Chapter XII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading The Ojibbeways were here; a party of nine wild Indians, from the back-woods of America.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He learns here the causes that begat this book, and I hope will find fresh excitement enough, just at the right time, to encourage him to go through it with me.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the beginning of this chapter the reader turns a new leaf, or, opens a new book.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

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From this reading The Ojibbeways were here; a party of nine wild Indians, from the back-woods of America.

inflected form of “beget” — make (offspring) by reproduction

From this reading He learns here the causes that begat this book, and I hope will find fresh excitement enough, just at the right time, to encourage him to go through it with me.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading At the beginning of this chapter the reader turns a new leaf, or, opens a new book.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading At the beginning of this chapter the reader turns a new leaf, or, opens a new book.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading He learns here the causes that begat this book, and I hope will find fresh excitement enough, just at the right time, to encourage him to go through it with me.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading At the beginning of this chapter the reader turns a new leaf, or, opens a new book.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

take in liquids

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading He learns here the causes that begat this book, and I hope will find fresh excitement enough, just at the right time, to encourage him to go through it with me.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He learns here the causes that begat this book, and I hope will find fresh excitement enough, just at the right time, to encourage him to go through it with me.

an old word for “before”

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading He learns here the causes that begat this book, and I hope will find fresh excitement enough, just at the right time, to encourage him to go through it with me.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He learns here the causes that begat this book, and I hope will find fresh excitement enough, just at the right time, to encourage him to go through it with me.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading He learns here the causes that begat this book, and I hope will find fresh excitement enough, just at the right time, to encourage him to go through it with me.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Ojibbeways were here; a party of nine wild Indians, from the back-woods of America.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He learns here the causes that begat this book, and I hope will find fresh excitement enough, just at the right time, to encourage him to go through it with me.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He learns here the causes that begat this book, and I hope will find fresh excitement enough, just at the right time, to encourage him to go through it with me.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading He learns here the causes that begat this book, and I hope will find fresh excitement enough, just at the right time, to encourage him to go through it with me.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He learns here the causes that begat this book, and I hope will find fresh excitement enough, just at the right time, to encourage him to go through it with me.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He learns here the causes that begat this book, and I hope will find fresh excitement enough, just at the right time, to encourage him to go through it with me.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading He learns here the causes that begat this book, and I hope will find fresh excitement enough, just at the right time, to encourage him to go through it with me.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

someone who mediates between speakers of different languages

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He learns here the causes that begat this book, and I hope will find fresh excitement enough, just at the right time, to encourage him to go through it with me.

and nothing more

From this reading He learns here the causes that begat this book, and I hope will find fresh excitement enough, just at the right time, to encourage him to go through it with me.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading At the beginning of this chapter the reader turns a new leaf, or, opens a new book.

third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading He learns here the causes that begat this book, and I hope will find fresh excitement enough, just at the right time, to encourage him to go through it with me.

go away from a place

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

plural of “liquor” — an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

temporary living quarters

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He learns here the causes that begat this book, and I hope will find fresh excitement enough, just at the right time, to encourage him to go through it with me.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading At the beginning of this chapter the reader turns a new leaf, or, opens a new book.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading The Ojibbeways were here; a party of nine wild Indians, from the back-woods of America.

not any; not one

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

From this reading At the beginning of this chapter the reader turns a new leaf, or, opens a new book.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At the beginning of this chapter the reader turns a new leaf, or, opens a new book.

above and across; more than

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The Ojibbeways were here; a party of nine wild Indians, from the back-woods of America.

plural of “pay” — something that remunerates

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

turn on a pivot

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

-ing form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

leader in the women's suffrage movement in Montana; the first woman to serve in the United States House of Representatives (1880-1973)

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading At the beginning of this chapter the reader turns a new leaf, or, opens a new book.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He learns here the causes that begat this book, and I hope will find fresh excitement enough, just at the right time, to encourage him to go through it with me.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

containing or of the nature of alcohol

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He learns here the causes that begat this book, and I hope will find fresh excitement enough, just at the right time, to encourage him to go through it with me.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At the beginning of this chapter the reader turns a new leaf, or, opens a new book.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He learns here the causes that begat this book, and I hope will find fresh excitement enough, just at the right time, to encourage him to go through it with me.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He learns here the causes that begat this book, and I hope will find fresh excitement enough, just at the right time, to encourage him to go through it with me.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading At the beginning of this chapter the reader turns a new leaf, or, opens a new book.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Ojibbeways were here; a party of nine wild Indians, from the back-woods of America.

which person or people

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He finds me turning here upon a pivot--my character changed and my occupation; travelling over old ground, and looking up old friends, of whom I had taken final leave, and who had thought me, ere this, safely landed on my own native shores.

a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The Ojibbeways were here; a party of nine wild Indians, from the back-woods of America.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He learns here the causes that begat this book, and I hope will find fresh excitement enough, just at the right time, to encourage him to go through it with me.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Difficulty of procuring lodgings for the Indians--The Author pays them a visit--Is recognised by them--Arrangement with Mr. Rankin--Crowds around their hotel--First visit of the Ojibbeways to the Author's Collection--Their surprise--Council held under the wigwam--Indians agree to drink no spirituous liquors--The old Chief's speech to the Author--Names of the Indians--Their portraits--Description of each--Cadotte, the interpreter.