used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For years he had served as a link of union between the savage life of the woods and the civilization of the plains.
equally
From this reading Like Zinzendorf, his life was one errand of mercy, alike to the heathen and the believer.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading His home was in the wilderness; sometimes he passed through the white settlements, preached in their schoolhouses and slept in their cabins; but it was always as a guest; his mission lay with the forest children, and in the wilds where they dwelt was his home.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading While a comparatively young man, he had come among the Six Nations nameless and unarmed, with his life in his hand, ready to live or die at his post.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like Zinzendorf, his life was one errand of mercy, alike to the heathen and the believer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For years he had served as a link of union between the savage life of the woods and the civilization of the plains.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While a comparatively young man, he had come among the Six Nations nameless and unarmed, with his life in his hand, ready to live or die at his post.
believernounUS /bəˈliːvər/
a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading Like Zinzendorf, his life was one errand of mercy, alike to the heathen and the believer.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For years he had served as a link of union between the savage life of the woods and the civilization of the plains.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His home was in the wilderness; sometimes he passed through the white settlements, preached in their schoolhouses and slept in their cabins; but it was always as a guest; his mission lay with the forest children, and in the wilds where they dwelt was his home.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading His home was in the wilderness; sometimes he passed through the white settlements, preached in their schoolhouses and slept in their cabins; but it was always as a guest; his mission lay with the forest children, and in the wilds where they dwelt was his home.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The history of Wyoming is interwoven with that of the Indian missionary whose paternal care had so long protected the family on Monockonok Island.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading His home was in the wilderness; sometimes he passed through the white settlements, preached in their schoolhouses and slept in their cabins; but it was always as a guest; his mission lay with the forest children, and in the wilds where they dwelt was his home.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading For years he had served as a link of union between the savage life of the woods and the civilization of the plains.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading While a comparatively young man, he had come among the Six Nations nameless and unarmed, with his life in his hand, ready to live or die at his post.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading While a comparatively young man, he had come among the Six Nations nameless and unarmed, with his life in his hand, ready to live or die at his post.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading While a comparatively young man, he had come among the Six Nations nameless and unarmed, with his life in his hand, ready to live or die at his post.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading His home was in the wilderness; sometimes he passed through the white settlements, preached in their schoolhouses and slept in their cabins; but it was always as a guest; his mission lay with the forest children, and in the wilds where they dwelt was his home.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Like Zinzendorf, his life was one errand of mercy, alike to the heathen and the believer.
a social unit living together
From this reading The history of Wyoming is interwoven with that of the Indian missionary whose paternal care had so long protected the family on Monockonok Island.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For years he had served as a link of union between the savage life of the woods and the civilization of the plains.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading His home was in the wilderness; sometimes he passed through the white settlements, preached in their schoolhouses and slept in their cabins; but it was always as a guest; his mission lay with the forest children, and in the wilds where they dwelt was his home.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading His home was in the wilderness; sometimes he passed through the white settlements, preached in their schoolhouses and slept in their cabins; but it was always as a guest; his mission lay with the forest children, and in the wilds where they dwelt was his home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The history of Wyoming is interwoven with that of the Indian missionary whose paternal care had so long protected the family on Monockonok Island.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading While a comparatively young man, he had come among the Six Nations nameless and unarmed, with his life in his hand, ready to live or die at his post.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For years he had served as a link of union between the savage life of the woods and the civilization of the plains.
heathennounUS /ˈhiːðən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading Like Zinzendorf, his life was one errand of mercy, alike to the heathen and the believer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Like Zinzendorf, his life was one errand of mercy, alike to the heathen and the believer.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The history of Wyoming is interwoven with that of the Indian missionary whose paternal care had so long protected the family on Monockonok Island.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His home was in the wilderness; sometimes he passed through the white settlements, preached in their schoolhouses and slept in their cabins; but it was always as a guest; his mission lay with the forest children, and in the wilds where they dwelt was his home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While a comparatively young man, he had come among the Six Nations nameless and unarmed, with his life in his hand, ready to live or die at his post.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The history of Wyoming is interwoven with that of the Indian missionary whose paternal care had so long protected the family on Monockonok Island.
interwovenadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈwoʊvən/
linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing
From this reading The history of Wyoming is interwoven with that of the Indian missionary whose paternal care had so long protected the family on Monockonok Island.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The history of Wyoming is interwoven with that of the Indian missionary whose paternal care had so long protected the family on Monockonok Island.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The history of Wyoming is interwoven with that of the Indian missionary whose paternal care had so long protected the family on Monockonok Island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His home was in the wilderness; sometimes he passed through the white settlements, preached in their schoolhouses and slept in their cabins; but it was always as a guest; his mission lay with the forest children, and in the wilds where they dwelt was his home.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His home was in the wilderness; sometimes he passed through the white settlements, preached in their schoolhouses and slept in their cabins; but it was always as a guest; his mission lay with the forest children, and in the wilds where they dwelt was his home.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Like Zinzendorf, his life was one errand of mercy, alike to the heathen and the believer.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like Zinzendorf, his life was one errand of mercy, alike to the heathen and the believer.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading For years he had served as a link of union between the savage life of the woods and the civilization of the plains.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading While a comparatively young man, he had come among the Six Nations nameless and unarmed, with his life in his hand, ready to live or die at his post.
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 The history of Wyoming is interwoven with that of the Indian missionary whose paternal care had so long protected the family on Monockonok Island.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading While a comparatively young man, he had come among the Six Nations nameless and unarmed, with his life in his hand, ready to live or die at his post.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Like Zinzendorf, his life was one errand of mercy, alike to the heathen and the believer.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading His home was in the wilderness; sometimes he passed through the white settlements, preached in their schoolhouses and slept in their cabins; but it was always as a guest; his mission lay with the forest children, and in the wilds where they dwelt was his home.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading The history of Wyoming is interwoven with that of the Indian missionary whose paternal care had so long protected the family on Monockonok Island.
Monockonok
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From this reading The history of Wyoming is interwoven with that of the Indian missionary whose paternal care had so long protected the family on Monockonok Island.
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading While a comparatively young man, he had come among the Six Nations nameless and unarmed, with his life in his hand, ready to live or die at his post.
NationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading While a comparatively young man, he had come among the Six Nations nameless and unarmed, with his life in his hand, ready to live or die at his post.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The history of Wyoming is interwoven with that of the Indian missionary whose paternal care had so long protected the family on Monockonok Island.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The history of Wyoming is interwoven with that of the Indian missionary whose paternal care had so long protected the family on Monockonok Island.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Like Zinzendorf, his life was one errand of mercy, alike to the heathen and the believer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading While a comparatively young man, he had come among the Six Nations nameless and unarmed, with his life in his hand, ready to live or die at his post.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading His home was in the wilderness; sometimes he passed through the white settlements, preached in their schoolhouses and slept in their cabins; but it was always as a guest; his mission lay with the forest children, and in the wilds where they dwelt was his home.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading The history of Wyoming is interwoven with that of the Indian missionary whose paternal care had so long protected the family on Monockonok Island.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading For years he had served as a link of union between the savage life of the woods and the civilization of the plains.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading While a comparatively young man, he had come among the Six Nations nameless and unarmed, with his life in his hand, ready to live or die at his post.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading His home was in the wilderness; sometimes he passed through the white settlements, preached in their schoolhouses and slept in their cabins; but it was always as a guest; his mission lay with the forest children, and in the wilds where they dwelt was his home.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading The history of Wyoming is interwoven with that of the Indian missionary whose paternal care had so long protected the family on Monockonok Island.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading While a comparatively young man, he had come among the Six Nations nameless and unarmed, with his life in his hand, ready to live or die at his post.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading For years he had served as a link of union between the savage life of the woods and the civilization of the plains.
schoolhouses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His home was in the wilderness; sometimes he passed through the white settlements, preached in their schoolhouses and slept in their cabins; but it was always as a guest; his mission lay with the forest children, and in the wilds where they dwelt was his home.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading For years he had served as a link of union between the savage life of the woods and the civilization of the plains.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading His home was in the wilderness; sometimes he passed through the white settlements, preached in their schoolhouses and slept in their cabins; but it was always as a guest; his mission lay with the forest children, and in the wilds where they dwelt was his home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading While a comparatively young man, he had come among the Six Nations nameless and unarmed, with his life in his hand, ready to live or die at his post.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading His home was in the wilderness; sometimes he passed through the white settlements, preached in their schoolhouses and slept in their cabins; but it was always as a guest; his mission lay with the forest children, and in the wilds where they dwelt was his home.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The history of Wyoming is interwoven with that of the Indian missionary whose paternal care had so long protected the family on Monockonok Island.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading His home was in the wilderness; sometimes he passed through the white settlements, preached in their schoolhouses and slept in their cabins; but it was always as a guest; his mission lay with the forest children, and in the wilds where they dwelt was his home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The history of Wyoming is interwoven with that of the Indian missionary whose paternal care had so long protected the family on Monockonok Island.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The history of Wyoming is interwoven with that of the Indian missionary whose paternal care had so long protected the family on Monockonok Island.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His home was in the wilderness; sometimes he passed through the white settlements, preached in their schoolhouses and slept in their cabins; but it was always as a guest; his mission lay with the forest children, and in the wilds where they dwelt was his home.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His home was in the wilderness; sometimes he passed through the white settlements, preached in their schoolhouses and slept in their cabins; but it was always as a guest; his mission lay with the forest children, and in the wilds where they dwelt was his home.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His home was in the wilderness; sometimes he passed through the white settlements, preached in their schoolhouses and slept in their cabins; but it was always as a guest; his mission lay with the forest children, and in the wilds where they dwelt was his home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Like Zinzendorf, his life was one errand of mercy, alike to the heathen and the believer.
unarmedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
From this reading While a comparatively young man, he had come among the Six Nations nameless and unarmed, with his life in his hand, ready to live or die at his post.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading For years he had served as a link of union between the savage life of the woods and the civilization of the plains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like Zinzendorf, his life was one errand of mercy, alike to the heathen and the believer.
in or at the place that
From this reading His home was in the wilderness; sometimes he passed through the white settlements, preached in their schoolhouses and slept in their cabins; but it was always as a guest; his mission lay with the forest children, and in the wilds where they dwelt was his home.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While a comparatively young man, he had come among the Six Nations nameless and unarmed, with his life in his hand, ready to live or die at his post.
a Caucasian
From this reading His home was in the wilderness; sometimes he passed through the white settlements, preached in their schoolhouses and slept in their cabins; but it was always as a guest; his mission lay with the forest children, and in the wilds where they dwelt was his home.
belonging to which person
From this reading The history of Wyoming is interwoven with that of the Indian missionary whose paternal care had so long protected the family on Monockonok Island.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading His home was in the wilderness; sometimes he passed through the white settlements, preached in their schoolhouses and slept in their cabins; but it was always as a guest; his mission lay with the forest children, and in the wilds where they dwelt was his home.
wildsnounUS /waɪldz/
plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
From this reading His home was in the wilderness; sometimes he passed through the white settlements, preached in their schoolhouses and slept in their cabins; but it was always as a guest; his mission lay with the forest children, and in the wilds where they dwelt was his home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The history of Wyoming is interwoven with that of the Indian missionary whose paternal care had so long protected the family on Monockonok Island.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading For years he had served as a link of union between the savage life of the woods and the civilization of the plains.
WyomingnounUS /ˌwaɪˈoʊmɪŋ/
a state in the western United States; mountainous in the west and north with the Great Plains in the east
From this reading The history of Wyoming is interwoven with that of the Indian missionary whose paternal care had so long protected the family on Monockonok Island.
a late time of life
From this reading For years he had served as a link of union between the savage life of the woods and the civilization of the plains.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading While a comparatively young man, he had come among the Six Nations nameless and unarmed, with his life in his hand, ready to live or die at his post.
Zinzendorfnoun
German theologian (1700-1760)
From this reading Like Zinzendorf, his life was one errand of mercy, alike to the heathen and the believer.
