used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Feasts were given by the chiefs, and the medicine men went about the camp uttering loud cries, which were meant to express gratitude to the Great Spirit for the bountiful supply of food.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading They also carried a portion of meat to the aged and infirm who were unable to hunt for themselves, and had no young men in their family circle to hunt for them.
in addition
From this reading They also carried a portion of meat to the aged and infirm who were unable to hunt for themselves, and had no young men in their family circle to hunt for them.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Upwards of six hundred buffaloes had been killed and as the supply of meat before their arrival had been ample, the camp was now overflowing with plenty.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Upwards of six hundred buffaloes had been killed and as the supply of meat before their arrival had been ample, the camp was now overflowing with plenty.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Upwards of six hundred buffaloes had been killed and as the supply of meat before their arrival had been ample, the camp was now overflowing with plenty.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Upwards of six hundred buffaloes had been killed and as the supply of meat before their arrival had been ample, the camp was now overflowing with plenty.
blow-up
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From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
bountifuladjectiveUS /ˈbaʊntɪfəl/
given or giving freely
From this reading Feasts were given by the chiefs, and the medicine men went about the camp uttering loud cries, which were meant to express gratitude to the Great Spirit for the bountiful supply of food.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
buffaloes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upwards of six hundred buffaloes had been killed and as the supply of meat before their arrival had been ample, the camp was now overflowing with plenty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Feasts were given by the chiefs, and the medicine men went about the camp uttering loud cries, which were meant to express gratitude to the Great Spirit for the bountiful supply of food.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They also carried a portion of meat to the aged and infirm who were unable to hunt for themselves, and had no young men in their family circle to hunt for them.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading Feasts were given by the chiefs, and the medicine men went about the camp uttering loud cries, which were meant to express gratitude to the Great Spirit for the bountiful supply of food.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading They also carried a portion of meat to the aged and infirm who were unable to hunt for themselves, and had no young men in their family circle to hunt for them.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Feasts were given by the chiefs, and the medicine men went about the camp uttering loud cries, which were meant to express gratitude to the Great Spirit for the bountiful supply of food.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
someone who is a detective
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
give expression to
From this reading Feasts were given by the chiefs, and the medicine men went about the camp uttering loud cries, which were meant to express gratitude to the Great Spirit for the bountiful supply of food.
a social unit living together
From this reading They also carried a portion of meat to the aged and infirm who were unable to hunt for themselves, and had no young men in their family circle to hunt for them.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
FeastsnounUS /fiːsts/
plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Feasts were given by the chiefs, and the medicine men went about the camp uttering loud cries, which were meant to express gratitude to the Great Spirit for the bountiful supply of food.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Feasts were given by the chiefs, and the medicine men went about the camp uttering loud cries, which were meant to express gratitude to the Great Spirit for the bountiful supply of food.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Feasts were given by the chiefs, and the medicine men went about the camp uttering loud cries, which were meant to express gratitude to the Great Spirit for the bountiful supply of food.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Feasts were given by the chiefs, and the medicine men went about the camp uttering loud cries, which were meant to express gratitude to the Great Spirit for the bountiful supply of food.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Feasts were given by the chiefs, and the medicine men went about the camp uttering loud cries, which were meant to express gratitude to the Great Spirit for the bountiful supply of food.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Feasts were given by the chiefs, and the medicine men went about the camp uttering loud cries, which were meant to express gratitude to the Great Spirit for the bountiful supply of food.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Upwards of six hundred buffaloes had been killed and as the supply of meat before their arrival had been ample, the camp was now overflowing with plenty.
Henri
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From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
home-sick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
ten 10s
From this reading Upwards of six hundred buffaloes had been killed and as the supply of meat before their arrival had been ample, the camp was now overflowing with plenty.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading They also carried a portion of meat to the aged and infirm who were unable to hunt for themselves, and had no young men in their family circle to hunt for them.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
infirmadjectiveUS /ɪnˈfɜːrm/
lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
From this reading They also carried a portion of meat to the aged and infirm who were unable to hunt for themselves, and had no young men in their family circle to hunt for them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a regular day of rejoicing.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Upwards of six hundred buffaloes had been killed and as the supply of meat before their arrival had been ample, the camp was now overflowing with plenty.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Feasts were given by the chiefs, and the medicine men went about the camp uttering loud cries, which were meant to express gratitude to the Great Spirit for the bountiful supply of food.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Feasts were given by the chiefs, and the medicine men went about the camp uttering loud cries, which were meant to express gratitude to the Great Spirit for the bountiful supply of food.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading Feasts were given by the chiefs, and the medicine men went about the camp uttering loud cries, which were meant to express gratitude to the Great Spirit for the bountiful supply of food.
the force of workers available
From this reading Feasts were given by the chiefs, and the medicine men went about the camp uttering loud cries, which were meant to express gratitude to the Great Spirit for the bountiful supply of food.
metaphysicaladjectiveUS /ˌmetəˈfɪzɪkəl/
pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
not any; not one
From this reading They also carried a portion of meat to the aged and infirm who were unable to hunt for themselves, and had no young men in their family circle to hunt for them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Upwards of six hundred buffaloes had been killed and as the supply of meat before their arrival had been ample, the camp was now overflowing with plenty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading Upwards of six hundred buffaloes had been killed and as the supply of meat before their arrival had been ample, the camp was now overflowing with plenty.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
a full supply
From this reading Upwards of six hundred buffaloes had been killed and as the supply of meat before their arrival had been ample, the camp was now overflowing with plenty.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They also carried a portion of meat to the aged and infirm who were unable to hunt for themselves, and had no young men in their family circle to hunt for them.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading It was a regular day of rejoicing.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading It was a regular day of rejoicing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Upwards of six hundred buffaloes had been killed and as the supply of meat before their arrival had been ample, the camp was now overflowing with plenty.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Feasts were given by the chiefs, and the medicine men went about the camp uttering loud cries, which were meant to express gratitude to the Great Spirit for the bountiful supply of food.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Upwards of six hundred buffaloes had been killed and as the supply of meat before their arrival had been ample, the camp was now overflowing with plenty.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They also carried a portion of meat to the aged and infirm who were unable to hunt for themselves, and had no young men in their family circle to hunt for them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They also carried a portion of meat to the aged and infirm who were unable to hunt for themselves, and had no young men in their family circle to hunt for them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading They also carried a portion of meat to the aged and infirm who were unable to hunt for themselves, and had no young men in their family circle to hunt for them.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
UpwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Upwards of six hundred buffaloes had been killed and as the supply of meat before their arrival had been ample, the camp was now overflowing with plenty.
utteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Feasts were given by the chiefs, and the medicine men went about the camp uttering loud cries, which were meant to express gratitude to the Great Spirit for the bountiful supply of food.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a regular day of rejoicing.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Feasts were given by the chiefs, and the medicine men went about the camp uttering loud cries, which were meant to express gratitude to the Great Spirit for the bountiful supply of food.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Feasts were given by the chiefs, and the medicine men went about the camp uttering loud cries, which were meant to express gratitude to the Great Spirit for the bountiful supply of food.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Feasts were given by the chiefs, and the medicine men went about the camp uttering loud cries, which were meant to express gratitude to the Great Spirit for the bountiful supply of food.
which person or people
From this reading They also carried a portion of meat to the aged and infirm who were unable to hunt for themselves, and had no young men in their family circle to hunt for them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Plans and prospects--Dick becomes home-sick, and Henri metaphysical--Indians attack the camp--A blow-up._ On the following day the Indians gave themselves up to unlimited feasting, in consequence of the arrival of a large body of hunters with an immense supply of buffalo meat.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading They also carried a portion of meat to the aged and infirm who were unable to hunt for themselves, and had no young men in their family circle to hunt for them.
