acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading All five men were in fast and furious flight, acute peril pricking them on; although they had left the Spirit Lake safely, the Stone Men were hard on their heels.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All five men were in fast and furious flight, acute peril pricking them on; although they had left the Spirit Lake safely, the Stone Men were hard on their heels.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading All five men were in fast and furious flight, acute peril pricking them on; although they had left the Spirit Lake safely, the Stone Men were hard on their heels.
amissadjectiveUS /əˈmɪs/
not functioning properly
From this reading The Dacotah envoys were not happy in the event; perhaps, under the leaden skies, they suspected that their belts had been delivered amiss.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Dacotah refused to talk, being troubled and uneasy in spirit.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading That Maclish had tricked them all, was fully appreciated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading TWO TRAILS MAY HAVE THE SAME END During the following week, Crawford’s knowledge of the Star Woman remained exactly where it had been.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Dacotah refused to talk, being troubled and uneasy in spirit.
beltsnounUS /belts/
plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading The Dacotah envoys were not happy in the event; perhaps, under the leaden skies, they suspected that their belts had been delivered amiss.
Crawford'snounUS /ˈkrɔːfərdz/
possessive form of “crawford” — United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading TWO TRAILS MAY HAVE THE SAME END During the following week, Crawford’s knowledge of the Star Woman remained exactly where it had been.
Dacotah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Dacotah refused to talk, being troubled and uneasy in spirit.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading The Dacotah envoys were not happy in the event; perhaps, under the leaden skies, they suspected that their belts had been delivered amiss.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading TWO TRAILS MAY HAVE THE SAME END During the following week, Crawford’s knowledge of the Star Woman remained exactly where it had been.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading TWO TRAILS MAY HAVE THE SAME END During the following week, Crawford’s knowledge of the Star Woman remained exactly where it had been.
envoysnounUS /ˈenvɔɪz/
plural of “envoy” — a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading The Dacotah envoys were not happy in the event; perhaps, under the leaden skies, they suspected that their belts had been delivered amiss.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The Dacotah envoys were not happy in the event; perhaps, under the leaden skies, they suspected that their belts had been delivered amiss.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading TWO TRAILS MAY HAVE THE SAME END During the following week, Crawford’s knowledge of the Star Woman remained exactly where it had been.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading All five men were in fast and furious flight, acute peril pricking them on; although they had left the Spirit Lake safely, the Stone Men were hard on their heels.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading All five men were in fast and furious flight, acute peril pricking them on; although they had left the Spirit Lake safely, the Stone Men were hard on their heels.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading All five men were in fast and furious flight, acute peril pricking them on; although they had left the Spirit Lake safely, the Stone Men were hard on their heels.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading TWO TRAILS MAY HAVE THE SAME END During the following week, Crawford’s knowledge of the Star Woman remained exactly where it had been.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading That Maclish had tricked them all, was fully appreciated.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading All five men were in fast and furious flight, acute peril pricking them on; although they had left the Spirit Lake safely, the Stone Men were hard on their heels.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TWO TRAILS MAY HAVE THE SAME END During the following week, Crawford’s knowledge of the Star Woman remained exactly where it had been.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The Dacotah envoys were not happy in the event; perhaps, under the leaden skies, they suspected that their belts had been delivered amiss.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading All five men were in fast and furious flight, acute peril pricking them on; although they had left the Spirit Lake safely, the Stone Men were hard on their heels.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading TWO TRAILS MAY HAVE THE SAME END During the following week, Crawford’s knowledge of the Star Woman remained exactly where it had been.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading All five men were in fast and furious flight, acute peril pricking them on; although they had left the Spirit Lake safely, the Stone Men were hard on their heels.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Dacotah refused to talk, being troubled and uneasy in spirit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TWO TRAILS MAY HAVE THE SAME END During the following week, Crawford’s knowledge of the Star Woman remained exactly where it had been.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading TWO TRAILS MAY HAVE THE SAME END During the following week, Crawford’s knowledge of the Star Woman remained exactly where it had been.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading All five men were in fast and furious flight, acute peril pricking them on; although they had left the Spirit Lake safely, the Stone Men were hard on their heels.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading The Dacotah envoys were not happy in the event; perhaps, under the leaden skies, they suspected that their belts had been delivered amiss.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading All five men were in fast and furious flight, acute peril pricking them on; although they had left the Spirit Lake safely, the Stone Men were hard on their heels.
Maclish
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That Maclish had tricked them all, was fully appreciated.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading TWO TRAILS MAY HAVE THE SAME END During the following week, Crawford’s knowledge of the Star Woman remained exactly where it had been.
the force of workers available
From this reading All five men were in fast and furious flight, acute peril pricking them on; although they had left the Spirit Lake safely, the Stone Men were hard on their heels.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Dacotah envoys were not happy in the event; perhaps, under the leaden skies, they suspected that their belts had been delivered amiss.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO TRAILS MAY HAVE THE SAME END During the following week, Crawford’s knowledge of the Star Woman remained exactly where it had been.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All five men were in fast and furious flight, acute peril pricking them on; although they had left the Spirit Lake safely, the Stone Men were hard on their heels.
by chance
From this reading The Dacotah envoys were not happy in the event; perhaps, under the leaden skies, they suspected that their belts had been delivered amiss.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading All five men were in fast and furious flight, acute peril pricking them on; although they had left the Spirit Lake safely, the Stone Men were hard on their heels.
prickingnoun
the act of puncturing with a small point
From this reading All five men were in fast and furious flight, acute peril pricking them on; although they had left the Spirit Lake safely, the Stone Men were hard on their heels.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The Dacotah refused to talk, being troubled and uneasy in spirit.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading TWO TRAILS MAY HAVE THE SAME END During the following week, Crawford’s knowledge of the Star Woman remained exactly where it had been.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading All five men were in fast and furious flight, acute peril pricking them on; although they had left the Spirit Lake safely, the Stone Men were hard on their heels.
Identical; not different.
From this reading TWO TRAILS MAY HAVE THE SAME END During the following week, Crawford’s knowledge of the Star Woman remained exactly where it had been.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The Dacotah envoys were not happy in the event; perhaps, under the leaden skies, they suspected that their belts had been delivered amiss.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The Dacotah refused to talk, being troubled and uneasy in spirit.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading TWO TRAILS MAY HAVE THE SAME END During the following week, Crawford’s knowledge of the Star Woman remained exactly where it had been.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading All five men were in fast and furious flight, acute peril pricking them on; although they had left the Spirit Lake safely, the Stone Men were hard on their heels.
believed likely
From this reading The Dacotah envoys were not happy in the event; perhaps, under the leaden skies, they suspected that their belts had been delivered amiss.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The Dacotah refused to talk, being troubled and uneasy in spirit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That Maclish had tricked them all, was fully appreciated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO TRAILS MAY HAVE THE SAME END During the following week, Crawford’s knowledge of the Star Woman remained exactly where it had been.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All five men were in fast and furious flight, acute peril pricking them on; although they had left the Spirit Lake safely, the Stone Men were hard on their heels.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All five men were in fast and furious flight, acute peril pricking them on; although they had left the Spirit Lake safely, the Stone Men were hard on their heels.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All five men were in fast and furious flight, acute peril pricking them on; although they had left the Spirit Lake safely, the Stone Men were hard on their heels.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Dacotah refused to talk, being troubled and uneasy in spirit.
TRAILSnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading TWO TRAILS MAY HAVE THE SAME END During the following week, Crawford’s knowledge of the Star Woman remained exactly where it had been.
trickedverbUS /trɪkt/
past form of “trick” — deceive somebody
From this reading That Maclish had tricked them all, was fully appreciated.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading The Dacotah refused to talk, being troubled and uneasy in spirit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO TRAILS MAY HAVE THE SAME END During the following week, Crawford’s knowledge of the Star Woman remained exactly where it had been.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Dacotah envoys were not happy in the event; perhaps, under the leaden skies, they suspected that their belts had been delivered amiss.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading The Dacotah refused to talk, being troubled and uneasy in spirit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That Maclish had tricked them all, was fully appreciated.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading TWO TRAILS MAY HAVE THE SAME END During the following week, Crawford’s knowledge of the Star Woman remained exactly where it had been.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All five men were in fast and furious flight, acute peril pricking them on; although they had left the Spirit Lake safely, the Stone Men were hard on their heels.
in or at the place that
From this reading TWO TRAILS MAY HAVE THE SAME END During the following week, Crawford’s knowledge of the Star Woman remained exactly where it had been.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading TWO TRAILS MAY HAVE THE SAME END During the following week, Crawford’s knowledge of the Star Woman remained exactly where it had been.
