alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The Onondaga was already listening and watching, ready with his weapon.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In three or four hours he was back in his normal state, and he felt proudly that he was now as good as he had ever been.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In three or four hours he was back in his normal state, and he felt proudly that he was now as good as he had ever been.
atoning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MYSTIC VOYAGE The long stay in the windrow served Robert well, more than atoning for the drain made upon his strength by their rapid flight.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading Robert dozed, but he was awakened by something stirring near them, and he sat up with his finger on the trigger of his rifle.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In three or four hours he was back in his normal state, and he felt proudly that he was now as good as he had ever been.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In three or four hours he was back in his normal state, and he felt proudly that he was now as good as he had ever been.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The night, as they had expected, was cold, and he was thankful that he had hung on to the buffalo robe, in which he wrapped himself once more, while Tayoga was snug between two big blankets.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The night, as they had expected, was cold, and he was thankful that he had hung on to the buffalo robe, in which he wrapped himself once more, while Tayoga was snug between two big blankets.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading The night, as they had expected, was cold, and he was thankful that he had hung on to the buffalo robe, in which he wrapped himself once more, while Tayoga was snug between two big blankets.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading The night, as they had expected, was cold, and he was thankful that he had hung on to the buffalo robe, in which he wrapped himself once more, while Tayoga was snug between two big blankets.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Robert dozed, but he was awakened by something stirring near them, and he sat up with his finger on the trigger of his rifle.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MYSTIC VOYAGE The long stay in the windrow served Robert well, more than atoning for the drain made upon his strength by their rapid flight.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The night, as they had expected, was cold, and he was thankful that he had hung on to the buffalo robe, in which he wrapped himself once more, while Tayoga was snug between two big blankets.
dozedverbUS /doʊzd/
past form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading Robert dozed, but he was awakened by something stirring near them, and he sat up with his finger on the trigger of his rifle.
drainverbUS /dreɪn/
flow off gradually
From this reading THE MYSTIC VOYAGE The long stay in the windrow served Robert well, more than atoning for the drain made upon his strength by their rapid flight.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading In three or four hours he was back in his normal state, and he felt proudly that he was now as good as he had ever been.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The night, as they had expected, was cold, and he was thankful that he had hung on to the buffalo robe, in which he wrapped himself once more, while Tayoga was snug between two big blankets.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In three or four hours he was back in his normal state, and he felt proudly that he was now as good as he had ever been.
fingerverbUS /ˈfɪŋɡər/
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Robert dozed, but he was awakened by something stirring near them, and he sat up with his finger on the trigger of his rifle.
flightnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE MYSTIC VOYAGE The long stay in the windrow served Robert well, more than atoning for the drain made upon his strength by their rapid flight.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MYSTIC VOYAGE The long stay in the windrow served Robert well, more than atoning for the drain made upon his strength by their rapid flight.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In three or four hours he was back in his normal state, and he felt proudly that he was now as good as he had ever been.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In three or four hours he was back in his normal state, and he felt proudly that he was now as good as he had ever been.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In three or four hours he was back in his normal state, and he felt proudly that he was now as good as he had ever been.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In three or four hours he was back in his normal state, and he felt proudly that he was now as good as he had ever been.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The night, as they had expected, was cold, and he was thankful that he had hung on to the buffalo robe, in which he wrapped himself once more, while Tayoga was snug between two big blankets.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MYSTIC VOYAGE The long stay in the windrow served Robert well, more than atoning for the drain made upon his strength by their rapid flight.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In three or four hours he was back in his normal state, and he felt proudly that he was now as good as he had ever been.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The night, as they had expected, was cold, and he was thankful that he had hung on to the buffalo robe, in which he wrapped himself once more, while Tayoga was snug between two big blankets.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MYSTIC VOYAGE The long stay in the windrow served Robert well, more than atoning for the drain made upon his strength by their rapid flight.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading The Onondaga was already listening and watching, ready with his weapon.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 MYSTIC VOYAGE The long stay in the windrow served Robert well, more than atoning for the drain made upon his strength by their rapid flight.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE MYSTIC VOYAGE The long stay in the windrow served Robert well, more than atoning for the drain made upon his strength by their rapid flight.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE MYSTIC VOYAGE The long stay in the windrow served Robert well, more than atoning for the drain made upon his strength by their rapid flight.
MYSTICadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading THE MYSTIC VOYAGE The long stay in the windrow served Robert well, more than atoning for the drain made upon his strength by their rapid flight.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Robert dozed, but he was awakened by something stirring near them, and he sat up with his finger on the trigger of his rifle.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night, as they had expected, was cold, and he was thankful that he had hung on to the buffalo robe, in which he wrapped himself once more, while Tayoga was snug between two big blankets.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading In three or four hours he was back in his normal state, and he felt proudly that he was now as good as he had ever been.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In three or four hours he was back in his normal state, and he felt proudly that he was now as good as he had ever been.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Robert dozed, but he was awakened by something stirring near them, and he sat up with his finger on the trigger of his rifle.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The night, as they had expected, was cold, and he was thankful that he had hung on to the buffalo robe, in which he wrapped himself once more, while Tayoga was snug between two big blankets.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading The night, as they had expected, was cold, and he was thankful that he had hung on to the buffalo robe, in which he wrapped himself once more, while Tayoga was snug between two big blankets.
OnondaganounUS /ˌɑːnənˈdɔːɡə/
a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living between Lake Champlain and the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading The Onondaga was already listening and watching, ready with his weapon.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In three or four hours he was back in his normal state, and he felt proudly that he was now as good as he had ever been.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading In three or four hours he was back in his normal state, and he felt proudly that he was now as good as he had ever been.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading THE MYSTIC VOYAGE The long stay in the windrow served Robert well, more than atoning for the drain made upon his strength by their rapid flight.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The Onondaga was already listening and watching, ready with his weapon.
rifleverbUS /ˈraɪfəl/
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Robert dozed, but he was awakened by something stirring near them, and he sat up with his finger on the trigger of his rifle.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading The night, as they had expected, was cold, and he was thankful that he had hung on to the buffalo robe, in which he wrapped himself once more, while Tayoga was snug between two big blankets.
RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading THE MYSTIC VOYAGE The long stay in the windrow served Robert well, more than atoning for the drain made upon his strength by their rapid flight.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Robert dozed, but he was awakened by something stirring near them, and he sat up with his finger on the trigger of his rifle.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading THE MYSTIC VOYAGE The long stay in the windrow served Robert well, more than atoning for the drain made upon his strength by their rapid flight.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading The night, as they had expected, was cold, and he was thankful that he had hung on to the buffalo robe, in which he wrapped himself once more, while Tayoga was snug between two big blankets.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Robert dozed, but he was awakened by something stirring near them, and he sat up with his finger on the trigger of his rifle.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In three or four hours he was back in his normal state, and he felt proudly that he was now as good as he had ever been.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE MYSTIC VOYAGE The long stay in the windrow served Robert well, more than atoning for the drain made upon his strength by their rapid flight.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Robert dozed, but he was awakened by something stirring near them, and he sat up with his finger on the trigger of his rifle.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading THE MYSTIC VOYAGE The long stay in the windrow served Robert well, more than atoning for the drain made upon his strength by their rapid flight.
Tayoga
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night, as they had expected, was cold, and he was thankful that he had hung on to the buffalo robe, in which he wrapped himself once more, while Tayoga was snug between two big blankets.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE MYSTIC VOYAGE The long stay in the windrow served Robert well, more than atoning for the drain made upon his strength by their rapid flight.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The night, as they had expected, was cold, and he was thankful that he had hung on to the buffalo robe, in which he wrapped himself once more, while Tayoga was snug between two big blankets.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In three or four hours he was back in his normal state, and he felt proudly that he was now as good as he had ever been.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTIC VOYAGE The long stay in the windrow served Robert well, more than atoning for the drain made upon his strength by their rapid flight.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE MYSTIC VOYAGE The long stay in the windrow served Robert well, more than atoning for the drain made upon his strength by their rapid flight.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Robert dozed, but he was awakened by something stirring near them, and he sat up with his finger on the trigger of his rifle.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The night, as they had expected, was cold, and he was thankful that he had hung on to the buffalo robe, in which he wrapped himself once more, while Tayoga was snug between two big blankets.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In three or four hours he was back in his normal state, and he felt proudly that he was now as good as he had ever been.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The night, as they had expected, was cold, and he was thankful that he had hung on to the buffalo robe, in which he wrapped himself once more, while Tayoga was snug between two big blankets.
triggerverbUS /ˈtrɪɡər/
put in motion or move to act
From this reading Robert dozed, but he was awakened by something stirring near them, and he sat up with his finger on the trigger of his rifle.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The night, as they had expected, was cold, and he was thankful that he had hung on to the buffalo robe, in which he wrapped himself once more, while Tayoga was snug between two big blankets.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Robert dozed, but he was awakened by something stirring near them, and he sat up with his finger on the trigger of his rifle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE MYSTIC VOYAGE The long stay in the windrow served Robert well, more than atoning for the drain made upon his strength by their rapid flight.
VOYAGEnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/
an act of traveling by water
From this reading THE MYSTIC VOYAGE The long stay in the windrow served Robert well, more than atoning for the drain made upon his strength by their rapid flight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In three or four hours he was back in his normal state, and he felt proudly that he was now as good as he had ever been.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The Onondaga was already listening and watching, ready with his weapon.
weaponnounUS /ˈwepən/
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The Onondaga was already listening and watching, ready with his weapon.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE MYSTIC VOYAGE The long stay in the windrow served Robert well, more than atoning for the drain made upon his strength by their rapid flight.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The night, as they had expected, was cold, and he was thankful that he had hung on to the buffalo robe, in which he wrapped himself once more, while Tayoga was snug between two big blankets.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The night, as they had expected, was cold, and he was thankful that he had hung on to the buffalo robe, in which he wrapped himself once more, while Tayoga was snug between two big blankets.
windrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MYSTIC VOYAGE The long stay in the windrow served Robert well, more than atoning for the drain made upon his strength by their rapid flight.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Robert dozed, but he was awakened by something stirring near them, and he sat up with his finger on the trigger of his rifle.
wrappedadjectiveUS /ræpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading The night, as they had expected, was cold, and he was thankful that he had hung on to the buffalo robe, in which he wrapped himself once more, while Tayoga was snug between two big blankets.
