used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading These fanciful stories had aroused White Otter's curiosity, and he was anxious to see this strange place, which Little Raven solemnly declared was the abode of all sorts of uncanny monsters.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
in the past
From this reading "Yes, old Spotted Face was there a long time ago.
(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 Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
eagerly desirous
From this reading These fanciful stories had aroused White Otter's curiosity, and he was anxious to see this strange place, which Little Raven solemnly declared was the abode of all sorts of uncanny monsters.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading These fanciful stories had aroused White Otter's curiosity, and he was anxious to see this strange place, which Little Raven solemnly declared was the abode of all sorts of uncanny monsters.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I have never seen it, but I have heard the old men tell about it," Little Raven said, very seriously.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading These fanciful stories had aroused White Otter's curiosity, and he was anxious to see this strange place, which Little Raven solemnly declared was the abode of all sorts of uncanny monsters.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading These fanciful stories had aroused White Otter's curiosity, and he was anxious to see this strange place, which Little Raven solemnly declared was the abode of all sorts of uncanny monsters.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Yes, old Spotted Face was there a long time ago.
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading These fanciful stories had aroused White Otter's curiosity, and he was anxious to see this strange place, which Little Raven solemnly declared was the abode of all sorts of uncanny monsters.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have never seen it, but I have heard the old men tell about it," Little Raven said, very seriously.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These fanciful stories had aroused White Otter's curiosity, and he was anxious to see this strange place, which Little Raven solemnly declared was the abode of all sorts of uncanny monsters.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I have never seen it, but I have heard the old men tell about it," Little Raven said, very seriously.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have never seen it, but I have heard the old men tell about it," Little Raven said, very seriously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I have never seen it, but I have heard the old men tell about it," Little Raven said, very seriously.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Yes, old Spotted Face was there a long time ago.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
the force of workers available
From this reading "I have never seen it, but I have heard the old men tell about it," Little Raven said, very seriously.
monstersnounUS /ˈmɑːnstərz/
plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading These fanciful stories had aroused White Otter's curiosity, and he was anxious to see this strange place, which Little Raven solemnly declared was the abode of all sorts of uncanny monsters.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I have never seen it, but I have heard the old men tell about it," Little Raven said, very seriously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
Ogalalanoun
a member of the Siouan people who constituted a division of the Teton Sioux and who formerly inhabited the Black Hills of western South Dakota
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I have never seen it, but I have heard the old men tell about it," Little Raven said, very seriously.
OtternounUS /ˈɑːtər/
the fur of an otter
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
Otter'snounUS /ˈɑːtərz/
possessive form of “otter” — the fur of an otter
From this reading These fanciful stories had aroused White Otter's curiosity, and he was anxious to see this strange place, which Little Raven solemnly declared was the abode of all sorts of uncanny monsters.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
PEAKSnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading These fanciful stories had aroused White Otter's curiosity, and he was anxious to see this strange place, which Little Raven solemnly declared was the abode of all sorts of uncanny monsters.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
RavenverbUS /ˈreɪvən/
obtain or seize by violence
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
reptilesnounUS /ˈreptaɪlz/
plural of “reptile” — any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have never seen it, but I have heard the old men tell about it," Little Raven said, very seriously.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading These fanciful stories had aroused White Otter's curiosity, and he was anxious to see this strange place, which Little Raven solemnly declared was the abode of all sorts of uncanny monsters.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I have never seen it, but I have heard the old men tell about it," Little Raven said, very seriously.
in a serious manner
From this reading "I have never seen it, but I have heard the old men tell about it," Little Raven said, very seriously.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
snow-cladadjective
covered with snow
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading These fanciful stories had aroused White Otter's curiosity, and he was anxious to see this strange place, which Little Raven solemnly declared was the abode of all sorts of uncanny monsters.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
SpottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading "Yes, old Spotted Face was there a long time ago.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading These fanciful stories had aroused White Otter's curiosity, and he was anxious to see this strange place, which Little Raven solemnly declared was the abode of all sorts of uncanny monsters.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading These fanciful stories had aroused White Otter's curiosity, and he was anxious to see this strange place, which Little Raven solemnly declared was the abode of all sorts of uncanny monsters.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
express in words
From this reading "I have never seen it, but I have heard the old men tell about it," Little Raven said, very seriously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Yes, old Spotted Face was there a long time ago.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These fanciful stories had aroused White Otter's curiosity, and he was anxious to see this strange place, which Little Raven solemnly declared was the abode of all sorts of uncanny monsters.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading These fanciful stories had aroused White Otter's curiosity, and he was anxious to see this strange place, which Little Raven solemnly declared was the abode of all sorts of uncanny monsters.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Yes, old Spotted Face was there a long time ago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
uncannyadjectiveUS /ənˈkæni/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading These fanciful stories had aroused White Otter's curiosity, and he was anxious to see this strange place, which Little Raven solemnly declared was the abode of all sorts of uncanny monsters.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I have never seen it, but I have heard the old men tell about it," Little Raven said, very seriously.
plural of “wall” — 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 Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These fanciful stories had aroused White Otter's curiosity, and he was anxious to see this strange place, which Little Raven solemnly declared was the abode of all sorts of uncanny monsters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
a Caucasian
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AMONG THE PEAKS Several days after the great buffalo drive, White Otter and his two friends set out to explore the gigantic snow-clad peaks which showed against the sky, a day's journey to the westward.
belonging to which person
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Sun Bird and Little Raven had told the Ogalala many wonderful tales about a mysterious rocky cave, whose walls were decorated with all sorts of queer drawings representing animals and birds and reptiles.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, old Spotted Face was there a long time ago.
