aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
anew
From this reading His eyes closed again and he returned to sleep as the white lad walked up the bank, while the hunter was soon in the dreams that Tarenyawagon, who makes them, sent to him.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Forest discipline was perfect among them, and, knowing that it was Robert's time to watch, he wasted no time in vain talk about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His eyes closed again and he returned to sleep as the white lad walked up the bank, while the hunter was soon in the dreams that Tarenyawagon, who makes them, sent to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
aroused or activated
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading His eyes closed again and he returned to sleep as the white lad walked up the bank, while the hunter was soon in the dreams that Tarenyawagon, who makes them, sent to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Onondago had awakened, though he did not move.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading His eyes closed again and he returned to sleep as the white lad walked up the bank, while the hunter was soon in the dreams that Tarenyawagon, who makes them, sent to him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Tayoga did more yesterday than either of us," said the hunter, "and so we'll let him sleep."
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading Forest discipline was perfect among them, and, knowing that it was Robert's time to watch, he wasted no time in vain talk about it.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading His eyes closed again and he returned to sleep as the white lad walked up the bank, while the hunter was soon in the dreams that Tarenyawagon, who makes them, sent to him.
one or the other of two
From this reading "Tayoga did more yesterday than either of us," said the hunter, "and so we'll let him sleep."
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes closed again and he returned to sleep as the white lad walked up the bank, while the hunter was soon in the dreams that Tarenyawagon, who makes them, sent to him.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Forest discipline was perfect among them, and, knowing that it was Robert's time to watch, he wasted no time in vain talk about it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the Onondago had awakened, though he did not move.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the Onondago had awakened, though he did not move.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading "Tayoga did more yesterday than either of us," said the hunter, "and so we'll let him sleep."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Forest discipline was perfect among them, and, knowing that it was Robert's time to watch, he wasted no time in vain talk about it.
a boy or man
From this reading His eyes closed again and he returned to sleep as the white lad walked up the bank, while the hunter was soon in the dreams that Tarenyawagon, who makes them, sent to him.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Tayoga did more yesterday than either of us," said the hunter, "and so we'll let him sleep."
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading His eyes closed again and he returned to sleep as the white lad walked up the bank, while the hunter was soon in the dreams that Tarenyawagon, who makes them, sent to him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But the Onondago had awakened, though he did not move.
not any; not one
From this reading Forest discipline was perfect among them, and, knowing that it was Robert's time to watch, he wasted no time in vain talk about it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the Onondago had awakened, though he did not move.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
on one occasion
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
Onondago
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From this reading But the Onondago had awakened, though he did not move.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Forest discipline was perfect among them, and, knowing that it was Robert's time to watch, he wasted no time in vain talk about it.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading His eyes closed again and he returned to sleep as the white lad walked up the bank, while the hunter was soon in the dreams that Tarenyawagon, who makes them, sent to him.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
Robert'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Forest discipline was perfect among them, and, knowing that it was Robert's time to watch, he wasted no time in vain talk about it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Tayoga did more yesterday than either of us," said the hunter, "and so we'll let him sleep."
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading His eyes closed again and he returned to sleep as the white lad walked up the bank, while the hunter was soon in the dreams that Tarenyawagon, who makes them, sent to him.
have in common
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "Tayoga did more yesterday than either of us," said the hunter, "and so we'll let him sleep."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Tayoga did more yesterday than either of us," said the hunter, "and so we'll let him sleep."
in the near future
From this reading His eyes closed again and he returned to sleep as the white lad walked up the bank, while the hunter was soon in the dreams that Tarenyawagon, who makes them, sent to him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
carry out
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Forest discipline was perfect among them, and, knowing that it was Robert's time to watch, he wasted no time in vain talk about it.
Tarenyawagon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His eyes closed again and he returned to sleep as the white lad walked up the bank, while the hunter was soon in the dreams that Tarenyawagon, who makes them, sent to him.
Tayoga
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From this reading "Tayoga did more yesterday than either of us," said the hunter, "and so we'll let him sleep."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Forest discipline was perfect among them, and, knowing that it was Robert's time to watch, he wasted no time in vain talk about it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Forest discipline was perfect among them, and, knowing that it was Robert's time to watch, he wasted no time in vain talk about it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But the Onondago had awakened, though he did not move.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Forest discipline was perfect among them, and, knowing that it was Robert's time to watch, he wasted no time in vain talk about it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
TOMAHAWKverbUS /ˈtɑːməhɔːk/
cut with a tomahawk
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tayoga did more yesterday than either of us," said the hunter, "and so we'll let him sleep."
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Forest discipline was perfect among them, and, knowing that it was Robert's time to watch, he wasted no time in vain talk about it.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading His eyes closed again and he returned to sleep as the white lad walked up the bank, while the hunter was soon in the dreams that Tarenyawagon, who makes them, sent to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Forest discipline was perfect among them, and, knowing that it was Robert's time to watch, he wasted no time in vain talk about it.
look attentively
From this reading Forest discipline was perfect among them, and, knowing that it was Robert's time to watch, he wasted no time in vain talk about it.
we'll
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From this reading "Tayoga did more yesterday than either of us," said the hunter, "and so we'll let him sleep."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His eyes closed again and he returned to sleep as the white lad walked up the bank, while the hunter was soon in the dreams that Tarenyawagon, who makes them, sent to him.
a Caucasian
From this reading His eyes closed again and he returned to sleep as the white lad walked up the bank, while the hunter was soon in the dreams that Tarenyawagon, who makes them, sent to him.
which person or people
From this reading His eyes closed again and he returned to sleep as the white lad walked up the bank, while the hunter was soon in the dreams that Tarenyawagon, who makes them, sent to him.
WilletnounUS /ˈwɪlɪt/
large North American shorebird of eastern and Gulf Coasts
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "Tayoga did more yesterday than either of us," said the hunter, "and so we'll let him sleep."
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading THE TOMAHAWK Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning--it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work--and the youth stood up, with his rifle in the hollow of his arm, ready at once.
