used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Having left the wigwam of Netnokwa, dissatisfied with his visit, and vowing vengeance against its inmates, he continued his wanderings for the purpose of still farther disseminating his doctrines.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having left the wigwam of Netnokwa, dissatisfied with his visit, and vowing vengeance against its inmates, he continued his wanderings for the purpose of still farther disseminating his doctrines.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
see with attention
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
cabin's
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From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Having left the wigwam of Netnokwa, dissatisfied with his visit, and vowing vengeance against its inmates, he continued his wanderings for the purpose of still farther disseminating his doctrines.
correctnessnounUS /kərˈektnəs/
conformity to fact or truth
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
counteractverbUS /ˈkaʊntərækt/
act in opposition to
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
derisionnounUS /dərˈɪʒən/
contemptuous laughter
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
disrespectnounUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt/
an expression of lack of respect
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
dissatisfiedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsætəsfaɪd/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading Having left the wigwam of Netnokwa, dissatisfied with his visit, and vowing vengeance against its inmates, he continued his wanderings for the purpose of still farther disseminating his doctrines.
disseminatingverbUS /dɪˈseməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “disseminate” — cause to become widely known
From this reading Having left the wigwam of Netnokwa, dissatisfied with his visit, and vowing vengeance against its inmates, he continued his wanderings for the purpose of still farther disseminating his doctrines.
doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading Having left the wigwam of Netnokwa, dissatisfied with his visit, and vowing vengeance against its inmates, he continued his wanderings for the purpose of still farther disseminating his doctrines.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Having left the wigwam of Netnokwa, dissatisfied with his visit, and vowing vengeance against its inmates, he continued his wanderings for the purpose of still farther disseminating his doctrines.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having left the wigwam of Netnokwa, dissatisfied with his visit, and vowing vengeance against its inmates, he continued his wanderings for the purpose of still farther disseminating his doctrines.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having left the wigwam of Netnokwa, dissatisfied with his visit, and vowing vengeance against its inmates, he continued his wanderings for the purpose of still farther disseminating his doctrines.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Having left the wigwam of Netnokwa, dissatisfied with his visit, and vowing vengeance against its inmates, he continued his wanderings for the purpose of still farther disseminating his doctrines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
Indian'snounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading Having left the wigwam of Netnokwa, dissatisfied with his visit, and vowing vengeance against its inmates, he continued his wanderings for the purpose of still farther disseminating his doctrines.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Having left the wigwam of Netnokwa, dissatisfied with his visit, and vowing vengeance against its inmates, he continued his wanderings for the purpose of still farther disseminating his doctrines.
JourneyingnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniɪŋ/
the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
Kenah
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From this reading We must now return to Kenah, the Prophet's messenger.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Having left the wigwam of Netnokwa, dissatisfied with his visit, and vowing vengeance against its inmates, he continued his wanderings for the purpose of still farther disseminating his doctrines.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
matnounUS /mæt/
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
a person who carries a message
From this reading We must now return to Kenah, the Prophet's messenger.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We must now return to Kenah, the Prophet's messenger.
Netnokwa
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From this reading Having left the wigwam of Netnokwa, dissatisfied with his visit, and vowing vengeance against its inmates, he continued his wanderings for the purpose of still farther disseminating his doctrines.
not any; not one
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We must now return to Kenah, the Prophet's messenger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
on one occasion
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
ProphetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
Prophet's
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From this reading We must now return to Kenah, the Prophet's messenger.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Having left the wigwam of Netnokwa, dissatisfied with his visit, and vowing vengeance against its inmates, he continued his wanderings for the purpose of still farther disseminating his doctrines.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading We must now return to Kenah, the Prophet's messenger.
ridiculedverbUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːld/
past form of “ridicule” — subject to laughter or ridicule
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
cut with a saw
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
ShakesnounUS /ʃeɪks/
plural of “shake” — building material used as siding or roofing
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
not in physical motion
From this reading Having left the wigwam of Netnokwa, dissatisfied with his visit, and vowing vengeance against its inmates, he continued his wanderings for the purpose of still farther disseminating his doctrines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
a special situation
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We must now return to Kenah, the Prophet's messenger.
in the direction of
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
tramplingnounUS /ˈtræmplɪŋ/
the sound of heavy treading or stomping
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
communicated in words
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading Having left the wigwam of Netnokwa, dissatisfied with his visit, and vowing vengeance against its inmates, he continued his wanderings for the purpose of still farther disseminating his doctrines.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Having left the wigwam of Netnokwa, dissatisfied with his visit, and vowing vengeance against its inmates, he continued his wanderings for the purpose of still farther disseminating his doctrines.
vowingverbUS /ˈvaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading Having left the wigwam of Netnokwa, dissatisfied with his visit, and vowing vengeance against its inmates, he continued his wanderings for the purpose of still farther disseminating his doctrines.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading Having left the wigwam of Netnokwa, dissatisfied with his visit, and vowing vengeance against its inmates, he continued his wanderings for the purpose of still farther disseminating his doctrines.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We must now return to Kenah, the Prophet's messenger.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Satisfied with the correctness of this opinion, and not being able by his own means to counteract the effect which the sentiments there uttered were likely to produce, he at once bent his steps towards the camp of the Prophet, determined to lay the matter before him, and to ask his interference.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
wieldedverbUS /ˈwiːldɪd/
past form of “wield” — have and exercise
From this reading Journeying among her own tribe, every day gave him proofs of the great influence she wielded, and he saw that it was vain to attempt to effect any thing, while in her own lodge she permitted the doctrines of the Prophet to be ridiculed, and his agents to be treated with derision and disrespect.
wigwamnounUS /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/
a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides
From this reading Having left the wigwam of Netnokwa, dissatisfied with his visit, and vowing vengeance against its inmates, he continued his wanderings for the purpose of still farther disseminating his doctrines.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having left the wigwam of Netnokwa, dissatisfied with his visit, and vowing vengeance against its inmates, he continued his wanderings for the purpose of still farther disseminating his doctrines.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
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From this reading “There is a trampling in the wood;— The mat, the cabin's entrance rude, Shakes;—it was no dream of fear,— Behold an Indian's face appear, He stands within the cot.—” YAMOYDEN.
