used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
not being in a specified place
From this reading SILE'S VICTORY There had been no anxiety at the mine on account of the absent hunters.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading SILE'S VICTORY There had been no anxiety at the mine on account of the absent hunters.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Judge Parks and Yellow Pine had their hands very full of an inspection of the cargoes of the two wagons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Judge Parks and Yellow Pine had their hands very full of an inspection of the cargoes of the two wagons.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading SILE'S VICTORY There had been no anxiety at the mine on account of the absent hunters.
any thing at all
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no and Na-tee-kah were as busy as bees over the lengthening list of marvels put before their eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SILE'S VICTORY There had been no anxiety at the mine on account of the absent hunters.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SILE'S VICTORY There had been no anxiety at the mine on account of the absent hunters.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no and Na-tee-kah were as busy as bees over the lengthening list of marvels put before their eyes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no and Na-tee-kah were as busy as bees over the lengthening list of marvels put before their eyes.
breedverbUS /briːd/
call forth
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no and Na-tee-kah were as busy as bees over the lengthening list of marvels put before their eyes.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
cargoesnounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊz/
plural of “cargo” — goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Judge Parks and Yellow Pine had their hands very full of an inspection of the cargoes of the two wagons.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
conjureverbUS /ˈkɑːndʒər/
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
else
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From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no and Na-tee-kah were as busy as bees over the lengthening list of marvels put before their eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Judge Parks and Yellow Pine had their hands very full of an inspection of the cargoes of the two wagons.
Ha-ha-pah-no
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From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no and Na-tee-kah were as busy as bees over the lengthening list of marvels put before their eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SILE'S VICTORY There had been no anxiety at the mine on account of the absent hunters.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Judge Parks and Yellow Pine had their hands very full of an inspection of the cargoes of the two wagons.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading SILE'S VICTORY There had been no anxiety at the mine on account of the absent hunters.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading Judge Parks and Yellow Pine had their hands very full of an inspection of the cargoes of the two wagons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Judge Parks and Yellow Pine had their hands very full of an inspection of the cargoes of the two wagons.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
lengtheningnounUS /ˈleŋθənɪŋ/
the act of prolonging something
From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no and Na-tee-kah were as busy as bees over the lengthening list of marvels put before their eyes.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no and Na-tee-kah were as busy as bees over the lengthening list of marvels put before their eyes.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
marvelsnounUS /ˈmɑːrvəlz/
plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder
From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no and Na-tee-kah were as busy as bees over the lengthening list of marvels put before their eyes.
medicine-men
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From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men toiled vigorously at the stone wall and at the shingle riving.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SILE'S VICTORY There had been no anxiety at the mine on account of the absent hunters.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
Na-tee-kah
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From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no and Na-tee-kah were as busy as bees over the lengthening list of marvels put before their eyes.
not any; not one
From this reading SILE'S VICTORY There had been no anxiety at the mine on account of the absent hunters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SILE'S VICTORY There had been no anxiety at the mine on account of the absent hunters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SILE'S VICTORY There had been no anxiety at the mine on account of the absent hunters.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no and Na-tee-kah were as busy as bees over the lengthening list of marvels put before their eyes.
ParksnounUS /pɑːrks/
United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913)
From this reading Judge Parks and Yellow Pine had their hands very full of an inspection of the cargoes of the two wagons.
PinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Judge Parks and Yellow Pine had their hands very full of an inspection of the cargoes of the two wagons.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no and Na-tee-kah were as busy as bees over the lengthening list of marvels put before their eyes.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
riving
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From this reading The men toiled vigorously at the stone wall and at the shingle riving.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
shinglenounUS /ˈʃɪŋɡəl/
building material used as siding or roofing
From this reading The men toiled vigorously at the stone wall and at the shingle riving.
SILE'S
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From this reading SILE'S VICTORY There had been no anxiety at the mine on account of the absent hunters.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The men toiled vigorously at the stone wall and at the shingle riving.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SILE'S VICTORY There had been no anxiety at the mine on account of the absent hunters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Judge Parks and Yellow Pine had their hands very full of an inspection of the cargoes of the two wagons.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SILE'S VICTORY There had been no anxiety at the mine on account of the absent hunters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
toiledverbUS /tɔɪld/
past form of “toil” — work hard
From this reading The men toiled vigorously at the stone wall and at the shingle riving.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Judge Parks and Yellow Pine had their hands very full of an inspection of the cargoes of the two wagons.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
precisely as stated
From this reading Judge Parks and Yellow Pine had their hands very full of an inspection of the cargoes of the two wagons.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading SILE'S VICTORY There had been no anxiety at the mine on account of the absent hunters.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading The men toiled vigorously at the stone wall and at the shingle riving.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Judge Parks and Yellow Pine had their hands very full of an inspection of the cargoes of the two wagons.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The men toiled vigorously at the stone wall and at the shingle riving.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no and Na-tee-kah were as busy as bees over the lengthening list of marvels put before their eyes.
which person or people
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It seemed to Na-tee-kah as if Judge Parks must be a kind of magician, or else that he had a whole lodge full of "medicine-men" of a rare breed at home, who could conjure up for him almost anything he might chose to call for.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Judge Parks and Yellow Pine had their hands very full of an inspection of the cargoes of the two wagons.
