Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Mt. Hope, the ancient burying-ground of the forest kings, crossed this peninsula.

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

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

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From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In this delectable country, of bays and waterways, ancient forests, and intersecting trails, were three springs: Massasoit Spring at Sowams, Kickemuit Spring at Kickemuit, and the now so-called King Philip's Spring at Mt. Hope.

a line of approach

From this reading One of the roads leading to Mt. Hope is now called Pometacom Avenue, on which is the immense Parker Mill.

plural of “bay” — an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

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

From this reading Mt. Hope, the ancient burying-ground of the forest kings, crossed this peninsula.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

a cookout at the seashore where clams and fish and other foods are cooked--usually on heated stones covered with seaweed

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

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From this reading The Indian town of Kickemuit was a place of clambakes.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In this delectable country, of bays and waterways, ancient forests, and intersecting trails, were three springs: Massasoit Spring at Sowams, Kickemuit Spring at Kickemuit, and the now so-called King Philip's Spring at Mt. Hope.

plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

placed crosswise

From this reading Mt. Hope, the ancient burying-ground of the forest kings, crossed this peninsula.

extremely pleasing to the sense of taste

From this reading In this delectable country, of bays and waterways, ancient forests, and intersecting trails, were three springs: Massasoit Spring at Sowams, Kickemuit Spring at Kickemuit, and the now so-called King Philip's Spring at Mt. Hope.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Mt. Hope, the ancient burying-ground of the forest kings, crossed this peninsula.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading In this delectable country, of bays and waterways, ancient forests, and intersecting trails, were three springs: Massasoit Spring at Sowams, Kickemuit Spring at Kickemuit, and the now so-called King Philip's Spring at Mt. Hope.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading One of the roads leading to Mt. Hope is now called Pometacom Avenue, on which is the immense Parker Mill.

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

From this reading In this delectable country, of bays and waterways, ancient forests, and intersecting trails, were three springs: Massasoit Spring at Sowams, Kickemuit Spring at Kickemuit, and the now so-called King Philip's Spring at Mt. Hope.

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

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

crossed or intersected in the form of an X

From this reading In this delectable country, of bays and waterways, ancient forests, and intersecting trails, were three springs: Massasoit Spring at Sowams, Kickemuit Spring at Kickemuit, and the now so-called King Philip's Spring at Mt. Hope.

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

From this reading One of the roads leading to Mt. Hope is now called Pometacom Avenue, on which is the immense Parker Mill.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

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

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading In this delectable country, of bays and waterways, ancient forests, and intersecting trails, were three springs: Massasoit Spring at Sowams, Kickemuit Spring at Kickemuit, and the now so-called King Philip's Spring at Mt. Hope.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Mt. Hope, the ancient burying-ground of the forest kings, crossed this peninsula.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading One of the roads leading to Mt. Hope is now called Pometacom Avenue, on which is the immense Parker Mill.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

Wampanoag leader who aided the Pilgrims (1580-1661)

From this reading In this delectable country, of bays and waterways, ancient forests, and intersecting trails, were three springs: Massasoit Spring at Sowams, Kickemuit Spring at Kickemuit, and the now so-called King Philip's Spring at Mt. Hope.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading One of the roads leading to Mt. Hope is now called Pometacom Avenue, on which is the immense Parker Mill.

a radioactive transuranic element

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

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

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the roads leading to Mt. Hope is now called Pometacom Avenue, on which is the immense Parker Mill.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)

From this reading One of the roads leading to Mt. Hope is now called Pometacom Avenue, on which is the immense Parker Mill.

a large mass of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading In this delectable country, of bays and waterways, ancient forests, and intersecting trails, were three springs: Massasoit Spring at Sowams, Kickemuit Spring at Kickemuit, and the now so-called King Philip's Spring at Mt. Hope.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The Indian town of Kickemuit was a place of clambakes.

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From this reading One of the roads leading to Mt. Hope is now called Pometacom Avenue, on which is the immense Parker Mill.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading One of the roads leading to Mt. Hope is now called Pometacom Avenue, on which is the immense Parker Mill.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading In this delectable country, of bays and waterways, ancient forests, and intersecting trails, were three springs: Massasoit Spring at Sowams, Kickemuit Spring at Kickemuit, and the now so-called King Philip's Spring at Mt. Hope.

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

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

the season of growth

From this reading In this delectable country, of bays and waterways, ancient forests, and intersecting trails, were three springs: Massasoit Spring at Sowams, Kickemuit Spring at Kickemuit, and the now so-called King Philip's Spring at Mt. Hope.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading In this delectable country, of bays and waterways, ancient forests, and intersecting trails, were three springs: Massasoit Spring at Sowams, Kickemuit Spring at Kickemuit, and the now so-called King Philip's Spring at Mt. Hope.

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

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

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

From this reading Mt. Hope, the ancient burying-ground of the forest kings, crossed this peninsula.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading In this delectable country, of bays and waterways, ancient forests, and intersecting trails, were three springs: Massasoit Spring at Sowams, Kickemuit Spring at Kickemuit, and the now so-called King Philip's Spring at Mt. Hope.

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

From this reading One of the roads leading to Mt. Hope is now called Pometacom Avenue, on which is the immense Parker Mill.

in the direction of

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading In this delectable country, of bays and waterways, ancient forests, and intersecting trails, were three springs: Massasoit Spring at Sowams, Kickemuit Spring at Kickemuit, and the now so-called King Philip's Spring at Mt. Hope.

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

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading AN INDIAN CLAMBAKE Near Sowams, on the Kickemuit river, was the Indian town of Kickemuit, and between the water courses or bays ran a long peninsula towards the island of Aquidneck and the ocean, called now the "Mt. Hope Lands."

plural of “waterway” — a navigable body of water

From this reading In this delectable country, of bays and waterways, ancient forests, and intersecting trails, were three springs: Massasoit Spring at Sowams, Kickemuit Spring at Kickemuit, and the now so-called King Philip's Spring at Mt. Hope.

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

From this reading In this delectable country, of bays and waterways, ancient forests, and intersecting trails, were three springs: Massasoit Spring at Sowams, Kickemuit Spring at Kickemuit, and the now so-called King Philip's Spring at Mt. Hope.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading One of the roads leading to Mt. Hope is now called Pometacom Avenue, on which is the immense Parker Mill.