used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ke-ne-ha-ha surveyed the prisoner for a moment in silence.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Boone and the chief of the Shawnees were alone together in the Indian wigwam.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Boone and the chief of the Shawnees were alone together in the Indian wigwam.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading Boone and the chief of the Shawnees were alone together in the Indian wigwam.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He guessed that the chief had probably something to say to him privately, and which he did not wish the others to hear; but of the nature of that communication he could not form the least idea.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Boone and the chief of the Shawnees were alone together in the Indian wigwam.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading He guessed that the chief had probably something to say to him privately, and which he did not wish the others to hear; but of the nature of that communication he could not form the least idea.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He guessed that the chief had probably something to say to him privately, and which he did not wish the others to hear; but of the nature of that communication he could not form the least idea.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He guessed that the chief had probably something to say to him privately, and which he did not wish the others to hear; but of the nature of that communication he could not form the least idea.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The dim light of the fire illuminated the interior of the wigwam, so that each could plainly distinguish the face of the other.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading The white man wondered why the Indian had dismissed his warriors.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading The dim light of the fire illuminated the interior of the wigwam, so that each could plainly distinguish the face of the other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The dim light of the fire illuminated the interior of the wigwam, so that each could plainly distinguish the face of the other.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The dim light of the fire illuminated the interior of the wigwam, so that each could plainly distinguish the face of the other.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The dim light of the fire illuminated the interior of the wigwam, so that each could plainly distinguish the face of the other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ke-ne-ha-ha surveyed the prisoner for a moment in silence.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He guessed that the chief had probably something to say to him privately, and which he did not wish the others to hear; but of the nature of that communication he could not form the least idea.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He guessed that the chief had probably something to say to him privately, and which he did not wish the others to hear; but of the nature of that communication he could not form the least idea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The white man wondered why the Indian had dismissed his warriors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He guessed that the chief had probably something to say to him privately, and which he did not wish the others to hear; but of the nature of that communication he could not form the least idea.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He guessed that the chief had probably something to say to him privately, and which he did not wish the others to hear; but of the nature of that communication he could not form the least idea.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He guessed that the chief had probably something to say to him privately, and which he did not wish the others to hear; but of the nature of that communication he could not form the least idea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The white man wondered why the Indian had dismissed his warriors.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He guessed that the chief had probably something to say to him privately, and which he did not wish the others to hear; but of the nature of that communication he could not form the least idea.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading The dim light of the fire illuminated the interior of the wigwam, so that each could plainly distinguish the face of the other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Boone and the chief of the Shawnees were alone together in the Indian wigwam.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Boone and the chief of the Shawnees were alone together in the Indian wigwam.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The dim light of the fire illuminated the interior of the wigwam, so that each could plainly distinguish the face of the other.
Ke-ne-ha-ha
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From this reading Ke-ne-ha-ha surveyed the prisoner for a moment in silence.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He guessed that the chief had probably something to say to him privately, and which he did not wish the others to hear; but of the nature of that communication he could not form the least idea.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The dim light of the fire illuminated the interior of the wigwam, so that each could plainly distinguish the face of the other.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The white man wondered why the Indian had dismissed his warriors.
a particular point in time
From this reading Ke-ne-ha-ha surveyed the prisoner for a moment in silence.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He guessed that the chief had probably something to say to him privately, and which he did not wish the others to hear; but of the nature of that communication he could not form the least idea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He guessed that the chief had probably something to say to him privately, and which he did not wish the others to hear; but of the nature of that communication he could not form the least idea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Boone and the chief of the Shawnees were alone together in the Indian wigwam.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The dim light of the fire illuminated the interior of the wigwam, so that each could plainly distinguish the face of the other.
others
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From this reading He guessed that the chief had probably something to say to him privately, and which he did not wish the others to hear; but of the nature of that communication he could not form the least idea.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The dim light of the fire illuminated the interior of the wigwam, so that each could plainly distinguish the face of the other.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Ke-ne-ha-ha surveyed the prisoner for a moment in silence.
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading He guessed that the chief had probably something to say to him privately, and which he did not wish the others to hear; but of the nature of that communication he could not form the least idea.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He guessed that the chief had probably something to say to him privately, and which he did not wish the others to hear; but of the nature of that communication he could not form the least idea.
express in words
From this reading He guessed that the chief had probably something to say to him privately, and which he did not wish the others to hear; but of the nature of that communication he could not form the least idea.
Shawnees
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From this reading Boone and the chief of the Shawnees were alone together in the Indian wigwam.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Ke-ne-ha-ha surveyed the prisoner for a moment in silence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The dim light of the fire illuminated the interior of the wigwam, so that each could plainly distinguish the face of the other.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He guessed that the chief had probably something to say to him privately, and which he did not wish the others to hear; but of the nature of that communication he could not form the least idea.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading Ke-ne-ha-ha surveyed the prisoner for a moment in silence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He guessed that the chief had probably something to say to him privately, and which he did not wish the others to hear; but of the nature of that communication he could not form the least idea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Boone and the chief of the Shawnees were alone together in the Indian wigwam.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He guessed that the chief had probably something to say to him privately, and which he did not wish the others to hear; but of the nature of that communication he could not form the least idea.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Boone and the chief of the Shawnees were alone together in the Indian wigwam.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading The white man wondered why the Indian had dismissed his warriors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Boone and the chief of the Shawnees were alone together in the Indian wigwam.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He guessed that the chief had probably something to say to him privately, and which he did not wish the others to hear; but of the nature of that communication he could not form the least idea.
a Caucasian
From this reading The white man wondered why the Indian had dismissed his warriors.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The white man wondered why the Indian had dismissed his warriors.
wigwamnounUS /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/
a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides
From this reading Boone and the chief of the Shawnees were alone together in the Indian wigwam.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He guessed that the chief had probably something to say to him privately, and which he did not wish the others to hear; but of the nature of that communication he could not form the least idea.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading The white man wondered why the Indian had dismissed his warriors.
