used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a round tent, upheld by strong, slender poles, that came together at the top so as to leave a small opening.
(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 In such a bright day as that all the light needed came through the open door, for the "flap" was still thrown back.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lodge of tanned buffalo-skins in which Ni-ha-be and Rita were sitting with Mother Dolores, was large and commodious.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading On the outside the covering was painted in bright colors with a great many rude figures of men and animals.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was no furniture; but some buffalo and bear skins and some blankets were spread upon the ground, and it was a very comfortable lodge for any weather that was likely to come in that region.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a round tent, upheld by strong, slender poles, that came together at the top so as to leave a small opening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a round tent, upheld by strong, slender poles, that came together at the top so as to leave a small opening.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In such a bright day as that all the light needed came through the open door, for the "flap" was still thrown back.
have
From this reading There was no furniture; but some buffalo and bear skins and some blankets were spread upon the ground, and it was a very comfortable lodge for any weather that was likely to come in that region.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading There was no furniture; but some buffalo and bear skins and some blankets were spread upon the ground, and it was a very comfortable lodge for any weather that was likely to come in that region.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading On the outside the covering was painted in bright colors with a great many rude figures of men and animals.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading There was no furniture; but some buffalo and bear skins and some blankets were spread upon the ground, and it was a very comfortable lodge for any weather that was likely to come in that region.
buffalo-skins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lodge of tanned buffalo-skins in which Ni-ha-be and Rita were sitting with Mother Dolores, was large and commodious.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no furniture; but some buffalo and bear skins and some blankets were spread upon the ground, and it was a very comfortable lodge for any weather that was likely to come in that region.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a round tent, upheld by strong, slender poles, that came together at the top so as to leave a small opening.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was a round tent, upheld by strong, slender poles, that came together at the top so as to leave a small opening.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading On the outside the covering was painted in bright colors with a great many rude figures of men and animals.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There was no furniture; but some buffalo and bear skins and some blankets were spread upon the ground, and it was a very comfortable lodge for any weather that was likely to come in that region.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading There was no furniture; but some buffalo and bear skins and some blankets were spread upon the ground, and it was a very comfortable lodge for any weather that was likely to come in that region.
commodiousadjectiveUS /kəˈmoʊdiəs/
large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)
From this reading The lodge of tanned buffalo-skins in which Ni-ha-be and Rita were sitting with Mother Dolores, was large and commodious.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading On the outside the covering was painted in bright colors with a great many rude figures of men and animals.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In such a bright day as that all the light needed came through the open door, for the "flap" was still thrown back.
Dolores
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From this reading The lodge of tanned buffalo-skins in which Ni-ha-be and Rita were sitting with Mother Dolores, was large and commodious.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In such a bright day as that all the light needed came through the open door, for the "flap" was still thrown back.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading On the outside the covering was painted in bright colors with a great many rude figures of men and animals.
flapverbUS /flæp/
move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
From this reading In such a bright day as that all the light needed came through the open door, for the "flap" was still thrown back.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no furniture; but some buffalo and bear skins and some blankets were spread upon the ground, and it was a very comfortable lodge for any weather that was likely to come in that region.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading There was no furniture; but some buffalo and bear skins and some blankets were spread upon the ground, and it was a very comfortable lodge for any weather that was likely to come in that region.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On the outside the covering was painted in bright colors with a great many rude figures of men and animals.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading There was no furniture; but some buffalo and bear skins and some blankets were spread upon the ground, and it was a very comfortable lodge for any weather that was likely to come in that region.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lodge of tanned buffalo-skins in which Ni-ha-be and Rita were sitting with Mother Dolores, was large and commodious.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a round tent, upheld by strong, slender poles, that came together at the top so as to leave a small opening.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The lodge of tanned buffalo-skins in which Ni-ha-be and Rita were sitting with Mother Dolores, was large and commodious.
go away from a place
From this reading It was a round tent, upheld by strong, slender poles, that came together at the top so as to leave a small opening.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In such a bright day as that all the light needed came through the open door, for the "flap" was still thrown back.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading There was no furniture; but some buffalo and bear skins and some blankets were spread upon the ground, and it was a very comfortable lodge for any weather that was likely to come in that region.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The lodge of tanned buffalo-skins in which Ni-ha-be and Rita were sitting with Mother Dolores, was large and commodious.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading On the outside the covering was painted in bright colors with a great many rude figures of men and animals.
the force of workers available
From this reading On the outside the covering was painted in bright colors with a great many rude figures of men and animals.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The lodge of tanned buffalo-skins in which Ni-ha-be and Rita were sitting with Mother Dolores, was large and commodious.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In such a bright day as that all the light needed came through the open door, for the "flap" was still thrown back.
Ni-ha-be
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lodge of tanned buffalo-skins in which Ni-ha-be and Rita were sitting with Mother Dolores, was large and commodious.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no furniture; but some buffalo and bear skins and some blankets were spread upon the ground, and it was a very comfortable lodge for any weather that was likely to come in that region.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The lodge of tanned buffalo-skins in which Ni-ha-be and Rita were sitting with Mother Dolores, was large and commodious.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the outside the covering was painted in bright colors with a great many rude figures of men and animals.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In such a bright day as that all the light needed came through the open door, for the "flap" was still thrown back.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading It was a round tent, upheld by strong, slender poles, that came together at the top so as to leave a small opening.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading On the outside the covering was painted in bright colors with a great many rude figures of men and animals.
coated with paint
From this reading On the outside the covering was painted in bright colors with a great many rude figures of men and animals.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading It was a round tent, upheld by strong, slender poles, that came together at the top so as to leave a small opening.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading There was no furniture; but some buffalo and bear skins and some blankets were spread upon the ground, and it was a very comfortable lodge for any weather that was likely to come in that region.
Rita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lodge of tanned buffalo-skins in which Ni-ha-be and Rita were sitting with Mother Dolores, was large and commodious.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It was a round tent, upheld by strong, slender poles, that came together at the top so as to leave a small opening.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading On the outside the covering was painted in bright colors with a great many rude figures of men and animals.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The lodge of tanned buffalo-skins in which Ni-ha-be and Rita were sitting with Mother Dolores, was large and commodious.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading There was no furniture; but some buffalo and bear skins and some blankets were spread upon the ground, and it was a very comfortable lodge for any weather that was likely to come in that region.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading It was a round tent, upheld by strong, slender poles, that came together at the top so as to leave a small opening.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a round tent, upheld by strong, slender poles, that came together at the top so as to leave a small opening.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a round tent, upheld by strong, slender poles, that came together at the top so as to leave a small opening.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was no furniture; but some buffalo and bear skins and some blankets were spread upon the ground, and it was a very comfortable lodge for any weather that was likely to come in that region.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading There was no furniture; but some buffalo and bear skins and some blankets were spread upon the ground, and it was a very comfortable lodge for any weather that was likely to come in that region.
not in physical motion
From this reading In such a bright day as that all the light needed came through the open door, for the "flap" was still thrown back.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It was a round tent, upheld by strong, slender poles, that came together at the top so as to leave a small opening.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In such a bright day as that all the light needed came through the open door, for the "flap" was still thrown back.
tannedadjectiveUS /tænd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading The lodge of tanned buffalo-skins in which Ni-ha-be and Rita were sitting with Mother Dolores, was large and commodious.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading It was a round tent, upheld by strong, slender poles, that came together at the top so as to leave a small opening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a round tent, upheld by strong, slender poles, that came together at the top so as to leave a small opening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lodge of tanned buffalo-skins in which Ni-ha-be and Rita were sitting with Mother Dolores, was large and commodious.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no furniture; but some buffalo and bear skins and some blankets were spread upon the ground, and it was a very comfortable lodge for any weather that was likely to come in that region.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In such a bright day as that all the light needed came through the open door, for the "flap" was still thrown back.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading In such a bright day as that all the light needed came through the open door, for the "flap" was still thrown back.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a round tent, upheld by strong, slender poles, that came together at the top so as to leave a small opening.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It was a round tent, upheld by strong, slender poles, that came together at the top so as to leave a small opening.
the upper part of anything
From this reading It was a round tent, upheld by strong, slender poles, that came together at the top so as to leave a small opening.
upheldverbUS /əpˈheld/
inflected form of “uphold” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading It was a round tent, upheld by strong, slender poles, that came together at the top so as to leave a small opening.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was no furniture; but some buffalo and bear skins and some blankets were spread upon the ground, and it was a very comfortable lodge for any weather that was likely to come in that region.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was no furniture; but some buffalo and bear skins and some blankets were spread upon the ground, and it was a very comfortable lodge for any weather that was likely to come in that region.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lodge of tanned buffalo-skins in which Ni-ha-be and Rita were sitting with Mother Dolores, was large and commodious.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading There was no furniture; but some buffalo and bear skins and some blankets were spread upon the ground, and it was a very comfortable lodge for any weather that was likely to come in that region.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lodge of tanned buffalo-skins in which Ni-ha-be and Rita were sitting with Mother Dolores, was large and commodious.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The lodge of tanned buffalo-skins in which Ni-ha-be and Rita were sitting with Mother Dolores, was large and commodious.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lodge of tanned buffalo-skins in which Ni-ha-be and Rita were sitting with Mother Dolores, was large and commodious.
