used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After seeing Mayne reënter the double wigwam, he walked to his own lodge, and threw himself upon an uncleanly couch of skins, and fell into a deep slumber.
the state of being absent
From this reading Jim Girty had deserted the braves who guarded the prison lodge for the purpose of assassinating Mayne Fairfax; but the absence of the young man had, for the present, thwarted his diabolical plans.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After seeing Mayne reënter the double wigwam, he walked to his own lodge, and threw himself upon an uncleanly couch of skins, and fell into a deep slumber.
AlaskanounUS /əˈlæskə/
a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
From this reading The young white hunter slept till the golden day-god crept over the eastern hills, when he was waked by Alaska.
(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 The queen seemed in the possession of all her senses, and talked reasonably, while Mayne discussed the repast she had prepared.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After seeing Mayne reënter the double wigwam, he walked to his own lodge, and threw himself upon an uncleanly couch of skins, and fell into a deep slumber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After seeing Mayne reënter the double wigwam, he walked to his own lodge, and threw himself upon an uncleanly couch of skins, and fell into a deep slumber.
assassinatingverbUS /əˈsæsəneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “assassinate” — murder; especially of socially prominent persons
From this reading Jim Girty had deserted the braves who guarded the prison lodge for the purpose of assassinating Mayne Fairfax; but the absence of the young man had, for the present, thwarted his diabolical plans.
bravesnounUS /breɪvz/
plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior
From this reading Jim Girty had deserted the braves who guarded the prison lodge for the purpose of assassinating Mayne Fairfax; but the absence of the young man had, for the present, thwarted his diabolical plans.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jim Girty had deserted the braves who guarded the prison lodge for the purpose of assassinating Mayne Fairfax; but the absence of the young man had, for the present, thwarted his diabolical plans.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The young white hunter slept till the golden day-god crept over the eastern hills, when he was waked by Alaska.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading After seeing Mayne reënter the double wigwam, he walked to his own lodge, and threw himself upon an uncleanly couch of skins, and fell into a deep slumber.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading The young white hunter slept till the golden day-god crept over the eastern hills, when he was waked by Alaska.
day-god
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From this reading The young white hunter slept till the golden day-god crept over the eastern hills, when he was waked by Alaska.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading After seeing Mayne reënter the double wigwam, he walked to his own lodge, and threw himself upon an uncleanly couch of skins, and fell into a deep slumber.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Jim Girty had deserted the braves who guarded the prison lodge for the purpose of assassinating Mayne Fairfax; but the absence of the young man had, for the present, thwarted his diabolical plans.
diabolicaladjectiveUS /ˌdaɪəˈbɑːlɪkəl/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading Jim Girty had deserted the braves who guarded the prison lodge for the purpose of assassinating Mayne Fairfax; but the absence of the young man had, for the present, thwarted his diabolical plans.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The queen seemed in the possession of all her senses, and talked reasonably, while Mayne discussed the repast she had prepared.
increase twofold
From this reading After seeing Mayne reënter the double wigwam, he walked to his own lodge, and threw himself upon an uncleanly couch of skins, and fell into a deep slumber.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The young white hunter slept till the golden day-god crept over the eastern hills, when he was waked by Alaska.
Fairfax
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From this reading Jim Girty had deserted the braves who guarded the prison lodge for the purpose of assassinating Mayne Fairfax; but the absence of the young man had, for the present, thwarted his diabolical plans.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading After seeing Mayne reënter the double wigwam, he walked to his own lodge, and threw himself upon an uncleanly couch of skins, and fell into a deep slumber.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jim Girty had deserted the braves who guarded the prison lodge for the purpose of assassinating Mayne Fairfax; but the absence of the young man had, for the present, thwarted his diabolical plans.
GIRTY
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From this reading SIMON GIRTY IN HIS WAR-PAINT.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The young white hunter slept till the golden day-god crept over the eastern hills, when he was waked by Alaska.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading Jim Girty had deserted the braves who guarded the prison lodge for the purpose of assassinating Mayne Fairfax; but the absence of the young man had, for the present, thwarted his diabolical plans.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jim Girty had deserted the braves who guarded the prison lodge for the purpose of assassinating Mayne Fairfax; but the absence of the young man had, for the present, thwarted his diabolical plans.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After seeing Mayne reënter the double wigwam, he walked to his own lodge, and threw himself upon an uncleanly couch of skins, and fell into a deep slumber.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The queen seemed in the possession of all her senses, and talked reasonably, while Mayne discussed the repast she had prepared.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The young white hunter slept till the golden day-god crept over the eastern hills, when he was waked by Alaska.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After seeing Mayne reënter the double wigwam, he walked to his own lodge, and threw himself upon an uncleanly couch of skins, and fell into a deep slumber.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SIMON GIRTY IN HIS WAR-PAINT.
someone who hunts game
From this reading The young white hunter slept till the golden day-god crept over the eastern hills, when he was waked by Alaska.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIMON GIRTY IN HIS WAR-PAINT.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After seeing Mayne reënter the double wigwam, he walked to his own lodge, and threw himself upon an uncleanly couch of skins, and fell into a deep slumber.
Jim
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From this reading Jim Girty had deserted the braves who guarded the prison lodge for the purpose of assassinating Mayne Fairfax; but the absence of the young man had, for the present, thwarted his diabolical plans.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Jim Girty had deserted the braves who guarded the prison lodge for the purpose of assassinating Mayne Fairfax; but the absence of the young man had, for the present, thwarted his diabolical plans.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Jim Girty had deserted the braves who guarded the prison lodge for the purpose of assassinating Mayne Fairfax; but the absence of the young man had, for the present, thwarted his diabolical plans.
Mayne
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From this reading Jim Girty had deserted the braves who guarded the prison lodge for the purpose of assassinating Mayne Fairfax; but the absence of the young man had, for the present, thwarted his diabolical plans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jim Girty had deserted the braves who guarded the prison lodge for the purpose of assassinating Mayne Fairfax; but the absence of the young man had, for the present, thwarted his diabolical plans.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The young white hunter slept till the golden day-god crept over the eastern hills, when he was waked by Alaska.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading After seeing Mayne reënter the double wigwam, he walked to his own lodge, and threw himself upon an uncleanly couch of skins, and fell into a deep slumber.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Jim Girty had deserted the braves who guarded the prison lodge for the purpose of assassinating Mayne Fairfax; but the absence of the young man had, for the present, thwarted his diabolical plans.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The queen seemed in the possession of all her senses, and talked reasonably, while Mayne discussed the repast she had prepared.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The queen seemed in the possession of all her senses, and talked reasonably, while Mayne discussed the repast she had prepared.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Jim Girty had deserted the braves who guarded the prison lodge for the purpose of assassinating Mayne Fairfax; but the absence of the young man had, for the present, thwarted his diabolical plans.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Jim Girty had deserted the braves who guarded the prison lodge for the purpose of assassinating Mayne Fairfax; but the absence of the young man had, for the present, thwarted his diabolical plans.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Jim Girty had deserted the braves who guarded the prison lodge for the purpose of assassinating Mayne Fairfax; but the absence of the young man had, for the present, thwarted his diabolical plans.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The queen seemed in the possession of all her senses, and talked reasonably, while Mayne discussed the repast she had prepared.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The queen seemed in the possession of all her senses, and talked reasonably, while Mayne discussed the repast she had prepared.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The queen seemed in the possession of all her senses, and talked reasonably, while Mayne discussed the repast she had prepared.
reënter
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From this reading After seeing Mayne reënter the double wigwam, he walked to his own lodge, and threw himself upon an uncleanly couch of skins, and fell into a deep slumber.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading After seeing Mayne reënter the double wigwam, he walked to his own lodge, and threw himself upon an uncleanly couch of skins, and fell into a deep slumber.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The queen seemed in the possession of all her senses, and talked reasonably, while Mayne discussed the repast she had prepared.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading The queen seemed in the possession of all her senses, and talked reasonably, while Mayne discussed the repast she had prepared.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The queen seemed in the possession of all her senses, and talked reasonably, while Mayne discussed the repast she had prepared.
SIMONnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading SIMON GIRTY IN HIS WAR-PAINT.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading After seeing Mayne reënter the double wigwam, he walked to his own lodge, and threw himself upon an uncleanly couch of skins, and fell into a deep slumber.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The young white hunter slept till the golden day-god crept over the eastern hills, when he was waked by Alaska.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading After seeing Mayne reënter the double wigwam, he walked to his own lodge, and threw himself upon an uncleanly couch of skins, and fell into a deep slumber.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The queen seemed in the possession of all her senses, and talked reasonably, while Mayne discussed the repast she had prepared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jim Girty had deserted the braves who guarded the prison lodge for the purpose of assassinating Mayne Fairfax; but the absence of the young man had, for the present, thwarted his diabolical plans.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading After seeing Mayne reënter the double wigwam, he walked to his own lodge, and threw himself upon an uncleanly couch of skins, and fell into a deep slumber.
thwartedadjectiveUS /ˈθwɔːrtɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Jim Girty had deserted the braves who guarded the prison lodge for the purpose of assassinating Mayne Fairfax; but the absence of the young man had, for the present, thwarted his diabolical plans.
up to a particular time
From this reading The young white hunter slept till the golden day-god crept over the eastern hills, when he was waked by Alaska.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After seeing Mayne reënter the double wigwam, he walked to his own lodge, and threw himself upon an uncleanly couch of skins, and fell into a deep slumber.
uncleanlyadjective
habitually unclean
From this reading After seeing Mayne reënter the double wigwam, he walked to his own lodge, and threw himself upon an uncleanly couch of skins, and fell into a deep slumber.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After seeing Mayne reënter the double wigwam, he walked to his own lodge, and threw himself upon an uncleanly couch of skins, and fell into a deep slumber.
waked
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From this reading The young white hunter slept till the golden day-god crept over the eastern hills, when he was waked by Alaska.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading After seeing Mayne reënter the double wigwam, he walked to his own lodge, and threw himself upon an uncleanly couch of skins, and fell into a deep slumber.
WAR-PAINT
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From this reading SIMON GIRTY IN HIS WAR-PAINT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young white hunter slept till the golden day-god crept over the eastern hills, when he was waked by Alaska.
at the time that
From this reading The young white hunter slept till the golden day-god crept over the eastern hills, when he was waked by Alaska.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The queen seemed in the possession of all her senses, and talked reasonably, while Mayne discussed the repast she had prepared.
a Caucasian
From this reading The young white hunter slept till the golden day-god crept over the eastern hills, when he was waked by Alaska.
which person or people
From this reading Jim Girty had deserted the braves who guarded the prison lodge for the purpose of assassinating Mayne Fairfax; but the absence of the young man had, for the present, thwarted his diabolical plans.
wigwamnounUS /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/
a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides
From this reading After seeing Mayne reënter the double wigwam, he walked to his own lodge, and threw himself upon an uncleanly couch of skins, and fell into a deep slumber.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Jim Girty had deserted the braves who guarded the prison lodge for the purpose of assassinating Mayne Fairfax; but the absence of the young man had, for the present, thwarted his diabolical plans.
