used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A large band of Ayana Indians had arrived during the night.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They had drifted in from the forest, men, women, children, and dogs, and were encamped in little groups along the river, and among the trees.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading They had drifted in from the forest, men, women, children, and dogs, and were encamped in little groups along the river, and among the trees.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE PAWN IN THE GAME When morning at length broke over the land there was an unusual scene outside of the Post.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had drifted in from the forest, men, women, children, and dogs, and were encamped in little groups along the river, and among the trees.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading It was an animated sight which met Natsatt's eyes as he wended his way toward the spot where Klitonda had erected his temporary lodge.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A large band of Ayana Indians had arrived during the night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was an animated sight which met Natsatt's eyes as he wended his way toward the spot where Klitonda had erected his temporary lodge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PAWN IN THE GAME When morning at length broke over the land there was an unusual scene outside of the Post.
Ayana
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From this reading A large band of Ayana Indians had arrived during the night.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading A large band of Ayana Indians had arrived during the night.
lacking funds
From this reading THE PAWN IN THE GAME When morning at length broke over the land there was an unusual scene outside of the Post.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading They had drifted in from the forest, men, women, children, and dogs, and were encamped in little groups along the river, and among the trees.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading They had drifted in from the forest, men, women, children, and dogs, and were encamped in little groups along the river, and among the trees.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading They had drifted in from the forest, men, women, children, and dogs, and were encamped in little groups along the river, and among the trees.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A large band of Ayana Indians had arrived during the night.
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading They had drifted in from the forest, men, women, children, and dogs, and were encamped in little groups along the river, and among the trees.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading It was an animated sight which met Natsatt's eyes as he wended his way toward the spot where Klitonda had erected his temporary lodge.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was an animated sight which met Natsatt's eyes as he wended his way toward the spot where Klitonda had erected his temporary lodge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He moved slowly, for the natives interested him.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading They had drifted in from the forest, men, women, children, and dogs, and were encamped in little groups along the river, and among the trees.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They had drifted in from the forest, men, women, children, and dogs, and were encamped in little groups along the river, and among the trees.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE PAWN IN THE GAME When morning at length broke over the land there was an unusual scene outside of the Post.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading They had drifted in from the forest, men, women, children, and dogs, and were encamped in little groups along the river, and among the trees.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A large band of Ayana Indians had arrived during the night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was an animated sight which met Natsatt's eyes as he wended his way toward the spot where Klitonda had erected his temporary lodge.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He moved slowly, for the natives interested him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was an animated sight which met Natsatt's eyes as he wended his way toward the spot where Klitonda had erected his temporary lodge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PAWN IN THE GAME When morning at length broke over the land there was an unusual scene outside of the Post.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading A large band of Ayana Indians had arrived during the night.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He moved slowly, for the natives interested him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an animated sight which met Natsatt's eyes as he wended his way toward the spot where Klitonda had erected his temporary lodge.
Klitonda
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From this reading It was an animated sight which met Natsatt's eyes as he wended his way toward the spot where Klitonda had erected his temporary lodge.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE PAWN IN THE GAME When morning at length broke over the land there was an unusual scene outside of the Post.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large band of Ayana Indians had arrived during the night.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading THE PAWN IN THE GAME When morning at length broke over the land there was an unusual scene outside of the Post.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They had drifted in from the forest, men, women, children, and dogs, and were encamped in little groups along the river, and among the trees.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading It was an animated sight which met Natsatt's eyes as he wended his way toward the spot where Klitonda had erected his temporary lodge.
the force of workers available
From this reading They had drifted in from the forest, men, women, children, and dogs, and were encamped in little groups along the river, and among the trees.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It was an animated sight which met Natsatt's eyes as he wended his way toward the spot where Klitonda had erected his temporary lodge.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE PAWN IN THE GAME When morning at length broke over the land there was an unusual scene outside of the Post.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He moved slowly, for the natives interested him.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading He moved slowly, for the natives interested him.
Natsatt's
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From this reading It was an animated sight which met Natsatt's eyes as he wended his way toward the spot where Klitonda had erected his temporary lodge.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A large band of Ayana Indians had arrived during the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PAWN IN THE GAME When morning at length broke over the land there was an unusual scene outside of the Post.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading THE PAWN IN THE GAME When morning at length broke over the land there was an unusual scene outside of the Post.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE PAWN IN THE GAME When morning at length broke over the land there was an unusual scene outside of the Post.
PAWNnounUS /pɔːn/
an article deposited as security
From this reading THE PAWN IN THE GAME When morning at length broke over the land there was an unusual scene outside of the Post.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading THE PAWN IN THE GAME When morning at length broke over the land there was an unusual scene outside of the Post.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading They had drifted in from the forest, men, women, children, and dogs, and were encamped in little groups along the river, and among the trees.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading THE PAWN IN THE GAME When morning at length broke over the land there was an unusual scene outside of the Post.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was an animated sight which met Natsatt's eyes as he wended his way toward the spot where Klitonda had erected his temporary lodge.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He moved slowly, for the natives interested him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was an animated sight which met Natsatt's eyes as he wended his way toward the spot where Klitonda had erected his temporary lodge.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading It was an animated sight which met Natsatt's eyes as he wended his way toward the spot where Klitonda had erected his temporary lodge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PAWN IN THE GAME When morning at length broke over the land there was an unusual scene outside of the Post.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE PAWN IN THE GAME When morning at length broke over the land there was an unusual scene outside of the Post.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had drifted in from the forest, men, women, children, and dogs, and were encamped in little groups along the river, and among the trees.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It was an animated sight which met Natsatt's eyes as he wended his way toward the spot where Klitonda had erected his temporary lodge.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading They had drifted in from the forest, men, women, children, and dogs, and were encamped in little groups along the river, and among the trees.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading THE PAWN IN THE GAME When morning at length broke over the land there was an unusual scene outside of the Post.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PAWN IN THE GAME When morning at length broke over the land there was an unusual scene outside of the Post.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was an animated sight which met Natsatt's eyes as he wended his way toward the spot where Klitonda had erected his temporary lodge.
wended
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From this reading It was an animated sight which met Natsatt's eyes as he wended his way toward the spot where Klitonda had erected his temporary lodge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had drifted in from the forest, men, women, children, and dogs, and were encamped in little groups along the river, and among the trees.
at the time that
From this reading THE PAWN IN THE GAME When morning at length broke over the land there was an unusual scene outside of the Post.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was an animated sight which met Natsatt's eyes as he wended his way toward the spot where Klitonda had erected his temporary lodge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was an animated sight which met Natsatt's eyes as he wended his way toward the spot where Klitonda had erected his temporary lodge.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading They had drifted in from the forest, men, women, children, and dogs, and were encamped in little groups along the river, and among the trees.
