Chapter I · Chapter 1

characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning

From this reading On the other hand they appear to be the direct and natural outgrowth of aboriginal institutions in America."

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

later than; following

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

(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 GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

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

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading On the other hand they appear to be the direct and natural outgrowth of aboriginal institutions in America."

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Dr. Culin calls attention to the reference to games in the myths of the various tribes.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading On the other hand they appear to be the direct and natural outgrowth of aboriginal institutions in America."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading Dr. Culin calls attention to the reference to games in the myths of the various tribes.

the act of conquering

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

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

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

command with authority

From this reading On the other hand they appear to be the direct and natural outgrowth of aboriginal institutions in America."

emanating from God

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

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

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

one or the other of two

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

set up or found

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On the other hand they appear to be the direct and natural outgrowth of aboriginal institutions in America."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

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

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

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

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading On the other hand they appear to be the direct and natural outgrowth of aboriginal institutions in America."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

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

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

the force of workers available

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

make reference to

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people

From this reading Dr. Culin calls attention to the reference to games in the myths of the various tribes.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading On the other hand they appear to be the direct and natural outgrowth of aboriginal institutions in America."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

not any; not one

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

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

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

a natural consequence of development

From this reading On the other hand they appear to be the direct and natural outgrowth of aboriginal institutions in America."

plural of “patron” — a regular customer

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

participate in games or sport

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

(of games) engaged in

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

a member of any of about two dozen Native American peoples called “Pueblos” by the Spanish because they live in pueblos (villages built of adobe and rock)

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Dr. Culin calls attention to the reference to games in the myths of the various tribes.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

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

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

in or at that place or location

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

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

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On the other hand they appear to be the direct and natural outgrowth of aboriginal institutions in America."

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

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

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

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading Dr. Culin calls attention to the reference to games in the myths of the various tribes.

(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

too much to be measured

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Dr. Culin calls attention to the reference to games in the myths of the various tribes.

widely or fully known

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading According to Dr. Stewart Culin, the well-known authority on Indian and other games, "There is no evidence that these games were imported into America at any time either before or after the conquest.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

during the time that

From this reading GAMES INDIAN GAMES INTRODUCTION.--All the games here presented have been played in our land for untold generations, while traces of the articles used for them have been found in the oldest remains on this continent.

which person or people

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Among those of the Pueblo people mention is made of the divine Twins who live in the east and the west, rule the day and the night, the Summer and the Winter, "Always contending they are the original patrons of play and their games are the games now played by men."