used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In accordance with the resolution adopted by the brothers, as mentioned in our last chapter, Elkswatawa suddenly appeared as a Prophet among the Shawanees.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading In accordance with the resolution adopted by the brothers, as mentioned in our last chapter, Elkswatawa suddenly appeared as a Prophet among the Shawanees.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading In accordance with the resolution adopted by the brothers, as mentioned in our last chapter, Elkswatawa suddenly appeared as a Prophet among the Shawanees.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In accordance with the resolution adopted by the brothers, as mentioned in our last chapter, Elkswatawa suddenly appeared as a Prophet among the Shawanees.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I know that with mankind, Thy fellows in creation, thou dost rarely Exchange thy thoughts, and that thy solitude Is as an anchorite's.”
anchorite's
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From this reading I know that with mankind, Thy fellows in creation, thou dost rarely Exchange thy thoughts, and that thy solitude Is as an anchorite's.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “'Tis said thou holdest converse with the things Which are forbidden to the search of man; And that with evil and unheavenly spirits Thou communest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In accordance with the resolution adopted by the brothers, as mentioned in our last chapter, Elkswatawa suddenly appeared as a Prophet among the Shawanees.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “'Tis said thou holdest converse with the things Which are forbidden to the search of man; And that with evil and unheavenly spirits Thou communest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I know that with mankind, Thy fellows in creation, thou dost rarely Exchange thy thoughts, and that thy solitude Is as an anchorite's.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading In accordance with the resolution adopted by the brothers, as mentioned in our last chapter, Elkswatawa suddenly appeared as a Prophet among the Shawanees.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In accordance with the resolution adopted by the brothers, as mentioned in our last chapter, Elkswatawa suddenly appeared as a Prophet among the Shawanees.
BYRONnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading BYRON.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In accordance with the resolution adopted by the brothers, as mentioned in our last chapter, Elkswatawa suddenly appeared as a Prophet among the Shawanees.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
communest
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From this reading “'Tis said thou holdest converse with the things Which are forbidden to the search of man; And that with evil and unheavenly spirits Thou communest.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading “'Tis said thou holdest converse with the things Which are forbidden to the search of man; And that with evil and unheavenly spirits Thou communest.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading I know that with mankind, Thy fellows in creation, thou dost rarely Exchange thy thoughts, and that thy solitude Is as an anchorite's.”
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
dostauxiliary verbUS /dɑːst/
an old form of “do”, used with “thou”
From this reading I know that with mankind, Thy fellows in creation, thou dost rarely Exchange thy thoughts, and that thy solitude Is as an anchorite's.”
put on clothes
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
Elkswatawa
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From this reading In accordance with the resolution adopted by the brothers, as mentioned in our last chapter, Elkswatawa suddenly appeared as a Prophet among the Shawanees.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading “'Tis said thou holdest converse with the things Which are forbidden to the search of man; And that with evil and unheavenly spirits Thou communest.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading I know that with mankind, Thy fellows in creation, thou dost rarely Exchange thy thoughts, and that thy solitude Is as an anchorite's.”
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading I know that with mankind, Thy fellows in creation, thou dost rarely Exchange thy thoughts, and that thy solitude Is as an anchorite's.”
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading “'Tis said thou holdest converse with the things Which are forbidden to the search of man; And that with evil and unheavenly spirits Thou communest.
frivolities
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From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
holdest
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From this reading “'Tis said thou holdest converse with the things Which are forbidden to the search of man; And that with evil and unheavenly spirits Thou communest.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know that with mankind, Thy fellows in creation, thou dost rarely Exchange thy thoughts, and that thy solitude Is as an anchorite's.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I know that with mankind, Thy fellows in creation, thou dost rarely Exchange thy thoughts, and that thy solitude Is as an anchorite's.”
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I know that with mankind, Thy fellows in creation, thou dost rarely Exchange thy thoughts, and that thy solitude Is as an anchorite's.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know that with mankind, Thy fellows in creation, thou dost rarely Exchange thy thoughts, and that thy solitude Is as an anchorite's.”
immediately past
From this reading In accordance with the resolution adopted by the brothers, as mentioned in our last chapter, Elkswatawa suddenly appeared as a Prophet among the Shawanees.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “'Tis said thou holdest converse with the things Which are forbidden to the search of man; And that with evil and unheavenly spirits Thou communest.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading I know that with mankind, Thy fellows in creation, thou dost rarely Exchange thy thoughts, and that thy solitude Is as an anchorite's.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
MeekadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading In accordance with the resolution adopted by the brothers, as mentioned in our last chapter, Elkswatawa suddenly appeared as a Prophet among the Shawanees.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “'Tis said thou holdest converse with the things Which are forbidden to the search of man; And that with evil and unheavenly spirits Thou communest.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In accordance with the resolution adopted by the brothers, as mentioned in our last chapter, Elkswatawa suddenly appeared as a Prophet among the Shawanees.
the local environment
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
ProphetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading In accordance with the resolution adopted by the brothers, as mentioned in our last chapter, Elkswatawa suddenly appeared as a Prophet among the Shawanees.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading I know that with mankind, Thy fellows in creation, thou dost rarely Exchange thy thoughts, and that thy solitude Is as an anchorite's.”
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading In accordance with the resolution adopted by the brothers, as mentioned in our last chapter, Elkswatawa suddenly appeared as a Prophet among the Shawanees.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “'Tis said thou holdest converse with the things Which are forbidden to the search of man; And that with evil and unheavenly spirits Thou communest.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading “'Tis said thou holdest converse with the things Which are forbidden to the search of man; And that with evil and unheavenly spirits Thou communest.
Shawanees
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From this reading In accordance with the resolution adopted by the brothers, as mentioned in our last chapter, Elkswatawa suddenly appeared as a Prophet among the Shawanees.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading I know that with mankind, Thy fellows in creation, thou dost rarely Exchange thy thoughts, and that thy solitude Is as an anchorite's.”
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading “'Tis said thou holdest converse with the things Which are forbidden to the search of man; And that with evil and unheavenly spirits Thou communest.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading In accordance with the resolution adopted by the brothers, as mentioned in our last chapter, Elkswatawa suddenly appeared as a Prophet among the Shawanees.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “'Tis said thou holdest converse with the things Which are forbidden to the search of man; And that with evil and unheavenly spirits Thou communest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “'Tis said thou holdest converse with the things Which are forbidden to the search of man; And that with evil and unheavenly spirits Thou communest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
a special situation
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “'Tis said thou holdest converse with the things Which are forbidden to the search of man; And that with evil and unheavenly spirits Thou communest.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “'Tis said thou holdest converse with the things Which are forbidden to the search of man; And that with evil and unheavenly spirits Thou communest.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I know that with mankind, Thy fellows in creation, thou dost rarely Exchange thy thoughts, and that thy solitude Is as an anchorite's.”
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading I know that with mankind, Thy fellows in creation, thou dost rarely Exchange thy thoughts, and that thy solitude Is as an anchorite's.”
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading “'Tis said thou holdest converse with the things Which are forbidden to the search of man; And that with evil and unheavenly spirits Thou communest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “'Tis said thou holdest converse with the things Which are forbidden to the search of man; And that with evil and unheavenly spirits Thou communest.
unheavenly
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From this reading “'Tis said thou holdest converse with the things Which are forbidden to the search of man; And that with evil and unheavenly spirits Thou communest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “'Tis said thou holdest converse with the things Which are forbidden to the search of man; And that with evil and unheavenly spirits Thou communest.
which person or people
From this reading Meek and humble in his manner, he was not characterized by the frivolities of dress, which, among the Indians, always distinguished those who have attempted to play similar parts, nor was there indeed any thing about his apparel at all calculated to render him conspicuous.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “'Tis said thou holdest converse with the things Which are forbidden to the search of man; And that with evil and unheavenly spirits Thou communest.
