Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

move towards

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

expected hopefully

From this reading “Huh!” replied the Chief, and awaited further parley.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

plural of “breed” — a special variety of domesticated animals within a species

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

for a short time

From this reading “Good-day!” he cried briefly, singling out the Chief.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

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From this reading Cameron was known to them of old.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

a person who is in charge

From this reading “Good-day!” he cried briefly, singling out the Chief.

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

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From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

common coppery brown pit viper of upland eastern United States

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Good-day!” he cried briefly, singling out the Chief.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

not in agreement or harmony

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading “Huh!” replied the Chief, and awaited further parley.

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From this reading “Good-day!” he cried briefly, singling out the Chief.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Good-day!” he cried briefly, singling out the Chief.

plural of “howl” — a long loud emotional utterance

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Huh!” replied the Chief, and awaited further parley.

based on or having the nature of an illusion

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

not liable to or capable of change

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Cameron was known to them of old.

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

having many worn or threadbare spots in the nap

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

the force of workers available

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Cameron was known to them of old.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Good-day!” he cried briefly, singling out the Chief.

arrange in a container

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

a negotiation between enemies

From this reading “Huh!” replied the Chief, and awaited further parley.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “Huh!” replied the Chief, and awaited further parley.

plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

past form of “simmer” — boil slowly at low temperature

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

-ing form of “single” — hit a single

From this reading “Good-day!” he cried briefly, singling out the Chief.

plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Cameron was known to them of old.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

a Caucasian

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

which person or people

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The squaws, who had been busy superintending the pots and pans in which simmered the morning meal of their lords and masters, faded from view at Cameron's approach, and from the teepees on every side men appeared and stood awaiting with stolid faces the white man's greeting.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE ILLUSIVE COPPERHEAD Cameron's approach to the Piegan camp was greeted by a discordant chorus of yelps and howls from a pack of mangy, half-starved curs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, the invariable and inevitable concomitants of an Indian encampment.