used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was Chief Joseph, who gave the United States regulars such a brilliant campaign as to excite their admiration.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading He was Chief Joseph, who gave the United States regulars such a brilliant campaign as to excite their admiration.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Perhaps you saw the aged chief on his visit to the East a short time since.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading You have already learned something of the Nez Perces, who in our times have produced one of the greatest Indian leaders of the past century.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was Chief Joseph, who gave the United States regulars such a brilliant campaign as to excite their admiration.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading He was Chief Joseph, who gave the United States regulars such a brilliant campaign as to excite their admiration.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading He was Chief Joseph, who gave the United States regulars such a brilliant campaign as to excite their admiration.
a period of 100 years
From this reading You have already learned something of the Nez Perces, who in our times have produced one of the greatest Indian leaders of the past century.
a person who is in charge
From this reading He was Chief Joseph, who gave the United States regulars such a brilliant campaign as to excite their admiration.
chivalrousadjective
being attentive to women like an ideal knight
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Perhaps you saw the aged chief on his visit to the East a short time since.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading He was Chief Joseph, who gave the United States regulars such a brilliant campaign as to excite their admiration.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was Chief Joseph, who gave the United States regulars such a brilliant campaign as to excite their admiration.
highest in quality
From this reading You have already learned something of the Nez Perces, who in our times have produced one of the greatest Indian leaders of the past century.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have already learned something of the Nez Perces, who in our times have produced one of the greatest Indian leaders of the past century.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was Chief Joseph, who gave the United States regulars such a brilliant campaign as to excite their admiration.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
high-mindedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈmaɪndɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps you saw the aged chief on his visit to the East a short time since.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You have already learned something of the Nez Perces, who in our times have produced one of the greatest Indian leaders of the past century.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading You have already learned something of the Nez Perces, who in our times have produced one of the greatest Indian leaders of the past century.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading He was Chief Joseph, who gave the United States regulars such a brilliant campaign as to excite their admiration.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading You have already learned something of the Nez Perces, who in our times have produced one of the greatest Indian leaders of the past century.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading You have already learned something of the Nez Perces, who in our times have produced one of the greatest Indian leaders of the past century.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
Nez
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not any; not one
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You have already learned something of the Nez Perces, who in our times have produced one of the greatest Indian leaders of the past century.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Perhaps you saw the aged chief on his visit to the East a short time since.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You have already learned something of the Nez Perces, who in our times have produced one of the greatest Indian leaders of the past century.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading You have already learned something of the Nez Perces, who in our times have produced one of the greatest Indian leaders of the past century.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading You have already learned something of the Nez Perces, who in our times have produced one of the greatest Indian leaders of the past century.
Perces
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by chance
From this reading Perhaps you saw the aged chief on his visit to the East a short time since.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading You have already learned something of the Nez Perces, who in our times have produced one of the greatest Indian leaders of the past century.
regularsnounUS /ˈreɡjələrz/
plural of “regular” — a regular patron
From this reading He was Chief Joseph, who gave the United States regulars such a brilliant campaign as to excite their admiration.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
cut with a saw
From this reading Perhaps you saw the aged chief on his visit to the East a short time since.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Perhaps you saw the aged chief on his visit to the East a short time since.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Perhaps you saw the aged chief on his visit to the East a short time since.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading You have already learned something of the Nez Perces, who in our times have produced one of the greatest Indian leaders of the past century.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He was Chief Joseph, who gave the United States regulars such a brilliant campaign as to excite their admiration.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN.
STRAYEDverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was Chief Joseph, who gave the United States regulars such a brilliant campaign as to excite their admiration.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You have already learned something of the Nez Perces, who in our times have produced one of the greatest Indian leaders of the past century.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was Chief Joseph, who gave the United States regulars such a brilliant campaign as to excite their admiration.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Perhaps you saw the aged chief on his visit to the East a short time since.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading You have already learned something of the Nez Perces, who in our times have produced one of the greatest Indian leaders of the past century.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was Chief Joseph, who gave the United States regulars such a brilliant campaign as to excite their admiration.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading He was Chief Joseph, who gave the United States regulars such a brilliant campaign as to excite their admiration.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Perhaps you saw the aged chief on his visit to the East a short time since.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was Chief Joseph, who gave the United States regulars such a brilliant campaign as to excite their admiration.
at the time that
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
in or at the place that
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
a Caucasian
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
which person or people
From this reading You have already learned something of the Nez Perces, who in our times have produced one of the greatest Indian leaders of the past century.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading He was chivalrous, high-minded and a loyal friend of the whites, and showed this when he handed his rifle to Colonel Miles and said: "From where the sun stands in yonder heavens, I fight the white man no more."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You have already learned something of the Nez Perces, who in our times have produced one of the greatest Indian leaders of the past century.
