1634
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From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WIGWAM LEGEND OF HIAWATHA [Footnote: This story is ascribed to Abraham le Fort, an Onondaga chief, a graduate of Geneva College.
AbrahamnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading WIGWAM LEGEND OF HIAWATHA [Footnote: This story is ascribed to Abraham le Fort, an Onondaga chief, a graduate of Geneva College.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading This name was given him, as its meaning indicates, on account of his great wisdom in council and power in war.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WIGWAM LEGEND OF HIAWATHA [Footnote: This story is ascribed to Abraham le Fort, an Onondaga chief, a graduate of Geneva College.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This name was given him, as its meaning indicates, on account of his great wisdom in council and power in war.
ascribedverbUS /əˈskraɪbd/
past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to
From this reading WIGWAM LEGEND OF HIAWATHA [Footnote: This story is ascribed to Abraham le Fort, an Onondaga chief, a graduate of Geneva College.
banksnounUS /bæŋks/
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading On the banks of Tioto, or Cross Lake, resided an eminent man who bore the name of Hiawatha, or the Wise Man.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
boreverbUS /bɔːr/
cause to be bored
From this reading On the banks of Tioto, or Cross Lake, resided an eminent man who bore the name of Hiawatha, or the Wise Man.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading WIGWAM LEGEND OF HIAWATHA [Footnote: This story is ascribed to Abraham le Fort, an Onondaga chief, a graduate of Geneva College.
CollegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading WIGWAM LEGEND OF HIAWATHA [Footnote: This story is ascribed to Abraham le Fort, an Onondaga chief, a graduate of Geneva College.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
councilnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading This name was given him, as its meaning indicates, on account of his great wisdom in council and power in war.
CrossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading On the banks of Tioto, or Cross Lake, resided an eminent man who bore the name of Hiawatha, or the Wise Man.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading On the banks of Tioto, or Cross Lake, resided an eminent man who bore the name of Hiawatha, or the Wise Man.
England'snounUS /ˈɪŋɡləndz/
possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading WIGWAM LEGEND OF HIAWATHA [Footnote: This story is ascribed to Abraham le Fort, an Onondaga chief, a graduate of Geneva College.
FortnounUS /fɔːrt/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading WIGWAM LEGEND OF HIAWATHA [Footnote: This story is ascribed to Abraham le Fort, an Onondaga chief, a graduate of Geneva College.
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The poem of Longfellow has given it general interest.
GenevanounUS /dʒəˈniːvə/
a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations
From this reading WIGWAM LEGEND OF HIAWATHA [Footnote: This story is ascribed to Abraham le Fort, an Onondaga chief, a graduate of Geneva College.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The poem of Longfellow has given it general interest.
graduateverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəwət/
receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading WIGWAM LEGEND OF HIAWATHA [Footnote: This story is ascribed to Abraham le Fort, an Onondaga chief, a graduate of Geneva College.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This name was given him, as its meaning indicates, on account of his great wisdom in council and power in war.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The poem of Longfellow has given it general interest.
HIAWATHAnounUS /ˌhaɪəˈwɑːθə/
a Native American chieftain who argued for peace with the European settlers (16th century)
From this reading WIGWAM LEGEND OF HIAWATHA [Footnote: This story is ascribed to Abraham le Fort, an Onondaga chief, a graduate of Geneva College.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This name was given him, as its meaning indicates, on account of his great wisdom in council and power in war.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This name was given him, as its meaning indicates, on account of his great wisdom in council and power in war.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
indicatesverbUS /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading This name was given him, as its meaning indicates, on account of his great wisdom in council and power in war.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The poem of Longfellow has given it general interest.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WIGWAM LEGEND OF HIAWATHA [Footnote: This story is ascribed to Abraham le Fort, an Onondaga chief, a graduate of Geneva College.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The poem of Longfellow has given it general interest.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This name was given him, as its meaning indicates, on account of his great wisdom in council and power in war.
LakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading On the banks of Tioto, or Cross Lake, resided an eminent man who bore the name of Hiawatha, or the Wise Man.
lenounUS /lə/
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading WIGWAM LEGEND OF HIAWATHA [Footnote: This story is ascribed to Abraham le Fort, an Onondaga chief, a graduate of Geneva College.
LEGENDnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading WIGWAM LEGEND OF HIAWATHA [Footnote: This story is ascribed to Abraham le Fort, an Onondaga chief, a graduate of Geneva College.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
LongfellownounUS /ˈlɔːŋfeloʊ/
United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)
From this reading The poem of Longfellow has given it general interest.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On the banks of Tioto, or Cross Lake, resided an eminent man who bore the name of Hiawatha, or the Wise Man.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading This name was given him, as its meaning indicates, on account of his great wisdom in council and power in war.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On the banks of Tioto, or Cross Lake, resided an eminent man who bore the name of Hiawatha, or the Wise Man.
naturall
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From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WIGWAM LEGEND OF HIAWATHA [Footnote: This story is ascribed to Abraham le Fort, an Onondaga chief, a graduate of Geneva College.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the banks of Tioto, or Cross Lake, resided an eminent man who bore the name of Hiawatha, or the Wise Man.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
OnondaganounUS /ˌɑːnənˈdɔːɡə/
a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living between Lake Champlain and the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading WIGWAM LEGEND OF HIAWATHA [Footnote: This story is ascribed to Abraham le Fort, an Onondaga chief, a graduate of Geneva College.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the banks of Tioto, or Cross Lake, resided an eminent man who bore the name of Hiawatha, or the Wise Man.
others
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From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
owne
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From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
poemnounUS /ˈpoʊəm/
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading The poem of Longfellow has given it general interest.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading This name was given him, as its meaning indicates, on account of his great wisdom in council and power in war.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
ProspectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
racenounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading On the banks of Tioto, or Cross Lake, resided an eminent man who bore the name of Hiawatha, or the Wise Man.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
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 WIGWAM LEGEND OF HIAWATHA [Footnote: This story is ascribed to Abraham le Fort, an Onondaga chief, a graduate of Geneva College.
TakeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The poem of Longfellow has given it general interest.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WIGWAM LEGEND OF HIAWATHA [Footnote: This story is ascribed to Abraham le Fort, an Onondaga chief, a graduate of Geneva College.
Tioto
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From this reading On the banks of Tioto, or Cross Lake, resided an eminent man who bore the name of Hiawatha, or the Wise Man.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WIGWAM LEGEND OF HIAWATHA [Footnote: This story is ascribed to Abraham le Fort, an Onondaga chief, a graduate of Geneva College.
trimme
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From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading This name was given him, as its meaning indicates, on account of his great wisdom in council and power in war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This name was given him, as its meaning indicates, on account of his great wisdom in council and power in war.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading On the banks of Tioto, or Cross Lake, resided an eminent man who bore the name of Hiawatha, or the Wise Man.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
WIGWAMnounUS /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/
a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides
From this reading WIGWAM LEGEND OF HIAWATHA [Footnote: This story is ascribed to Abraham le Fort, an Onondaga chief, a graduate of Geneva College.
wisdomnounUS /ˈwɪzdəm/
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading This name was given him, as its meaning indicates, on account of his great wisdom in council and power in war.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
Wood'snounUS /wʊdz/
possessive form of “wood” — the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Hiawatha is an example of the intellectual capacity of one of that race of whom it has been said "Take these Indians in their owne trimme and naturall disposition, and they bee reported to bee wise, lofty spirited, constant in friendship to one another: true in their promise, and more industrious than many others."--Wood's, "New England's Prospect," London, 1634.]
