used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A medicine man of tact, cunning, and courage can move a tribe to his liking, even the war chiefs fearing to go against his commands.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And these same medicine men are respected and feared, their slightest vagaries tolerated, and their every wish gratified, be it what it may.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of late the influence of the war chiefs has been upon the wane, and it was, perhaps, that they realized this fact, and many of them sought, by an Indian war against the whites, to recover their waning prestige.
BRULEnounUS /bruːl/
a member of a group of Siouan people who constituted a division of the Teton Sioux
From this reading MOON EYES, THE BRULE MEDICINE MAN.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of late the influence of the war chiefs has been upon the wane, and it was, perhaps, that they realized this fact, and many of them sought, by an Indian war against the whites, to recover their waning prestige.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A medicine man of tact, cunning, and courage can move a tribe to his liking, even the war chiefs fearing to go against his commands.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading A medicine man of tact, cunning, and courage can move a tribe to his liking, even the war chiefs fearing to go against his commands.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading A medicine man of tact, cunning, and courage can move a tribe to his liking, even the war chiefs fearing to go against his commands.
congregationsnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “congregation” — a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading A medicine man of tact, cunning, and courage can move a tribe to his liking, even the war chiefs fearing to go against his commands.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading A medicine man of tact, cunning, and courage can move a tribe to his liking, even the war chiefs fearing to go against his commands.
divisible by two
From this reading A medicine man of tact, cunning, and courage can move a tribe to his liking, even the war chiefs fearing to go against his commands.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And these same medicine men are respected and feared, their slightest vagaries tolerated, and their every wish gratified, be it what it may.
opinion or judgment
From this reading MOON EYES, THE BRULE MEDICINE MAN.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Of late the influence of the war chiefs has been upon the wane, and it was, perhaps, that they realized this fact, and many of them sought, by an Indian war against the whites, to recover their waning prestige.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading And these same medicine men are respected and feared, their slightest vagaries tolerated, and their every wish gratified, be it what it may.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading A medicine man of tact, cunning, and courage can move a tribe to his liking, even the war chiefs fearing to go against his commands.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A medicine man of tact, cunning, and courage can move a tribe to his liking, even the war chiefs fearing to go against his commands.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading And these same medicine men are respected and feared, their slightest vagaries tolerated, and their every wish gratified, be it what it may.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of late the influence of the war chiefs has been upon the wane, and it was, perhaps, that they realized this fact, and many of them sought, by an Indian war against the whites, to recover their waning prestige.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A medicine man of tact, cunning, and courage can move a tribe to his liking, even the war chiefs fearing to go against his commands.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Of late the influence of the war chiefs has been upon the wane, and it was, perhaps, that they realized this fact, and many of them sought, by an Indian war against the whites, to recover their waning prestige.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And these same medicine men are respected and feared, their slightest vagaries tolerated, and their every wish gratified, be it what it may.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Of late the influence of the war chiefs has been upon the wane, and it was, perhaps, that they realized this fact, and many of them sought, by an Indian war against the whites, to recover their waning prestige.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading A medicine man of tact, cunning, and courage can move a tribe to his liking, even the war chiefs fearing to go against his commands.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MOON EYES, THE BRULE MEDICINE MAN.
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 Of late the influence of the war chiefs has been upon the wane, and it was, perhaps, that they realized this fact, and many of them sought, by an Indian war against the whites, to recover their waning prestige.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And these same medicine men are respected and feared, their slightest vagaries tolerated, and their every wish gratified, be it what it may.
MEDICINEnounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading MOON EYES, THE BRULE MEDICINE MAN.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading MOON EYES, THE BRULE MEDICINE MAN.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A medicine man of tact, cunning, and courage can move a tribe to his liking, even the war chiefs fearing to go against his commands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
by chance
From this reading Of late the influence of the war chiefs has been upon the wane, and it was, perhaps, that they realized this fact, and many of them sought, by an Indian war against the whites, to recover their waning prestige.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
prestigenounUS /preˈstiːʒ/
a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
From this reading Of late the influence of the war chiefs has been upon the wane, and it was, perhaps, that they realized this fact, and many of them sought, by an Indian war against the whites, to recover their waning prestige.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Of late the influence of the war chiefs has been upon the wane, and it was, perhaps, that they realized this fact, and many of them sought, by an Indian war against the whites, to recover their waning prestige.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Of late the influence of the war chiefs has been upon the wane, and it was, perhaps, that they realized this fact, and many of them sought, by an Indian war against the whites, to recover their waning prestige.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading And these same medicine men are respected and feared, their slightest vagaries tolerated, and their every wish gratified, be it what it may.
Identical; not different.
From this reading And these same medicine men are respected and feared, their slightest vagaries tolerated, and their every wish gratified, be it what it may.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading And these same medicine men are respected and feared, their slightest vagaries tolerated, and their every wish gratified, be it what it may.
that is looked for
From this reading Of late the influence of the war chiefs has been upon the wane, and it was, perhaps, that they realized this fact, and many of them sought, by an Indian war against the whites, to recover their waning prestige.
superstitionsnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃənz/
plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading A medicine man of tact, cunning, and courage can move a tribe to his liking, even the war chiefs fearing to go against his commands.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of late the influence of the war chiefs has been upon the wane, and it was, perhaps, that they realized this fact, and many of them sought, by an Indian war against the whites, to recover their waning prestige.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOON EYES, THE BRULE MEDICINE MAN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And these same medicine men are respected and feared, their slightest vagaries tolerated, and their every wish gratified, be it what it may.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of late the influence of the war chiefs has been upon the wane, and it was, perhaps, that they realized this fact, and many of them sought, by an Indian war against the whites, to recover their waning prestige.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of late the influence of the war chiefs has been upon the wane, and it was, perhaps, that they realized this fact, and many of them sought, by an Indian war against the whites, to recover their waning prestige.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
toleratedverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪtɪd/
past form of “tolerate” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading And these same medicine men are respected and feared, their slightest vagaries tolerated, and their every wish gratified, be it what it may.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading A medicine man of tact, cunning, and courage can move a tribe to his liking, even the war chiefs fearing to go against his commands.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Of late the influence of the war chiefs has been upon the wane, and it was, perhaps, that they realized this fact, and many of them sought, by an Indian war against the whites, to recover their waning prestige.
vagariesnounUS /ˈveɪɡəriz/
plural of “vagary” — an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.)
From this reading And these same medicine men are respected and feared, their slightest vagaries tolerated, and their every wish gratified, be it what it may.
waneverbUS /weɪn/
grow smaller
From this reading Of late the influence of the war chiefs has been upon the wane, and it was, perhaps, that they realized this fact, and many of them sought, by an Indian war against the whites, to recover their waning prestige.
waningnounUS /ˈweɪnɪŋ/
a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
From this reading Of late the influence of the war chiefs has been upon the wane, and it was, perhaps, that they realized this fact, and many of them sought, by an Indian war against the whites, to recover their waning prestige.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A medicine man of tact, cunning, and courage can move a tribe to his liking, even the war chiefs fearing to go against his commands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of late the influence of the war chiefs has been upon the wane, and it was, perhaps, that they realized this fact, and many of them sought, by an Indian war against the whites, to recover their waning prestige.
weddedadjectiveUS /ˈwedɪd/
having been taken in marriage
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And these same medicine men are respected and feared, their slightest vagaries tolerated, and their every wish gratified, be it what it may.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading Of late the influence of the war chiefs has been upon the wane, and it was, perhaps, that they realized this fact, and many of them sought, by an Indian war against the whites, to recover their waning prestige.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading And these same medicine men are respected and feared, their slightest vagaries tolerated, and their every wish gratified, be it what it may.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Indians are wedded to their superstitions, and their medicine men hold an influence over them far more powerful than the priests of a church in civilization would over their congregations.
