used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MAN OF THE NORTH, who attends to the Northern Lights, is garbed in the blanket clothes of a northern lumberman and carries an axe.
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading RITUAL OF THE COUNCIL FIRE THE ceremonies of the Council Fire may be conducted with the accompaniment of pageantry to any extent desirable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE MAN OF THE NORTH, who attends to the Northern Lights, is garbed in the blanket clothes of a northern lumberman and carries an axe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAN OF THE NORTH, who attends to the Northern Lights, is garbed in the blanket clothes of a northern lumberman and carries an axe.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading RITUAL OF THE COUNCIL FIRE THE ceremonies of the Council Fire may be conducted with the accompaniment of pageantry to any extent desirable.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading THE MAN OF THE EAST, who attends the fire where the sun maidens dwell, may be arrayed in the clothes of one of our Pilgrim fathers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the Council Fire of the Dan Beard Outdoor School, the officers dress in costume; not masquerade costumes but the real ones.
attendsverbUS /əˈtendz/
third-person singular of “attend” — be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading THE MAN OF THE NORTH, who attends to the Northern Lights, is garbed in the blanket clothes of a northern lumberman and carries an axe.
axenounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading THE MAN OF THE NORTH, who attends to the Northern Lights, is garbed in the blanket clothes of a northern lumberman and carries an axe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading RITUAL OF THE COUNCIL FIRE THE ceremonies of the Council Fire may be conducted with the accompaniment of pageantry to any extent desirable.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading At the Council Fire of the Dan Beard Outdoor School, the officers dress in costume; not masquerade costumes but the real ones.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading THE MAN OF THE NORTH, who attends to the Northern Lights, is garbed in the blanket clothes of a northern lumberman and carries an axe.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE MAN OF THE WEST, who attends the fire of the Blue Mountain, is decked in the fringed buckskin clothes of the trapper, plainsman, or mountaineer.
buckskinnounUS /ˈbʌkskɪn/
horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail
From this reading THE MAN OF THE WEST, who attends the fire of the Blue Mountain, is decked in the fringed buckskin clothes of the trapper, plainsman, or mountaineer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At the Council Fire of the Dan Beard Outdoor School, the officers dress in costume; not masquerade costumes but the real ones.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading THE MAN OF THE NORTH, who attends to the Northern Lights, is garbed in the blanket clothes of a northern lumberman and carries an axe.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading RITUAL OF THE COUNCIL FIRE THE ceremonies of the Council Fire may be conducted with the accompaniment of pageantry to any extent desirable.
clothing in general
From this reading THE MAN OF THE NORTH, who attends to the Northern Lights, is garbed in the blanket clothes of a northern lumberman and carries an axe.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading RITUAL OF THE COUNCIL FIRE THE ceremonies of the Council Fire may be conducted with the accompaniment of pageantry to any extent desirable.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading At the Council Fire of the Dan Beard Outdoor School, the officers dress in costume; not masquerade costumes but the real ones.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading At the Council Fire of the Dan Beard Outdoor School, the officers dress in costume; not masquerade costumes but the real ones.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading RITUAL OF THE COUNCIL FIRE THE ceremonies of the Council Fire may be conducted with the accompaniment of pageantry to any extent desirable.
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From this reading At the Council Fire of the Dan Beard Outdoor School, the officers dress in costume; not masquerade costumes but the real ones.
deckedverbUS /dekt/
past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at
From this reading THE MAN OF THE WEST, who attends the fire of the Blue Mountain, is decked in the fringed buckskin clothes of the trapper, plainsman, or mountaineer.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading RITUAL OF THE COUNCIL FIRE THE ceremonies of the Council Fire may be conducted with the accompaniment of pageantry to any extent desirable.
put on clothes
From this reading At the Council Fire of the Dan Beard Outdoor School, the officers dress in costume; not masquerade costumes but the real ones.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading THE MAN OF THE EAST, who attends the fire where the sun maidens dwell, may be arrayed in the clothes of one of our Pilgrim fathers.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading THE MAN OF THE EAST, who attends the fire where the sun maidens dwell, may be arrayed in the clothes of one of our Pilgrim fathers.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading RITUAL OF THE COUNCIL FIRE THE ceremonies of the Council Fire may be conducted with the accompaniment of pageantry to any extent desirable.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE MAN OF THE EAST, who attends the fire where the sun maidens dwell, may be arrayed in the clothes of one of our Pilgrim fathers.
start firing a weapon
From this reading RITUAL OF THE COUNCIL FIRE THE ceremonies of the Council Fire may be conducted with the accompaniment of pageantry to any extent desirable.
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading THE MAN OF THE WEST, who attends the fire of the Blue Mountain, is decked in the fringed buckskin clothes of the trapper, plainsman, or mountaineer.
garbedadjectiveUS /ɡɑːrbd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading THE MAN OF THE NORTH, who attends to the Northern Lights, is garbed in the blanket clothes of a northern lumberman and carries an axe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the Council Fire of the Dan Beard Outdoor School, the officers dress in costume; not masquerade costumes but the real ones.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAN OF THE NORTH, who attends to the Northern Lights, is garbed in the blanket clothes of a northern lumberman and carries an axe.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading THE MAN OF THE NORTH, who attends to the Northern Lights, is garbed in the blanket clothes of a northern lumberman and carries an axe.
lumbermannounUS /ˈlʌmbərmən/
a person who fells trees
From this reading THE MAN OF THE NORTH, who attends to the Northern Lights, is garbed in the blanket clothes of a northern lumberman and carries an axe.
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading THE MAN OF THE EAST, who attends the fire where the sun maidens dwell, may be arrayed in the clothes of one of our Pilgrim fathers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN OF THE NORTH, who attends to the Northern Lights, is garbed in the blanket clothes of a northern lumberman and carries an axe.
masqueradeverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading At the Council Fire of the Dan Beard Outdoor School, the officers dress in costume; not masquerade costumes but the real ones.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading RITUAL OF THE COUNCIL FIRE THE ceremonies of the Council Fire may be conducted with the accompaniment of pageantry to any extent desirable.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE MAN OF THE WEST, who attends the fire of the Blue Mountain, is decked in the fringed buckskin clothes of the trapper, plainsman, or mountaineer.
mountaineernounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪr/
someone who climbs mountains
From this reading THE MAN OF THE WEST, who attends the fire of the Blue Mountain, is decked in the fringed buckskin clothes of the trapper, plainsman, or mountaineer.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE MAN OF THE NORTH, who attends to the Northern Lights, is garbed in the blanket clothes of a northern lumberman and carries an axe.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE MAN OF THE NORTH, who attends to the Northern Lights, is garbed in the blanket clothes of a northern lumberman and carries an axe.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the Council Fire of the Dan Beard Outdoor School, the officers dress in costume; not masquerade costumes but the real ones.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RITUAL OF THE COUNCIL FIRE THE ceremonies of the Council Fire may be conducted with the accompaniment of pageantry to any extent desirable.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading At the Council Fire of the Dan Beard Outdoor School, the officers dress in costume; not masquerade costumes but the real ones.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE MAN OF THE EAST, who attends the fire where the sun maidens dwell, may be arrayed in the clothes of one of our Pilgrim fathers.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At the Council Fire of the Dan Beard Outdoor School, the officers dress in costume; not masquerade costumes but the real ones.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE MAN OF THE WEST, who attends the fire of the Blue Mountain, is decked in the fringed buckskin clothes of the trapper, plainsman, or mountaineer.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE MAN OF THE EAST, who attends the fire where the sun maidens dwell, may be arrayed in the clothes of one of our Pilgrim fathers.
OutdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading At the Council Fire of the Dan Beard Outdoor School, the officers dress in costume; not masquerade costumes but the real ones.
pageantrynounUS /ˈpædʒəntri/
a rich and spectacular ceremony
From this reading RITUAL OF THE COUNCIL FIRE THE ceremonies of the Council Fire may be conducted with the accompaniment of pageantry to any extent desirable.
PilgrimnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəm/
someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading THE MAN OF THE EAST, who attends the fire where the sun maidens dwell, may be arrayed in the clothes of one of our Pilgrim fathers.
plainsmannoun
an inhabitant of a plains region (especially the Great Plains of North America)
From this reading THE MAN OF THE WEST, who attends the fire of the Blue Mountain, is decked in the fringed buckskin clothes of the trapper, plainsman, or mountaineer.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading At the Council Fire of the Dan Beard Outdoor School, the officers dress in costume; not masquerade costumes but the real ones.
RITUALnounUS /ˈrɪtʃuːəl/
any customary observance or practice
From this reading RITUAL OF THE COUNCIL FIRE THE ceremonies of the Council Fire may be conducted with the accompaniment of pageantry to any extent desirable.
an educational institution
From this reading At the Council Fire of the Dan Beard Outdoor School, the officers dress in costume; not masquerade costumes but the real ones.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE MAN OF THE EAST, who attends the fire where the sun maidens dwell, may be arrayed in the clothes of one of our Pilgrim fathers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RITUAL OF THE COUNCIL FIRE THE ceremonies of the Council Fire may be conducted with the accompaniment of pageantry to any extent desirable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RITUAL OF THE COUNCIL FIRE THE ceremonies of the Council Fire may be conducted with the accompaniment of pageantry to any extent desirable.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading THE MAN OF THE WEST, who attends the fire of the Blue Mountain, is decked in the fringed buckskin clothes of the trapper, plainsman, or mountaineer.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE MAN OF THE WEST, who attends the fire of the Blue Mountain, is decked in the fringed buckskin clothes of the trapper, plainsman, or mountaineer.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE MAN OF THE EAST, who attends the fire where the sun maidens dwell, may be arrayed in the clothes of one of our Pilgrim fathers.
which person or people
From this reading THE MAN OF THE NORTH, who attends to the Northern Lights, is garbed in the blanket clothes of a northern lumberman and carries an axe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RITUAL OF THE COUNCIL FIRE THE ceremonies of the Council Fire may be conducted with the accompaniment of pageantry to any extent desirable.
