adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The folk-lore of the Blackfeet is very voluminous and full of humour.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two of the more interesting of these tales are “The Lost Children” and “The Wolf-Man.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Once a camp of people stopped on the bank of a river.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
BLACKFEET
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From this reading FOLK-LORE OF BLACKFEET.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Once a camp of people stopped on the bank of a river.
ChildrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Two of the more interesting of these tales are “The Lost Children” and “The Wolf-Man.”
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
enchantmentnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
FOLK-LORE
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From this reading FOLK-LORE OF BLACKFEET.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The folk-lore of the Blackfeet is very voluminous and full of humour.
humournounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The folk-lore of the Blackfeet is very voluminous and full of humour.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Two of the more interesting of these tales are “The Lost Children” and “The Wolf-Man.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The folk-lore of the Blackfeet is very voluminous and full of humour.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
lodgesnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒəz/
plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
LostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Two of the more interesting of these tales are “The Lost Children” and “The Wolf-Man.”
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Two of the more interesting of these tales are “The Lost Children” and “The Wolf-Man.”
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOLK-LORE OF BLACKFEET.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once a camp of people stopped on the bank of a river.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Once a camp of people stopped on the bank of a river.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Once a camp of people stopped on the bank of a river.
relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Once a camp of people stopped on the bank of a river.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
similaritynounUS /ˌsɪməˈlerəti/
the quality of being similar
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Once a camp of people stopped on the bank of a river.
storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
talesnounUS /teɪlz/
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Two of the more interesting of these tales are “The Lost Children” and “The Wolf-Man.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The folk-lore of the Blackfeet is very voluminous and full of humour.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Two of the more interesting of these tales are “The Lost Children” and “The Wolf-Man.”
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two of the more interesting of these tales are “The Lost Children” and “The Wolf-Man.”
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The folk-lore of the Blackfeet is very voluminous and full of humour.
voluminousadjectiveUS /vəˈluːmənəs/
large in volume or bulk
From this reading The folk-lore of the Blackfeet is very voluminous and full of humour.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Of course, as in other tribes, superstition and enchantment make up the basis of their stories; and it will be noticed by the student of their traditions, that there is that same marked similarity to those related in the lodges of widely separated tribes, indicating a common origin for them all.
Wolf-Man
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From this reading Two of the more interesting of these tales are “The Lost Children” and “The Wolf-Man.”
