used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Looking into the face of Wish-o-wa-tum, he made a half military salute and, straightening up, called out:
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The etiquette of the visitor required him to advance and offer his hand, but he was afraid to do so while in doubt as to the sentiments of the chief.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading The etiquette of the visitor required him to advance and offer his hand, but he was afraid to do so while in doubt as to the sentiments of the chief.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The young Kentuckian recalled an instance somewhat similar to the present, wherein a Huron warrior, grasping the hand of the white man who offered it, suddenly drew him forward and plunged his hunting-knife into his side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WITHIN THE WIGWAM Jack Carleton walked to the flapping deerskin which closed the entrance to the wigwam, flung it aside, and, stooping slightly, stepped within.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The etiquette of the visitor required him to advance and offer his hand, but he was afraid to do so while in doubt as to the sentiments of the chief.
on or to one side
From this reading WITHIN THE WIGWAM Jack Carleton walked to the flapping deerskin which closed the entrance to the wigwam, flung it aside, and, stooping slightly, stepped within.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "How do you do, brother?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The etiquette of the visitor required him to advance and offer his hand, but he was afraid to do so while in doubt as to the sentiments of the chief.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Looking into the face of Wish-o-wa-tum, he made a half military salute and, straightening up, called out:
Carleton
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From this reading WITHIN THE WIGWAM Jack Carleton walked to the flapping deerskin which closed the entrance to the wigwam, flung it aside, and, stooping slightly, stepped within.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The etiquette of the visitor required him to advance and offer his hand, but he was afraid to do so while in doubt as to the sentiments of the chief.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading WITHIN THE WIGWAM Jack Carleton walked to the flapping deerskin which closed the entrance to the wigwam, flung it aside, and, stooping slightly, stepped within.
deerskinnounUS /ˈdɪrskɪn/
leather from the hide of a deer
From this reading WITHIN THE WIGWAM Jack Carleton walked to the flapping deerskin which closed the entrance to the wigwam, flung it aside, and, stooping slightly, stepped within.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How do you do, brother?"
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The etiquette of the visitor required him to advance and offer his hand, but he was afraid to do so while in doubt as to the sentiments of the chief.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The young Kentuckian recalled an instance somewhat similar to the present, wherein a Huron warrior, grasping the hand of the white man who offered it, suddenly drew him forward and plunged his hunting-knife into his side.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading WITHIN THE WIGWAM Jack Carleton walked to the flapping deerskin which closed the entrance to the wigwam, flung it aside, and, stooping slightly, stepped within.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading The etiquette of the visitor required him to advance and offer his hand, but he was afraid to do so while in doubt as to the sentiments of the chief.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Looking into the face of Wish-o-wa-tum, he made a half military salute and, straightening up, called out:
flappingnounUS /ˈflæpɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading WITHIN THE WIGWAM Jack Carleton walked to the flapping deerskin which closed the entrance to the wigwam, flung it aside, and, stooping slightly, stepped within.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading WITHIN THE WIGWAM Jack Carleton walked to the flapping deerskin which closed the entrance to the wigwam, flung it aside, and, stooping slightly, stepped within.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The young Kentuckian recalled an instance somewhat similar to the present, wherein a Huron warrior, grasping the hand of the white man who offered it, suddenly drew him forward and plunged his hunting-knife into his side.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading The young Kentuckian recalled an instance somewhat similar to the present, wherein a Huron warrior, grasping the hand of the white man who offered it, suddenly drew him forward and plunged his hunting-knife into his side.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Looking into the face of Wish-o-wa-tum, he made a half military salute and, straightening up, called out:
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The etiquette of the visitor required him to advance and offer his hand, but he was afraid to do so while in doubt as to the sentiments of the chief.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Looking into the face of Wish-o-wa-tum, he made a half military salute and, straightening up, called out:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The etiquette of the visitor required him to advance and offer his hand, but he was afraid to do so while in doubt as to the sentiments of the chief.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The etiquette of the visitor required him to advance and offer his hand, but he was afraid to do so while in doubt as to the sentiments of the chief.
How
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From this reading "How do you do, brother?"
hunting-knife
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From this reading The young Kentuckian recalled an instance somewhat similar to the present, wherein a Huron warrior, grasping the hand of the white man who offered it, suddenly drew him forward and plunged his hunting-knife into his side.
HuronnounUS /ˈhjuːrɑːn/
the 2nd largest of the Great Lakes
From this reading The young Kentuckian recalled an instance somewhat similar to the present, wherein a Huron warrior, grasping the hand of the white man who offered it, suddenly drew him forward and plunged his hunting-knife into his side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The etiquette of the visitor required him to advance and offer his hand, but he was afraid to do so while in doubt as to the sentiments of the chief.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The young Kentuckian recalled an instance somewhat similar to the present, wherein a Huron warrior, grasping the hand of the white man who offered it, suddenly drew him forward and plunged his hunting-knife into his side.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Looking into the face of Wish-o-wa-tum, he made a half military salute and, straightening up, called out:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WITHIN THE WIGWAM Jack Carleton walked to the flapping deerskin which closed the entrance to the wigwam, flung it aside, and, stooping slightly, stepped within.
a small worthless amount
From this reading WITHIN THE WIGWAM Jack Carleton walked to the flapping deerskin which closed the entrance to the wigwam, flung it aside, and, stooping slightly, stepped within.
KentuckiannounUS /ˌkenˈtʌkiən/
a native or resident of Kentucky
From this reading The young Kentuckian recalled an instance somewhat similar to the present, wherein a Huron warrior, grasping the hand of the white man who offered it, suddenly drew him forward and plunged his hunting-knife into his side.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Looking into the face of Wish-o-wa-tum, he made a half military salute and, straightening up, called out:
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Looking into the face of Wish-o-wa-tum, he made a half military salute and, straightening up, called out:
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young Kentuckian recalled an instance somewhat similar to the present, wherein a Huron warrior, grasping the hand of the white man who offered it, suddenly drew him forward and plunged his hunting-knife into his side.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Looking into the face of Wish-o-wa-tum, he made a half military salute and, straightening up, called out:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Looking into the face of Wish-o-wa-tum, he made a half military salute and, straightening up, called out:
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The etiquette of the visitor required him to advance and offer his hand, but he was afraid to do so while in doubt as to the sentiments of the chief.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The young Kentuckian recalled an instance somewhat similar to the present, wherein a Huron warrior, grasping the hand of the white man who offered it, suddenly drew him forward and plunged his hunting-knife into his side.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Looking into the face of Wish-o-wa-tum, he made a half military salute and, straightening up, called out:
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading The young Kentuckian recalled an instance somewhat similar to the present, wherein a Huron warrior, grasping the hand of the white man who offered it, suddenly drew him forward and plunged his hunting-knife into his side.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The young Kentuckian recalled an instance somewhat similar to the present, wherein a Huron warrior, grasping the hand of the white man who offered it, suddenly drew him forward and plunged his hunting-knife into his side.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The young Kentuckian recalled an instance somewhat similar to the present, wherein a Huron warrior, grasping the hand of the white man who offered it, suddenly drew him forward and plunged his hunting-knife into his side.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The etiquette of the visitor required him to advance and offer his hand, but he was afraid to do so while in doubt as to the sentiments of the chief.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading Looking into the face of Wish-o-wa-tum, he made a half military salute and, straightening up, called out:
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading The etiquette of the visitor required him to advance and offer his hand, but he was afraid to do so while in doubt as to the sentiments of the chief.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The young Kentuckian recalled an instance somewhat similar to the present, wherein a Huron warrior, grasping the hand of the white man who offered it, suddenly drew him forward and plunged his hunting-knife into his side.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The young Kentuckian recalled an instance somewhat similar to the present, wherein a Huron warrior, grasping the hand of the white man who offered it, suddenly drew him forward and plunged his hunting-knife into his side.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading WITHIN THE WIGWAM Jack Carleton walked to the flapping deerskin which closed the entrance to the wigwam, flung it aside, and, stooping slightly, stepped within.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The etiquette of the visitor required him to advance and offer his hand, but he was afraid to do so while in doubt as to the sentiments of the chief.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The young Kentuckian recalled an instance somewhat similar to the present, wherein a Huron warrior, grasping the hand of the white man who offered it, suddenly drew him forward and plunged his hunting-knife into his side.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading WITHIN THE WIGWAM Jack Carleton walked to the flapping deerskin which closed the entrance to the wigwam, flung it aside, and, stooping slightly, stepped within.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading WITHIN THE WIGWAM Jack Carleton walked to the flapping deerskin which closed the entrance to the wigwam, flung it aside, and, stooping slightly, stepped within.
straighteningverbUS /ˈstreɪtənɪŋ/
-ing form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading Looking into the face of Wish-o-wa-tum, he made a half military salute and, straightening up, called out:
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The young Kentuckian recalled an instance somewhat similar to the present, wherein a Huron warrior, grasping the hand of the white man who offered it, suddenly drew him forward and plunged his hunting-knife into his side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WITHIN THE WIGWAM Jack Carleton walked to the flapping deerskin which closed the entrance to the wigwam, flung it aside, and, stooping slightly, stepped within.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WITHIN THE WIGWAM Jack Carleton walked to the flapping deerskin which closed the entrance to the wigwam, flung it aside, and, stooping slightly, stepped within.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Looking into the face of Wish-o-wa-tum, he made a half military salute and, straightening up, called out:
someone who visits
From this reading The etiquette of the visitor required him to advance and offer his hand, but he was afraid to do so while in doubt as to the sentiments of the chief.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading WITHIN THE WIGWAM Jack Carleton walked to the flapping deerskin which closed the entrance to the wigwam, flung it aside, and, stooping slightly, stepped within.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading The young Kentuckian recalled an instance somewhat similar to the present, wherein a Huron warrior, grasping the hand of the white man who offered it, suddenly drew him forward and plunged his hunting-knife into his side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The etiquette of the visitor required him to advance and offer his hand, but he was afraid to do so while in doubt as to the sentiments of the chief.
wherein
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From this reading The young Kentuckian recalled an instance somewhat similar to the present, wherein a Huron warrior, grasping the hand of the white man who offered it, suddenly drew him forward and plunged his hunting-knife into his side.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WITHIN THE WIGWAM Jack Carleton walked to the flapping deerskin which closed the entrance to the wigwam, flung it aside, and, stooping slightly, stepped within.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The etiquette of the visitor required him to advance and offer his hand, but he was afraid to do so while in doubt as to the sentiments of the chief.
a Caucasian
From this reading The young Kentuckian recalled an instance somewhat similar to the present, wherein a Huron warrior, grasping the hand of the white man who offered it, suddenly drew him forward and plunged his hunting-knife into his side.
which person or people
From this reading The young Kentuckian recalled an instance somewhat similar to the present, wherein a Huron warrior, grasping the hand of the white man who offered it, suddenly drew him forward and plunged his hunting-knife into his side.
WIGWAMnounUS /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/
a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides
From this reading WITHIN THE WIGWAM Jack Carleton walked to the flapping deerskin which closed the entrance to the wigwam, flung it aside, and, stooping slightly, stepped within.
Wish-o-wa-tum
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From this reading Looking into the face of Wish-o-wa-tum, he made a half military salute and, straightening up, called out:
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading WITHIN THE WIGWAM Jack Carleton walked to the flapping deerskin which closed the entrance to the wigwam, flung it aside, and, stooping slightly, stepped within.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How do you do, brother?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young Kentuckian recalled an instance somewhat similar to the present, wherein a Huron warrior, grasping the hand of the white man who offered it, suddenly drew him forward and plunged his hunting-knife into his side.
