Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

how long something has existed

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

(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 Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL, SENTENCE, AND EXECUTION.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

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

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Into this the warriors and head men of the Piqua tribe now speedily gathered, and proceeded at once to business.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Into this the warriors and head men of the Piqua tribe now speedily gathered, and proceeded at once to business.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

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

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

a person who is in charge

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

permission to do something

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

obvious to the eye or mind

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

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

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading THE TRIAL, SENTENCE, AND EXECUTION.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

brought together in one place

From this reading Into this the warriors and head men of the Piqua tribe now speedily gathered, and proceeded at once to business.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Into this the warriors and head men of the Piqua tribe now speedily gathered, and proceeded at once to business.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

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

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

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

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Into this the warriors and head men of the Piqua tribe now speedily gathered, and proceeded at once to business.

habitual

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

the force of workers available

From this reading Into this the warriors and head men of the Piqua tribe now speedily gathered, and proceeded at once to business.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

not any; not one

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Into this the warriors and head men of the Piqua tribe now speedily gathered, and proceeded at once to business.

third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

on one occasion

From this reading Into this the warriors and head men of the Piqua tribe now speedily gathered, and proceeded at once to business.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

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

From this reading Into this the warriors and head men of the Piqua tribe now speedily gathered, and proceeded at once to business.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Into this the warriors and head men of the Piqua tribe now speedily gathered, and proceeded at once to business.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading THE TRIAL, SENTENCE, AND EXECUTION.

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

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

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

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

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

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

with speed

From this reading Into this the warriors and head men of the Piqua tribe now speedily gathered, and proceeded at once to business.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL, SENTENCE, AND EXECUTION.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

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

From this reading Into this the warriors and head men of the Piqua tribe now speedily gathered, and proceeded at once to business.

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

From this reading Into this the warriors and head men of the Piqua tribe now speedily gathered, and proceeded at once to business.

the act of testing something

From this reading THE TRIAL, SENTENCE, AND EXECUTION.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading Into this the warriors and head men of the Piqua tribe now speedily gathered, and proceeded at once to business.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

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

From this reading Into this the warriors and head men of the Piqua tribe now speedily gathered, and proceeded at once to business.

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

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The council-house in question, was a building of good size, of larger dimensions than its neighbors, stood on a slight elevation, and, as we before remarked, near the center of the village.

plural of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Among these latter--conspicuous above all for his beautiful and graceful form, his dignified manner, and look of intelligence, to whom all eyes turned with seeming deference--was the celebrated Shawanoe chief, Catahecassa, (Black Hoof) whose name occupies no inferior place on the historic page of the present day, as being at first the inveterate foe, and afterward the warm friend of the whites.

belonging to which person

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.

marked by wrinkles

From this reading An old chief--whose wrinkled features and slightly-tremulous limbs, denoted extreme age--was allowed, by common consent, to act as chairman; and taking his position near the center of the apartment, with a knife and a small stick in his hand, the warriors and chief men of the nation formed a circle around him.