used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were a dozen Winnebago warriors lolling and smoking in camp, while two of their number were preparing their supper, by half-broiling it over the blaze and coals.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "KEEP TO THE TRAIL" It was an interesting scene on which the three youths looked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were a dozen Winnebago warriors lolling and smoking in camp, while two of their number were preparing their supper, by half-broiling it over the blaze and coals.
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 Immediately the Shawanoe put out his arm and shook his head to signify that that would not do; they were as close as was safe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fred and Terry stood in silence by the side of Deerfoot, gazing upon the strangers with a curiosity such as no other sight could have inspired.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading There were a dozen Winnebago warriors lolling and smoking in camp, while two of their number were preparing their supper, by half-broiling it over the blaze and coals.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were a dozen Winnebago warriors lolling and smoking in camp, while two of their number were preparing their supper, by half-broiling it over the blaze and coals.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading There were a dozen Winnebago warriors lolling and smoking in camp, while two of their number were preparing their supper, by half-broiling it over the blaze and coals.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Immediately the Shawanoe put out his arm and shook his head to signify that that would not do; they were as close as was safe.
coalsnounUS /koʊlz/
plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading There were a dozen Winnebago warriors lolling and smoking in camp, while two of their number were preparing their supper, by half-broiling it over the blaze and coals.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Fred and Terry stood in silence by the side of Deerfoot, gazing upon the strangers with a curiosity such as no other sight could have inspired.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Fred and Terry stood in silence by the side of Deerfoot, gazing upon the strangers with a curiosity such as no other sight could have inspired.
Deerfoot
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From this reading Fred and Terry stood in silence by the side of Deerfoot, gazing upon the strangers with a curiosity such as no other sight could have inspired.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Immediately the Shawanoe put out his arm and shook his head to signify that that would not do; they were as close as was safe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading There were a dozen Winnebago warriors lolling and smoking in camp, while two of their number were preparing their supper, by half-broiling it over the blaze and coals.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading A small tree interfered somewhat with the view of Fred, and he took a step forward.
Fred
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From this reading Fred and Terry stood in silence by the side of Deerfoot, gazing upon the strangers with a curiosity such as no other sight could have inspired.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Fred and Terry stood in silence by the side of Deerfoot, gazing upon the strangers with a curiosity such as no other sight could have inspired.
half-broiling
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From this reading There were a dozen Winnebago warriors lolling and smoking in camp, while two of their number were preparing their supper, by half-broiling it over the blaze and coals.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Fred and Terry stood in silence by the side of Deerfoot, gazing upon the strangers with a curiosity such as no other sight could have inspired.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A small tree interfered somewhat with the view of Fred, and he took a step forward.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Immediately the Shawanoe put out his arm and shook his head to signify that that would not do; they were as close as was safe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Immediately the Shawanoe put out his arm and shook his head to signify that that would not do; they were as close as was safe.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately the Shawanoe put out his arm and shook his head to signify that that would not do; they were as close as was safe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were a dozen Winnebago warriors lolling and smoking in camp, while two of their number were preparing their supper, by half-broiling it over the blaze and coals.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Fred and Terry stood in silence by the side of Deerfoot, gazing upon the strangers with a curiosity such as no other sight could have inspired.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "KEEP TO THE TRAIL" It was an interesting scene on which the three youths looked.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading A small tree interfered somewhat with the view of Fred, and he took a step forward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "KEEP TO THE TRAIL" It was an interesting scene on which the three youths looked.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "KEEP TO THE TRAIL" It was an interesting scene on which the three youths looked.
lollingverbUS /ˈlɑːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “loll” — hang loosely or laxly
From this reading There were a dozen Winnebago warriors lolling and smoking in camp, while two of their number were preparing their supper, by half-broiling it over the blaze and coals.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "KEEP TO THE TRAIL" It was an interesting scene on which the three youths looked.
not any; not one
From this reading Fred and Terry stood in silence by the side of Deerfoot, gazing upon the strangers with a curiosity such as no other sight could have inspired.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Immediately the Shawanoe put out his arm and shook his head to signify that that would not do; they were as close as was safe.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There were a dozen Winnebago warriors lolling and smoking in camp, while two of their number were preparing their supper, by half-broiling it over the blaze and coals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were a dozen Winnebago warriors lolling and smoking in camp, while two of their number were preparing their supper, by half-broiling it over the blaze and coals.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "KEEP TO THE TRAIL" It was an interesting scene on which the three youths looked.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Fred and Terry stood in silence by the side of Deerfoot, gazing upon the strangers with a curiosity such as no other sight could have inspired.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Immediately the Shawanoe put out his arm and shook his head to signify that that would not do; they were as close as was safe.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There were a dozen Winnebago warriors lolling and smoking in camp, while two of their number were preparing their supper, by half-broiling it over the blaze and coals.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading There were a dozen Winnebago warriors lolling and smoking in camp, while two of their number were preparing their supper, by half-broiling it over the blaze and coals.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Immediately the Shawanoe put out his arm and shook his head to signify that that would not do; they were as close as was safe.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Immediately the Shawanoe put out his arm and shook his head to signify that that would not do; they were as close as was safe.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading "KEEP TO THE TRAIL" It was an interesting scene on which the three youths looked.
Shawanoe
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From this reading Immediately the Shawanoe put out his arm and shook his head to signify that that would not do; they were as close as was safe.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Immediately the Shawanoe put out his arm and shook his head to signify that that would not do; they were as close as was safe.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Fred and Terry stood in silence by the side of Deerfoot, gazing upon the strangers with a curiosity such as no other sight could have inspired.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Fred and Terry stood in silence by the side of Deerfoot, gazing upon the strangers with a curiosity such as no other sight could have inspired.
signifyverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/
denote or connote
From this reading Immediately the Shawanoe put out his arm and shook his head to signify that that would not do; they were as close as was safe.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Fred and Terry stood in silence by the side of Deerfoot, gazing upon the strangers with a curiosity such as no other sight could have inspired.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A small tree interfered somewhat with the view of Fred, and he took a step forward.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading There were a dozen Winnebago warriors lolling and smoking in camp, while two of their number were preparing their supper, by half-broiling it over the blaze and coals.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A small tree interfered somewhat with the view of Fred, and he took a step forward.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading A small tree interfered somewhat with the view of Fred, and he took a step forward.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Fred and Terry stood in silence by the side of Deerfoot, gazing upon the strangers with a curiosity such as no other sight could have inspired.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Fred and Terry stood in silence by the side of Deerfoot, gazing upon the strangers with a curiosity such as no other sight could have inspired.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Fred and Terry stood in silence by the side of Deerfoot, gazing upon the strangers with a curiosity such as no other sight could have inspired.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading There were a dozen Winnebago warriors lolling and smoking in camp, while two of their number were preparing their supper, by half-broiling it over the blaze and coals.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading Fred and Terry stood in silence by the side of Deerfoot, gazing upon the strangers with a curiosity such as no other sight could have inspired.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Immediately the Shawanoe put out his arm and shook his head to signify that that would not do; they were as close as was safe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "KEEP TO THE TRAIL" It was an interesting scene on which the three youths looked.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were a dozen Winnebago warriors lolling and smoking in camp, while two of their number were preparing their supper, by half-broiling it over the blaze and coals.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were a dozen Winnebago warriors lolling and smoking in camp, while two of their number were preparing their supper, by half-broiling it over the blaze and coals.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Immediately the Shawanoe put out his arm and shook his head to signify that that would not do; they were as close as was safe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "KEEP TO THE TRAIL" It was an interesting scene on which the three youths looked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "KEEP TO THE TRAIL" It was an interesting scene on which the three youths looked.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A small tree interfered somewhat with the view of Fred, and he took a step forward.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading "KEEP TO THE TRAIL" It was an interesting scene on which the three youths looked.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A small tree interfered somewhat with the view of Fred, and he took a step forward.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were a dozen Winnebago warriors lolling and smoking in camp, while two of their number were preparing their supper, by half-broiling it over the blaze and coals.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Fred and Terry stood in silence by the side of Deerfoot, gazing upon the strangers with a curiosity such as no other sight could have inspired.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A small tree interfered somewhat with the view of Fred, and he took a step forward.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading There were a dozen Winnebago warriors lolling and smoking in camp, while two of their number were preparing their supper, by half-broiling it over the blaze and coals.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "KEEP TO THE TRAIL" It was an interesting scene on which the three youths looked.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were a dozen Winnebago warriors lolling and smoking in camp, while two of their number were preparing their supper, by half-broiling it over the blaze and coals.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "KEEP TO THE TRAIL" It was an interesting scene on which the three youths looked.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There were a dozen Winnebago warriors lolling and smoking in camp, while two of their number were preparing their supper, by half-broiling it over the blaze and coals.
WinnebagonounUS /ˌwɪnəˈbeɪɡoʊ/
a member of the Siouan-speaking people formerly living in eastern Wisconsin south of Green Bay; ally of the Menomini and enemy of the Fox and Sauk people
From this reading There were a dozen Winnebago warriors lolling and smoking in camp, while two of their number were preparing their supper, by half-broiling it over the blaze and coals.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fred and Terry stood in silence by the side of Deerfoot, gazing upon the strangers with a curiosity such as no other sight could have inspired.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Immediately the Shawanoe put out his arm and shook his head to signify that that would not do; they were as close as was safe.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "KEEP TO THE TRAIL" It was an interesting scene on which the three youths looked.
