Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

later than; following

From this reading Such were the words of Mrs. Woods, as her final decision, after long considering the chief's request.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Go to the chief's lodge, Gretchen, and stay until the Potlatch, and I will come to visit you."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Such were the words of Mrs. Woods, as her final decision, after long considering the chief's request.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

a mountain range in the northwestern United States extending through Washington and Oregon and northern California; a part of the Coast Range

From this reading GRETCHEN'S VISIT TO THE OLD CHIEF OF THE CASCADES.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

a person who is in charge

From this reading GRETCHEN'S VISIT TO THE OLD CHIEF OF THE CASCADES.

possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading "Go to the chief's lodge, Gretchen, and stay until the Potlatch, and I will come to visit you."

sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Go to the chief's lodge, Gretchen, and stay until the Potlatch, and I will come to visit you."

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading Such were the words of Mrs. Woods, as her final decision, after long considering the chief's request.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading Such were the words of Mrs. Woods, as her final decision, after long considering the chief's request.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Such were the words of Mrs. Woods, as her final decision, after long considering the chief's request.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The forest lodge of the old chief of the Cascades was picturesque without and within.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

reflecting light

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Go to the chief's lodge, Gretchen, and stay until the Potlatch, and I will come to visit you."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Go to the chief's lodge, Gretchen, and stay until the Potlatch, and I will come to visit you."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading GRETCHEN'S VISIT TO THE OLD CHIEF OF THE CASCADES.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Such were the words of Mrs. Woods, as her final decision, after long considering the chief's request.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Go to the chief's lodge, Gretchen, and stay until the Potlatch, and I will come to visit you."

with respect to private feelings

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading "Go to the chief's lodge, Gretchen, and stay until the Potlatch, and I will come to visit you."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Such were the words of Mrs. Woods, as her final decision, after long considering the chief's request.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Such were the words of Mrs. Woods, as her final decision, after long considering the chief's request.

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

not divisible by two

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GRETCHEN'S VISIT TO THE OLD CHIEF OF THE CASCADES.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading GRETCHEN'S VISIT TO THE OLD CHIEF OF THE CASCADES.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

with respect to the outside

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading The forest lodge of the old chief of the Cascades was picturesque without and within.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

a ceremonial feast held by some Indians of the northwestern coast of North America (as in celebrating a marriage or a new accession) in which the host gives gifts to tribesmen and others to display his superior wealth (sometimes, formerly, to his own impoverishment)

From this reading "Go to the chief's lodge, Gretchen, and stay until the Potlatch, and I will come to visit you."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

express the need or desire for

From this reading Such were the words of Mrs. Woods, as her final decision, after long considering the chief's request.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "Go to the chief's lodge, Gretchen, and stay until the Potlatch, and I will come to visit you."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such were the words of Mrs. Woods, as her final decision, after long considering the chief's request.

required or under orders

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading GRETCHEN'S VISIT TO THE OLD CHIEF OF THE CASCADES.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading GRETCHEN'S VISIT TO THE OLD CHIEF OF THE CASCADES.

hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

up to a particular time

From this reading "Go to the chief's lodge, Gretchen, and stay until the Potlatch, and I will come to visit you."

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading GRETCHEN'S VISIT TO THE OLD CHIEF OF THE CASCADES.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The forest lodge of the old chief of the Cascades was picturesque without and within.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Outwardly, it was a mere tent of skins and curious pictography, under the shadows of gigantic trees, looking down on the glistening waters of the Columbia; inwardly, it was a museum of relics of the supposed era of the giant-killers, and of the deep regions of the tooth and claw; of Potlatches, masques and charms of _medas_ and _wabenoes_; of curious pipes; of odd, curious feathers, and beautiful shells and feather-work and pearls.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Such were the words of Mrs. Woods, as her final decision, after long considering the chief's request.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Go to the chief's lodge, Gretchen, and stay until the Potlatch, and I will come to visit you."

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The forest lodge of the old chief of the Cascades was picturesque without and within.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The forest lodge of the old chief of the Cascades was picturesque without and within.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Such were the words of Mrs. Woods, as her final decision, after long considering the chief's request.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Such were the words of Mrs. Woods, as her final decision, after long considering the chief's request.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Go to the chief's lodge, Gretchen, and stay until the Potlatch, and I will come to visit you."