used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Nay, friend, a couch in the open will suit my taste,” replied the youth.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading ’Tis the great spirit of him giving voice against the littleness of his body and the weakness of his legs.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading THE TWO RED FEATHERS “I am hungry and weary,” said Wise-as-a-she-wolf.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TWO RED FEATHERS “I am hungry and weary,” said Wise-as-a-she-wolf.
beddingnounUS /ˈbedɪŋ/
coverings that are used on a bed
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading ’Tis the great spirit of him giving voice against the littleness of his body and the weakness of his legs.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
a person who is in charge
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
cooking-pot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading “Nay, friend, a couch in the open will suit my taste,” replied the youth.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
FEATHERSnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading THE TWO RED FEATHERS “I am hungry and weary,” said Wise-as-a-she-wolf.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Nay, friend, a couch in the open will suit my taste,” replied the youth.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
the act of giving
From this reading ’Tis the great spirit of him giving voice against the littleness of his body and the weakness of his legs.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading ’Tis the great spirit of him giving voice against the littleness of his body and the weakness of his legs.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “So that the young warrior is not in pain, let him yell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ’Tis the great spirit of him giving voice against the littleness of his body and the weakness of his legs.”
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading THE TWO RED FEATHERS “I am hungry and weary,” said Wise-as-a-she-wolf.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE TWO RED FEATHERS “I am hungry and weary,” said Wise-as-a-she-wolf.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
staying power
From this reading ’Tis the great spirit of him giving voice against the littleness of his body and the weakness of his legs.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “So that the young warrior is not in pain, let him yell.
littlenessnoun
the property of having a relatively small size
From this reading ’Tis the great spirit of him giving voice against the littleness of his body and the weakness of his legs.”
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
an old word for “no”
From this reading “Nay, friend, a couch in the open will suit my taste,” replied the youth.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “So that the young warrior is not in pain, let him yell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “Nay, friend, a couch in the open will suit my taste,” replied the youth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading “So that the young warrior is not in pain, let him yell.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE TWO RED FEATHERS “I am hungry and weary,” said Wise-as-a-she-wolf.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE TWO RED FEATHERS “I am hungry and weary,” said Wise-as-a-she-wolf.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So that the young warrior is not in pain, let him yell.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading ’Tis the great spirit of him giving voice against the littleness of his body and the weakness of his legs.”
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading “Nay, friend, a couch in the open will suit my taste,” replied the youth.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading “Nay, friend, a couch in the open will suit my taste,” replied the youth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TWO RED FEATHERS “I am hungry and weary,” said Wise-as-a-she-wolf.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading ’Tis the great spirit of him giving voice against the littleness of his body and the weakness of his legs.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE TWO RED FEATHERS “I am hungry and weary,” said Wise-as-a-she-wolf.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading ’Tis the great spirit of him giving voice against the littleness of his body and the weakness of his legs.”
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
a flaw or weak point
From this reading ’Tis the great spirit of him giving voice against the littleness of his body and the weakness of his legs.”
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading THE TWO RED FEATHERS “I am hungry and weary,” said Wise-as-a-she-wolf.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
Wise-as-a-she-wolf
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TWO RED FEATHERS “I am hungry and weary,” said Wise-as-a-she-wolf.
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading “So that the young warrior is not in pain, let him yell.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “So that the young warrior is not in pain, let him yell.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “My cooking-pot is full,” replied the other, “and I have many soft skins for bedding; but I fear me, chief, that to sleep in my lodge you will first have to practise magic on the throat of the new warrior, or on your own ears.”
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading “Nay, friend, a couch in the open will suit my taste,” replied the youth.
