used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With noiseless steps the dark form moved to the door of the wigwam and listened for a moment.
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From this reading “It ain’t Kenton or Lark, I’m putty sure, ’cos it’s too big for either of ’em.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With noiseless steps the dark form moved to the door of the wigwam and listened for a moment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Who the deuce can it be?” mused Boone, as, a helpless prisoner on the couch of skins, he watched the movements of the unknown.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Boone gazed in astonishment at the tall figure that, in spite of the gloom that enshrouded the interior of the Indian wigwam, he could distinguish standing in the center of the lodge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Boone gazed in astonishment at the tall figure that, in spite of the gloom that enshrouded the interior of the Indian wigwam, he could distinguish standing in the center of the lodge.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Who the deuce can it be?” mused Boone, as, a helpless prisoner on the couch of skins, he watched the movements of the unknown.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “It ain’t Kenton or Lark, I’m putty sure, ’cos it’s too big for either of ’em.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading Boone gazed in astonishment at the tall figure that, in spite of the gloom that enshrouded the interior of the Indian wigwam, he could distinguish standing in the center of the lodge.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Who the deuce can it be?” mused Boone, as, a helpless prisoner on the couch of skins, he watched the movements of the unknown.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Boone gazed in astonishment at the tall figure that, in spite of the gloom that enshrouded the interior of the Indian wigwam, he could distinguish standing in the center of the lodge.
cosnounUS /kɔːs/
ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle
From this reading “It ain’t Kenton or Lark, I’m putty sure, ’cos it’s too big for either of ’em.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading “Who the deuce can it be?” mused Boone, as, a helpless prisoner on the couch of skins, he watched the movements of the unknown.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Boone gazed in astonishment at the tall figure that, in spite of the gloom that enshrouded the interior of the Indian wigwam, he could distinguish standing in the center of the lodge.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading With noiseless steps the dark form moved to the door of the wigwam and listened for a moment.
deucenounUS /duːs/
a tie in tennis or table tennis that requires winning two successive points to win the game
From this reading “Who the deuce can it be?” mused Boone, as, a helpless prisoner on the couch of skins, he watched the movements of the unknown.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading Boone gazed in astonishment at the tall figure that, in spite of the gloom that enshrouded the interior of the Indian wigwam, he could distinguish standing in the center of the lodge.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading With noiseless steps the dark form moved to the door of the wigwam and listened for a moment.
one or the other of two
From this reading “It ain’t Kenton or Lark, I’m putty sure, ’cos it’s too big for either of ’em.
a quad with a square body
From this reading “It ain’t Kenton or Lark, I’m putty sure, ’cos it’s too big for either of ’em.
enshroudedverbUS /ɪnˈʃraʊdəd/
past form of “enshroud” — cover as if with a shroud
From this reading Boone gazed in astonishment at the tall figure that, in spite of the gloom that enshrouded the interior of the Indian wigwam, he could distinguish standing in the center of the lodge.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Boone gazed in astonishment at the tall figure that, in spite of the gloom that enshrouded the interior of the Indian wigwam, he could distinguish standing in the center of the lodge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With noiseless steps the dark form moved to the door of the wigwam and listened for a moment.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading With noiseless steps the dark form moved to the door of the wigwam and listened for a moment.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Boone gazed in astonishment at the tall figure that, in spite of the gloom that enshrouded the interior of the Indian wigwam, he could distinguish standing in the center of the lodge.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Boone gazed in astonishment at the tall figure that, in spite of the gloom that enshrouded the interior of the Indian wigwam, he could distinguish standing in the center of the lodge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Boone gazed in astonishment at the tall figure that, in spite of the gloom that enshrouded the interior of the Indian wigwam, he could distinguish standing in the center of the lodge.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading “Who the deuce can it be?” mused Boone, as, a helpless prisoner on the couch of skins, he watched the movements of the unknown.
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From this reading “It ain’t Kenton or Lark, I’m putty sure, ’cos it’s too big for either of ’em.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Boone gazed in astonishment at the tall figure that, in spite of the gloom that enshrouded the interior of the Indian wigwam, he could distinguish standing in the center of the lodge.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Boone gazed in astonishment at the tall figure that, in spite of the gloom that enshrouded the interior of the Indian wigwam, he could distinguish standing in the center of the lodge.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Boone gazed in astonishment at the tall figure that, in spite of the gloom that enshrouded the interior of the Indian wigwam, he could distinguish standing in the center of the lodge.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then it lifted the skin that served for a door and peered out into the gloom of the night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then it lifted the skin that served for a door and peered out into the gloom of the night.
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From this reading “It ain’t Kenton or Lark, I’m putty sure, ’cos it’s too big for either of ’em.
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From this reading “It ain’t Kenton or Lark, I’m putty sure, ’cos it’s too big for either of ’em.
LarknounUS /lɑːrk/
North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading “It ain’t Kenton or Lark, I’m putty sure, ’cos it’s too big for either of ’em.
held up in the air
From this reading Then it lifted the skin that served for a door and peered out into the gloom of the night.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading With noiseless steps the dark form moved to the door of the wigwam and listened for a moment.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Boone gazed in astonishment at the tall figure that, in spite of the gloom that enshrouded the interior of the Indian wigwam, he could distinguish standing in the center of the lodge.
a particular point in time
From this reading With noiseless steps the dark form moved to the door of the wigwam and listened for a moment.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading With noiseless steps the dark form moved to the door of the wigwam and listened for a moment.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading “Who the deuce can it be?” mused Boone, as, a helpless prisoner on the couch of skins, he watched the movements of the unknown.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading “Who the deuce can it be?” mused Boone, as, a helpless prisoner on the couch of skins, he watched the movements of the unknown.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Then it lifted the skin that served for a door and peered out into the gloom of the night.
noiselessadjective
making no sound
From this reading With noiseless steps the dark form moved to the door of the wigwam and listened for a moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Boone gazed in astonishment at the tall figure that, in spite of the gloom that enshrouded the interior of the Indian wigwam, he could distinguish standing in the center of the lodge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Who the deuce can it be?” mused Boone, as, a helpless prisoner on the couch of skins, he watched the movements of the unknown.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “It ain’t Kenton or Lark, I’m putty sure, ’cos it’s too big for either of ’em.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then it lifted the skin that served for a door and peered out into the gloom of the night.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Then it lifted the skin that served for a door and peered out into the gloom of the night.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading “Who the deuce can it be?” mused Boone, as, a helpless prisoner on the couch of skins, he watched the movements of the unknown.
puttynounUS /ˈpʌti/
a dough-like mixture of whiting and boiled linseed oil; used especially to patch woodwork or secure panes of glass
From this reading “It ain’t Kenton or Lark, I’m putty sure, ’cos it’s too big for either of ’em.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Then it lifted the skin that served for a door and peered out into the gloom of the night.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Then it lifted the skin that served for a door and peered out into the gloom of the night.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading “Who the deuce can it be?” mused Boone, as, a helpless prisoner on the couch of skins, he watched the movements of the unknown.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Boone gazed in astonishment at the tall figure that, in spite of the gloom that enshrouded the interior of the Indian wigwam, he could distinguish standing in the center of the lodge.
having a supporting base
From this reading Boone gazed in astonishment at the tall figure that, in spite of the gloom that enshrouded the interior of the Indian wigwam, he could distinguish standing in the center of the lodge.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading With noiseless steps the dark form moved to the door of the wigwam and listened for a moment.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “It ain’t Kenton or Lark, I’m putty sure, ’cos it’s too big for either of ’em.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Boone gazed in astonishment at the tall figure that, in spite of the gloom that enshrouded the interior of the Indian wigwam, he could distinguish standing in the center of the lodge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Boone gazed in astonishment at the tall figure that, in spite of the gloom that enshrouded the interior of the Indian wigwam, he could distinguish standing in the center of the lodge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Boone gazed in astonishment at the tall figure that, in spite of the gloom that enshrouded the interior of the Indian wigwam, he could distinguish standing in the center of the lodge.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it lifted the skin that served for a door and peered out into the gloom of the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With noiseless steps the dark form moved to the door of the wigwam and listened for a moment.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “It ain’t Kenton or Lark, I’m putty sure, ’cos it’s too big for either of ’em.
not known
From this reading “Who the deuce can it be?” mused Boone, as, a helpless prisoner on the couch of skins, he watched the movements of the unknown.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading “Who the deuce can it be?” mused Boone, as, a helpless prisoner on the couch of skins, he watched the movements of the unknown.
which person or people
From this reading “Who the deuce can it be?” mused Boone, as, a helpless prisoner on the couch of skins, he watched the movements of the unknown.
wigwamnounUS /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/
a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides
From this reading Boone gazed in astonishment at the tall figure that, in spite of the gloom that enshrouded the interior of the Indian wigwam, he could distinguish standing in the center of the lodge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With noiseless steps the dark form moved to the door of the wigwam and listened for a moment.
