used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INDIAN NAMES INDIAN NAMES INTRODUCTION.--Among the Indian tribes of the United States all personal names have a definite significance.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
(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 INDIAN NAMES INDIAN NAMES INTRODUCTION.--Among the Indian tribes of the United States all personal names have a definite significance.
in addition
From this reading To each one of these, speaking generally, belongs the hereditary duty of performing a certain rite and also the care of the sacred objects connected with that rite.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading INDIAN NAMES INDIAN NAMES INTRODUCTION.--Among the Indian tribes of the United States all personal names have a definite significance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Indian tribe is composed of a number of kinship groups or clans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To each one of these, speaking generally, belongs the hereditary duty of performing a certain rite and also the care of the sacred objects connected with that rite.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading To each one of these, speaking generally, belongs the hereditary duty of performing a certain rite and also the care of the sacred objects connected with that rite.
brought into existence
From this reading Each kinship group or clan has a set of personal names, all of which refer to the rite peculiar to the clan, or to the sacred objects or to the symbols connected with the rite, and one of these names is given to each person born within the clan.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading To each one of these, speaking generally, belongs the hereditary duty of performing a certain rite and also the care of the sacred objects connected with that rite.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading To each one of these, speaking generally, belongs the hereditary duty of performing a certain rite and also the care of the sacred objects connected with that rite.
clannounUS /klæn/
group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading Each kinship group or clan has a set of personal names, all of which refer to the rite peculiar to the clan, or to the sacred objects or to the symbols connected with the rite, and one of these names is given to each person born within the clan.
clansnounUS /klænz/
plural of “clan” — group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading An Indian tribe is composed of a number of kinship groups or clans.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
commemorateverbUS /kəˈmeməreɪt/
celebrate by some ceremony or observation
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading An Indian tribe is composed of a number of kinship groups or clans.
being joined in close association
From this reading To each one of these, speaking generally, belongs the hereditary duty of performing a certain rite and also the care of the sacred objects connected with that rite.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading INDIAN NAMES INDIAN NAMES INTRODUCTION.--Among the Indian tribes of the United States all personal names have a definite significance.
diversities
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From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading To each one of these, speaking generally, belongs the hereditary duty of performing a certain rite and also the care of the sacred objects connected with that rite.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading To each one of these, speaking generally, belongs the hereditary duty of performing a certain rite and also the care of the sacred objects connected with that rite.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Each kinship group or clan has a set of personal names, all of which refer to the rite peculiar to the clan, or to the sacred objects or to the symbols connected with the rite, and one of these names is given to each person born within the clan.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Each kinship group or clan has a set of personal names, all of which refer to the rite peculiar to the clan, or to the sacred objects or to the symbols connected with the rite, and one of these names is given to each person born within the clan.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading An Indian tribe is composed of a number of kinship groups or clans.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each kinship group or clan has a set of personal names, all of which refer to the rite peculiar to the clan, or to the sacred objects or to the symbols connected with the rite, and one of these names is given to each person born within the clan.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading INDIAN NAMES INDIAN NAMES INTRODUCTION.--Among the Indian tribes of the United States all personal names have a definite significance.
hereditaryadjectiveUS /hərˈedəteri/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading To each one of these, speaking generally, belongs the hereditary duty of performing a certain rite and also the care of the sacred objects connected with that rite.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading INDIAN NAMES INDIAN NAMES INTRODUCTION.--Among the Indian tribes of the United States all personal names have a definite significance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading INDIAN NAMES INDIAN NAMES INTRODUCTION.--Among the Indian tribes of the United States all personal names have a definite significance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An Indian tribe is composed of a number of kinship groups or clans.
kinshipnounUS /ˈkɪnʃɪp/
a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character
From this reading An Indian tribe is composed of a number of kinship groups or clans.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading INDIAN NAMES INDIAN NAMES INTRODUCTION.--Among the Indian tribes of the United States all personal names have a definite significance.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading An Indian tribe is composed of a number of kinship groups or clans.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading To each one of these, speaking generally, belongs the hereditary duty of performing a certain rite and also the care of the sacred objects connected with that rite.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INDIAN NAMES INDIAN NAMES INTRODUCTION.--Among the Indian tribes of the United States all personal names have a definite significance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To each one of these, speaking generally, belongs the hereditary duty of performing a certain rite and also the care of the sacred objects connected with that rite.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An Indian tribe is composed of a number of kinship groups or clans.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Each kinship group or clan has a set of personal names, all of which refer to the rite peculiar to the clan, or to the sacred objects or to the symbols connected with the rite, and one of these names is given to each person born within the clan.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading To each one of these, speaking generally, belongs the hereditary duty of performing a certain rite and also the care of the sacred objects connected with that rite.
a human being
From this reading Each kinship group or clan has a set of personal names, all of which refer to the rite peculiar to the clan, or to the sacred objects or to the symbols connected with the rite, and one of these names is given to each person born within the clan.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading INDIAN NAMES INDIAN NAMES INTRODUCTION.--Among the Indian tribes of the United States all personal names have a definite significance.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
ritenounUS /raɪt/
an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading To each one of these, speaking generally, belongs the hereditary duty of performing a certain rite and also the care of the sacred objects connected with that rite.
ritesnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Each kinship group or clan has a set of personal names, all of which refer to the rite peculiar to the clan, or to the sacred objects or to the symbols connected with the rite, and one of these names is given to each person born within the clan.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading INDIAN NAMES INDIAN NAMES INTRODUCTION.--Among the Indian tribes of the United States all personal names have a definite significance.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading To each one of these, speaking generally, belongs the hereditary duty of performing a certain rite and also the care of the sacred objects connected with that rite.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading INDIAN NAMES INDIAN NAMES INTRODUCTION.--Among the Indian tribes of the United States all personal names have a definite significance.
symbolsnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlz/
plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading Each kinship group or clan has a set of personal names, all of which refer to the rite peculiar to the clan, or to the sacred objects or to the symbols connected with the rite, and one of these names is given to each person born within the clan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To each one of these, speaking generally, belongs the hereditary duty of performing a certain rite and also the care of the sacred objects connected with that rite.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INDIAN NAMES INDIAN NAMES INTRODUCTION.--Among the Indian tribes of the United States all personal names have a definite significance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading An Indian tribe is composed of a number of kinship groups or clans.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading INDIAN NAMES INDIAN NAMES INTRODUCTION.--Among the Indian tribes of the United States all personal names have a definite significance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading INDIAN NAMES INDIAN NAMES INTRODUCTION.--Among the Indian tribes of the United States all personal names have a definite significance.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To each one of these, speaking generally, belongs the hereditary duty of performing a certain rite and also the care of the sacred objects connected with that rite.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Each kinship group or clan has a set of personal names, all of which refer to the rite peculiar to the clan, or to the sacred objects or to the symbols connected with the rite, and one of these names is given to each person born within the clan.
but in spite of that
From this reading Although there are diversities in the customs relating to names among the various tribes, yet, looking at these as a whole, personal names are observed to fall generally into two classes: First, those which refer to sacred rites; second, those which commemorate a personal achievement.
