used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A species of gum and certain herbs were boiled in an earthen pipkin, and with this decoction they rubbed her whole face and body, until they became black as ebony.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
auburnadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbərn/
(of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading They next rooted out the whole of her soft and beautiful hair, making her perfectly bald.
Baylis
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From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading They next rooted out the whole of her soft and beautiful hair, making her perfectly bald.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A species of gum and certain herbs were boiled in an earthen pipkin, and with this decoction they rubbed her whole face and body, until they became black as ebony.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A species of gum and certain herbs were boiled in an earthen pipkin, and with this decoction they rubbed her whole face and body, until they became black as ebony.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading A species of gum and certain herbs were boiled in an earthen pipkin, and with this decoction they rubbed her whole face and body, until they became black as ebony.
boiledadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
From this reading A species of gum and certain herbs were boiled in an earthen pipkin, and with this decoction they rubbed her whole face and body, until they became black as ebony.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading HOW THE CAPTAIN PERISHED.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A species of gum and certain herbs were boiled in an earthen pipkin, and with this decoction they rubbed her whole face and body, until they became black as ebony.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
decoctionnoun
(pharmacology) the extraction of water-soluble drug substances by boiling
From this reading A species of gum and certain herbs were boiled in an earthen pipkin, and with this decoction they rubbed her whole face and body, until they became black as ebony.
devilsnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
earthenadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθən/
made of earth (or baked clay)
From this reading A species of gum and certain herbs were boiled in an earthen pipkin, and with this decoction they rubbed her whole face and body, until they became black as ebony.
ebonynounUS /ˈebəni/
a very dark black
From this reading A species of gum and certain herbs were boiled in an earthen pipkin, and with this decoction they rubbed her whole face and body, until they became black as ebony.
exteriorsnounUS /ekˈstɪriərz/
plural of “exterior” — the region that is outside of something
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A species of gum and certain herbs were boiled in an earthen pipkin, and with this decoction they rubbed her whole face and body, until they became black as ebony.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
gumnounUS /ɡʌm/
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading A species of gum and certain herbs were boiled in an earthen pipkin, and with this decoction they rubbed her whole face and body, until they became black as ebony.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
helplessnessnounUS /ˈhelpləsnəs/
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
herbsnounUS /ɜːrbz/
plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading A species of gum and certain herbs were boiled in an earthen pipkin, and with this decoction they rubbed her whole face and body, until they became black as ebony.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE CAPTAIN PERISHED.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
engage in
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading They next rooted out the whole of her soft and beautiful hair, making her perfectly bald.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading They next rooted out the whole of her soft and beautiful hair, making her perfectly bald.
nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They next rooted out the whole of her soft and beautiful hair, making her perfectly bald.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading They next rooted out the whole of her soft and beautiful hair, making her perfectly bald.
PERISHEDverbUS /ˈperɪʃt/
past form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading HOW THE CAPTAIN PERISHED.
pipkin
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From this reading A species of gum and certain herbs were boiled in an earthen pipkin, and with this decoction they rubbed her whole face and body, until they became black as ebony.
poodledog-like
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From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
rootedadjectiveUS /ˈruːtəd/
absolutely still
From this reading They next rooted out the whole of her soft and beautiful hair, making her perfectly bald.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading A species of gum and certain herbs were boiled in an earthen pipkin, and with this decoction they rubbed her whole face and body, until they became black as ebony.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
skullsnounUS /skʌlz/
plural of “skull” — the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading They next rooted out the whole of her soft and beautiful hair, making her perfectly bald.
softnessnounUS /ˈsɔːftnəs/
the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
sootyadjectiveUS /ˈsuːti/
of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading A species of gum and certain herbs were boiled in an earthen pipkin, and with this decoction they rubbed her whole face and body, until they became black as ebony.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE CAPTAIN PERISHED.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
tuftsnounUS /tʌfts/
plural of “tuft” — a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A species of gum and certain herbs were boiled in an earthen pipkin, and with this decoction they rubbed her whole face and body, until they became black as ebony.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
whitenessnounUS /ˈwaɪtnəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
which person or people
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A species of gum and certain herbs were boiled in an earthen pipkin, and with this decoction they rubbed her whole face and body, until they became black as ebony.
wigwamnounUS /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/
a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I have mentioned that the gentle Mrs. Baylis--she who had nursed us so kindly in our helplessness--had been carried off by the women of this tribe of devils, who confined her in a wigwam.
woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading On perceiving the whiteness of her skin, and the great length and softness of her hair, which was of a fair auburn colour, forming thus a strange contrast to their sooty exteriors, and the short, poodledog-like tufts of wool with which their own round skulls were covered, they diligently proceeded to make her as like themselves as possible.
