used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
anew
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
in addition
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
react verbally
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
subject to appointment
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was some grumbling at that, among the warriors, but no open objection.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Also, he had not forgotten to charge him to keep those promises secret.
a person who is in charge
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
CHIEFSnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
the organ of sight
From this reading The owl had told Strong Hunter the same story that he had told Red Eye, and had made him the same promises of reward.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Also, he had not forgotten to charge him to keep those promises secret.
grumblingnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading There was some grumbling at that, among the warriors, but no open objection.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The owl had told Strong Hunter the same story that he had told Red Eye, and had made him the same promises of reward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The owl had told Strong Hunter the same story that he had told Red Eye, and had made him the same promises of reward.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
someone who hunts game
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Also, he had not forgotten to charge him to keep those promises secret.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The owl had told Strong Hunter the same story that he had told Red Eye, and had made him the same promises of reward.
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
MAKERnounUS /ˈmeɪkər/
a person who makes things
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
moonsnounUS /muːnz/
plural of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
not any; not one
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
not one, and not any
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Also, he had not forgotten to charge him to keep those promises secret.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading There was some grumbling at that, among the warriors, but no open objection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading There was some grumbling at that, among the warriors, but no open objection.
owlnounUS /aʊl/
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading The owl had told Strong Hunter the same story that he had told Red Eye, and had made him the same promises of reward.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The owl had told Strong Hunter the same story that he had told Red Eye, and had made him the same promises of reward.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading The owl had told Strong Hunter the same story that he had told Red Eye, and had made him the same promises of reward.
RobenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The owl had told Strong Hunter the same story that he had told Red Eye, and had made him the same promises of reward.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Also, he had not forgotten to charge him to keep those promises secret.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was some grumbling at that, among the warriors, but no open objection.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The owl had told Strong Hunter the same story that he had told Red Eye, and had made him the same promises of reward.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was some grumbling at that, among the warriors, but no open objection.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Also, he had not forgotten to charge him to keep those promises secret.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Also, he had not forgotten to charge him to keep those promises secret.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading There was some grumbling at that, among the warriors, but no open objection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
at the time that
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But he told them that the little brown owl was Bright Robe, without a doubt; also, that no chief would be appointed for the village until the end of two moons’ time, and that the magician himself would act as their chief until then.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE MAKER OF CHIEFS When Strong Hunter, after a lengthy stay within the lodge, appeared again among his fellows, he looked both elated and impressed and would answer none of their questions.
