used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading He bestowed no attention on Wish-o-wa-tum or his squaw, but addressed his young friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Deerfoot has slain more than one Shawanoe and has spared others; he will spare Arorara; he may sit down beside the Osage warrior and smoke pipe with him."
Arorara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He bestowed no attention on Wish-o-wa-tum or his squaw, but addressed his young friends.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Immediately the youth shoved his knife in place, and for the first time seemed to become aware that he stood in the presence of others.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Immediately the youth shoved his knife in place, and for the first time seemed to become aware that he stood in the presence of others.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Deerfoot has slain more than one Shawanoe and has spared others; he will spare Arorara; he may sit down beside the Osage warrior and smoke pipe with him."
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading He bestowed no attention on Wish-o-wa-tum or his squaw, but addressed his young friends.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He bestowed no attention on Wish-o-wa-tum or his squaw, but addressed his young friends.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
cringingadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪndʒɪŋ/
totally submissive
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
Deerfoot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Deerfoot has slain more than one Shawanoe and has spared others; he will spare Arorara; he may sit down beside the Osage warrior and smoke pipe with him."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Immediately the youth shoved his knife in place, and for the first time seemed to become aware that he stood in the presence of others.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Immediately the youth shoved his knife in place, and for the first time seemed to become aware that he stood in the presence of others.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He bestowed no attention on Wish-o-wa-tum or his squaw, but addressed his young friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Let my brothers go from this lodge and make their way homeward; Arorara will not pursue them."
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Let my brothers go from this lodge and make their way homeward; Arorara will not pursue them."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Deerfoot has slain more than one Shawanoe and has spared others; he will spare Arorara; he may sit down beside the Osage warrior and smoke pipe with him."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Deerfoot has slain more than one Shawanoe and has spared others; he will spare Arorara; he may sit down beside the Osage warrior and smoke pipe with him."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Immediately the youth shoved his knife in place, and for the first time seemed to become aware that he stood in the presence of others.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading "Let my brothers go from this lodge and make their way homeward; Arorara will not pursue them."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately the youth shoved his knife in place, and for the first time seemed to become aware that he stood in the presence of others.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Immediately the youth shoved his knife in place, and for the first time seemed to become aware that he stood in the presence of others.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Immediately the youth shoved his knife in place, and for the first time seemed to become aware that he stood in the presence of others.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let my brothers go from this lodge and make their way homeward; Arorara will not pursue them."
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading "Let my brothers go from this lodge and make their way homeward; Arorara will not pursue them."
engage in
From this reading "Let my brothers go from this lodge and make their way homeward; Arorara will not pursue them."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Deerfoot has slain more than one Shawanoe and has spared others; he will spare Arorara; he may sit down beside the Osage warrior and smoke pipe with him."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Deerfoot has slain more than one Shawanoe and has spared others; he will spare Arorara; he may sit down beside the Osage warrior and smoke pipe with him."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
not any; not one
From this reading He bestowed no attention on Wish-o-wa-tum or his squaw, but addressed his young friends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Let my brothers go from this lodge and make their way homeward; Arorara will not pursue them."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He bestowed no attention on Wish-o-wa-tum or his squaw, but addressed his young friends.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Deerfoot has slain more than one Shawanoe and has spared others; he will spare Arorara; he may sit down beside the Osage warrior and smoke pipe with him."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He bestowed no attention on Wish-o-wa-tum or his squaw, but addressed his young friends.
OsagenounUS /oʊˈseɪdʒ/
a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Missouri in the valleys of the Missouri and Osage rivers; oil was found on Osage lands early in the 20th century
From this reading Deerfoot has slain more than one Shawanoe and has spared others; he will spare Arorara; he may sit down beside the Osage warrior and smoke pipe with him."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Deerfoot has slain more than one Shawanoe and has spared others; he will spare Arorara; he may sit down beside the Osage warrior and smoke pipe with him."
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Deerfoot has slain more than one Shawanoe and has spared others; he will spare Arorara; he may sit down beside the Osage warrior and smoke pipe with him."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Immediately the youth shoved his knife in place, and for the first time seemed to become aware that he stood in the presence of others.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Immediately the youth shoved his knife in place, and for the first time seemed to become aware that he stood in the presence of others.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading "Let my brothers go from this lodge and make their way homeward; Arorara will not pursue them."
replyingverbUS /rɪˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Immediately the youth shoved his knife in place, and for the first time seemed to become aware that he stood in the presence of others.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
Shawanoe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Deerfoot has slain more than one Shawanoe and has spared others; he will spare Arorara; he may sit down beside the Osage warrior and smoke pipe with him."
shovedverbUS /ʃʌvd/
past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading Immediately the youth shoved his knife in place, and for the first time seemed to become aware that he stood in the presence of others.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
be seated
From this reading Deerfoot has slain more than one Shawanoe and has spared others; he will spare Arorara; he may sit down beside the Osage warrior and smoke pipe with him."
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading Deerfoot has slain more than one Shawanoe and has spared others; he will spare Arorara; he may sit down beside the Osage warrior and smoke pipe with him."
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Deerfoot has slain more than one Shawanoe and has spared others; he will spare Arorara; he may sit down beside the Osage warrior and smoke pipe with him."
refrain from harming
From this reading Deerfoot has slain more than one Shawanoe and has spared others; he will spare Arorara; he may sit down beside the Osage warrior and smoke pipe with him."
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading Deerfoot has slain more than one Shawanoe and has spared others; he will spare Arorara; he may sit down beside the Osage warrior and smoke pipe with him."
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
squawnoun
derogatory terms for an American Indian woman
From this reading He bestowed no attention on Wish-o-wa-tum or his squaw, but addressed his young friends.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Immediately the youth shoved his knife in place, and for the first time seemed to become aware that he stood in the presence of others.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Deerfoot has slain more than one Shawanoe and has spared others; he will spare Arorara; he may sit down beside the Osage warrior and smoke pipe with him."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Immediately the youth shoved his knife in place, and for the first time seemed to become aware that he stood in the presence of others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Let my brothers go from this lodge and make their way homeward; Arorara will not pursue them."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Let my brothers go from this lodge and make their way homeward; Arorara will not pursue them."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Let my brothers go from this lodge and make their way homeward; Arorara will not pursue them."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Immediately the youth shoved his knife in place, and for the first time seemed to become aware that he stood in the presence of others.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Deerfoot has slain more than one Shawanoe and has spared others; he will spare Arorara; he may sit down beside the Osage warrior and smoke pipe with him."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Let my brothers go from this lodge and make their way homeward; Arorara will not pursue them."
at the time that
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
Wish-o-wa-tum
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He bestowed no attention on Wish-o-wa-tum or his squaw, but addressed his young friends.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
the words that are spoken
From this reading CONCLUSION "My brother speaks with a single tongue," said Deerfoot, replying to the cringing words of Arorara: "the Great Spirit will frown when he sees two brothers fighting each other.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He bestowed no attention on Wish-o-wa-tum or his squaw, but addressed his young friends.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Immediately the youth shoved his knife in place, and for the first time seemed to become aware that he stood in the presence of others.
