Chapter I

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From this reading One Sunday morning, about the year 1661, a group of Indians was gathered around a noble-looking man, listening to a story he was reading.

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

From this reading One Sunday morning, about the year 1661, a group of Indians was gathered around a noble-looking man, listening to a story he was reading.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading One Sunday morning, about the year 1661, a group of Indians was gathered around a noble-looking man, listening to a story he was reading.

later than; following

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

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

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading One Sunday morning, about the year 1661, a group of Indians was gathered around a noble-looking man, listening to a story he was reading.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

for the reason that

From this reading The story was about the life of Christ and his mission to the world, and the children had heard it many times, but to-day it seemed new to them because it was read in their own language, which had never been printed before.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The story was about the life of Christ and his mission to the world, and the children had heard it many times, but to-day it seemed new to them because it was read in their own language, which had never been printed before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The story was about the life of Christ and his mission to the world, and the children had heard it many times, but to-day it seemed new to them because it was read in their own language, which had never been printed before.

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From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The story was about the life of Christ and his mission to the world, and the children had heard it many times, but to-day it seemed new to them because it was read in their own language, which had never been printed before.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

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

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading The story was about the life of Christ and his mission to the world, and the children had heard it many times, but to-day it seemed new to them because it was read in their own language, which had never been printed before.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

plural of “dialect” — the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

divisible by two

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

brought together in one place

From this reading One Sunday morning, about the year 1661, a group of Indians was gathered around a noble-looking man, listening to a story he was reading.

usually; as a rule

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading One Sunday morning, about the year 1661, a group of Indians was gathered around a noble-looking man, listening to a story he was reading.

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

From this reading The story was about the life of Christ and his mission to the world, and the children had heard it many times, but to-day it seemed new to them because it was read in their own language, which had never been printed before.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

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

From this reading One Sunday morning, about the year 1661, a group of Indians was gathered around a noble-looking man, listening to a story he was reading.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The story was about the life of Christ and his mission to the world, and the children had heard it many times, but to-day it seemed new to them because it was read in their own language, which had never been printed before.

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

From this reading The story was about the life of Christ and his mission to the world, and the children had heard it many times, but to-day it seemed new to them because it was read in their own language, which had never been printed before.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

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

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

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

From this reading The story was about the life of Christ and his mission to the world, and the children had heard it many times, but to-day it seemed new to them because it was read in their own language, which had never been printed before.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading One Sunday morning, about the year 1661, a group of Indians was gathered around a noble-looking man, listening to a story he was reading.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

and nothing more

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading The story was about the life of Christ and his mission to the world, and the children had heard it many times, but to-day it seemed new to them because it was read in their own language, which had never been printed before.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The story was about the life of Christ and his mission to the world, and the children had heard it many times, but to-day it seemed new to them because it was read in their own language, which had never been printed before.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading One Sunday morning, about the year 1661, a group of Indians was gathered around a noble-looking man, listening to a story he was reading.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading One Sunday morning, about the year 1661, a group of Indians was gathered around a noble-looking man, listening to a story he was reading.

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 The story was about the life of Christ and his mission to the world, and the children had heard it many times, but to-day it seemed new to them because it was read in their own language, which had never been printed before.

a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

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

From this reading The story was about the life of Christ and his mission to the world, and the children had heard it many times, but to-day it seemed new to them because it was read in their own language, which had never been printed before.

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From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading One Sunday morning, about the year 1661, a group of Indians was gathered around a noble-looking man, listening to a story he was reading.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The story was about the life of Christ and his mission to the world, and the children had heard it many times, but to-day it seemed new to them because it was read in their own language, which had never been printed before.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The story was about the life of Christ and his mission to the world, and the children had heard it many times, but to-day it seemed new to them because it was read in their own language, which had never been printed before.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

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From this reading One Sunday morning, about the year 1661, a group of Indians was gathered around a noble-looking man, listening to a story he was reading.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One Sunday morning, about the year 1661, a group of Indians was gathered around a noble-looking man, listening to a story he was reading.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One Sunday morning, about the year 1661, a group of Indians was gathered around a noble-looking man, listening to a story he was reading.

and nothing more

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The story was about the life of Christ and his mission to the world, and the children had heard it many times, but to-day it seemed new to them because it was read in their own language, which had never been printed before.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading The story was about the life of Christ and his mission to the world, and the children had heard it many times, but to-day it seemed new to them because it was read in their own language, which had never been printed before.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The story was about the life of Christ and his mission to the world, and the children had heard it many times, but to-day it seemed new to them because it was read in their own language, which had never been printed before.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading One Sunday morning, about the year 1661, a group of Indians was gathered around a noble-looking man, listening to a story he was reading.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The story was about the life of Christ and his mission to the world, and the children had heard it many times, but to-day it seemed new to them because it was read in their own language, which had never been printed before.

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

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

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 One Sunday morning, about the year 1661, a group of Indians was gathered around a noble-looking man, listening to a story he was reading.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading One Sunday morning, about the year 1661, a group of Indians was gathered around a noble-looking man, listening to a story he was reading.

dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

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

From this reading One Sunday morning, about the year 1661, a group of Indians was gathered around a noble-looking man, listening to a story he was reading.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

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

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The story was about the life of Christ and his mission to the world, and the children had heard it many times, but to-day it seemed new to them because it was read in their own language, which had never been printed before.

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

From this reading One Sunday morning, about the year 1661, a group of Indians was gathered around a noble-looking man, listening to a story he was reading.

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From this reading The story was about the life of Christ and his mission to the world, and the children had heard it many times, but to-day it seemed new to them because it was read in their own language, which had never been printed before.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

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

From this reading One Sunday morning, about the year 1661, a group of Indians was gathered around a noble-looking man, listening to a story he was reading.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

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

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was just as strange to them, in fact, as if they had heard one of their war cries or love songs set to music, or had seen a picture of their dreams of the happy hunting grounds in that invisible western world where the sun went every night, and which they expected to see only after death.

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

From this reading The story was about the life of Christ and his mission to the world, and the children had heard it many times, but to-day it seemed new to them because it was read in their own language, which had never been printed before.

which person or people

From this reading It was summer and the day was beautiful, and the little Indian children who sat listening were so interested that not even the thought of their favorite haunts by brookside or meadow could tempt them from the spot.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The story was about the life of Christ and his mission to the world, and the children had heard it many times, but to-day it seemed new to them because it was read in their own language, which had never been printed before.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading One Sunday morning, about the year 1661, a group of Indians was gathered around a noble-looking man, listening to a story he was reading.

a late time of life

From this reading This was the Mohegan tongue, which was spoken in different dialects by the Indians generally throughout Massachusetts; and although it had been used for hundreds of years by the tribes in that part of the country its appearance on paper was as strange to them as if it had been a language of which they knew not a single word.