used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the dark-faced man in the fringed buckskin said these two words in an angry tone, Roger felt something of a shock.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
anew
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
(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 "ALL, OR NONE!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When the dark-faced man in the fringed buckskin said these two words in an angry tone, Roger felt something of a shock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading When the dark-faced man in the fringed buckskin said these two words in an angry tone, Roger felt something of a shock.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Oh! is that so?" the boy answered back, in a satirical tone; "well, just prove it to me then, and I'll throw up my claim."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Oh! is that so?" the boy answered back, in a satirical tone; "well, just prove it to me then, and I'll throw up my claim."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Oh! is that so?" the boy answered back, in a satirical tone; "well, just prove it to me then, and I'll throw up my claim."
buckskinnounUS /ˈbʌkskɪn/
horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail
From this reading When the dark-faced man in the fringed buckskin said these two words in an angry tone, Roger felt something of a shock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading "Oh! is that so?" the boy answered back, in a satirical tone; "well, just prove it to me then, and I'll throw up my claim."
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
dark-faced
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From this reading When the dark-faced man in the fringed buckskin said these two words in an angry tone, Roger felt something of a shock.
one or the other of two
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When the dark-faced man in the fringed buckskin said these two words in an angry tone, Roger felt something of a shock.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading When the dark-faced man in the fringed buckskin said these two words in an angry tone, Roger felt something of a shock.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "GAME mine!"
half-breeds
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From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
someone who hunts game
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
I'll
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From this reading "Oh! is that so?" the boy answered back, in a satirical tone; "well, just prove it to me then, and I'll throw up my claim."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the dark-faced man in the fringed buckskin said these two words in an angry tone, Roger felt something of a shock.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh! is that so?" the boy answered back, in a satirical tone; "well, just prove it to me then, and I'll throw up my claim."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh! is that so?" the boy answered back, in a satirical tone; "well, just prove it to me then, and I'll throw up my claim."
and nothing more
From this reading "Oh! is that so?" the boy answered back, in a satirical tone; "well, just prove it to me then, and I'll throw up my claim."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When the dark-faced man in the fringed buckskin said these two words in an angry tone, Roger felt something of a shock.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh! is that so?" the boy answered back, in a satirical tone; "well, just prove it to me then, and I'll throw up my claim."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "GAME mine!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Oh! is that so?" the boy answered back, in a satirical tone; "well, just prove it to me then, and I'll throw up my claim."
not one, and not any
From this reading "ALL, OR NONE!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the dark-faced man in the fringed buckskin said these two words in an angry tone, Roger felt something of a shock.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh! is that so?" the boy answered back, in a satirical tone; "well, just prove it to me then, and I'll throw up my claim."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "ALL, OR NONE!"
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
by chance
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "Oh! is that so?" the boy answered back, in a satirical tone; "well, just prove it to me then, and I'll throw up my claim."
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the dark-faced man in the fringed buckskin said these two words in an angry tone, Roger felt something of a shock.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When the dark-faced man in the fringed buckskin said these two words in an angry tone, Roger felt something of a shock.
satiricaladjectiveUS /səˈtɪrəkəl/
exposing human folly to ridicule
From this reading "Oh! is that so?" the boy answered back, in a satirical tone; "well, just prove it to me then, and I'll throw up my claim."
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading When the dark-faced man in the fringed buckskin said these two words in an angry tone, Roger felt something of a shock.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Oh! is that so?" the boy answered back, in a satirical tone; "well, just prove it to me then, and I'll throw up my claim."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading When the dark-faced man in the fringed buckskin said these two words in an angry tone, Roger felt something of a shock.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
that is looked for
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the dark-faced man in the fringed buckskin said these two words in an angry tone, Roger felt something of a shock.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Oh! is that so?" the boy answered back, in a satirical tone; "well, just prove it to me then, and I'll throw up my claim."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When the dark-faced man in the fringed buckskin said these two words in an angry tone, Roger felt something of a shock.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
propel through the air
From this reading "Oh! is that so?" the boy answered back, in a satirical tone; "well, just prove it to me then, and I'll throw up my claim."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Oh! is that so?" the boy answered back, in a satirical tone; "well, just prove it to me then, and I'll throw up my claim."
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading When the dark-faced man in the fringed buckskin said these two words in an angry tone, Roger felt something of a shock.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When the dark-faced man in the fringed buckskin said these two words in an angry tone, Roger felt something of a shock.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Oh! is that so?" the boy answered back, in a satirical tone; "well, just prove it to me then, and I'll throw up my claim."
(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 "Oh! is that so?" the boy answered back, in a satirical tone; "well, just prove it to me then, and I'll throw up my claim."
at the time that
From this reading When the dark-faced man in the fringed buckskin said these two words in an angry tone, Roger felt something of a shock.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
which person or people
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He looked closer, and realized that possibly the other hunter might _not_ be an Indian after all, but one of those half-breeds who sometimes made their homes with the tribes, and again sought the company of the whites, either English or French.
the words that are spoken
From this reading When the dark-faced man in the fringed buckskin said these two words in an angry tone, Roger felt something of a shock.
