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 American Indian Love Lyrics _and_ Other Verse _From the Songs of the_ North American Indians The influence of American Indian song-literature has touched both the music and the literature of contemporary America.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading American Indian Love Lyrics _and_ Other Verse _From the Songs of the_ North American Indians The influence of American Indian song-literature has touched both the music and the literature of contemporary America.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Mary Austin has gone farthest, perhaps, among the writers of the day in relating her poetic work to the native rhythms of America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading American Indian Love Lyrics _and_ Other Verse _From the Songs of the_ North American Indians The influence of American Indian song-literature has touched both the music and the literature of contemporary America.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those writers who use Indian themes are legion.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading Mary Austin has gone farthest, perhaps, among the writers of the day in relating her poetic work to the native rhythms of America.
AztecnounUS /ˈæztek/
a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519
From this reading The very beautiful Aztec and the Inca poetry belong to the earlier and more highly developed civilizations.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The very beautiful Aztec and the Inca poetry belong to the earlier and more highly developed civilizations.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading These native rhythms pulsed through the songs of our Red Men for centuries before our Christian era.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The very beautiful Aztec and the Inca poetry belong to the earlier and more highly developed civilizations.
the two together, not just one
From this reading American Indian Love Lyrics _and_ Other Verse _From the Songs of the_ North American Indians The influence of American Indian song-literature has touched both the music and the literature of contemporary America.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading These native rhythms pulsed through the songs of our Red Men for centuries before our Christian era.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading These native rhythms pulsed through the songs of our Red Men for centuries before our Christian era.
civilizationsnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “civilization” — a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading The very beautiful Aztec and the Inca poetry belong to the earlier and more highly developed civilizations.
contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading American Indian Love Lyrics _and_ Other Verse _From the Songs of the_ North American Indians The influence of American Indian song-literature has touched both the music and the literature of contemporary America.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mary Austin has gone farthest, perhaps, among the writers of the day in relating her poetic work to the native rhythms of America.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading The very beautiful Aztec and the Inca poetry belong to the earlier and more highly developed civilizations.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The very beautiful Aztec and the Inca poetry belong to the earlier and more highly developed civilizations.
eranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading These native rhythms pulsed through the songs of our Red Men for centuries before our Christian era.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading Mary Austin has gone farthest, perhaps, among the writers of the day in relating her poetic work to the native rhythms of America.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These native rhythms pulsed through the songs of our Red Men for centuries before our Christian era.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading American Indian Love Lyrics _and_ Other Verse _From the Songs of the_ North American Indians The influence of American Indian song-literature has touched both the music and the literature of contemporary America.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Mary Austin has gone farthest, perhaps, among the writers of the day in relating her poetic work to the native rhythms of America.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading American Indian Love Lyrics _and_ Other Verse _From the Songs of the_ North American Indians The influence of American Indian song-literature has touched both the music and the literature of contemporary America.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary Austin has gone farthest, perhaps, among the writers of the day in relating her poetic work to the native rhythms of America.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The very beautiful Aztec and the Inca poetry belong to the earlier and more highly developed civilizations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mary Austin has gone farthest, perhaps, among the writers of the day in relating her poetic work to the native rhythms of America.
IncanounUS /ˈɪŋkə/
a ruler of the Incas (or a member of his family)
From this reading The very beautiful Aztec and the Inca poetry belong to the earlier and more highly developed civilizations.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading American Indian Love Lyrics _and_ Other Verse _From the Songs of the_ North American Indians The influence of American Indian song-literature has touched both the music and the literature of contemporary America.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading American Indian Love Lyrics _and_ Other Verse _From the Songs of the_ North American Indians The influence of American Indian song-literature has touched both the music and the literature of contemporary America.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading American Indian Love Lyrics _and_ Other Verse _From the Songs of the_ North American Indians The influence of American Indian song-literature has touched both the music and the literature of contemporary America.
legionnounUS /ˈliːdʒən/
archaic terms for army
From this reading Those writers who use Indian themes are legion.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading American Indian Love Lyrics _and_ Other Verse _From the Songs of the_ North American Indians The influence of American Indian song-literature has touched both the music and the literature of contemporary America.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading American Indian Love Lyrics _and_ Other Verse _From the Songs of the_ North American Indians The influence of American Indian song-literature has touched both the music and the literature of contemporary America.
LyricsnounUS /ˈlɪrɪks/
plural of “lyric” — the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
From this reading American Indian Love Lyrics _and_ Other Verse _From the Songs of the_ North American Indians The influence of American Indian song-literature has touched both the music and the literature of contemporary America.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Austin has gone farthest, perhaps, among the writers of the day in relating her poetic work to the native rhythms of America.
the force of workers available
From this reading These native rhythms pulsed through the songs of our Red Men for centuries before our Christian era.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The very beautiful Aztec and the Inca poetry belong to the earlier and more highly developed civilizations.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading American Indian Love Lyrics _and_ Other Verse _From the Songs of the_ North American Indians The influence of American Indian song-literature has touched both the music and the literature of contemporary America.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Mary Austin has gone farthest, perhaps, among the writers of the day in relating her poetic work to the native rhythms of America.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading American Indian Love Lyrics _and_ Other Verse _From the Songs of the_ North American Indians The influence of American Indian song-literature has touched both the music and the literature of contemporary America.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading American Indian Love Lyrics _and_ Other Verse _From the Songs of the_ North American Indians The influence of American Indian song-literature has touched both the music and the literature of contemporary America.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading American Indian Love Lyrics _and_ Other Verse _From the Songs of the_ North American Indians The influence of American Indian song-literature has touched both the music and the literature of contemporary America.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading These native rhythms pulsed through the songs of our Red Men for centuries before our Christian era.
by chance
From this reading Mary Austin has gone farthest, perhaps, among the writers of the day in relating her poetic work to the native rhythms of America.
poeticadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading Mary Austin has gone farthest, perhaps, among the writers of the day in relating her poetic work to the native rhythms of America.
literature in metrical form
From this reading The very beautiful Aztec and the Inca poetry belong to the earlier and more highly developed civilizations.
pulsedverbUS /pʌlst/
past form of “pulse” — expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
From this reading These native rhythms pulsed through the songs of our Red Men for centuries before our Christian era.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading These native rhythms pulsed through the songs of our Red Men for centuries before our Christian era.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Mary Austin has gone farthest, perhaps, among the writers of the day in relating her poetic work to the native rhythms of America.
rhythmsnounUS /ˈrɪðəmz/
plural of “rhythm” — the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
From this reading Mary Austin has gone farthest, perhaps, among the writers of the day in relating her poetic work to the native rhythms of America.
song-literature
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From this reading American Indian Love Lyrics _and_ Other Verse _From the Songs of the_ North American Indians The influence of American Indian song-literature has touched both the music and the literature of contemporary America.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading American Indian Love Lyrics _and_ Other Verse _From the Songs of the_ North American Indians The influence of American Indian song-literature has touched both the music and the literature of contemporary America.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading American Indian Love Lyrics _and_ Other Verse _From the Songs of the_ North American Indians The influence of American Indian song-literature has touched both the music and the literature of contemporary America.
themesnounUS /θiːmz/
plural of “theme” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Those writers who use Indian themes are legion.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These native rhythms pulsed through the songs of our Red Men for centuries before our Christian era.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those writers who use Indian themes are legion.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading These native rhythms pulsed through the songs of our Red Men for centuries before our Christian era.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mary Austin has gone farthest, perhaps, among the writers of the day in relating her poetic work to the native rhythms of America.
having come into contact
From this reading American Indian Love Lyrics _and_ Other Verse _From the Songs of the_ North American Indians The influence of American Indian song-literature has touched both the music and the literature of contemporary America.
the act of using
From this reading Those writers who use Indian themes are legion.
literature in metrical form
From this reading American Indian Love Lyrics _and_ Other Verse _From the Songs of the_ North American Indians The influence of American Indian song-literature has touched both the music and the literature of contemporary America.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very beautiful Aztec and the Inca poetry belong to the earlier and more highly developed civilizations.
which person or people
From this reading Those writers who use Indian themes are legion.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Mary Austin has gone farthest, perhaps, among the writers of the day in relating her poetic work to the native rhythms of America.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Those writers who use Indian themes are legion.
