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With this the speaker pointed upward to where a golden eagle, attracted by a bait of raw flesh placed temptingly at some distance from the lodge, circled on motionless pinions.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading With this the speaker pointed upward to where a golden eagle, attracted by a bait of raw flesh placed temptingly at some distance from the lodge, circled on motionless pinions.
baitverbUS /beɪt/
harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading With this the speaker pointed upward to where a golden eagle, attracted by a bait of raw flesh placed temptingly at some distance from the lodge, circled on motionless pinions.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Glancing in the direction indicated, Nahma stepped within the lodge, from which he quickly reappeared bearing a bow and three arrows.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Glancing in the direction indicated, Nahma stepped within the lodge, from which he quickly reappeared bearing a bow and three arrows.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With this the speaker pointed upward to where a golden eagle, attracted by a bait of raw flesh placed temptingly at some distance from the lodge, circled on motionless pinions.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Can you persuade him?"
circledverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəld/
past form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading With this the speaker pointed upward to where a golden eagle, attracted by a bait of raw flesh placed temptingly at some distance from the lodge, circled on motionless pinions.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He waits yonder for an invitation to come to us.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Glancing in the direction indicated, Nahma stepped within the lodge, from which he quickly reappeared bearing a bow and three arrows.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading With this the speaker pointed upward to where a golden eagle, attracted by a bait of raw flesh placed temptingly at some distance from the lodge, circled on motionless pinions.
eaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading With this the speaker pointed upward to where a golden eagle, attracted by a bait of raw flesh placed temptingly at some distance from the lodge, circled on motionless pinions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He waits yonder for an invitation to come to us.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Glancing in the direction indicated, Nahma stepped within the lodge, from which he quickly reappeared bearing a bow and three arrows.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading With this the speaker pointed upward to where a golden eagle, attracted by a bait of raw flesh placed temptingly at some distance from the lodge, circled on motionless pinions.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He waits yonder for an invitation to come to us.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Glancing in the direction indicated, Nahma stepped within the lodge, from which he quickly reappeared bearing a bow and three arrows.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Glancing in the direction indicated, Nahma stepped within the lodge, from which he quickly reappeared bearing a bow and three arrows.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading He waits yonder for an invitation to come to us.
JOINSnounUS /dʒɔɪnz/
plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
Kaweras
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From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
Ke-neu
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From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading With this the speaker pointed upward to where a golden eagle, attracted by a bait of raw flesh placed temptingly at some distance from the lodge, circled on motionless pinions.
engage in
From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
Massasoitnoun
Wampanoag leader who aided the Pilgrims (1580-1661)
From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
not in physical motion
From this reading With this the speaker pointed upward to where a golden eagle, attracted by a bait of raw flesh placed temptingly at some distance from the lodge, circled on motionless pinions.
NAHMA
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From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With this the speaker pointed upward to where a golden eagle, attracted by a bait of raw flesh placed temptingly at some distance from the lodge, circled on motionless pinions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With this the speaker pointed upward to where a golden eagle, attracted by a bait of raw flesh placed temptingly at some distance from the lodge, circled on motionless pinions.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading Can you persuade him?"
pinions
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From this reading With this the speaker pointed upward to where a golden eagle, attracted by a bait of raw flesh placed temptingly at some distance from the lodge, circled on motionless pinions.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading With this the speaker pointed upward to where a golden eagle, attracted by a bait of raw flesh placed temptingly at some distance from the lodge, circled on motionless pinions.
plumesnounUS /pluːmz/
plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
having a point
From this reading With this the speaker pointed upward to where a golden eagle, attracted by a bait of raw flesh placed temptingly at some distance from the lodge, circled on motionless pinions.
with speed
From this reading Glancing in the direction indicated, Nahma stepped within the lodge, from which he quickly reappeared bearing a bow and three arrows.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading With this the speaker pointed upward to where a golden eagle, attracted by a bait of raw flesh placed temptingly at some distance from the lodge, circled on motionless pinions.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading Glancing in the direction indicated, Nahma stepped within the lodge, from which he quickly reappeared bearing a bow and three arrows.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading With this the speaker pointed upward to where a golden eagle, attracted by a bait of raw flesh placed temptingly at some distance from the lodge, circled on motionless pinions.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading With this the speaker pointed upward to where a golden eagle, attracted by a bait of raw flesh placed temptingly at some distance from the lodge, circled on motionless pinions.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Glancing in the direction indicated, Nahma stepped within the lodge, from which he quickly reappeared bearing a bow and three arrows.
temptinglyadverb
in a tempting seductive manner
From this reading With this the speaker pointed upward to where a golden eagle, attracted by a bait of raw flesh placed temptingly at some distance from the lodge, circled on motionless pinions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this the speaker pointed upward to where a golden eagle, attracted by a bait of raw flesh placed temptingly at some distance from the lodge, circled on motionless pinions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Glancing in the direction indicated, Nahma stepped within the lodge, from which he quickly reappeared bearing a bow and three arrows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
directed up
From this reading With this the speaker pointed upward to where a golden eagle, attracted by a bait of raw flesh placed temptingly at some distance from the lodge, circled on motionless pinions.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He waits yonder for an invitation to come to us.
waitsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading He waits yonder for an invitation to come to us.
war-bonnet
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From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
WAR-PARTY
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From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
in or at the place that
From this reading With this the speaker pointed upward to where a golden eagle, attracted by a bait of raw flesh placed temptingly at some distance from the lodge, circled on motionless pinions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Glancing in the direction indicated, Nahma stepped within the lodge, from which he quickly reappeared bearing a bow and three arrows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With this the speaker pointed upward to where a golden eagle, attracted by a bait of raw flesh placed temptingly at some distance from the lodge, circled on motionless pinions.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Glancing in the direction indicated, Nahma stepped within the lodge, from which he quickly reappeared bearing a bow and three arrows.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading He waits yonder for an invitation to come to us.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Can you persuade him?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading NAHMA JOINS A WAR-PARTY "Massasoit," said Kaweras, as the young man regarded him inquiringly, "I would have plumes from Ke-neu, the great eagle, to make a war-bonnet.
