used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It is a message from Deerfoot," repeated the Kentuckian, as he drew out the missile and unwrapped the paper wound around it.
ACORNSnounUS /ˈeɪkɔːrnz/
plural of “acorn” — fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base
From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He knew that it had come from the bow of the young Shawanoe, who displayed his extraordinary skill by sending it at such an elevation that it passed over the heads of his friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is a message from Deerfoot," repeated the Kentuckian, as he drew out the missile and unwrapped the paper wound around it.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "It is a message from Deerfoot," repeated the Kentuckian, as he drew out the missile and unwrapped the paper wound around it.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It is a message from Deerfoot," repeated the Kentuckian, as he drew out the missile and unwrapped the paper wound around it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He knew that it had come from the bow of the young Shawanoe, who displayed his extraordinary skill by sending it at such an elevation that it passed over the heads of his friends.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The paper being unfolded, showed the following words in the small but graceful hand of the Shawanoe:
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading He knew that it had come from the bow of the young Shawanoe, who displayed his extraordinary skill by sending it at such an elevation that it passed over the heads of his friends.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The paper being unfolded, showed the following words in the small but graceful hand of the Shawanoe:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He knew that it had come from the bow of the young Shawanoe, who displayed his extraordinary skill by sending it at such an elevation that it passed over the heads of his friends.
Carleton
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From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He knew that it had come from the bow of the young Shawanoe, who displayed his extraordinary skill by sending it at such an elevation that it passed over the heads of his friends.
Deerfoot
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From this reading "It is a message from Deerfoot," repeated the Kentuckian, as he drew out the missile and unwrapped the paper wound around it.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading He knew that it had come from the bow of the young Shawanoe, who displayed his extraordinary skill by sending it at such an elevation that it passed over the heads of his friends.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading "It is a message from Deerfoot," repeated the Kentuckian, as he drew out the missile and unwrapped the paper wound around it.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading He knew that it had come from the bow of the young Shawanoe, who displayed his extraordinary skill by sending it at such an elevation that it passed over the heads of his friends.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading He knew that it had come from the bow of the young Shawanoe, who displayed his extraordinary skill by sending it at such an elevation that it passed over the heads of his friends.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The paper being unfolded, showed the following words in the small but graceful hand of the Shawanoe:
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He knew that it had come from the bow of the young Shawanoe, who displayed his extraordinary skill by sending it at such an elevation that it passed over the heads of his friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading The paper being unfolded, showed the following words in the small but graceful hand of the Shawanoe:
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew that it had come from the bow of the young Shawanoe, who displayed his extraordinary skill by sending it at such an elevation that it passed over the heads of his friends.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The paper being unfolded, showed the following words in the small but graceful hand of the Shawanoe:
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Let us see what he has to say."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that it had come from the bow of the young Shawanoe, who displayed his extraordinary skill by sending it at such an elevation that it passed over the heads of his friends.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He knew that it had come from the bow of the young Shawanoe, who displayed his extraordinary skill by sending it at such an elevation that it passed over the heads of his friends.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew that it had come from the bow of the young Shawanoe, who displayed his extraordinary skill by sending it at such an elevation that it passed over the heads of his friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a message from Deerfoot," repeated the Kentuckian, as he drew out the missile and unwrapped the paper wound around it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew that it had come from the bow of the young Shawanoe, who displayed his extraordinary skill by sending it at such an elevation that it passed over the heads of his friends.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
KentuckiannounUS /ˌkenˈtʌkiən/
a native or resident of Kentucky
From this reading "It is a message from Deerfoot," repeated the Kentuckian, as he drew out the missile and unwrapped the paper wound around it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that it had come from the bow of the young Shawanoe, who displayed his extraordinary skill by sending it at such an elevation that it passed over the heads of his friends.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us see what he has to say."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading "It is a message from Deerfoot," repeated the Kentuckian, as he drew out the missile and unwrapped the paper wound around it.
missilenounUS /ˈmɪsəl/
a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
From this reading "It is a message from Deerfoot," repeated the Kentuckian, as he drew out the missile and unwrapped the paper wound around it.
OAKSnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "It is a message from Deerfoot," repeated the Kentuckian, as he drew out the missile and unwrapped the paper wound around it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He knew that it had come from the bow of the young Shawanoe, who displayed his extraordinary skill by sending it at such an elevation that it passed over the heads of his friends.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "It is a message from Deerfoot," repeated the Kentuckian, as he drew out the missile and unwrapped the paper wound around it.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He knew that it had come from the bow of the young Shawanoe, who displayed his extraordinary skill by sending it at such an elevation that it passed over the heads of his friends.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
recurring again and again
From this reading "It is a message from Deerfoot," repeated the Kentuckian, as he drew out the missile and unwrapped the paper wound around it.
express in words
From this reading "Let us see what he has to say."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Let us see what he has to say."
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading He knew that it had come from the bow of the young Shawanoe, who displayed his extraordinary skill by sending it at such an elevation that it passed over the heads of his friends.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
Shawanoe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew that it had come from the bow of the young Shawanoe, who displayed his extraordinary skill by sending it at such an elevation that it passed over the heads of his friends.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The paper being unfolded, showed the following words in the small but graceful hand of the Shawanoe:
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading He knew that it had come from the bow of the young Shawanoe, who displayed his extraordinary skill by sending it at such an elevation that it passed over the heads of his friends.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The paper being unfolded, showed the following words in the small but graceful hand of the Shawanoe:
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He knew that it had come from the bow of the young Shawanoe, who displayed his extraordinary skill by sending it at such an elevation that it passed over the heads of his friends.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Let us see what he has to say."
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading The paper being unfolded, showed the following words in the small but graceful hand of the Shawanoe:
unwrappedadjectiveUS /ənˈræpt/
not yet wrapped or having the wrapping removed
From this reading "It is a message from Deerfoot," repeated the Kentuckian, as he drew out the missile and unwrapped the paper wound around it.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us see what he has to say."
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "TALL OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Jack Carleton walked across the slight space that separated him from the arrow, quivering in the log on the opposite side of the enclosure.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Let us see what he has to say."
which person or people
From this reading He knew that it had come from the bow of the young Shawanoe, who displayed his extraordinary skill by sending it at such an elevation that it passed over the heads of his friends.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The paper being unfolded, showed the following words in the small but graceful hand of the Shawanoe:
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading "It is a message from Deerfoot," repeated the Kentuckian, as he drew out the missile and unwrapped the paper wound around it.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He knew that it had come from the bow of the young Shawanoe, who displayed his extraordinary skill by sending it at such an elevation that it passed over the heads of his friends.
