Chapter VI

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

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Then Seha raised his voice above the despairing murmur of the village, saying: “Seha is a young man, yet the thunder spirits will hear him, be they ever so drowsy, for Seha has had a vision.

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

From this reading And Ebahamba shut himself in his tepee four days, fasting, crying to the thunder spirits, and performing strange rites.

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

From this reading Then when the people grew clamorous before the lodge of Ebahamba, he came forth and said: “The thunder spirits are sleeping; they are weary and drowsy with the heat.”

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading And the hooting of his people drove him back into his lodge.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Then Seha raised his voice above the despairing murmur of the village, saying: “Seha is a young man, yet the thunder spirits will hear him, be they ever so drowsy, for Seha has had a vision.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Then when the people grew clamorous before the lodge of Ebahamba, he came forth and said: “The thunder spirits are sleeping; they are weary and drowsy with the heat.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then when the people grew clamorous before the lodge of Ebahamba, he came forth and said: “The thunder spirits are sleeping; they are weary and drowsy with the heat.”

conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry

From this reading Then when the people grew clamorous before the lodge of Ebahamba, he came forth and said: “The thunder spirits are sleeping; they are weary and drowsy with the heat.”

demanding attention

From this reading And Ebahamba shut himself in his tepee four days, fasting, crying to the thunder spirits, and performing strange rites.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading And Ebahamba shut himself in his tepee four days, fasting, crying to the thunder spirits, and performing strange rites.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading Then Seha raised his voice above the despairing murmur of the village, saying: “Seha is a young man, yet the thunder spirits will hear him, be they ever so drowsy, for Seha has had a vision.

plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading And the hooting of his people drove him back into his lodge.

half asleep

From this reading Then when the people grew clamorous before the lodge of Ebahamba, he came forth and said: “The thunder spirits are sleeping; they are weary and drowsy with the heat.”

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

From this reading And Ebahamba shut himself in his tepee four days, fasting, crying to the thunder spirits, and performing strange rites.

at any time

From this reading Then Seha raised his voice above the despairing murmur of the village, saying: “Seha is a young man, yet the thunder spirits will hear him, be they ever so drowsy, for Seha has had a vision.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

the organ of sight

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

abstaining from food

From this reading And Ebahamba shut himself in his tepee four days, fasting, crying to the thunder spirits, and performing strange rites.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then Seha raised his voice above the despairing murmur of the village, saying: “Seha is a young man, yet the thunder spirits will hear him, be they ever so drowsy, for Seha has had a vision.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Then when the people grew clamorous before the lodge of Ebahamba, he came forth and said: “The thunder spirits are sleeping; they are weary and drowsy with the heat.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading And Ebahamba shut himself in his tepee four days, fasting, crying to the thunder spirits, and performing strange rites.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

shining intensely

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Then when the people grew clamorous before the lodge of Ebahamba, he came forth and said: “The thunder spirits are sleeping; they are weary and drowsy with the heat.”

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Then Seha raised his voice above the despairing murmur of the village, saying: “Seha is a young man, yet the thunder spirits will hear him, be they ever so drowsy, for Seha has had a vision.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Then Seha raised his voice above the despairing murmur of the village, saying: “Seha is a young man, yet the thunder spirits will hear him, be they ever so drowsy, for Seha has had a vision.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then when the people grew clamorous before the lodge of Ebahamba, he came forth and said: “The thunder spirits are sleeping; they are weary and drowsy with the heat.”

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Then Seha raised his voice above the despairing murmur of the village, saying: “Seha is a young man, yet the thunder spirits will hear him, be they ever so drowsy, for Seha has had a vision.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Then when the people grew clamorous before the lodge of Ebahamba, he came forth and said: “The thunder spirits are sleeping; they are weary and drowsy with the heat.”

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And the hooting of his people drove him back into his lodge.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading And Ebahamba shut himself in his tepee four days, fasting, crying to the thunder spirits, and performing strange rites.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading And Ebahamba shut himself in his tepee four days, fasting, crying to the thunder spirits, and performing strange rites.

in a hoarse or husky voice

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

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

From this reading And the hooting of his people drove him back into his lodge.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading And Ebahamba shut himself in his tepee four days, fasting, crying to the thunder spirits, and performing strange rites.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And the hooting of his people drove him back into his lodge.

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

From this reading Then Seha raised his voice above the despairing murmur of the village, saying: “Seha is a young man, yet the thunder spirits will hear him, be they ever so drowsy, for Seha has had a vision.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading Then when the people grew clamorous before the lodge of Ebahamba, he came forth and said: “The thunder spirits are sleeping; they are weary and drowsy with the heat.”

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

plural of “moan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Then Seha raised his voice above the despairing murmur of the village, saying: “Seha is a young man, yet the thunder spirits will hear him, be they ever so drowsy, for Seha has had a vision.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Then when the people grew clamorous before the lodge of Ebahamba, he came forth and said: “The thunder spirits are sleeping; they are weary and drowsy with the heat.”

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading And Ebahamba shut himself in his tepee four days, fasting, crying to the thunder spirits, and performing strange rites.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Then Seha raised his voice above the despairing murmur of the village, saying: “Seha is a young man, yet the thunder spirits will hear him, be they ever so drowsy, for Seha has had a vision.

plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion

From this reading And Ebahamba shut himself in his tepee four days, fasting, crying to the thunder spirits, and performing strange rites.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Then when the people grew clamorous before the lodge of Ebahamba, he came forth and said: “The thunder spirits are sleeping; they are weary and drowsy with the heat.”

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Then Seha raised his voice above the despairing murmur of the village, saying: “Seha is a young man, yet the thunder spirits will hear him, be they ever so drowsy, for Seha has had a vision.

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

From this reading Then Seha raised his voice above the despairing murmur of the village, saying: “Seha is a young man, yet the thunder spirits will hear him, be they ever so drowsy, for Seha has had a vision.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading And Ebahamba shut himself in his tepee four days, fasting, crying to the thunder spirits, and performing strange rites.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Then when the people grew clamorous before the lodge of Ebahamba, he came forth and said: “The thunder spirits are sleeping; they are weary and drowsy with the heat.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then Seha raised his voice above the despairing murmur of the village, saying: “Seha is a young man, yet the thunder spirits will hear him, be they ever so drowsy, for Seha has had a vision.

the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading And Ebahamba shut himself in his tepee four days, fasting, crying to the thunder spirits, and performing strange rites.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading And Ebahamba shut himself in his tepee four days, fasting, crying to the thunder spirits, and performing strange rites.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

past form of “swelter” — be uncomfortably hot

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

a Native American tent; usually of conical shape

From this reading And Ebahamba shut himself in his tepee four days, fasting, crying to the thunder spirits, and performing strange rites.

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

From this reading And Ebahamba shut himself in his tepee four days, fasting, crying to the thunder spirits, and performing strange rites.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then when the people grew clamorous before the lodge of Ebahamba, he came forth and said: “The thunder spirits are sleeping; they are weary and drowsy with the heat.”

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then when the people grew clamorous before the lodge of Ebahamba, he came forth and said: “The thunder spirits are sleeping; they are weary and drowsy with the heat.”

a physiological need to drink

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading And Ebahamba shut himself in his tepee four days, fasting, crying to the thunder spirits, and performing strange rites.

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

From this reading And Ebahamba shut himself in his tepee four days, fasting, crying to the thunder spirits, and performing strange rites.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Then Seha raised his voice above the despairing murmur of the village, saying: “Seha is a young man, yet the thunder spirits will hear him, be they ever so drowsy, for Seha has had a vision.

a vivid mental image

From this reading Then Seha raised his voice above the despairing murmur of the village, saying: “Seha is a young man, yet the thunder spirits will hear him, be they ever so drowsy, for Seha has had a vision.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Then Seha raised his voice above the despairing murmur of the village, saying: “Seha is a young man, yet the thunder spirits will hear him, be they ever so drowsy, for Seha has had a vision.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Then when the people grew clamorous before the lodge of Ebahamba, he came forth and said: “The thunder spirits are sleeping; they are weary and drowsy with the heat.”

at the time that

From this reading Then when the people grew clamorous before the lodge of Ebahamba, he came forth and said: “The thunder spirits are sleeping; they are weary and drowsy with the heat.”

which person or people

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Then Seha raised his voice above the despairing murmur of the village, saying: “Seha is a young man, yet the thunder spirits will hear him, be they ever so drowsy, for Seha has had a vision.

(of plants) limp due to heat, loss of water, or disease

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But every morning the sun arose glaring like the eye of a man who dies of fever, and the hot wind sweltered up from the southwest, moaning hoarsely like one who moans with thirst; and the maize heard the moan and wilted.

but in spite of that

From this reading Then Seha raised his voice above the despairing murmur of the village, saying: “Seha is a young man, yet the thunder spirits will hear him, be they ever so drowsy, for Seha has had a vision.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Then Seha raised his voice above the despairing murmur of the village, saying: “Seha is a young man, yet the thunder spirits will hear him, be they ever so drowsy, for Seha has had a vision.