used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
(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 KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Cho-gay asked.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
Cho-gay
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From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
coyotenounUS /kaɪˈoʊti/
small wolf native to western North America
From this reading “Yap-kii, the coyote, got the news secretly from one of the coyotes that live in the north.
coyotesnounUS /kaɪˈoʊtis/
plural of “coyote” — small wolf native to western North America
From this reading “Yap-kii, the coyote, got the news secretly from one of the coyotes that live in the north.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Where do you get the news, and where is proof that it is true?”
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Yap-kii, the coyote, got the news secretly from one of the coyotes that live in the north.
brought together in one place
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Where do you get the news, and where is proof that it is true?”
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Yap-kii, the coyote, got the news secretly from one of the coyotes that live in the north.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now they wanted to hear what he would say.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Now they wanted to hear what he would say.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
how
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From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Where do you get the news, and where is proof that it is true?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Where do you get the news, and where is proof that it is true?”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
KIL-FANG
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From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “Yap-kii, the coyote, got the news secretly from one of the coyotes that live in the north.
information about recent and important events
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
not any; not one
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading “Yap-kii, the coyote, got the news secretly from one of the coyotes that live in the north.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now they wanted to hear what he would say.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Yap-kii, the coyote, got the news secretly from one of the coyotes that live in the north.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
arrange in a container
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading “Where do you get the news, and where is proof that it is true?”
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
express in words
From this reading Now they wanted to hear what he would say.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading “Yap-kii, the coyote, got the news secretly from one of the coyotes that live in the north.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
STARTLESnounUS /ˈstɑːrtəlz/
plural of “startle” — a sudden involuntary movement
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
TIMBERTANGLE
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From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “Where do you get the news, and where is proof that it is true?”
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Now they wanted to hear what he would say.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Now they wanted to hear what he would say.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where do you get the news, and where is proof that it is true?”
which person or people
From this reading KIL-FANG STARTLES TIMBERTANGLE The news that Kil-fang and his pack were returning to the Black Hills was a startling surprise for all who gathered about Sandy, but they showed no fear, for all knew how to keep out of the way of the pack and all had faith in the power of Cho-gay.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now they wanted to hear what he would say.
Yap-kii
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From this reading “Yap-kii, the coyote, got the news secretly from one of the coyotes that live in the north.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Where do you get the news, and where is proof that it is true?”
