used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UP THE OMBABIKA For a few moments after Mukoki's remarkable discovery the three stood speechless.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading UP THE OMBABIKA For a few moments after Mukoki's remarkable discovery the three stood speechless.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The thin, long fingers which held the two pieces of the gold bullet trembled, which was an unusual symptom in the old pathfinder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Wabigoon stared as if he could not bring himself to believe the evidence of his eyes.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Wabigoon stared as if he could not bring himself to believe the evidence of his eyes.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Wabigoon stared as if he could not bring himself to believe the evidence of his eyes.
lacking funds
From this reading It was he who broke the silence, and his words gave utterance to the question which had rushed into the heads of the two young hunters.
buckskinnounUS /ˈbʌkskɪn/
horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading The thin, long fingers which held the two pieces of the gold bullet trembled, which was an unusual symptom in the old pathfinder.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Wabigoon stared as if he could not bring himself to believe the evidence of his eyes.
the act of discovering something
From this reading UP THE OMBABIKA For a few moments after Mukoki's remarkable discovery the three stood speechless.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Wabigoon stared as if he could not bring himself to believe the evidence of his eyes.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Wabigoon stared as if he could not bring himself to believe the evidence of his eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading UP THE OMBABIKA For a few moments after Mukoki's remarkable discovery the three stood speechless.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading The thin, long fingers which held the two pieces of the gold bullet trembled, which was an unusual symptom in the old pathfinder.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading UP THE OMBABIKA For a few moments after Mukoki's remarkable discovery the three stood speechless.
set up or found
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was he who broke the silence, and his words gave utterance to the question which had rushed into the heads of the two young hunters.
coins made of gold
From this reading The thin, long fingers which held the two pieces of the gold bullet trembled, which was an unusual symptom in the old pathfinder.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wabigoon stared as if he could not bring himself to believe the evidence of his eyes.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was he who broke the silence, and his words gave utterance to the question which had rushed into the heads of the two young hunters.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The thin, long fingers which held the two pieces of the gold bullet trembled, which was an unusual symptom in the old pathfinder.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Wabigoon stared as if he could not bring himself to believe the evidence of his eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wabigoon stared as if he could not bring himself to believe the evidence of his eyes.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading It was he who broke the silence, and his words gave utterance to the question which had rushed into the heads of the two young hunters.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Wabigoon stared as if he could not bring himself to believe the evidence of his eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was he who broke the silence, and his words gave utterance to the question which had rushed into the heads of the two young hunters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was he who broke the silence, and his words gave utterance to the question which had rushed into the heads of the two young hunters.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The thin, long fingers which held the two pieces of the gold bullet trembled, which was an unusual symptom in the old pathfinder.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading UP THE OMBABIKA For a few moments after Mukoki's remarkable discovery the three stood speechless.
Mukoki's
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From this reading UP THE OMBABIKA For a few moments after Mukoki's remarkable discovery the three stood speechless.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Wabigoon stared as if he could not bring himself to believe the evidence of his eyes.
nuggetsnounUS /ˈnʌɡəts/
plural of “nugget” — a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wabigoon stared as if he could not bring himself to believe the evidence of his eyes.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
OMBABIKA
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From this reading UP THE OMBABIKA For a few moments after Mukoki's remarkable discovery the three stood speechless.
pathfindernounUS /ˈpæθfaɪndər/
someone who can find paths through unexplored territory
From this reading The thin, long fingers which held the two pieces of the gold bullet trembled, which was an unusual symptom in the old pathfinder.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading The thin, long fingers which held the two pieces of the gold bullet trembled, which was an unusual symptom in the old pathfinder.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was he who broke the silence, and his words gave utterance to the question which had rushed into the heads of the two young hunters.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
unusual or striking
From this reading UP THE OMBABIKA For a few moments after Mukoki's remarkable discovery the three stood speechless.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
done under pressure
From this reading It was he who broke the silence, and his words gave utterance to the question which had rushed into the heads of the two young hunters.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading It was he who broke the silence, and his words gave utterance to the question which had rushed into the heads of the two young hunters.
skeletonsnounUS /ˈskelətənz/
plural of “skeleton” — something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading UP THE OMBABIKA For a few moments after Mukoki's remarkable discovery the three stood speechless.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Wabigoon stared as if he could not bring himself to believe the evidence of his eyes.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading UP THE OMBABIKA For a few moments after Mukoki's remarkable discovery the three stood speechless.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
symptomnounUS /ˈsɪmptəm/
(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading The thin, long fingers which held the two pieces of the gold bullet trembled, which was an unusual symptom in the old pathfinder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UP THE OMBABIKA For a few moments after Mukoki's remarkable discovery the three stood speechless.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The thin, long fingers which held the two pieces of the gold bullet trembled, which was an unusual symptom in the old pathfinder.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading UP THE OMBABIKA For a few moments after Mukoki's remarkable discovery the three stood speechless.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wabigoon stared as if he could not bring himself to believe the evidence of his eyes.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading The thin, long fingers which held the two pieces of the gold bullet trembled, which was an unusual symptom in the old pathfinder.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The thin, long fingers which held the two pieces of the gold bullet trembled, which was an unusual symptom in the old pathfinder.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The thin, long fingers which held the two pieces of the gold bullet trembled, which was an unusual symptom in the old pathfinder.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading UP THE OMBABIKA For a few moments after Mukoki's remarkable discovery the three stood speechless.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading It was he who broke the silence, and his words gave utterance to the question which had rushed into the heads of the two young hunters.
Wabigoon
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From this reading Wabigoon stared as if he could not bring himself to believe the evidence of his eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
in or at the place that
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The thin, long fingers which held the two pieces of the gold bullet trembled, which was an unusual symptom in the old pathfinder.
which person or people
From this reading It was he who broke the silence, and his words gave utterance to the question which had rushed into the heads of the two young hunters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rod was quivering with the old, thrilling excitement that had first come to him in the cabin where they had found the skeletons and the buckskin bag with its precious nuggets, and Mukoki's face was a study.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was he who broke the silence, and his words gave utterance to the question which had rushed into the heads of the two young hunters.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was he who broke the silence, and his words gave utterance to the question which had rushed into the heads of the two young hunters.
