12th
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From this reading On April 12th a small band of Indians made their appearance.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading But they were friendly, which presupposed ignorance of the white hunters, and Rea persuaded the strongest brave to accompany them as guide northward after musk-oxen.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Of the Dog tribe were they, an offcast of the Great Slaves, according to Rea, and as motley, starring and starved as the Yellow Knives.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But they were friendly, which presupposed ignorance of the white hunters, and Rea persuaded the strongest brave to accompany them as guide northward after musk-oxen.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Of the Dog tribe were they, an offcast of the Great Slaves, according to Rea, and as motley, starring and starved as the Yellow Knives.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading On April 12th a small band of Indians made their appearance.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading On April 12th a small band of Indians made their appearance.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of the Dog tribe were they, an offcast of the Great Slaves, according to Rea, and as motley, starring and starved as the Yellow Knives.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
bandnounUS /bænd/
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading On April 12th a small band of Indians made their appearance.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Spring weather at twenty-five below zero!
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading But they were friendly, which presupposed ignorance of the white hunters, and Rea persuaded the strongest brave to accompany them as guide northward after musk-oxen.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they were friendly, which presupposed ignorance of the white hunters, and Rea persuaded the strongest brave to accompany them as guide northward after musk-oxen.
climbedverbUS /klaɪmd/
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
dimmedadjectiveUS /dɪmd/
made dim or less bright
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
DognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Of the Dog tribe were they, an offcast of the Great Slaves, according to Rea, and as motley, starring and starved as the Yellow Knives.
FAILUREnounUS /ˈfeɪljər/
an act that fails
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading But they were friendly, which presupposed ignorance of the white hunters, and Rea persuaded the strongest brave to accompany them as guide northward after musk-oxen.
graynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Of the Dog tribe were they, an offcast of the Great Slaves, according to Rea, and as motley, starring and starved as the Yellow Knives.
guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading But they were friendly, which presupposed ignorance of the white hunters, and Rea persuaded the strongest brave to accompany them as guide northward after musk-oxen.
hatenounUS /heɪt/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading But they were friendly, which presupposed ignorance of the white hunters, and Rea persuaded the strongest brave to accompany them as guide northward after musk-oxen.
ignorancenounUS /ˈɪɡnərəns/
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading But they were friendly, which presupposed ignorance of the white hunters, and Rea persuaded the strongest brave to accompany them as guide northward after musk-oxen.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading On April 12th a small band of Indians made their appearance.
KnivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Of the Dog tribe were they, an offcast of the Great Slaves, according to Rea, and as motley, starring and starved as the Yellow Knives.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
liftedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪftəd/
held up in the air
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On April 12th a small band of Indians made their appearance.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
mercurynounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
motleynounUS /ˈmɑːtli/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Of the Dog tribe were they, an offcast of the Great Slaves, according to Rea, and as motley, starring and starved as the Yellow Knives.
musk-oxen
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From this reading But they were friendly, which presupposed ignorance of the white hunters, and Rea persuaded the strongest brave to accompany them as guide northward after musk-oxen.
northnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading But they were friendly, which presupposed ignorance of the white hunters, and Rea persuaded the strongest brave to accompany them as guide northward after musk-oxen.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On April 12th a small band of Indians made their appearance.
offcast
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From this reading Of the Dog tribe were they, an offcast of the Great Slaves, according to Rea, and as motley, starring and starved as the Yellow Knives.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On April 12th a small band of Indians made their appearance.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading But they were friendly, which presupposed ignorance of the white hunters, and Rea persuaded the strongest brave to accompany them as guide northward after musk-oxen.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
presupposed
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From this reading But they were friendly, which presupposed ignorance of the white hunters, and Rea persuaded the strongest brave to accompany them as guide northward after musk-oxen.
Rea
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From this reading Of the Dog tribe were they, an offcast of the Great Slaves, according to Rea, and as motley, starring and starved as the Yellow Knives.
relinquishverbUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
part with a possession or right
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
shadenounUS /ʃeɪd/
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
SlavesnounUS /sleɪvz/
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Of the Dog tribe were they, an offcast of the Great Slaves, according to Rea, and as motley, starring and starved as the Yellow Knives.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On April 12th a small band of Indians made their appearance.
southnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
SpringnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading Spring weather at twenty-five below zero!
starringadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Of the Dog tribe were they, an offcast of the Great Slaves, according to Rea, and as motley, starring and starved as the Yellow Knives.
starvedadjectiveUS /stɑːrvd/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading Of the Dog tribe were they, an offcast of the Great Slaves, according to Rea, and as motley, starring and starved as the Yellow Knives.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But they were friendly, which presupposed ignorance of the white hunters, and Rea persuaded the strongest brave to accompany them as guide northward after musk-oxen.
SUCCESSnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On April 12th a small band of Indians made their appearance.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But they were friendly, which presupposed ignorance of the white hunters, and Rea persuaded the strongest brave to accompany them as guide northward after musk-oxen.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of the Dog tribe were they, an offcast of the Great Slaves, according to Rea, and as motley, starring and starved as the Yellow Knives.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Of the Dog tribe were they, an offcast of the Great Slaves, according to Rea, and as motley, starring and starved as the Yellow Knives.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading Spring weather at twenty-five below zero!
tyrant's
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From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Spring weather at twenty-five below zero!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of the Dog tribe were they, an offcast of the Great Slaves, according to Rea, and as motley, starring and starved as the Yellow Knives.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But they were friendly, which presupposed ignorance of the white hunters, and Rea persuaded the strongest brave to accompany them as guide northward after musk-oxen.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading But they were friendly, which presupposed ignorance of the white hunters, and Rea persuaded the strongest brave to accompany them as guide northward after musk-oxen.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading SUCCESS AND FAILURE At last the marvel in the north dimmed, the obscure gray shade lifted, the hope in the south brightened, and the mercury climbed reluctantly, with a tyrant's hate to relinquish power.
YellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Of the Dog tribe were they, an offcast of the Great Slaves, according to Rea, and as motley, starring and starved as the Yellow Knives.
zeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
From this reading Spring weather at twenty-five below zero!
