aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "They're talking about something outdoors," whispered Jack; "keep quiet and listen."
not being in a specified place
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNWELCOME VISITOR Both Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub were disturbed by the singular behavior of the squaw and chief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN UNWELCOME VISITOR Both Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub were disturbed by the singular behavior of the squaw and chief.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The attitude of the wife was similar, except that she looked steadily in the face of Jack Carleton, as though seeking to read his thoughts.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The attitude of the wife was similar, except that she looked steadily in the face of Jack Carleton, as though seeking to read his thoughts.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading AN UNWELCOME VISITOR Both Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub were disturbed by the singular behavior of the squaw and chief.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
the two together, not just one
From this reading AN UNWELCOME VISITOR Both Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub were disturbed by the singular behavior of the squaw and chief.
brandsnounUS /brændz/
plural of “brand” — a name given to a product or service
From this reading The faint rustling of the leaves, the gentle breathing of the sleeping infant, and the soft purring of the fire (caused by the sudden flaring up of one of the brands), were the only sounds that came to their ears.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading The faint rustling of the leaves, the gentle breathing of the sleeping infant, and the soft purring of the fire (caused by the sudden flaring up of one of the brands), were the only sounds that came to their ears.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AN UNWELCOME VISITOR Both Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub were disturbed by the singular behavior of the squaw and chief.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The faint rustling of the leaves, the gentle breathing of the sleeping infant, and the soft purring of the fire (caused by the sudden flaring up of one of the brands), were the only sounds that came to their ears.
Carleton
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past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The faint rustling of the leaves, the gentle breathing of the sleeping infant, and the soft purring of the fire (caused by the sudden flaring up of one of the brands), were the only sounds that came to their ears.
a person who is in charge
From this reading AN UNWELCOME VISITOR Both Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub were disturbed by the singular behavior of the squaw and chief.
having the place or position changed
From this reading AN UNWELCOME VISITOR Both Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub were disturbed by the singular behavior of the squaw and chief.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The faint rustling of the leaves, the gentle breathing of the sleeping infant, and the soft purring of the fire (caused by the sudden flaring up of one of the brands), were the only sounds that came to their ears.
ejectingverbUS /ɪˈdʒektɪŋ/
-ing form of “eject” — put out or expel from a place
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
apart from; not including
From this reading The attitude of the wife was similar, except that she looked steadily in the face of Jack Carleton, as though seeking to read his thoughts.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
the organ of sight
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The attitude of the wife was similar, except that she looked steadily in the face of Jack Carleton, as though seeking to read his thoughts.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The faint rustling of the leaves, the gentle breathing of the sleeping infant, and the soft purring of the fire (caused by the sudden flaring up of one of the brands), were the only sounds that came to their ears.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The faint rustling of the leaves, the gentle breathing of the sleeping infant, and the soft purring of the fire (caused by the sudden flaring up of one of the brands), were the only sounds that came to their ears.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
flaringadjectiveUS /ˈflerɪŋ/
streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air
From this reading The faint rustling of the leaves, the gentle breathing of the sleeping infant, and the soft purring of the fire (caused by the sudden flaring up of one of the brands), were the only sounds that came to their ears.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The faint rustling of the leaves, the gentle breathing of the sleeping infant, and the soft purring of the fire (caused by the sudden flaring up of one of the brands), were the only sounds that came to their ears.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading The faint rustling of the leaves, the gentle breathing of the sleeping infant, and the soft purring of the fire (caused by the sudden flaring up of one of the brands), were the only sounds that came to their ears.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
a small worthless amount
From this reading AN UNWELCOME VISITOR Both Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub were disturbed by the singular behavior of the squaw and chief.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "They're talking about something outdoors," whispered Jack; "keep quiet and listen."
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The faint rustling of the leaves, the gentle breathing of the sleeping infant, and the soft purring of the fire (caused by the sudden flaring up of one of the brands), were the only sounds that came to their ears.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
hear with intention
From this reading "They're talking about something outdoors," whispered Jack; "keep quiet and listen."
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The attitude of the wife was similar, except that she looked steadily in the face of Jack Carleton, as though seeking to read his thoughts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNWELCOME VISITOR Both Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub were disturbed by the singular behavior of the squaw and chief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The faint rustling of the leaves, the gentle breathing of the sleeping infant, and the soft purring of the fire (caused by the sudden flaring up of one of the brands), were the only sounds that came to their ears.
and nothing more
From this reading The faint rustling of the leaves, the gentle breathing of the sleeping infant, and the soft purring of the fire (caused by the sudden flaring up of one of the brands), were the only sounds that came to their ears.
Otto
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From this reading AN UNWELCOME VISITOR Both Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub were disturbed by the singular behavior of the squaw and chief.
outdoorsadverbUS /ˈaʊtˈdɔːrz/
outside a building
From this reading "They're talking about something outdoors," whispered Jack; "keep quiet and listen."
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
purringverbUS /ˈpɜːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “purr” — make a soft swishing sound
From this reading The faint rustling of the leaves, the gentle breathing of the sleeping infant, and the soft purring of the fire (caused by the sudden flaring up of one of the brands), were the only sounds that came to their ears.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "They're talking about something outdoors," whispered Jack; "keep quiet and listen."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The attitude of the wife was similar, except that she looked steadily in the face of Jack Carleton, as though seeking to read his thoughts.
Relstaub
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From this reading AN UNWELCOME VISITOR Both Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub were disturbed by the singular behavior of the squaw and chief.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading The faint rustling of the leaves, the gentle breathing of the sleeping infant, and the soft purring of the fire (caused by the sudden flaring up of one of the brands), were the only sounds that came to their ears.
the act of searching for something
From this reading The attitude of the wife was similar, except that she looked steadily in the face of Jack Carleton, as though seeking to read his thoughts.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The attitude of the wife was similar, except that she looked steadily in the face of Jack Carleton, as though seeking to read his thoughts.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The attitude of the wife was similar, except that she looked steadily in the face of Jack Carleton, as though seeking to read his thoughts.
unusual or striking
From this reading AN UNWELCOME VISITOR Both Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub were disturbed by the singular behavior of the squaw and chief.
the state of being asleep
From this reading The faint rustling of the leaves, the gentle breathing of the sleeping infant, and the soft purring of the fire (caused by the sudden flaring up of one of the brands), were the only sounds that came to their ears.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The faint rustling of the leaves, the gentle breathing of the sleeping infant, and the soft purring of the fire (caused by the sudden flaring up of one of the brands), were the only sounds that came to their ears.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "They're talking about something outdoors," whispered Jack; "keep quiet and listen."
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The faint rustling of the leaves, the gentle breathing of the sleeping infant, and the soft purring of the fire (caused by the sudden flaring up of one of the brands), were the only sounds that came to their ears.
squawnoun
derogatory terms for an American Indian woman
From this reading AN UNWELCOME VISITOR Both Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub were disturbed by the singular behavior of the squaw and chief.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The attitude of the wife was similar, except that she looked steadily in the face of Jack Carleton, as though seeking to read his thoughts.
stemnounUS /stem/
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The faint rustling of the leaves, the gentle breathing of the sleeping infant, and the soft purring of the fire (caused by the sudden flaring up of one of the brands), were the only sounds that came to their ears.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "They're talking about something outdoors," whispered Jack; "keep quiet and listen."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The faint rustling of the leaves, the gentle breathing of the sleeping infant, and the soft purring of the fire (caused by the sudden flaring up of one of the brands), were the only sounds that came to their ears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNWELCOME VISITOR Both Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub were disturbed by the singular behavior of the squaw and chief.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The faint rustling of the leaves, the gentle breathing of the sleeping infant, and the soft purring of the fire (caused by the sudden flaring up of one of the brands), were the only sounds that came to their ears.
They're
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From this reading "They're talking about something outdoors," whispered Jack; "keep quiet and listen."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The attitude of the wife was similar, except that she looked steadily in the face of Jack Carleton, as though seeking to read his thoughts.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The attitude of the wife was similar, except that she looked steadily in the face of Jack Carleton, as though seeking to read his thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The faint rustling of the leaves, the gentle breathing of the sleeping infant, and the soft purring of the fire (caused by the sudden flaring up of one of the brands), were the only sounds that came to their ears.
UNWELCOMEadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading AN UNWELCOME VISITOR Both Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub were disturbed by the singular behavior of the squaw and chief.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The faint rustling of the leaves, the gentle breathing of the sleeping infant, and the soft purring of the fire (caused by the sudden flaring up of one of the brands), were the only sounds that came to their ears.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
someone who visits
From this reading AN UNWELCOME VISITOR Both Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub were disturbed by the singular behavior of the squaw and chief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN UNWELCOME VISITOR Both Jack Carleton and Otto Relstaub were disturbed by the singular behavior of the squaw and chief.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "They're talking about something outdoors," whispered Jack; "keep quiet and listen."
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The attitude of the wife was similar, except that she looked steadily in the face of Jack Carleton, as though seeking to read his thoughts.
Wish-o-wa-tum
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From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Wish-o-wa-tum held the stem of his pipe between his lips, without ejecting any smoke, while his eyes were fixed on the ground in front of his feet, with that absent expression which showed he was listening intently to something not visible to the eye.
