used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A YANKEE ON A LOG.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The scene opens upon one of those great rivers of the West, in the country which Tecumseh claimed and fought for so gallantly.
on or to one side
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The forest was at rest, save only the songs of birds and the splash of the fish leaping in the river.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The forest was at rest, save only the songs of birds and the splash of the fish leaping in the river.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading The scene opens upon one of those great rivers of the West, in the country which Tecumseh claimed and fought for so gallantly.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The scene opens upon one of those great rivers of the West, in the country which Tecumseh claimed and fought for so gallantly.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Satisfying himself that no one was in sight, the Indian rose slowly, stalked out into the path, and took his course toward the river.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading The forest was at rest, save only the songs of birds and the splash of the fish leaping in the river.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The scene opens upon one of those great rivers of the West, in the country which Tecumseh claimed and fought for so gallantly.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The forest was at rest, save only the songs of birds and the splash of the fish leaping in the river.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The scene opens upon one of those great rivers of the West, in the country which Tecumseh claimed and fought for so gallantly.
gallantlyadverbUS /ˈɡæləntli/
in a gallant manner
From this reading The scene opens upon one of those great rivers of the West, in the country which Tecumseh claimed and fought for so gallantly.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The scene opens upon one of those great rivers of the West, in the country which Tecumseh claimed and fought for so gallantly.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Satisfying himself that no one was in sight, the Indian rose slowly, stalked out into the path, and took his course toward the river.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Satisfying himself that no one was in sight, the Indian rose slowly, stalked out into the path, and took his course toward the river.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The scene opens upon one of those great rivers of the West, in the country which Tecumseh claimed and fought for so gallantly.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Satisfying himself that no one was in sight, the Indian rose slowly, stalked out into the path, and took his course toward the river.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading The forest was at rest, save only the songs of birds and the splash of the fish leaping in the river.
LOGverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading A YANKEE ON A LOG.
not any; not one
From this reading Satisfying himself that no one was in sight, the Indian rose slowly, stalked out into the path, and took his course toward the river.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The scene opens upon one of those great rivers of the West, in the country which Tecumseh claimed and fought for so gallantly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A YANKEE ON A LOG.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The scene opens upon one of those great rivers of the West, in the country which Tecumseh claimed and fought for so gallantly.
and nothing more
From this reading The forest was at rest, save only the songs of birds and the splash of the fish leaping in the river.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading The scene opens upon one of those great rivers of the West, in the country which Tecumseh claimed and fought for so gallantly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
a course of conduct
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
any competition
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The forest was at rest, save only the songs of birds and the splash of the fish leaping in the river.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The forest was at rest, save only the songs of birds and the splash of the fish leaping in the river.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The scene opens upon one of those great rivers of the West, in the country which Tecumseh claimed and fought for so gallantly.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Satisfying himself that no one was in sight, the Indian rose slowly, stalked out into the path, and took his course toward the river.
SatisfyingadjectiveUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
providing abundant nourishment
From this reading Satisfying himself that no one was in sight, the Indian rose slowly, stalked out into the path, and took his course toward the river.
except for; apart from
From this reading The forest was at rest, save only the songs of birds and the splash of the fish leaping in the river.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene opens upon one of those great rivers of the West, in the country which Tecumseh claimed and fought for so gallantly.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Satisfying himself that no one was in sight, the Indian rose slowly, stalked out into the path, and took his course toward the river.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Satisfying himself that no one was in sight, the Indian rose slowly, stalked out into the path, and took his course toward the river.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The scene opens upon one of those great rivers of the West, in the country which Tecumseh claimed and fought for so gallantly.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading The forest was at rest, save only the songs of birds and the splash of the fish leaping in the river.
splashverbUS /splæʃ/
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
From this reading The forest was at rest, save only the songs of birds and the splash of the fish leaping in the river.
stalkedadjectiveUS /stɔːkt/
having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk
From this reading Satisfying himself that no one was in sight, the Indian rose slowly, stalked out into the path, and took his course toward the river.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
TecumsehnounUS /təˈkʌmsə/
a famous chief of the Shawnee who tried to unite Indian tribes against the increasing white settlement (1768-1813)
From this reading The scene opens upon one of those great rivers of the West, in the country which Tecumseh claimed and fought for so gallantly.
Tecumseh's
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From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The scene opens upon one of those great rivers of the West, in the country which Tecumseh claimed and fought for so gallantly.
thicketnounUS /ˈθɪkɪt/
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The scene opens upon one of those great rivers of the West, in the country which Tecumseh claimed and fought for so gallantly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Satisfying himself that no one was in sight, the Indian rose slowly, stalked out into the path, and took his course toward the river.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Satisfying himself that no one was in sight, the Indian rose slowly, stalked out into the path, and took his course toward the river.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The scene opens upon one of those great rivers of the West, in the country which Tecumseh claimed and fought for so gallantly.
war-paint
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From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The forest was at rest, save only the songs of birds and the splash of the fish leaping in the river.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading A thicket of bushes which bordered the path down to the water, was suddenly pushed aside and a grim face peered out, a face rendered doubly fierce by its war-paint, for it was that of an Indian of Tecumseh's noble race.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The scene opens upon one of those great rivers of the West, in the country which Tecumseh claimed and fought for so gallantly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The scene opens upon one of those great rivers of the West, in the country which Tecumseh claimed and fought for so gallantly.
YANKEEnounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading A YANKEE ON A LOG.
