Chapter I

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

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

given official approval to act

From this reading It is well known that the same tale in varying form is told among many different tribes, just as the folk tales have been carried in early times from one nation to another and are variously accredited.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The nature myths of the North American Indian are full of poetry, and occasionally of a rich humor.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It is well known that the same tale in varying form is told among many different tribes, just as the folk tales have been carried in early times from one nation to another and are variously accredited.

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

From this reading The nature myths of the North American Indian are full of poetry, and occasionally of a rich humor.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It is well known that the same tale in varying form is told among many different tribes, just as the folk tales have been carried in early times from one nation to another and are variously accredited.

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

From this reading The nature myths of the North American Indian are full of poetry, and occasionally of a rich humor.

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

From this reading It is well known that the same tale in varying form is told among many different tribes, just as the folk tales have been carried in early times from one nation to another and are variously accredited.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It is well known that the same tale in varying form is told among many different tribes, just as the folk tales have been carried in early times from one nation to another and are variously accredited.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading It is well known that the same tale in varying form is told among many different tribes, just as the folk tales have been carried in early times from one nation to another and are variously accredited.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

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From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading It is well known that the same tale in varying form is told among many different tribes, just as the folk tales have been carried in early times from one nation to another and are variously accredited.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

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

From this reading It is well known that the same tale in varying form is told among many different tribes, just as the folk tales have been carried in early times from one nation to another and are variously accredited.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The tales have been gathered from many sources, and are representative of many tribes.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The nature myths of the North American Indian are full of poetry, and occasionally of a rich humor.

brought together in one place

From this reading The tales have been gathered from many sources, and are representative of many tribes.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

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

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

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

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

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

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading The nature myths of the North American Indian are full of poetry, and occasionally of a rich humor.

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

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

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

From this reading The nature myths of the North American Indian are full of poetry, and occasionally of a rich humor.

located inward

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

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

From this reading It is well known that the same tale in varying form is told among many different tribes, just as the folk tales have been carried in early times from one nation to another and are variously accredited.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is well known that the same tale in varying form is told among many different tribes, just as the folk tales have been carried in early times from one nation to another and are variously accredited.

and nothing more

From this reading It is well known that the same tale in varying form is told among many different tribes, just as the folk tales have been carried in early times from one nation to another and are variously accredited.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It is well known that the same tale in varying form is told among many different tribes, just as the folk tales have been carried in early times from one nation to another and are variously accredited.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The tales have been gathered from many sources, and are representative of many tribes.

the force of workers available

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

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

From this reading The nature myths of the North American Indian are full of poetry, and occasionally of a rich humor.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It is well known that the same tale in varying form is told among many different tribes, just as the folk tales have been carried in early times from one nation to another and are variously accredited.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The nature myths of the North American Indian are full of poetry, and occasionally of a rich humor.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading The nature myths of the North American Indian are full of poetry, and occasionally of a rich humor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is well known that the same tale in varying form is told among many different tribes, just as the folk tales have been carried in early times from one nation to another and are variously accredited.

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

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

literature in metrical form

From this reading The nature myths of the North American Indian are full of poetry, and occasionally of a rich humor.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

a person who represents others

From this reading The tales have been gathered from many sources, and are representative of many tribes.

hold back within

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

-ing form of “retell” — render verbally

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The nature myths of the North American Indian are full of poetry, and occasionally of a rich humor.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It is well known that the same tale in varying form is told among many different tribes, just as the folk tales have been carried in early times from one nation to another and are variously accredited.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

that is looked for

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading The tales have been gathered from many sources, and are representative of many tribes.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading It is well known that the same tale in varying form is told among many different tribes, just as the folk tales have been carried in early times from one nation to another and are variously accredited.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is well known that the same tale in varying form is told among many different tribes, just as the folk tales have been carried in early times from one nation to another and are variously accredited.

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

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

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

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading It is well known that the same tale in varying form is told among many different tribes, just as the folk tales have been carried in early times from one nation to another and are variously accredited.

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

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It is well known that the same tale in varying form is told among many different tribes, just as the folk tales have been carried in early times from one nation to another and are variously accredited.

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

From this reading The tales have been gathered from many sources, and are representative of many tribes.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading In retelling the stories for children the author has sought to retain the original spirit of the tales, and through them to give to the reader a better understanding of the inner life and thought of the primitive Red Man at his best.

in diverse ways

From this reading It is well known that the same tale in varying form is told among many different tribes, just as the folk tales have been carried in early times from one nation to another and are variously accredited.

marked by diversity or difference

From this reading It is well known that the same tale in varying form is told among many different tribes, just as the folk tales have been carried in early times from one nation to another and are variously accredited.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It is well known that the same tale in varying form is told among many different tribes, just as the folk tales have been carried in early times from one nation to another and are variously accredited.

a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading A. Flanagan Company The stories of this book have been chosen for the purpose of showing how the early Red Men accounted for the phenomena of nature--the presence of the birds, the moaning of the wind, the whispering of the leaves.