used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The people of the village were feasting around half a hundred fires.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The hunt had been successful.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The village was joyous, light-hearted, and free of care.
chieftainsnounUS /ˈtʃiːftənz/
plural of “chieftain” — the leader of a group of people
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
drumsnounUS /drʌmz/
plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading The people of the village were feasting around half a hundred fires.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading The people of the village were feasting around half a hundred fires.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The village was joyous, light-hearted, and free of care.
a quick look
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The people of the village were feasting around half a hundred fires.
ten 10s
From this reading The people of the village were feasting around half a hundred fires.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading The hunt had been successful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading The village was joyous, light-hearted, and free of care.
immediately past
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
light-heartedadjective
carefree and happy and lighthearted
From this reading The village was joyous, light-hearted, and free of care.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
Meriwether
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From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The people of the village were feasting around half a hundred fires.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people of the village were feasting around half a hundred fires.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
SiouxnounUS /suː/
a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The hunt had been successful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The people of the village were feasting around half a hundred fires.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The village was joyous, light-hearted, and free of care.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The people of the village were feasting around half a hundred fires.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
Yanktonnais
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
