used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In Times past, a poor Indian was living with his wife and children in a beautiful part of the country.
how long something has existed
From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
(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 He was not only poor, but inexpert in procuring food for his family, and his children were all too young to give him assistance.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although poor, he was a man of a kind and contented disposition.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was always thankful to the Great Spirit for everything he received.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Times past, a poor Indian was living with his wife and children in a beautiful part of the country.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading He was not only poor, but inexpert in procuring food for his family, and his children were all too young to give him assistance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading In Times past, a poor Indian was living with his wife and children in a beautiful part of the country.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not only poor, but inexpert in procuring food for his family, and his children were all too young to give him assistance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading In Times past, a poor Indian was living with his wife and children in a beautiful part of the country.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Although poor, he was a man of a kind and contented disposition.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In Times past, a poor Indian was living with his wife and children in a beautiful part of the country.
your usual mood
From this reading Although poor, he was a man of a kind and contented disposition.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He was always thankful to the Great Spirit for everything he received.
a social unit living together
From this reading He was not only poor, but inexpert in procuring food for his family, and his children were all too young to give him assistance.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading He was not only poor, but inexpert in procuring food for his family, and his children were all too young to give him assistance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was not only poor, but inexpert in procuring food for his family, and his children were all too young to give him assistance.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was not only poor, but inexpert in procuring food for his family, and his children were all too young to give him assistance.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was always thankful to the Great Spirit for everything he received.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not only poor, but inexpert in procuring food for his family, and his children were all too young to give him assistance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was not only poor, but inexpert in procuring food for his family, and his children were all too young to give him assistance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In Times past, a poor Indian was living with his wife and children in a beautiful part of the country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Times past, a poor Indian was living with his wife and children in a beautiful part of the country.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading In Times past, a poor Indian was living with his wife and children in a beautiful part of the country.
inexpertadjective
lacking professional skill or expertise
From this reading He was not only poor, but inexpert in procuring food for his family, and his children were all too young to give him assistance.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win
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From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Although poor, he was a man of a kind and contented disposition.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading In Times past, a poor Indian was living with his wife and children in a beautiful part of the country.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Although poor, he was a man of a kind and contented disposition.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not only poor, but inexpert in procuring food for his family, and his children were all too young to give him assistance.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Times past, a poor Indian was living with his wife and children in a beautiful part of the country.
and nothing more
From this reading He was not only poor, but inexpert in procuring food for his family, and his children were all too young to give him assistance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In Times past, a poor Indian was living with his wife and children in a beautiful part of the country.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading In Times past, a poor Indian was living with his wife and children in a beautiful part of the country.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading In Times past, a poor Indian was living with his wife and children in a beautiful part of the country.
procuringverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading He was not only poor, but inexpert in procuring food for his family, and his children were all too young to give him assistance.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He was always thankful to the Great Spirit for everything he received.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
a male human offspring
From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He was always thankful to the Great Spirit for everything he received.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading He was always thankful to the Great Spirit for everything he received.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In Times past, a poor Indian was living with his wife and children in a beautiful part of the country.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In Times past, a poor Indian was living with his wife and children in a beautiful part of the country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was not only poor, but inexpert in procuring food for his family, and his children were all too young to give him assistance.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was not only poor, but inexpert in procuring food for his family, and his children were all too young to give him assistance.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Times past, a poor Indian was living with his wife and children in a beautiful part of the country.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was not only poor, but inexpert in procuring food for his family, and his children were all too young to give him assistance.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
which person or people
From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading In Times past, a poor Indian was living with his wife and children in a beautiful part of the country.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In Times past, a poor Indian was living with his wife and children in a beautiful part of the country.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The same disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had now arrived at the proper age to undertake the ceremony of the Ke-ig-uish-im-o-win, or fast, to see what kind of a spirit would be his guide and guardian through life.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was not only poor, but inexpert in procuring food for his family, and his children were all too young to give him assistance.
