used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lamentations over a dead body are everywhere a sad and sickening performance to witness and to hear.
aboriginesnounUS /ˌæbərˈɪdʒəniz/
plural of “aborigine” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Among the aborigines of New Mexico--among the sedentary tribes at least--the official death-wail is carried on for four days.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the aborigines of New Mexico--among the sedentary tribes at least--the official death-wail is carried on for four days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lamentations over a dead body are everywhere a sad and sickening performance to witness and to hear.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lamentations over a dead body are everywhere a sad and sickening performance to witness and to hear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Among the aborigines of New Mexico--among the sedentary tribes at least--the official death-wail is carried on for four days.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Lamentations over a dead body are everywhere a sad and sickening performance to witness and to hear.
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading Four are the cardinal points, four the seasons, four times five digits depend from hands and feet.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Among the aborigines of New Mexico--among the sedentary tribes at least--the official death-wail is carried on for four days.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading The number four plays a conspicuous role in the lives of those people.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Among the aborigines of New Mexico--among the sedentary tribes at least--the official death-wail is carried on for four days.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Lamentations over a dead body are everywhere a sad and sickening performance to witness and to hear.
death-wail
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among the aborigines of New Mexico--among the sedentary tribes at least--the official death-wail is carried on for four days.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Four are the cardinal points, four the seasons, four times five digits depend from hands and feet.
digitsnounUS /ˈdɪdʒəts/
plural of “digit” — one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
From this reading Four are the cardinal points, four the seasons, four times five digits depend from hands and feet.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Lamentations over a dead body are everywhere a sad and sickening performance to witness and to hear.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Four are the cardinal points, four the seasons, four times five digits depend from hands and feet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Four are the cardinal points, four the seasons, four times five digits depend from hands and feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Among the aborigines of New Mexico--among the sedentary tribes at least--the official death-wail is carried on for four days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Among the aborigines of New Mexico--among the sedentary tribes at least--the official death-wail is carried on for four days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Four are the cardinal points, four the seasons, four times five digits depend from hands and feet.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Four are the cardinal points, four the seasons, four times five digits depend from hands and feet.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Lamentations over a dead body are everywhere a sad and sickening performance to witness and to hear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The number four plays a conspicuous role in the lives of those people.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the aborigines of New Mexico--among the sedentary tribes at least--the official death-wail is carried on for four days.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it is natural that it should.
Lamentationsnoun
an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah
From this reading Lamentations over a dead body are everywhere a sad and sickening performance to witness and to hear.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Among the aborigines of New Mexico--among the sedentary tribes at least--the official death-wail is carried on for four days.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The number four plays a conspicuous role in the lives of those people.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading Among the aborigines of New Mexico--among the sedentary tribes at least--the official death-wail is carried on for four days.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading And it is natural that it should.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Among the aborigines of New Mexico--among the sedentary tribes at least--the official death-wail is carried on for four days.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The number four plays a conspicuous role in the lives of those people.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among the aborigines of New Mexico--among the sedentary tribes at least--the official death-wail is carried on for four days.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Among the aborigines of New Mexico--among the sedentary tribes at least--the official death-wail is carried on for four days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Among the aborigines of New Mexico--among the sedentary tribes at least--the official death-wail is carried on for four days.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Lamentations over a dead body are everywhere a sad and sickening performance to witness and to hear.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The number four plays a conspicuous role in the lives of those people.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Lamentations over a dead body are everywhere a sad and sickening performance to witness and to hear.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The number four plays a conspicuous role in the lives of those people.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Four are the cardinal points, four the seasons, four times five digits depend from hands and feet.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading The number four plays a conspicuous role in the lives of those people.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Lamentations over a dead body are everywhere a sad and sickening performance to witness and to hear.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Four are the cardinal points, four the seasons, four times five digits depend from hands and feet.
sedentaryadjectiveUS /ˈsedənteri/
requiring sitting or little activity
From this reading Among the aborigines of New Mexico--among the sedentary tribes at least--the official death-wail is carried on for four days.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And it is natural that it should.
sickeningadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkənɪŋ/
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading Lamentations over a dead body are everywhere a sad and sickening performance to witness and to hear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And it is natural that it should.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among the aborigines of New Mexico--among the sedentary tribes at least--the official death-wail is carried on for four days.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The number four plays a conspicuous role in the lives of those people.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Four are the cardinal points, four the seasons, four times five digits depend from hands and feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lamentations over a dead body are everywhere a sad and sickening performance to witness and to hear.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Among the aborigines of New Mexico--among the sedentary tribes at least--the official death-wail is carried on for four days.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Lamentations over a dead body are everywhere a sad and sickening performance to witness and to hear.
