used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
react verbally
From this reading “Nuthin, Dave,” was the dry answer.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “But why did you look at me in that fashion?”
Barringford
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From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But why did you look at me in that fashion?”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
Dave
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From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “But why did you look at me in that fashion?”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading “Nuthin, Dave,” was the dry answer.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “But why did you look at me in that fashion?”
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
hunter'snounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Only if ye sleep well let me know in the morning.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
KINOTAH
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From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Only if ye sleep well let me know in the morning.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Only if ye sleep well let me know in the morning.”
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “What’s the matter, Sam?” he questioned.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Only if ye sleep well let me know in the morning.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Only if ye sleep well let me know in the morning.”
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
Nuthin
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From this reading “Nuthin, Dave,” was the dry answer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
and nothing more
From this reading “Only if ye sleep well let me know in the morning.”
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “What’s the matter, Sam?” he questioned.
quizzicaladjectiveUS /ˈkwɪzəkəl/
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading “What’s the matter, Sam?” he questioned.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading “Only if ye sleep well let me know in the morning.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “But why did you look at me in that fashion?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
TRADING-POST
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From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Nuthin, Dave,” was the dry answer.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Only if ye sleep well let me know in the morning.”
What's
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From this reading “What’s the matter, Sam?” he questioned.
at the time that
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “But why did you look at me in that fashion?”
wigwamnounUS /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/
a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides
From this reading THE TRADING-POST ON THE KINOTAH Dave had anticipated a fine night’s rest in the Indian wigwam assigned to Barringford and himself, and he could not understand the quizzical look upon the old hunter’s face when he prepared to lie down.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “Only if ye sleep well let me know in the morning.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But why did you look at me in that fashion?”