used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Dora wants to make the acquaintance of a real Indian girl, fit to be a heroine," said Lily, laughing.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading "Dora wants to make the acquaintance of a real Indian girl, fit to be a heroine," said Lily, laughing.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "They have not yet appeared," I answered; "nor have we received any tidings of them."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "They have not yet appeared," I answered; "nor have we received any tidings of them."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "She has hitherto only seen the wretched squaws who appear in the Eastern States.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "They have not yet appeared," I answered; "nor have we received any tidings of them."
Ashatea
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From this reading She can scarcely believe that Ashatea is the interesting creature I describe her."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Dora wants to make the acquaintance of a real Indian girl, fit to be a heroine," said Lily, laughing.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She can scarcely believe that Ashatea is the interesting creature I describe her."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading She can scarcely believe that Ashatea is the interesting creature I describe her."
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading I said that I would try to communicate with Kepenau, if I could learn his whereabouts from any passing Indians.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I said that I would try to communicate with Kepenau, if I could learn his whereabouts from any passing Indians.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading She can scarcely believe that Ashatea is the interesting creature I describe her."
give a description of
From this reading She can scarcely believe that Ashatea is the interesting creature I describe her."
Dora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dora wants to make the acquaintance of a real Indian girl, fit to be a heroine," said Lily, laughing.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading "She has hitherto only seen the wretched squaws who appear in the Eastern States.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "Dora wants to make the acquaintance of a real Indian girl, fit to be a heroine," said Lily, laughing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I said that I would try to communicate with Kepenau, if I could learn his whereabouts from any passing Indians.
a young female
From this reading "Dora wants to make the acquaintance of a real Indian girl, fit to be a heroine," said Lily, laughing.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She has hitherto only seen the wretched squaws who appear in the Eastern States.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "They have not yet appeared," I answered; "nor have we received any tidings of them."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She can scarcely believe that Ashatea is the interesting creature I describe her."
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading "Dora wants to make the acquaintance of a real Indian girl, fit to be a heroine," said Lily, laughing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I said that I would try to communicate with Kepenau, if I could learn his whereabouts from any passing Indians.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading "She has hitherto only seen the wretched squaws who appear in the Eastern States.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "They have not yet appeared," I answered; "nor have we received any tidings of them."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I said that I would try to communicate with Kepenau, if I could learn his whereabouts from any passing Indians.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "She has hitherto only seen the wretched squaws who appear in the Eastern States.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading "Dora wants to make the acquaintance of a real Indian girl, fit to be a heroine," said Lily, laughing.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading I said that I would try to communicate with Kepenau, if I could learn his whereabouts from any passing Indians.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading She can scarcely believe that Ashatea is the interesting creature I describe her."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She can scarcely believe that Ashatea is the interesting creature I describe her."
Kepenau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I said that I would try to communicate with Kepenau, if I could learn his whereabouts from any passing Indians.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "Dora wants to make the acquaintance of a real Indian girl, fit to be a heroine," said Lily, laughing.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I said that I would try to communicate with Kepenau, if I could learn his whereabouts from any passing Indians.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading "Dora wants to make the acquaintance of a real Indian girl, fit to be a heroine," said Lily, laughing.
engage in
From this reading "Dora wants to make the acquaintance of a real Indian girl, fit to be a heroine," said Lily, laughing.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "They have not yet appeared," I answered; "nor have we received any tidings of them."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "They have not yet appeared," I answered; "nor have we received any tidings of them."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "They have not yet appeared," I answered; "nor have we received any tidings of them."
and nothing more
From this reading "She has hitherto only seen the wretched squaws who appear in the Eastern States.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading I said that I would try to communicate with Kepenau, if I could learn his whereabouts from any passing Indians.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "Dora wants to make the acquaintance of a real Indian girl, fit to be a heroine," said Lily, laughing.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading "They have not yet appeared," I answered; "nor have we received any tidings of them."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Dora wants to make the acquaintance of a real Indian girl, fit to be a heroine," said Lily, laughing.
only a very short time before
From this reading She can scarcely believe that Ashatea is the interesting creature I describe her."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "She has hitherto only seen the wretched squaws who appear in the Eastern States.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She has hitherto only seen the wretched squaws who appear in the Eastern States.
squaws
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She has hitherto only seen the wretched squaws who appear in the Eastern States.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "She has hitherto only seen the wretched squaws who appear in the Eastern States.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She can scarcely believe that Ashatea is the interesting creature I describe her."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Dora wants to make the acquaintance of a real Indian girl, fit to be a heroine," said Lily, laughing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "They have not yet appeared," I answered; "nor have we received any tidings of them."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They have not yet appeared," I answered; "nor have we received any tidings of them."
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading "They have not yet appeared," I answered; "nor have we received any tidings of them."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Dora wants to make the acquaintance of a real Indian girl, fit to be a heroine," said Lily, laughing.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I said that I would try to communicate with Kepenau, if I could learn his whereabouts from any passing Indians.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "Dora wants to make the acquaintance of a real Indian girl, fit to be a heroine," said Lily, laughing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "They have not yet appeared," I answered; "nor have we received any tidings of them."
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading I said that I would try to communicate with Kepenau, if I could learn his whereabouts from any passing Indians.
which person or people
From this reading "She has hitherto only seen the wretched squaws who appear in the Eastern States.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I said that I would try to communicate with Kepenau, if I could learn his whereabouts from any passing Indians.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I said that I would try to communicate with Kepenau, if I could learn his whereabouts from any passing Indians.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading "She has hitherto only seen the wretched squaws who appear in the Eastern States.
but in spite of that
From this reading "They have not yet appeared," I answered; "nor have we received any tidings of them."
