used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
highly skilled
From this reading Usually the exchange of courtesies could best be accomplished by preparing a feast for the assembled tribesmen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading On the day set apart for the feast, the tribesmen approached the mansion through the avenue of hemlocks.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading On the day set apart for the feast, the tribesmen approached the mansion through the avenue of hemlocks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Usually the exchange of courtesies could best be accomplished by preparing a feast for the assembled tribesmen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Many times the long avenue of hemlocks was honored by the gathering of the tribes of red men at Dorminghurst.
a line of approach
From this reading Many times the long avenue of hemlocks was honored by the gathering of the tribes of red men at Dorminghurst.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Usually the exchange of courtesies could best be accomplished by preparing a feast for the assembled tribesmen.
bedeckedverbUS /bɪˈdekt/
past form of “bedeck” — decorate
From this reading They were clothed in their best buckskin leggings, skin robes and moccasins, and bedecked with plumage and trinkets.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Usually the exchange of courtesies could best be accomplished by preparing a feast for the assembled tribesmen.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
buckskinnounUS /ˈbʌkskɪn/
horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail
From this reading They were clothed in their best buckskin leggings, skin robes and moccasins, and bedecked with plumage and trinkets.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many times the long avenue of hemlocks was honored by the gathering of the tribes of red men at Dorminghurst.
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading They were clothed in their best buckskin leggings, skin robes and moccasins, and bedecked with plumage and trinkets.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Usually the exchange of courtesies could best be accomplished by preparing a feast for the assembled tribesmen.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
courtesiesnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsiz/
plural of “courtesy” — a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Usually the exchange of courtesies could best be accomplished by preparing a feast for the assembled tribesmen.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day set apart for the feast, the tribesmen approached the mansion through the avenue of hemlocks.
Dorminghurst
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From this reading Many times the long avenue of hemlocks was honored by the gathering of the tribes of red men at Dorminghurst.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Usually the exchange of courtesies could best be accomplished by preparing a feast for the assembled tribesmen.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Usually the exchange of courtesies could best be accomplished by preparing a feast for the assembled tribesmen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Many times the long avenue of hemlocks was honored by the gathering of the tribes of red men at Dorminghurst.
the head of a state government
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
Greydon
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From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
hemlocks
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From this reading Many times the long avenue of hemlocks was honored by the gathering of the tribes of red men at Dorminghurst.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading Many times the long avenue of hemlocks was honored by the gathering of the tribes of red men at Dorminghurst.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were clothed in their best buckskin leggings, skin robes and moccasins, and bedecked with plumage and trinkets.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
leggingsnounUS /ˈleɡɪŋz/
plural of “legging” — a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)
From this reading They were clothed in their best buckskin leggings, skin robes and moccasins, and bedecked with plumage and trinkets.
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 Many times the long avenue of hemlocks was honored by the gathering of the tribes of red men at Dorminghurst.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading On the day set apart for the feast, the tribesmen approached the mansion through the avenue of hemlocks.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many times the long avenue of hemlocks was honored by the gathering of the tribes of red men at Dorminghurst.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
the force of workers available
From this reading Many times the long avenue of hemlocks was honored by the gathering of the tribes of red men at Dorminghurst.
moccasinsnounUS /ˈmɑːkəsɪnz/
plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
From this reading They were clothed in their best buckskin leggings, skin robes and moccasins, and bedecked with plumage and trinkets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many times the long avenue of hemlocks was honored by the gathering of the tribes of red men at Dorminghurst.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
plumagenounUS /ˈpluːmədʒ/
the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading They were clothed in their best buckskin leggings, skin robes and moccasins, and bedecked with plumage and trinkets.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Usually the exchange of courtesies could best be accomplished by preparing a feast for the assembled tribesmen.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Many times the long avenue of hemlocks was honored by the gathering of the tribes of red men at Dorminghurst.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading They were clothed in their best buckskin leggings, skin robes and moccasins, and bedecked with plumage and trinkets.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On the day set apart for the feast, the tribesmen approached the mansion through the avenue of hemlocks.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading They were clothed in their best buckskin leggings, skin robes and moccasins, and bedecked with plumage and trinkets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Many times the long avenue of hemlocks was honored by the gathering of the tribes of red men at Dorminghurst.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were clothed in their best buckskin leggings, skin robes and moccasins, and bedecked with plumage and trinkets.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On the day set apart for the feast, the tribesmen approached the mansion through the avenue of hemlocks.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Many times the long avenue of hemlocks was honored by the gathering of the tribes of red men at Dorminghurst.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Many times the long avenue of hemlocks was honored by the gathering of the tribes of red men at Dorminghurst.
tribesmennounUS /ˈtraɪbzmɪn/
plural of “tribesman” — someone who lives in a tribe
From this reading Usually the exchange of courtesies could best be accomplished by preparing a feast for the assembled tribesmen.
trinketsnounUS /ˈtrɪŋkəts/
plural of “trinket” — cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
From this reading They were clothed in their best buckskin leggings, skin robes and moccasins, and bedecked with plumage and trinkets.
under normal conditions
From this reading Usually the exchange of courtesies could best be accomplished by preparing a feast for the assembled tribesmen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many times the long avenue of hemlocks was honored by the gathering of the tribes of red men at Dorminghurst.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were clothed in their best buckskin leggings, skin robes and moccasins, and bedecked with plumage and trinkets.
a Caucasian
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before entering the city for their business with the Governor and Council at Philadelphia, the Indians invariably camped on the estate of the big white chief, James Greydon, as a mark of respect to their friend.
