used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading BILL DISPENSES AID AND ARGUMENT The fire spluttered just beyond the door of the tent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BILL DISPENSES AID AND ARGUMENT The fire spluttered just beyond the door of the tent.
any thing at all
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading BILL DISPENSES AID AND ARGUMENT The fire spluttered just beyond the door of the tent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading BILL DISPENSES AID AND ARGUMENT The fire spluttered just beyond the door of the tent.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading BILL DISPENSES AID AND ARGUMENT The fire spluttered just beyond the door of the tent.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading Peigan Charley squatted over its friendly warmth, his lean hands outheld to its flickering blaze in truly Indian fashion.
Charley
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From this reading Peigan Charley squatted over its friendly warmth, his lean hands outheld to its flickering blaze in truly Indian fashion.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Its cheerful light supported the efforts of the kerosene lamp within.
a person who is in charge
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
a state at a particular time
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
DISPENSESverbUS /dɪˈspensɪz/
third-person singular of “dispense” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading BILL DISPENSES AID AND ARGUMENT The fire spluttered just beyond the door of the tent.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading BILL DISPENSES AID AND ARGUMENT The fire spluttered just beyond the door of the tent.
DR
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From this reading DR.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Its cheerful light supported the efforts of the kerosene lamp within.
else
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From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
apart from; not including
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Peigan Charley squatted over its friendly warmth, his lean hands outheld to its flickering blaze in truly Indian fashion.
start firing a weapon
From this reading BILL DISPENSES AID AND ARGUMENT The fire spluttered just beyond the door of the tent.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading Peigan Charley squatted over its friendly warmth, his lean hands outheld to its flickering blaze in truly Indian fashion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Peigan Charley squatted over its friendly warmth, his lean hands outheld to its flickering blaze in truly Indian fashion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Peigan Charley squatted over its friendly warmth, his lean hands outheld to its flickering blaze in truly Indian fashion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peigan Charley squatted over its friendly warmth, his lean hands outheld to its flickering blaze in truly Indian fashion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peigan Charley squatted over its friendly warmth, his lean hands outheld to its flickering blaze in truly Indian fashion.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Peigan Charley squatted over its friendly warmth, his lean hands outheld to its flickering blaze in truly Indian fashion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its cheerful light supported the efforts of the kerosene lamp within.
and nothing more
From this reading BILL DISPENSES AID AND ARGUMENT The fire spluttered just beyond the door of the tent.
kerosenenounUS /ˈkerəsiːn/
a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
From this reading Its cheerful light supported the efforts of the kerosene lamp within.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Its cheerful light supported the efforts of the kerosene lamp within.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Peigan Charley squatted over its friendly warmth, his lean hands outheld to its flickering blaze in truly Indian fashion.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Its cheerful light supported the efforts of the kerosene lamp within.
the force of workers available
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BILL DISPENSES AID AND ARGUMENT The fire spluttered just beyond the door of the tent.
outheld
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From this reading Peigan Charley squatted over its friendly warmth, his lean hands outheld to its flickering blaze in truly Indian fashion.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Peigan Charley squatted over its friendly warmth, his lean hands outheld to its flickering blaze in truly Indian fashion.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
Peigan
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From this reading Peigan Charley squatted over its friendly warmth, his lean hands outheld to its flickering blaze in truly Indian fashion.
by chance
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
any competition
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
spluttered
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From this reading BILL DISPENSES AID AND ARGUMENT The fire spluttered just beyond the door of the tent.
squatted
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From this reading Peigan Charley squatted over its friendly warmth, his lean hands outheld to its flickering blaze in truly Indian fashion.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Its cheerful light supported the efforts of the kerosene lamp within.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading BILL DISPENSES AID AND ARGUMENT The fire spluttered just beyond the door of the tent.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BILL DISPENSES AID AND ARGUMENT The fire spluttered just beyond the door of the tent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peigan Charley squatted over its friendly warmth, his lean hands outheld to its flickering blaze in truly Indian fashion.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Peigan Charley squatted over its friendly warmth, his lean hands outheld to its flickering blaze in truly Indian fashion.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Peigan Charley squatted over its friendly warmth, his lean hands outheld to its flickering blaze in truly Indian fashion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
belonging to which person
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Its cheerful light supported the efforts of the kerosene lamp within.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
people who are wounded
From this reading His position had been taken up with a view to observing his wounded chief, whose condition concerned him more than anything else in the world, except it was, perhaps, his delight in driving the men of his own color under him, and his absolute contempt for his own race.
