used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
Akitcita
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From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
(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 Not all the Akitcita were ever present in the daytime, but some always were.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There was no quarreling, no unseemly chatter, always a grave and dignified order and the sense of stern discipline.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
subject to appointment
From this reading Everyone had his appointed place for arms and his rush or fur mat for sleeping.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Everyone had his appointed place for arms and his rush or fur mat for sleeping.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading All tribal business was transacted here.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not all the Akitcita were ever present in the daytime, but some always were.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading There was no quarreling, no unseemly chatter, always a grave and dignified order and the sense of stern discipline.
daytimenounUS /ˈdeɪtaɪm/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Not all the Akitcita were ever present in the daytime, but some always were.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading There was no quarreling, no unseemly chatter, always a grave and dignified order and the sense of stern discipline.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading There was no quarreling, no unseemly chatter, always a grave and dignified order and the sense of stern discipline.
at any time
From this reading Not all the Akitcita were ever present in the daytime, but some always were.
every person
From this reading Everyone had his appointed place for arms and his rush or fur mat for sleeping.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading Everyone had his appointed place for arms and his rush or fur mat for sleeping.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
death of a person
From this reading There was no quarreling, no unseemly chatter, always a grave and dignified order and the sense of stern discipline.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading All tribal business was transacted here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Everyone had his appointed place for arms and his rush or fur mat for sleeping.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
matnounUS /mæt/
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading Everyone had his appointed place for arms and his rush or fur mat for sleeping.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no quarreling, no unseemly chatter, always a grave and dignified order and the sense of stern discipline.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not all the Akitcita were ever present in the daytime, but some always were.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Everyone had his appointed place for arms and his rush or fur mat for sleeping.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading There was no quarreling, no unseemly chatter, always a grave and dignified order and the sense of stern discipline.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Everyone had his appointed place for arms and his rush or fur mat for sleeping.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Not all the Akitcita were ever present in the daytime, but some always were.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
quarrelingverbUS /ˈkwɑːrəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “quarrel” — have a disagreement over something
From this reading There was no quarreling, no unseemly chatter, always a grave and dignified order and the sense of stern discipline.
move hurridly
From this reading Everyone had his appointed place for arms and his rush or fur mat for sleeping.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading There was no quarreling, no unseemly chatter, always a grave and dignified order and the sense of stern discipline.
SiouxnounUS /suː/
a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Everyone had his appointed place for arms and his rush or fur mat for sleeping.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Not all the Akitcita were ever present in the daytime, but some always were.
SpartanadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrtən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading There was no quarreling, no unseemly chatter, always a grave and dignified order and the sense of stern discipline.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no quarreling, no unseemly chatter, always a grave and dignified order and the sense of stern discipline.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
transactedverbUS /trænˈsæktɪd/
past form of “transact” — conduct business
From this reading All tribal business was transacted here.
tribaladjectiveUS /ˈtraɪbəl/
relating to or characteristic of a tribe
From this reading All tribal business was transacted here.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
unseemlyadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːmli/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading There was no quarreling, no unseemly chatter, always a grave and dignified order and the sense of stern discipline.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no quarreling, no unseemly chatter, always a grave and dignified order and the sense of stern discipline.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
belonging to which person
From this reading The Gathering of the Sioux Dick and Albert abode nearly two weeks in the great lodge of the Akitcita, that is, as guests, although they were prisoners, whose lives might be taken at any time, and they had splendid opportunities for observing what a genuine Spartan band the Akitcita were.
