used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Texas Jack’s real name was Jean Omohondreau, and he came of a wealthy and noble French family, although he was born in America.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Texas Jack’s real name was Jean Omohondreau, and he came of a wealthy and noble French family, although he was born in America.
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 Texas Jack’s real name was Jean Omohondreau, and he came of a wealthy and noble French family, although he was born in America.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Besides, he had lived among the savages even more than Buffalo Bill himself, and had that imitative faculty so general in French people.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At this time Jack was smooth shaven, and with his deeply bronzed features and piercing eyes and black hair he did not look unlike an Indian.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Texas Jack’s real name was Jean Omohondreau, and he came of a wealthy and noble French family, although he was born in America.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this time Jack was smooth shaven, and with his deeply bronzed features and piercing eyes and black hair he did not look unlike an Indian.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, he had lived among the savages even more than Buffalo Bill himself, and had that imitative faculty so general in French people.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Besides, he had lived among the savages even more than Buffalo Bill himself, and had that imitative faculty so general in French people.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading At this time Jack was smooth shaven, and with his deeply bronzed features and piercing eyes and black hair he did not look unlike an Indian.
brought into existence
From this reading Texas Jack’s real name was Jean Omohondreau, and he came of a wealthy and noble French family, although he was born in America.
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading At this time Jack was smooth shaven, and with his deeply bronzed features and piercing eyes and black hair he did not look unlike an Indian.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading Besides, he had lived among the savages even more than Buffalo Bill himself, and had that imitative faculty so general in French people.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Texas Jack’s real name was Jean Omohondreau, and he came of a wealthy and noble French family, although he was born in America.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could “take off” the savage to the life.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading At this time Jack was smooth shaven, and with his deeply bronzed features and piercing eyes and black hair he did not look unlike an Indian.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At this time Jack was smooth shaven, and with his deeply bronzed features and piercing eyes and black hair he did not look unlike an Indian.
divisible by two
From this reading Besides, he had lived among the savages even more than Buffalo Bill himself, and had that imitative faculty so general in French people.
opinion or judgment
From this reading At this time Jack was smooth shaven, and with his deeply bronzed features and piercing eyes and black hair he did not look unlike an Indian.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading Besides, he had lived among the savages even more than Buffalo Bill himself, and had that imitative faculty so general in French people.
a social unit living together
From this reading Texas Jack’s real name was Jean Omohondreau, and he came of a wealthy and noble French family, although he was born in America.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading At this time Jack was smooth shaven, and with his deeply bronzed features and piercing eyes and black hair he did not look unlike an Indian.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Texas Jack’s real name was Jean Omohondreau, and he came of a wealthy and noble French family, although he was born in America.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Besides, he had lived among the savages even more than Buffalo Bill himself, and had that imitative faculty so general in French people.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading At this time Jack was smooth shaven, and with his deeply bronzed features and piercing eyes and black hair he did not look unlike an Indian.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Texas Jack’s real name was Jean Omohondreau, and he came of a wealthy and noble French family, although he was born in America.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Besides, he had lived among the savages even more than Buffalo Bill himself, and had that imitative faculty so general in French people.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At this time Jack was smooth shaven, and with his deeply bronzed features and piercing eyes and black hair he did not look unlike an Indian.
imitativeadjectiveUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪv/
marked by or given to imitation
From this reading Besides, he had lived among the savages even more than Buffalo Bill himself, and had that imitative faculty so general in French people.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Texas Jack’s real name was Jean Omohondreau, and he came of a wealthy and noble French family, although he was born in America.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading At this time Jack was smooth shaven, and with his deeply bronzed features and piercing eyes and black hair he did not look unlike an Indian.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
a small worthless amount
From this reading At this time Jack was smooth shaven, and with his deeply bronzed features and piercing eyes and black hair he did not look unlike an Indian.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Texas Jack’s real name was Jean Omohondreau, and he came of a wealthy and noble French family, although he was born in America.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Texas Jack’s real name was Jean Omohondreau, and he came of a wealthy and noble French family, although he was born in America.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He could “take off” the savage to the life.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Besides, he had lived among the savages even more than Buffalo Bill himself, and had that imitative faculty so general in French people.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At this time Jack was smooth shaven, and with his deeply bronzed features and piercing eyes and black hair he did not look unlike an Indian.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
the force of workers available
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Besides, he had lived among the savages even more than Buffalo Bill himself, and had that imitative faculty so general in French people.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Texas Jack’s real name was Jean Omohondreau, and he came of a wealthy and noble French family, although he was born in America.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Texas Jack’s real name was Jean Omohondreau, and he came of a wealthy and noble French family, although he was born in America.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At this time Jack was smooth shaven, and with his deeply bronzed features and piercing eyes and black hair he did not look unlike an Indian.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Texas Jack’s real name was Jean Omohondreau, and he came of a wealthy and noble French family, although he was born in America.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He could “take off” the savage to the life.
Omohondreau
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From this reading Texas Jack’s real name was Jean Omohondreau, and he came of a wealthy and noble French family, although he was born in America.
PawneesnounUS /ˈpɔːˈniːz/
plural of “pawnee” — a member of the Pawnee nation formerly living in Nebraska and Kansas but now largely in Oklahoma
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Besides, he had lived among the savages even more than Buffalo Bill himself, and had that imitative faculty so general in French people.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading At this time Jack was smooth shaven, and with his deeply bronzed features and piercing eyes and black hair he did not look unlike an Indian.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Texas Jack’s real name was Jean Omohondreau, and he came of a wealthy and noble French family, although he was born in America.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading He could “take off” the savage to the life.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading Besides, he had lived among the savages even more than Buffalo Bill himself, and had that imitative faculty so general in French people.
shavenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪvən/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading At this time Jack was smooth shaven, and with his deeply bronzed features and piercing eyes and black hair he did not look unlike an Indian.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading At this time Jack was smooth shaven, and with his deeply bronzed features and piercing eyes and black hair he did not look unlike an Indian.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Besides, he had lived among the savages even more than Buffalo Bill himself, and had that imitative faculty so general in French people.
carry out
From this reading He could “take off” the savage to the life.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading Texas Jack’s real name was Jean Omohondreau, and he came of a wealthy and noble French family, although he was born in America.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Besides, he had lived among the savages even more than Buffalo Bill himself, and had that imitative faculty so general in French people.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this time Jack was smooth shaven, and with his deeply bronzed features and piercing eyes and black hair he did not look unlike an Indian.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At this time Jack was smooth shaven, and with his deeply bronzed features and piercing eyes and black hair he did not look unlike an Indian.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He could “take off” the savage to the life.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading At this time Jack was smooth shaven, and with his deeply bronzed features and piercing eyes and black hair he did not look unlike an Indian.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Texas Jack’s real name was Jean Omohondreau, and he came of a wealthy and noble French family, although he was born in America.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Texas Jack’s real name was Jean Omohondreau, and he came of a wealthy and noble French family, although he was born in America.
a Caucasian
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading It is said that he had refused the title of “Marquis of Omohondreau,” although later he was known as “The White King of the Pawnees,” having been adopted into that tribe and completely winning the confidence of the red men.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At this time Jack was smooth shaven, and with his deeply bronzed features and piercing eyes and black hair he did not look unlike an Indian.
