used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The dinner party at Colonel D'Egville's was composed in a manner to inspire an exclusive with irrepressible horror.
matters of personal concern
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
aldermanicadjective
of or relating to or like an alderman
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The dinner party at Colonel D'Egville's was composed in a manner to inspire an exclusive with irrepressible horror.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it may not be uninteresting to the reader to have a slight sketch of the warriors, we will attempt the portraiture.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The dinner party at Colonel D'Egville's was composed in a manner to inspire an exclusive with irrepressible horror.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading As it may not be uninteresting to the reader to have a slight sketch of the warriors, we will attempt the portraiture.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As it may not be uninteresting to the reader to have a slight sketch of the warriors, we will attempt the portraiture.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
Brock
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From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The dinner party at Colonel D'Egville's was composed in a manner to inspire an exclusive with irrepressible horror.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The dinner party at Colonel D'Egville's was composed in a manner to inspire an exclusive with irrepressible horror.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
D'Egville
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From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
D'Egville's
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From this reading The dinner party at Colonel D'Egville's was composed in a manner to inspire an exclusive with irrepressible horror.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The dinner party at Colonel D'Egville's was composed in a manner to inspire an exclusive with irrepressible horror.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading The dinner party at Colonel D'Egville's was composed in a manner to inspire an exclusive with irrepressible horror.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
an established custom
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As it may not be uninteresting to the reader to have a slight sketch of the warriors, we will attempt the portraiture.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
intense and profound fear
From this reading The dinner party at Colonel D'Egville's was composed in a manner to inspire an exclusive with irrepressible horror.
Hurons
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From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dinner party at Colonel D'Egville's was composed in a manner to inspire an exclusive with irrepressible horror.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
innateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪt/
not established by conditioning or learning
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
inspireverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪr/
heighten or intensify
From this reading The dinner party at Colonel D'Egville's was composed in a manner to inspire an exclusive with irrepressible horror.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
irrepressibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈpresəbəl/
impossible to repress or control
From this reading The dinner party at Colonel D'Egville's was composed in a manner to inspire an exclusive with irrepressible horror.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it may not be uninteresting to the reader to have a slight sketch of the warriors, we will attempt the portraiture.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
manifestationnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/
a clear appearance
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The dinner party at Colonel D'Egville's was composed in a manner to inspire an exclusive with irrepressible horror.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As it may not be uninteresting to the reader to have a slight sketch of the warriors, we will attempt the portraiture.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
the force of workers available
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
as might be expected
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
not any; not one
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As it may not be uninteresting to the reader to have a slight sketch of the warriors, we will attempt the portraiture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The dinner party at Colonel D'Egville's was composed in a manner to inspire an exclusive with irrepressible horror.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
a human being
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
polishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
portraiturenoun
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading As it may not be uninteresting to the reader to have a slight sketch of the warriors, we will attempt the portraiture.
in the near future
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
any competition
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
on the contrary
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading As it may not be uninteresting to the reader to have a slight sketch of the warriors, we will attempt the portraiture.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
rotunditynoun
the roundness of a 3-dimensional object
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
Round-head
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From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
sedateadjectiveUS /sɪˈdeɪt/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading As it may not be uninteresting to the reader to have a slight sketch of the warriors, we will attempt the portraiture.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading As it may not be uninteresting to the reader to have a slight sketch of the warriors, we will attempt the portraiture.
Split-ear
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From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
Split-log
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From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
carry out
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
TecumsehnounUS /təˈkʌmsə/
a famous chief of the Shawnee who tried to unite Indian tribes against the increasing white settlement (1768-1813)
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The chief Split-log, who indeed should rather have been named Split-ear, as we shall presently show, was afflicted with an aldermanic rotundity of person, by no means common among his race, and was one, who from his love of ease and naturally indolent disposition, seemed more fitted to take his seat in the council than to lead his warriors to battle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dinner party at Colonel D'Egville's was composed in a manner to inspire an exclusive with irrepressible horror.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The dinner party at Colonel D'Egville's was composed in a manner to inspire an exclusive with irrepressible horror.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading As it may not be uninteresting to the reader to have a slight sketch of the warriors, we will attempt the portraiture.
vulgaritynounUS /vəlˈɡerɪti/
the quality of lacking taste and refinement
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
Walk-in-the-water
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading As it may not be uninteresting to the reader to have a slight sketch of the warriors, we will attempt the portraiture.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dinner party at Colonel D'Egville's was composed in a manner to inspire an exclusive with irrepressible horror.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
which person or people
From this reading In his capacity of superintendent of Indian affairs, Colonel D'Egville had been much in the habit of entertaining the superior chiefs, who, with a tact peculiar to men of their sedate and serious character, if they displayed few of the graces of European polish, at least gave no manifestation of an innate vulgarity.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the suggestion of General Brock, Tecumseh had been invited, and, with him, three other celebrated Indian chiefs, whom we beg to introduce to our readers under their familiar names--Split-log--Round-head--and Walk-in-the-water--all of the formidable nation of the Hurons.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As it may not be uninteresting to the reader to have a slight sketch of the warriors, we will attempt the portraiture.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The dinner party at Colonel D'Egville's was composed in a manner to inspire an exclusive with irrepressible horror.
