Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

(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 They were, however, quickly pacified, and returned with diligence to their lessons, when informed that their old friend had been invited to stay all day and doubtless would have a story of some kind for them when their studies were all over.

a quantity of money

From this reading The news of his coming was hailed with delight by the children, and it required a certain amount of firmness on the part of the heads of the household to keep them at their studies.

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

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The news of his coming was hailed with delight by the children, and it required a certain amount of firmness on the part of the heads of the household to keep them at their studies.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

possessive form of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading The venison and bear's meat which he had brought were quickly purchased at a price that well pleased him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The venison and bear's meat which he had brought were quickly purchased at a price that well pleased him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The news of his coming was hailed with delight by the children, and it required a certain amount of firmness on the part of the heads of the household to keep them at their studies.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The news of his coming was hailed with delight by the children, and it required a certain amount of firmness on the part of the heads of the household to keep them at their studies.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading The news of his coming was hailed with delight by the children, and it required a certain amount of firmness on the part of the heads of the household to keep them at their studies.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading Souwanas Tells of the Queer Way in which Nanahboozhoo Destroyed Mooshekinnebik, the Last of the Great Monsters.

conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation

From this reading They were, however, quickly pacified, and returned with diligence to their lessons, when informed that their old friend had been invited to stay all day and doubtless would have a story of some kind for them when their studies were all over.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading They were, however, quickly pacified, and returned with diligence to their lessons, when informed that their old friend had been invited to stay all day and doubtless would have a story of some kind for them when their studies were all over.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

the muscle tone of healthy tissue

From this reading The news of his coming was hailed with delight by the children, and it required a certain amount of firmness on the part of the heads of the household to keep them at their studies.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading They were, however, quickly pacified, and returned with diligence to their lessons, when informed that their old friend had been invited to stay all day and doubtless would have a story of some kind for them when their studies were all over.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Souwanas Tells of the Queer Way in which Nanahboozhoo Destroyed Mooshekinnebik, the Last of the Great Monsters.

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

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading The news of his coming was hailed with delight by the children, and it required a certain amount of firmness on the part of the heads of the household to keep them at their studies.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They were, however, quickly pacified, and returned with diligence to their lessons, when informed that their old friend had been invited to stay all day and doubtless would have a story of some kind for them when their studies were all over.

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

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The news of his coming was hailed with delight by the children, and it required a certain amount of firmness on the part of the heads of the household to keep them at their studies.

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

From this reading The venison and bear's meat which he had brought were quickly purchased at a price that well pleased him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The news of his coming was hailed with delight by the children, and it required a certain amount of firmness on the part of the heads of the household to keep them at their studies.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

a social unit living together

From this reading The news of his coming was hailed with delight by the children, and it required a certain amount of firmness on the part of the heads of the household to keep them at their studies.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading They were, however, quickly pacified, and returned with diligence to their lessons, when informed that their old friend had been invited to stay all day and doubtless would have a story of some kind for them when their studies were all over.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Souwanas Tells of the Queer Way in which Nanahboozhoo Destroyed Mooshekinnebik, the Last of the Great Monsters.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading They were, however, quickly pacified, and returned with diligence to their lessons, when informed that their old friend had been invited to stay all day and doubtless would have a story of some kind for them when their studies were all over.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading They were, however, quickly pacified, and returned with diligence to their lessons, when informed that their old friend had been invited to stay all day and doubtless would have a story of some kind for them when their studies were all over.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The news of his coming was hailed with delight by the children, and it required a certain amount of firmness on the part of the heads of the household to keep them at their studies.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The news of his coming was hailed with delight by the children, and it required a certain amount of firmness on the part of the heads of the household to keep them at their studies.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading They were, however, quickly pacified, and returned with diligence to their lessons, when informed that their old friend had been invited to stay all day and doubtless would have a story of some kind for them when their studies were all over.

immediately past

From this reading Souwanas Tells of the Queer Way in which Nanahboozhoo Destroyed Mooshekinnebik, the Last of the Great Monsters.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading They were, however, quickly pacified, and returned with diligence to their lessons, when informed that their old friend had been invited to stay all day and doubtless would have a story of some kind for them when their studies were all over.

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 One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading The venison and bear's meat which he had brought were quickly purchased at a price that well pleased him.

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

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading Souwanas Tells of the Queer Way in which Nanahboozhoo Destroyed Mooshekinnebik, the Last of the Great Monsters.

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

From this reading Souwanas Tells of the Queer Way in which Nanahboozhoo Destroyed Mooshekinnebik, the Last of the Great Monsters.

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

From this reading Souwanas Tells of the Queer Way in which Nanahboozhoo Destroyed Mooshekinnebik, the Last of the Great Monsters.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The news of his coming was hailed with delight by the children, and it required a certain amount of firmness on the part of the heads of the household to keep them at their studies.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Souwanas Tells of the Queer Way in which Nanahboozhoo Destroyed Mooshekinnebik, the Last of the Great Monsters.

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

From this reading They were, however, quickly pacified, and returned with diligence to their lessons, when informed that their old friend had been invited to stay all day and doubtless would have a story of some kind for them when their studies were all over.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

above and across; more than

From this reading They were, however, quickly pacified, and returned with diligence to their lessons, when informed that their old friend had been invited to stay all day and doubtless would have a story of some kind for them when their studies were all over.

inflected form of “pacify” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading They were, however, quickly pacified, and returned with diligence to their lessons, when informed that their old friend had been invited to stay all day and doubtless would have a story of some kind for them when their studies were all over.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The news of his coming was hailed with delight by the children, and it required a certain amount of firmness on the part of the heads of the household to keep them at their studies.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading The venison and bear's meat which he had brought were quickly purchased at a price that well pleased him.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading The venison and bear's meat which he had brought were quickly purchased at a price that well pleased him.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading The venison and bear's meat which he had brought were quickly purchased at a price that well pleased him.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Souwanas Tells of the Queer Way in which Nanahboozhoo Destroyed Mooshekinnebik, the Last of the Great Monsters.

with speed

From this reading They were, however, quickly pacified, and returned with diligence to their lessons, when informed that their old friend had been invited to stay all day and doubtless would have a story of some kind for them when their studies were all over.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The news of his coming was hailed with delight by the children, and it required a certain amount of firmness on the part of the heads of the household to keep them at their studies.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading They were, however, quickly pacified, and returned with diligence to their lessons, when informed that their old friend had been invited to stay all day and doubtless would have a story of some kind for them when their studies were all over.

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

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

an educational institution

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

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

From this reading Souwanas Tells of the Queer Way in which Nanahboozhoo Destroyed Mooshekinnebik, the Last of the Great Monsters.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading They were, however, quickly pacified, and returned with diligence to their lessons, when informed that their old friend had been invited to stay all day and doubtless would have a story of some kind for them when their studies were all over.

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 They were, however, quickly pacified, and returned with diligence to their lessons, when informed that their old friend had been invited to stay all day and doubtless would have a story of some kind for them when their studies were all over.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The news of his coming was hailed with delight by the children, and it required a certain amount of firmness on the part of the heads of the household to keep them at their studies.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading Souwanas Tells of the Queer Way in which Nanahboozhoo Destroyed Mooshekinnebik, the Last of the Great Monsters.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were, however, quickly pacified, and returned with diligence to their lessons, when informed that their old friend had been invited to stay all day and doubtless would have a story of some kind for them when their studies were all over.

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

From this reading Souwanas Tells of the Queer Way in which Nanahboozhoo Destroyed Mooshekinnebik, the Last of the Great Monsters.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The news of his coming was hailed with delight by the children, and it required a certain amount of firmness on the part of the heads of the household to keep them at their studies.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The news of his coming was hailed with delight by the children, and it required a certain amount of firmness on the part of the heads of the household to keep them at their studies.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were, however, quickly pacified, and returned with diligence to their lessons, when informed that their old friend had been invited to stay all day and doubtless would have a story of some kind for them when their studies were all over.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

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

From this reading The news of his coming was hailed with delight by the children, and it required a certain amount of firmness on the part of the heads of the household to keep them at their studies.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

meat from a deer used as food

From this reading The venison and bear's meat which he had brought were quickly purchased at a price that well pleased him.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

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

From this reading The news of his coming was hailed with delight by the children, and it required a certain amount of firmness on the part of the heads of the household to keep them at their studies.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Souwanas Tells of the Queer Way in which Nanahboozhoo Destroyed Mooshekinnebik, the Last of the Great Monsters.

(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 The venison and bear's meat which he had brought were quickly purchased at a price that well pleased him.

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

From this reading They were, however, quickly pacified, and returned with diligence to their lessons, when informed that their old friend had been invited to stay all day and doubtless would have a story of some kind for them when their studies were all over.

at the time that

From this reading They were, however, quickly pacified, and returned with diligence to their lessons, when informed that their old friend had been invited to stay all day and doubtless would have a story of some kind for them when their studies were all over.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Souwanas Tells of the Queer Way in which Nanahboozhoo Destroyed Mooshekinnebik, the Last of the Great Monsters.

which person or people

From this reading One cold day Souwanas, who had not been seen by the children for some time--he had been away on a long hunting excursion--quite unexpectedly walked into the mission house during the school hours of Sagastao and Minnehaha.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The news of his coming was hailed with delight by the children, and it required a certain amount of firmness on the part of the heads of the household to keep them at their studies.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading They were, however, quickly pacified, and returned with diligence to their lessons, when informed that their old friend had been invited to stay all day and doubtless would have a story of some kind for them when their studies were all over.