used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We noticed that each of the Indians, contrary to their usual custom of taking a whiff or two, smoked long and slowly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fire was soon kindled, and the clay-stone calumet filled with "kini-kinik."
react verbally
From this reading We knew it was a ruse to protract the ceremony and gain time; while we--I answer for Seguin and myself--were chafing at the delay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We knew it was a ruse to protract the ceremony and gain time; while we--I answer for Seguin and myself--were chafing at the delay.
calumetnounUS /ˌkæljəˈmet/
a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace)
From this reading The fire was soon kindled, and the clay-stone calumet filled with "kini-kinik."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the pipe came round to the hunters, it passed in quicker time.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading We knew it was a ruse to protract the ceremony and gain time; while we--I answer for Seguin and myself--were chafing at the delay.
chafingnounUS /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/
soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction
From this reading We knew it was a ruse to protract the ceremony and gain time; while we--I answer for Seguin and myself--were chafing at the delay.
clay-stone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fire was soon kindled, and the clay-stone calumet filled with "kini-kinik."
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading We noticed that each of the Indians, contrary to their usual custom of taking a whiff or two, smoked long and slowly.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading We noticed that each of the Indians, contrary to their usual custom of taking a whiff or two, smoked long and slowly.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading We knew it was a ruse to protract the ceremony and gain time; while we--I answer for Seguin and myself--were chafing at the delay.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading We noticed that each of the Indians, contrary to their usual custom of taking a whiff or two, smoked long and slowly.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The fire was soon kindled, and the clay-stone calumet filled with "kini-kinik."
start firing a weapon
From this reading The fire was soon kindled, and the clay-stone calumet filled with "kini-kinik."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We knew it was a ruse to protract the ceremony and gain time; while we--I answer for Seguin and myself--were chafing at the delay.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was then lighted, and passed from mouth to mouth in profound silence.
obtain
From this reading We knew it was a ruse to protract the ceremony and gain time; while we--I answer for Seguin and myself--were chafing at the delay.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading When the pipe came round to the hunters, it passed in quicker time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We knew it was a ruse to protract the ceremony and gain time; while we--I answer for Seguin and myself--were chafing at the delay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was then lighted, and passed from mouth to mouth in profound silence.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading We noticed that each of the Indians, contrary to their usual custom of taking a whiff or two, smoked long and slowly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was then lighted, and passed from mouth to mouth in profound silence.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading The fire was soon kindled, and the clay-stone calumet filled with "kini-kinik."
kini-kinik
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From this reading The fire was soon kindled, and the clay-stone calumet filled with "kini-kinik."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We knew it was a ruse to protract the ceremony and gain time; while we--I answer for Seguin and myself--were chafing at the delay.
set afire or burning
From this reading It was then lighted, and passed from mouth to mouth in profound silence.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading We noticed that each of the Indians, contrary to their usual custom of taking a whiff or two, smoked long and slowly.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading It was then lighted, and passed from mouth to mouth in profound silence.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading We knew it was a ruse to protract the ceremony and gain time; while we--I answer for Seguin and myself--were chafing at the delay.
being perceived or observed
From this reading We noticed that each of the Indians, contrary to their usual custom of taking a whiff or two, smoked long and slowly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We noticed that each of the Indians, contrary to their usual custom of taking a whiff or two, smoked long and slowly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We noticed that each of the Indians, contrary to their usual custom of taking a whiff or two, smoked long and slowly.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was then lighted, and passed from mouth to mouth in profound silence.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading When the pipe came round to the hunters, it passed in quicker time.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading It was then lighted, and passed from mouth to mouth in profound silence.
protractverbUS /proʊˈtrækt/
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading We knew it was a ruse to protract the ceremony and gain time; while we--I answer for Seguin and myself--were chafing at the delay.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading When the pipe came round to the hunters, it passed in quicker time.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading When the pipe came round to the hunters, it passed in quicker time.
rusenounUS /ruːz/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading We knew it was a ruse to protract the ceremony and gain time; while we--I answer for Seguin and myself--were chafing at the delay.
Seguin
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From this reading We knew it was a ruse to protract the ceremony and gain time; while we--I answer for Seguin and myself--were chafing at the delay.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading It was then lighted, and passed from mouth to mouth in profound silence.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading We noticed that each of the Indians, contrary to their usual custom of taking a whiff or two, smoked long and slowly.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading We noticed that each of the Indians, contrary to their usual custom of taking a whiff or two, smoked long and slowly.
in the near future
From this reading The fire was soon kindled, and the clay-stone calumet filled with "kini-kinik."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading We noticed that each of the Indians, contrary to their usual custom of taking a whiff or two, smoked long and slowly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We noticed that each of the Indians, contrary to their usual custom of taking a whiff or two, smoked long and slowly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fire was soon kindled, and the clay-stone calumet filled with "kini-kinik."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We noticed that each of the Indians, contrary to their usual custom of taking a whiff or two, smoked long and slowly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was then lighted, and passed from mouth to mouth in profound silence.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We knew it was a ruse to protract the ceremony and gain time; while we--I answer for Seguin and myself--were chafing at the delay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was then lighted, and passed from mouth to mouth in profound silence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We noticed that each of the Indians, contrary to their usual custom of taking a whiff or two, smoked long and slowly.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading We noticed that each of the Indians, contrary to their usual custom of taking a whiff or two, smoked long and slowly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fire was soon kindled, and the clay-stone calumet filled with "kini-kinik."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We noticed that each of the Indians, contrary to their usual custom of taking a whiff or two, smoked long and slowly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We knew it was a ruse to protract the ceremony and gain time; while we--I answer for Seguin and myself--were chafing at the delay.
at the time that
From this reading When the pipe came round to the hunters, it passed in quicker time.
whiffnounUS /wɪf/
a short light gust of air
From this reading We noticed that each of the Indians, contrary to their usual custom of taking a whiff or two, smoked long and slowly.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading We knew it was a ruse to protract the ceremony and gain time; while we--I answer for Seguin and myself--were chafing at the delay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fire was soon kindled, and the clay-stone calumet filled with "kini-kinik."
