Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

existing in abundance

From this reading There was a harmonious and pleasing effect; the rooms were cheerful, abounding in evidences of Indian handicraft.

in addition

From this reading The other furniture in the room was also hand wrought, as were the fiber rugs on the floor and the checked homespun blankets on the beds.

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

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The other furniture in the room was also hand wrought, as were the fiber rugs on the floor and the checked homespun blankets on the beds.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Each was furnished with a heavy, hand-made four-posted bedstead, which in spite of the massiveness was beautifully made, and I wondered at the patience of the Wild Hunter in teaching the Indians their craftmanship.

several beads threaded together on a string

From this reading Beadwork and embroidery of dyed porcupine quills were prevalent, even the tester which roofed the four-post bedstead was ornamented with fringes of buckskin and designs made of beads and porcupine quills.

ornamentation with beads

From this reading Beadwork and embroidery of dyed porcupine quills were prevalent, even the tester which roofed the four-post bedstead was ornamented with fringes of buckskin and designs made of beads and porcupine quills.

in a beautiful manner

From this reading Each was furnished with a heavy, hand-made four-posted bedstead, which in spite of the massiveness was beautifully made, and I wondered at the patience of the Wild Hunter in teaching the Indians their craftmanship.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The other furniture in the room was also hand wrought, as were the fiber rugs on the floor and the checked homespun blankets on the beds.

the framework of a bed

From this reading Each was furnished with a heavy, hand-made four-posted bedstead, which in spite of the massiveness was beautifully made, and I wondered at the patience of the Wild Hunter in teaching the Indians their craftmanship.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading The other furniture in the room was also hand wrought, as were the fiber rugs on the floor and the checked homespun blankets on the beds.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail

From this reading Beadwork and embroidery of dyed porcupine quills were prevalent, even the tester which roofed the four-post bedstead was ornamented with fringes of buckskin and designs made of beads and porcupine quills.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading The other furniture in the room was also hand wrought, as were the fiber rugs on the floor and the checked homespun blankets on the beds.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading There was a harmonious and pleasing effect; the rooms were cheerful, abounding in evidences of Indian handicraft.

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

From this reading Each was furnished with a heavy, hand-made four-posted bedstead, which in spite of the massiveness was beautifully made, and I wondered at the patience of the Wild Hunter in teaching the Indians their craftmanship.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Beadwork and embroidery of dyed porcupine quills were prevalent, even the tester which roofed the four-post bedstead was ornamented with fringes of buckskin and designs made of beads and porcupine quills.

(used of color) artificially produced; not natural

From this reading Beadwork and embroidery of dyed porcupine quills were prevalent, even the tester which roofed the four-post bedstead was ornamented with fringes of buckskin and designs made of beads and porcupine quills.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each was furnished with a heavy, hand-made four-posted bedstead, which in spite of the massiveness was beautifully made, and I wondered at the patience of the Wild Hunter in teaching the Indians their craftmanship.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading There was a harmonious and pleasing effect; the rooms were cheerful, abounding in evidences of Indian handicraft.

elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail

From this reading Beadwork and embroidery of dyed porcupine quills were prevalent, even the tester which roofed the four-post bedstead was ornamented with fringes of buckskin and designs made of beads and porcupine quills.

divisible by two

From this reading Beadwork and embroidery of dyed porcupine quills were prevalent, even the tester which roofed the four-post bedstead was ornamented with fringes of buckskin and designs made of beads and porcupine quills.

plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading There was a harmonious and pleasing effect; the rooms were cheerful, abounding in evidences of Indian handicraft.

a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn

From this reading The other furniture in the room was also hand wrought, as were the fiber rugs on the floor and the checked homespun blankets on the beds.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The other furniture in the room was also hand wrought, as were the fiber rugs on the floor and the checked homespun blankets on the beds.

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

From this reading Beadwork and embroidery of dyed porcupine quills were prevalent, even the tester which roofed the four-post bedstead was ornamented with fringes of buckskin and designs made of beads and porcupine quills.

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

From this reading Each was furnished with a heavy, hand-made four-posted bedstead, which in spite of the massiveness was beautifully made, and I wondered at the patience of the Wild Hunter in teaching the Indians their craftmanship.

plural of “fringe” — the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading Beadwork and embroidery of dyed porcupine quills were prevalent, even the tester which roofed the four-post bedstead was ornamented with fringes of buckskin and designs made of beads and porcupine quills.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Each was furnished with a heavy, hand-made four-posted bedstead, which in spite of the massiveness was beautifully made, and I wondered at the patience of the Wild Hunter in teaching the Indians their craftmanship.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading The other furniture in the room was also hand wrought, as were the fiber rugs on the floor and the checked homespun blankets on the beds.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The other furniture in the room was also hand wrought, as were the fiber rugs on the floor and the checked homespun blankets on the beds.

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

From this reading Each was furnished with a heavy, hand-made four-posted bedstead, which in spite of the massiveness was beautifully made, and I wondered at the patience of the Wild Hunter in teaching the Indians their craftmanship.

a work produced by hand labor

From this reading There was a harmonious and pleasing effect; the rooms were cheerful, abounding in evidences of Indian handicraft.

musically pleasing

From this reading There was a harmonious and pleasing effect; the rooms were cheerful, abounding in evidences of Indian handicraft.

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

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Each was furnished with a heavy, hand-made four-posted bedstead, which in spite of the massiveness was beautifully made, and I wondered at the patience of the Wild Hunter in teaching the Indians their craftmanship.

of textiles; having a rough surface

From this reading The other furniture in the room was also hand wrought, as were the fiber rugs on the floor and the checked homespun blankets on the beds.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

someone who hunts game

From this reading Each was furnished with a heavy, hand-made four-posted bedstead, which in spite of the massiveness was beautifully made, and I wondered at the patience of the Wild Hunter in teaching the Indians their craftmanship.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Each was furnished with a heavy, hand-made four-posted bedstead, which in spite of the massiveness was beautifully made, and I wondered at the patience of the Wild Hunter in teaching the Indians their craftmanship.

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

From this reading Each was furnished with a heavy, hand-made four-posted bedstead, which in spite of the massiveness was beautifully made, and I wondered at the patience of the Wild Hunter in teaching the Indians their craftmanship.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

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

From this reading Each was furnished with a heavy, hand-made four-posted bedstead, which in spite of the massiveness was beautifully made, and I wondered at the patience of the Wild Hunter in teaching the Indians their craftmanship.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

set afire or burning

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

an unwieldy largeness

From this reading Each was furnished with a heavy, hand-made four-posted bedstead, which in spite of the massiveness was beautifully made, and I wondered at the patience of the Wild Hunter in teaching the Indians their craftmanship.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The other furniture in the room was also hand wrought, as were the fiber rugs on the floor and the checked homespun blankets on the beds.

past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading Beadwork and embroidery of dyed porcupine quills were prevalent, even the tester which roofed the four-post bedstead was ornamented with fringes of buckskin and designs made of beads and porcupine quills.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The other furniture in the room was also hand wrought, as were the fiber rugs on the floor and the checked homespun blankets on the beds.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading Each was furnished with a heavy, hand-made four-posted bedstead, which in spite of the massiveness was beautifully made, and I wondered at the patience of the Wild Hunter in teaching the Indians their craftmanship.

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

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading There was a harmonious and pleasing effect; the rooms were cheerful, abounding in evidences of Indian handicraft.

relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur

From this reading Beadwork and embroidery of dyed porcupine quills were prevalent, even the tester which roofed the four-post bedstead was ornamented with fringes of buckskin and designs made of beads and porcupine quills.

most frequent or common

From this reading Beadwork and embroidery of dyed porcupine quills were prevalent, even the tester which roofed the four-post bedstead was ornamented with fringes of buckskin and designs made of beads and porcupine quills.

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

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

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

From this reading Beadwork and embroidery of dyed porcupine quills were prevalent, even the tester which roofed the four-post bedstead was ornamented with fringes of buckskin and designs made of beads and porcupine quills.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

covered with a roof; having a roof as specified (often used in combination)

From this reading Beadwork and embroidery of dyed porcupine quills were prevalent, even the tester which roofed the four-post bedstead was ornamented with fringes of buckskin and designs made of beads and porcupine quills.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The other furniture in the room was also hand wrought, as were the fiber rugs on the floor and the checked homespun blankets on the beds.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading The other furniture in the room was also hand wrought, as were the fiber rugs on the floor and the checked homespun blankets on the beds.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

with skill

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Each was furnished with a heavy, hand-made four-posted bedstead, which in spite of the massiveness was beautifully made, and I wondered at the patience of the Wild Hunter in teaching the Indians their craftmanship.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

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 Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

in a surprising manner

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading Each was furnished with a heavy, hand-made four-posted bedstead, which in spite of the massiveness was beautifully made, and I wondered at the patience of the Wild Hunter in teaching the Indians their craftmanship.

someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications

From this reading Beadwork and embroidery of dyed porcupine quills were prevalent, even the tester which roofed the four-post bedstead was ornamented with fringes of buckskin and designs made of beads and porcupine quills.

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

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Each was furnished with a heavy, hand-made four-posted bedstead, which in spite of the massiveness was beautifully made, and I wondered at the patience of the Wild Hunter in teaching the Indians their craftmanship.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a harmonious and pleasing effect; the rooms were cheerful, abounding in evidences of Indian handicraft.

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

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

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

From this reading Each was furnished with a heavy, hand-made four-posted bedstead, which in spite of the massiveness was beautifully made, and I wondered at the patience of the Wild Hunter in teaching the Indians their craftmanship.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

in or at the place that

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Each was furnished with a heavy, hand-made four-posted bedstead, which in spite of the massiveness was beautifully made, and I wondered at the patience of the Wild Hunter in teaching the Indians their craftmanship.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Each was furnished with a heavy, hand-made four-posted bedstead, which in spite of the massiveness was beautifully made, and I wondered at the patience of the Wild Hunter in teaching the Indians their craftmanship.

marked by wrinkles

From this reading Moose Ear, the silent, wrinkled old Indian, with lighted candles made of buffalo tallow, guided Big Pete and me up the broad skilfully built puncheon stairway to the upper story of the surprisingly large ranch house, where he showed us to our rooms, rooms which were a joy to look upon.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading The other furniture in the room was also hand wrought, as were the fiber rugs on the floor and the checked homespun blankets on the beds.