used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To an unaccustomed eye from below he might have been a part of nature’s freaks among the sand rocks.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The yellow grass sloped away from his feet mile after mile to the timber, and beyond that to the prismatic mountains.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He sat alone on the rim-rocks of the bluffs overlooking the sunlit valley.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading To an unaccustomed eye from below he might have been a part of nature’s freaks among the sand rocks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To an unaccustomed eye from below he might have been a part of nature’s freaks among the sand rocks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The yellow grass sloped away from his feet mile after mile to the timber, and beyond that to the prismatic mountains.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The yellow grass sloped away from his feet mile after mile to the timber, and beyond that to the prismatic mountains.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading White Otter’s heart was bad.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To an unaccustomed eye from below he might have been a part of nature’s freaks among the sand rocks.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading To an unaccustomed eye from below he might have been a part of nature’s freaks among the sand rocks.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The yellow grass sloped away from his feet mile after mile to the timber, and beyond that to the prismatic mountains.
bluffsnounUS /blʌfs/
plural of “bluff” — a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading He sat alone on the rim-rocks of the bluffs overlooking the sunlit valley.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
Chis-chis-chash
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From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
creek-bottom
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From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
the organ of sight
From this reading To an unaccustomed eye from below he might have been a part of nature’s freaks among the sand rocks.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The yellow grass sloped away from his feet mile after mile to the timber, and beyond that to the prismatic mountains.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
freaksnounUS /friːks/
plural of “freak” — a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading To an unaccustomed eye from below he might have been a part of nature’s freaks among the sand rocks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To an unaccustomed eye from below he might have been a part of nature’s freaks among the sand rocks.
the act of giving
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The yellow grass sloped away from his feet mile after mile to the timber, and beyond that to the prismatic mountains.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To an unaccustomed eye from below he might have been a part of nature’s freaks among the sand rocks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sat alone on the rim-rocks of the bluffs overlooking the sunlit valley.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading White Otter’s heart was bad.
herdboys
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From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
herdsnounUS /hɜːrdz/
plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The yellow grass sloped away from his feet mile after mile to the timber, and beyond that to the prismatic mountains.
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
lodgesnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒəz/
plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To an unaccustomed eye from below he might have been a part of nature’s freaks among the sand rocks.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The yellow grass sloped away from his feet mile after mile to the timber, and beyond that to the prismatic mountains.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The yellow grass sloped away from his feet mile after mile to the timber, and beyond that to the prismatic mountains.
nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading To an unaccustomed eye from below he might have been a part of nature’s freaks among the sand rocks.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He sat alone on the rim-rocks of the bluffs overlooking the sunlit valley.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He sat alone on the rim-rocks of the bluffs overlooking the sunlit valley.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
Otter'snounUS /ˈɑːtərz/
possessive form of “otter” — the fur of an otter
From this reading White Otter’s heart was bad.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading He sat alone on the rim-rocks of the bluffs overlooking the sunlit valley.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading To an unaccustomed eye from below he might have been a part of nature’s freaks among the sand rocks.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
prismaticadjectiveUS /prɪzˈmætɪk/
of or relating to or resembling or constituting a prism
From this reading The yellow grass sloped away from his feet mile after mile to the timber, and beyond that to the prismatic mountains.
with low volume
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
rim-rocks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sat alone on the rim-rocks of the bluffs overlooking the sunlit valley.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading To an unaccustomed eye from below he might have been a part of nature’s freaks among the sand rocks.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading To an unaccustomed eye from below he might have been a part of nature’s freaks among the sand rocks.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat alone on the rim-rocks of the bluffs overlooking the sunlit valley.
slopedadjective
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading The yellow grass sloped away from his feet mile after mile to the timber, and beyond that to the prismatic mountains.
sparseadjectiveUS /spɑːrs/
not dense
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
sunlitadjectiveUS /ˈsʌnlɪt/
lighted by sunlight
From this reading He sat alone on the rim-rocks of the bluffs overlooking the sunlit valley.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The yellow grass sloped away from his feet mile after mile to the timber, and beyond that to the prismatic mountains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He sat alone on the rim-rocks of the bluffs overlooking the sunlit valley.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading The yellow grass sloped away from his feet mile after mile to the timber, and beyond that to the prismatic mountains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To an unaccustomed eye from below he might have been a part of nature’s freaks among the sand rocks.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading To an unaccustomed eye from below he might have been a part of nature’s freaks among the sand rocks.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading He sat alone on the rim-rocks of the bluffs overlooking the sunlit valley.
variegatedadjectiveUS /ˈverɪɡeɪtɪd/
having a variety of colors
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading White Otter’s heart was bad.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
a Caucasian
From this reading White Otter’s heart was bad.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The yellow grass sloped away from his feet mile after mile to the timber, and beyond that to the prismatic mountains.
yonadjectiveUS /jɑːn/
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading The variegated lodges of the Chis-chis-chash village dotted the plain near the sparse woods of the creek-bottom; pony herds stood quietly waving their tails against the flies or were driven hither and yon by the herdboys--giving variety to the tremendous sweep of the Western landscape.
