Chapter VI · Chapter 6

tolerating without protest

From this reading Indeed, at times he seriously thought of accepting the invitation extended by the Great Chief at Washington, immediately after the massacre of the soldiers, and once more revisiting the haunts of civilization.

later than; following

From this reading Indeed, at times he seriously thought of accepting the invitation extended by the Great Chief at Washington, immediately after the massacre of the soldiers, and once more revisiting the haunts of civilization.

plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading The squaws insisted in boring holes through the china alleys and wearing them as necklaces; his warriors stuck spikes in their base ball bats and made war clubs of them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He could not but feel, too, that the gentle Mushymush, although devoted to her pale-faced brother, was deficient in culinary education.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

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

From this reading And yet the Boy Chief was not entirely happy.

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

From this reading The squaws insisted in boring holes through the china alleys and wearing them as necklaces; his warriors stuck spikes in their base ball bats and made war clubs of them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Indeed, at times he seriously thought of accepting the invitation extended by the Great Chief at Washington, immediately after the massacre of the soldiers, and once more revisiting the haunts of civilization.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading The squaws insisted in boring holes through the china alleys and wearing them as necklaces; his warriors stuck spikes in their base ball bats and made war clubs of them.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading The squaws insisted in boring holes through the china alleys and wearing them as necklaces; his warriors stuck spikes in their base ball bats and made war clubs of them.

a youthful male person

From this reading And yet the Boy Chief was not entirely happy.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading He could not but feel, too, that the gentle Mushymush, although devoted to her pale-faced brother, was deficient in culinary education.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Indeed, at times he seriously thought of accepting the invitation extended by the Great Chief at Washington, immediately after the massacre of the soldiers, and once more revisiting the haunts of civilization.

a person who is in charge

From this reading And yet the Boy Chief was not entirely happy.

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading The squaws insisted in boring holes through the china alleys and wearing them as necklaces; his warriors stuck spikes in their base ball bats and made war clubs of them.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading Indeed, at times he seriously thought of accepting the invitation extended by the Great Chief at Washington, immediately after the massacre of the soldiers, and once more revisiting the haunts of civilization.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading The squaws insisted in boring holes through the china alleys and wearing them as necklaces; his warriors stuck spikes in their base ball bats and made war clubs of them.

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

From this reading He could not but feel, too, that the gentle Mushymush, although devoted to her pale-faced brother, was deficient in culinary education.

of or relating to or used in cooking

From this reading He could not but feel, too, that the gentle Mushymush, although devoted to her pale-faced brother, was deficient in culinary education.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading He could not but feel, too, that the gentle Mushymush, although devoted to her pale-faced brother, was deficient in culinary education.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading He could not but feel, too, that the gentle Mushymush, although devoted to her pale-faced brother, was deficient in culinary education.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading He could not but feel, too, that the gentle Mushymush, although devoted to her pale-faced brother, was deficient in culinary education.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading And yet the Boy Chief was not entirely happy.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Indeed, at times he seriously thought of accepting the invitation extended by the Great Chief at Washington, immediately after the massacre of the soldiers, and once more revisiting the haunts of civilization.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading He could not but feel, too, that the gentle Mushymush, although devoted to her pale-faced brother, was deficient in culinary education.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading He could not but feel, too, that the gentle Mushymush, although devoted to her pale-faced brother, was deficient in culinary education.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Indeed, at times he seriously thought of accepting the invitation extended by the Great Chief at Washington, immediately after the massacre of the soldiers, and once more revisiting the haunts of civilization.

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

From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading And yet the Boy Chief was not entirely happy.

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading Indeed, at times he seriously thought of accepting the invitation extended by the Great Chief at Washington, immediately after the massacre of the soldiers, and once more revisiting the haunts of civilization.

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

From this reading Indeed, at times he seriously thought of accepting the invitation extended by the Great Chief at Washington, immediately after the massacre of the soldiers, and once more revisiting the haunts of civilization.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He could not but feel, too, that the gentle Mushymush, although devoted to her pale-faced brother, was deficient in culinary education.

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

From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something

From this reading The squaws insisted in boring holes through the china alleys and wearing them as necklaces; his warriors stuck spikes in their base ball bats and made war clubs of them.

failure to attend (especially school)

From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Indeed, at times he seriously thought of accepting the invitation extended by the Great Chief at Washington, immediately after the massacre of the soldiers, and once more revisiting the haunts of civilization.

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

From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

the state of being inactive

From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, at times he seriously thought of accepting the invitation extended by the Great Chief at Washington, immediately after the massacre of the soldiers, and once more revisiting the haunts of civilization.

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

From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading The squaws insisted in boring holes through the china alleys and wearing them as necklaces; his warriors stuck spikes in their base ball bats and made war clubs of them.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Indeed, at times he seriously thought of accepting the invitation extended by the Great Chief at Washington, immediately after the massacre of the soldiers, and once more revisiting the haunts of civilization.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The squaws insisted in boring holes through the china alleys and wearing them as necklaces; his warriors stuck spikes in their base ball bats and made war clubs of them.

a children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass)

From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

kill a large number of people indiscriminately

From this reading Indeed, at times he seriously thought of accepting the invitation extended by the Great Chief at Washington, immediately after the massacre of the soldiers, and once more revisiting the haunts of civilization.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Indeed, at times he seriously thought of accepting the invitation extended by the Great Chief at Washington, immediately after the massacre of the soldiers, and once more revisiting the haunts of civilization.

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From this reading He could not but feel, too, that the gentle Mushymush, although devoted to her pale-faced brother, was deficient in culinary education.

plural of “necklace” — jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)

From this reading The squaws insisted in boring holes through the china alleys and wearing them as necklaces; his warriors stuck spikes in their base ball bats and made war clubs of them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And yet the Boy Chief was not entirely happy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Indeed, at times he seriously thought of accepting the invitation extended by the Great Chief at Washington, immediately after the massacre of the soldiers, and once more revisiting the haunts of civilization.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

on one occasion

From this reading Indeed, at times he seriously thought of accepting the invitation extended by the Great Chief at Washington, immediately after the massacre of the soldiers, and once more revisiting the haunts of civilization.

and nothing more

From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

having a pale face

From this reading He could not but feel, too, that the gentle Mushymush, although devoted to her pale-faced brother, was deficient in culinary education.

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From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

-ing form of “revisit” — visit again

From this reading Indeed, at times he seriously thought of accepting the invitation extended by the Great Chief at Washington, immediately after the massacre of the soldiers, and once more revisiting the haunts of civilization.

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From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

in a serious manner

From this reading Indeed, at times he seriously thought of accepting the invitation extended by the Great Chief at Washington, immediately after the massacre of the soldiers, and once more revisiting the haunts of civilization.

past form of “sicken” — cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of

From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Indeed, at times he seriously thought of accepting the invitation extended by the Great Chief at Washington, immediately after the massacre of the soldiers, and once more revisiting the haunts of civilization.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

plural of “spike” — a transient variation in voltage or current

From this reading The squaws insisted in boring holes through the china alleys and wearing them as necklaces; his warriors stuck spikes in their base ball bats and made war clubs of them.

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From this reading The squaws insisted in boring holes through the china alleys and wearing them as necklaces; his warriors stuck spikes in their base ball bats and made war clubs of them.

caught or fixed

From this reading The squaws insisted in boring holes through the china alleys and wearing them as necklaces; his warriors stuck spikes in their base ball bats and made war clubs of them.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He could not but feel, too, that the gentle Mushymush, although devoted to her pale-faced brother, was deficient in culinary education.

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

From this reading And yet the Boy Chief was not entirely happy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The squaws insisted in boring holes through the china alleys and wearing them as necklaces; his warriors stuck spikes in their base ball bats and made war clubs of them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The squaws insisted in boring holes through the china alleys and wearing them as necklaces; his warriors stuck spikes in their base ball bats and made war clubs of them.

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

From this reading Indeed, at times he seriously thought of accepting the invitation extended by the Great Chief at Washington, immediately after the massacre of the soldiers, and once more revisiting the haunts of civilization.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The squaws insisted in boring holes through the china alleys and wearing them as necklaces; his warriors stuck spikes in their base ball bats and made war clubs of them.

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

From this reading Indeed, at times he seriously thought of accepting the invitation extended by the Great Chief at Washington, immediately after the massacre of the soldiers, and once more revisiting the haunts of civilization.

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

From this reading He could not but feel, too, that the gentle Mushymush, although devoted to her pale-faced brother, was deficient in culinary education.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He could not but feel, too, that the gentle Mushymush, although devoted to her pale-faced brother, was deficient in culinary education.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The squaws insisted in boring holes through the china alleys and wearing them as necklaces; his warriors stuck spikes in their base ball bats and made war clubs of them.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading The squaws insisted in boring holes through the china alleys and wearing them as necklaces; his warriors stuck spikes in their base ball bats and made war clubs of them.

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

From this reading And yet the Boy Chief was not entirely happy.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading Indeed, at times he seriously thought of accepting the invitation extended by the Great Chief at Washington, immediately after the massacre of the soldiers, and once more revisiting the haunts of civilization.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading The squaws insisted in boring holes through the china alleys and wearing them as necklaces; his warriors stuck spikes in their base ball bats and made war clubs of them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His soul sickened in feverish inactivity; schoolmasters palled on his taste; he had introduced base ball, blind hooky, marbles, and peg-top among his Indian subjects, but only with indifferent success.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet the Boy Chief was not entirely happy.