Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading The presents were again laid before him, and this time were graciously accepted.

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

anew

From this reading The presents were again laid before him, and this time were graciously accepted.

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

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

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

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

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

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

several beads threaded together on a string

From this reading Catharine, in distributing the beads and cloth, took care that the best portion should fall to the grand-daughter of the chief, the pretty, good-humoured "Snow-bird."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

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

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Catharine, in distributing the beads and cloth, took care that the best portion should fall to the grand-daughter of the chief, the pretty, good-humoured "Snow-bird."

(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 The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

give a benediction to

From this reading She said "she would go with her white sister, and pray to God to bless her enemies, as the Great Spirit had taught her to do."

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Catharine, in distributing the beads and cloth, took care that the best portion should fall to the grand-daughter of the chief, the pretty, good-humoured "Snow-bird."

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

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

a person who is in charge

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Catharine, in distributing the beads and cloth, took care that the best portion should fall to the grand-daughter of the chief, the pretty, good-humoured "Snow-bird."

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

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

-ing form of “distribute” — administer or bestow, as in small portions

From this reading Catharine, in distributing the beads and cloth, took care that the best portion should fall to the grand-daughter of the chief, the pretty, good-humoured "Snow-bird."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She said "she would go with her white sister, and pray to God to bless her enemies, as the Great Spirit had taught her to do."

a person who is older than you are

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading She said "she would go with her white sister, and pray to God to bless her enemies, as the Great Spirit had taught her to do."

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Catharine, in distributing the beads and cloth, took care that the best portion should fall to the grand-daughter of the chief, the pretty, good-humoured "Snow-bird."

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

with resolute determination

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

a young female

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She said "she would go with her white sister, and pray to God to bless her enemies, as the Great Spirit had taught her to do."

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading She said "she would go with her white sister, and pray to God to bless her enemies, as the Great Spirit had taught her to do."

disposed to please

From this reading Catharine, in distributing the beads and cloth, took care that the best portion should fall to the grand-daughter of the chief, the pretty, good-humoured "Snow-bird."

in a gracious or graceful manner

From this reading The presents were again laid before him, and this time were graciously accepted.

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From this reading Catharine, in distributing the beads and cloth, took care that the best portion should fall to the grand-daughter of the chief, the pretty, good-humoured "Snow-bird."

plural of “grandson” — a male grandchild

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading She said "she would go with her white sister, and pray to God to bless her enemies, as the Great Spirit had taught her to do."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

stable gear consisting of either of two curved supports that are attached to the collar of a draft horse and that hold the traces

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The presents were again laid before him, and this time were graciously accepted.

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

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

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

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

a state in midwestern United States

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

incapable of physical sensation

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The presents were again laid before him, and this time were graciously accepted.

go away from a place

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

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

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

with modesty; in a modest manner

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

expressed without speech

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

impressive in appearance

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

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

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

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From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Catharine, in distributing the beads and cloth, took care that the best portion should fall to the grand-daughter of the chief, the pretty, good-humoured "Snow-bird."

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading She said "she would go with her white sister, and pray to God to bless her enemies, as the Great Spirit had taught her to do."

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading The presents were again laid before him, and this time were graciously accepted.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Catharine, in distributing the beads and cloth, took care that the best portion should fall to the grand-daughter of the chief, the pretty, good-humoured "Snow-bird."

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She said "she would go with her white sister, and pray to God to bless her enemies, as the Great Spirit had taught her to do."

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She said "she would go with her white sister, and pray to God to bless her enemies, as the Great Spirit had taught her to do."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Catharine, in distributing the beads and cloth, took care that the best portion should fall to the grand-daughter of the chief, the pretty, good-humoured "Snow-bird."

the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading She said "she would go with her white sister, and pray to God to bless her enemies, as the Great Spirit had taught her to do."

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From this reading Catharine, in distributing the beads and cloth, took care that the best portion should fall to the grand-daughter of the chief, the pretty, good-humoured "Snow-bird."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

in the near future

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading She said "she would go with her white sister, and pray to God to bless her enemies, as the Great Spirit had taught her to do."

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Catharine, in distributing the beads and cloth, took care that the best portion should fall to the grand-daughter of the chief, the pretty, good-humoured "Snow-bird."

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

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

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

From this reading The presents were again laid before him, and this time were graciously accepted.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The presents were again laid before him, and this time were graciously accepted.

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

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Catharine, in distributing the beads and cloth, took care that the best portion should fall to the grand-daughter of the chief, the pretty, good-humoured "Snow-bird."

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

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

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

From this reading The presents were again laid before him, and this time were graciously accepted.

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

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

a Caucasian

From this reading She said "she would go with her white sister, and pray to God to bless her enemies, as the Great Spirit had taught her to do."

which person or people

From this reading "Hame, hame, hame, Hame I soon shall be-- Hame, hame, hame, In mine own countrie" --_Scotch Ballad_ Old Jacob and Catharine, who had been mute spectators of the scene so full of interest to them, now presented themselves before the Ojebwa chief and besought leave to depart.

belonging to which person

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She said "she would go with her white sister, and pray to God to bless her enemies, as the Great Spirit had taught her to do."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She said "she would go with her white sister, and pray to God to bless her enemies, as the Great Spirit had taught her to do."

past form of “yearn” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The old man was not insensible to the noble sacrifice which had been made by the devoted Indiana, and he signified his forgiveness of her fault by graciously offering to adopt her as his child, and to give her in marriage to one of his grandsons, an elder brother of the "Snow-bird;" but the young girl modestly but firmly refused this mark of favour, for her heart yearned for those whose kindness had saved her from death, and who had taught her to look beyond the things of this world to a brighter and a better state of being.