used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He investigated the mountains and the rocky coasts, and scanned every foot of the barrens; but not a sign of Bright Robe rewarded him.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading THE QUEST Having restored peace to his beloved islanders, Wise-as-a-she-wolf allowed Featherfoot to return to his father, and devoted himself to the search for the red feathers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE QUEST Having restored peace to his beloved islanders, Wise-as-a-she-wolf allowed Featherfoot to return to his father, and devoted himself to the search for the red feathers.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Assured that he was no longer in the island, he crossed the Narrow Sea, and repeated the question which he had put to Black Eagle once before, when on the trail of Spotted Seal.
barrensnounUS /ˈbærənz/
plural of “barren” — an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
From this reading He investigated the mountains and the rocky coasts, and scanned every foot of the barrens; but not a sign of Bright Robe rewarded him.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading He questioned every inhabitant of every village in the island, and beat every grove for his cunning enemy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Assured that he was no longer in the island, he crossed the Narrow Sea, and repeated the question which he had put to Black Eagle once before, when on the trail of Spotted Seal.
dearly loved
From this reading THE QUEST Having restored peace to his beloved islanders, Wise-as-a-she-wolf allowed Featherfoot to return to his father, and devoted himself to the search for the red feathers.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Assured that he was no longer in the island, he crossed the Narrow Sea, and repeated the question which he had put to Black Eagle once before, when on the trail of Spotted Seal.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He investigated the mountains and the rocky coasts, and scanned every foot of the barrens; but not a sign of Bright Robe rewarded him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He investigated the mountains and the rocky coasts, and scanned every foot of the barrens; but not a sign of Bright Robe rewarded him.
coastsnounUS /koʊsts/
plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading He investigated the mountains and the rocky coasts, and scanned every foot of the barrens; but not a sign of Bright Robe rewarded him.
placed crosswise
From this reading Assured that he was no longer in the island, he crossed the Narrow Sea, and repeated the question which he had put to Black Eagle once before, when on the trail of Spotted Seal.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading He questioned every inhabitant of every village in the island, and beat every grove for his cunning enemy.
the act of departing
From this reading But from Little Heron, he learned of the fugitive’s visit to the secluded valley, and of his furtive departure in the night.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading THE QUEST Having restored peace to his beloved islanders, Wise-as-a-she-wolf allowed Featherfoot to return to his father, and devoted himself to the search for the red feathers.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Assured that he was no longer in the island, he crossed the Narrow Sea, and repeated the question which he had put to Black Eagle once before, when on the trail of Spotted Seal.
an opposing military force
From this reading He questioned every inhabitant of every village in the island, and beat every grove for his cunning enemy.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He questioned every inhabitant of every village in the island, and beat every grove for his cunning enemy.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE QUEST Having restored peace to his beloved islanders, Wise-as-a-she-wolf allowed Featherfoot to return to his father, and devoted himself to the search for the red feathers.
Featherfoot
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From this reading THE QUEST Having restored peace to his beloved islanders, Wise-as-a-she-wolf allowed Featherfoot to return to his father, and devoted himself to the search for the red feathers.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading THE QUEST Having restored peace to his beloved islanders, Wise-as-a-she-wolf allowed Featherfoot to return to his father, and devoted himself to the search for the red feathers.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He investigated the mountains and the rocky coasts, and scanned every foot of the barrens; but not a sign of Bright Robe rewarded him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE QUEST Having restored peace to his beloved islanders, Wise-as-a-she-wolf allowed Featherfoot to return to his father, and devoted himself to the search for the red feathers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But from Little Heron, he learned of the fugitive’s visit to the secluded valley, and of his furtive departure in the night.
fugitive's
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From this reading But from Little Heron, he learned of the fugitive’s visit to the secluded valley, and of his furtive departure in the night.
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading But from Little Heron, he learned of the fugitive’s visit to the secluded valley, and of his furtive departure in the night.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading He questioned every inhabitant of every village in the island, and beat every grove for his cunning enemy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Assured that he was no longer in the island, he crossed the Narrow Sea, and repeated the question which he had put to Black Eagle once before, when on the trail of Spotted Seal.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE QUEST Having restored peace to his beloved islanders, Wise-as-a-she-wolf allowed Featherfoot to return to his father, and devoted himself to the search for the red feathers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He questioned every inhabitant of every village in the island, and beat every grove for his cunning enemy.
HeronnounUS /ˈherən/
Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)
From this reading But from Little Heron, he learned of the fugitive’s visit to the secluded valley, and of his furtive departure in the night.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He investigated the mountains and the rocky coasts, and scanned every foot of the barrens; but not a sign of Bright Robe rewarded him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE QUEST Having restored peace to his beloved islanders, Wise-as-a-she-wolf allowed Featherfoot to return to his father, and devoted himself to the search for the red feathers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE QUEST Having restored peace to his beloved islanders, Wise-as-a-she-wolf allowed Featherfoot to return to his father, and devoted himself to the search for the red feathers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He questioned every inhabitant of every village in the island, and beat every grove for his cunning enemy.
inhabitantnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənt/
a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading He questioned every inhabitant of every village in the island, and beat every grove for his cunning enemy.
investigatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtəd/
past form of “investigate” — investigate scientifically
From this reading He investigated the mountains and the rocky coasts, and scanned every foot of the barrens; but not a sign of Bright Robe rewarded him.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading He questioned every inhabitant of every village in the island, and beat every grove for his cunning enemy.
islandersnounUS /ˈaɪləndərz/
plural of “islander” — an inhabitant of an island
From this reading THE QUEST Having restored peace to his beloved islanders, Wise-as-a-she-wolf allowed Featherfoot to return to his father, and devoted himself to the search for the red feathers.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading But from Little Heron, he learned of the fugitive’s visit to the secluded valley, and of his furtive departure in the night.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But from Little Heron, he learned of the fugitive’s visit to the secluded valley, and of his furtive departure in the night.
for more time
From this reading Assured that he was no longer in the island, he crossed the Narrow Sea, and repeated the question which he had put to Black Eagle once before, when on the trail of Spotted Seal.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He investigated the mountains and the rocky coasts, and scanned every foot of the barrens; but not a sign of Bright Robe rewarded him.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Assured that he was no longer in the island, he crossed the Narrow Sea, and repeated the question which he had put to Black Eagle once before, when on the trail of Spotted Seal.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But from Little Heron, he learned of the fugitive’s visit to the secluded valley, and of his furtive departure in the night.
not any; not one
From this reading Assured that he was no longer in the island, he crossed the Narrow Sea, and repeated the question which he had put to Black Eagle once before, when on the trail of Spotted Seal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He investigated the mountains and the rocky coasts, and scanned every foot of the barrens; but not a sign of Bright Robe rewarded him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He questioned every inhabitant of every village in the island, and beat every grove for his cunning enemy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Assured that he was no longer in the island, he crossed the Narrow Sea, and repeated the question which he had put to Black Eagle once before, when on the trail of Spotted Seal.
on one occasion
From this reading Assured that he was no longer in the island, he crossed the Narrow Sea, and repeated the question which he had put to Black Eagle once before, when on the trail of Spotted Seal.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading THE QUEST Having restored peace to his beloved islanders, Wise-as-a-she-wolf allowed Featherfoot to return to his father, and devoted himself to the search for the red feathers.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Assured that he was no longer in the island, he crossed the Narrow Sea, and repeated the question which he had put to Black Eagle once before, when on the trail of Spotted Seal.
QUESTnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading THE QUEST Having restored peace to his beloved islanders, Wise-as-a-she-wolf allowed Featherfoot to return to his father, and devoted himself to the search for the red feathers.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Assured that he was no longer in the island, he crossed the Narrow Sea, and repeated the question which he had put to Black Eagle once before, when on the trail of Spotted Seal.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He questioned every inhabitant of every village in the island, and beat every grove for his cunning enemy.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE QUEST Having restored peace to his beloved islanders, Wise-as-a-she-wolf allowed Featherfoot to return to his father, and devoted himself to the search for the red feathers.
recurring again and again
From this reading Assured that he was no longer in the island, he crossed the Narrow Sea, and repeated the question which he had put to Black Eagle once before, when on the trail of Spotted Seal.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading THE QUEST Having restored peace to his beloved islanders, Wise-as-a-she-wolf allowed Featherfoot to return to his father, and devoted himself to the search for the red feathers.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE QUEST Having restored peace to his beloved islanders, Wise-as-a-she-wolf allowed Featherfoot to return to his father, and devoted himself to the search for the red feathers.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading He investigated the mountains and the rocky coasts, and scanned every foot of the barrens; but not a sign of Bright Robe rewarded him.
RobenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading He investigated the mountains and the rocky coasts, and scanned every foot of the barrens; but not a sign of Bright Robe rewarded him.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading He investigated the mountains and the rocky coasts, and scanned every foot of the barrens; but not a sign of Bright Robe rewarded him.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading He investigated the mountains and the rocky coasts, and scanned every foot of the barrens; but not a sign of Bright Robe rewarded him.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Assured that he was no longer in the island, he crossed the Narrow Sea, and repeated the question which he had put to Black Eagle once before, when on the trail of Spotted Seal.
SealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading Assured that he was no longer in the island, he crossed the Narrow Sea, and repeated the question which he had put to Black Eagle once before, when on the trail of Spotted Seal.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading THE QUEST Having restored peace to his beloved islanders, Wise-as-a-she-wolf allowed Featherfoot to return to his father, and devoted himself to the search for the red feathers.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading But from Little Heron, he learned of the fugitive’s visit to the secluded valley, and of his furtive departure in the night.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He investigated the mountains and the rocky coasts, and scanned every foot of the barrens; but not a sign of Bright Robe rewarded him.
SpottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading Assured that he was no longer in the island, he crossed the Narrow Sea, and repeated the question which he had put to Black Eagle once before, when on the trail of Spotted Seal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Assured that he was no longer in the island, he crossed the Narrow Sea, and repeated the question which he had put to Black Eagle once before, when on the trail of Spotted Seal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE QUEST Having restored peace to his beloved islanders, Wise-as-a-she-wolf allowed Featherfoot to return to his father, and devoted himself to the search for the red feathers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE QUEST Having restored peace to his beloved islanders, Wise-as-a-she-wolf allowed Featherfoot to return to his father, and devoted himself to the search for the red feathers.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Assured that he was no longer in the island, he crossed the Narrow Sea, and repeated the question which he had put to Black Eagle once before, when on the trail of Spotted Seal.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading But from Little Heron, he learned of the fugitive’s visit to the secluded valley, and of his furtive departure in the night.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He questioned every inhabitant of every village in the island, and beat every grove for his cunning enemy.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But from Little Heron, he learned of the fugitive’s visit to the secluded valley, and of his furtive departure in the night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Assured that he was no longer in the island, he crossed the Narrow Sea, and repeated the question which he had put to Black Eagle once before, when on the trail of Spotted Seal.
at the time that
From this reading Assured that he was no longer in the island, he crossed the Narrow Sea, and repeated the question which he had put to Black Eagle once before, when on the trail of Spotted Seal.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Assured that he was no longer in the island, he crossed the Narrow Sea, and repeated the question which he had put to Black Eagle once before, when on the trail of Spotted Seal.
Wise-as-a-she-wolf
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE QUEST Having restored peace to his beloved islanders, Wise-as-a-she-wolf allowed Featherfoot to return to his father, and devoted himself to the search for the red feathers.
