Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading The chief obeyed the deity, and as the arrow touched the earth a spring of sweet water spouted into the air.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading They made the canal from bay to sea at Canoe Place, that they might reach open water without dragging their boats across the sand-bars, and in other ways they proved themselves ingenious and strong.

anew

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

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

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

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

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

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

From this reading The chief obeyed the deity, and as the arrow touched the earth a spring of sweet water spouted into the air.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading They made the canal from bay to sea at Canoe Place, that they might reach open water without dragging their boats across the sand-bars, and in other ways they proved themselves ingenious and strong.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading They made the canal from bay to sea at Canoe Place, that they might reach open water without dragging their boats across the sand-bars, and in other ways they proved themselves ingenious and strong.

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

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading They made the canal from bay to sea at Canoe Place, that they might reach open water without dragging their boats across the sand-bars, and in other ways they proved themselves ingenious and strong.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading They made the canal from bay to sea at Canoe Place, that they might reach open water without dragging their boats across the sand-bars, and in other ways they proved themselves ingenious and strong.

a person who is in charge

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading The chief obeyed the deity, and as the arrow touched the earth a spring of sweet water spouted into the air.

marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

From this reading They made the canal from bay to sea at Canoe Place, that they might reach open water without dragging their boats across the sand-bars, and in other ways they proved themselves ingenious and strong.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The chief obeyed the deity, and as the arrow touched the earth a spring of sweet water spouted into the air.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Hereabouts the Indians settled and lived in peace, thriving under the smile of their deity, making wampum for the inland tribes and waxing rich with gains from it.

plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added

From this reading Hereabouts the Indians settled and lived in peace, thriving under the smile of their deity, making wampum for the inland tribes and waxing rich with gains from it.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

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 Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

gush forth in a sudden stream or jet

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

in this general vicinity

From this reading Hereabouts the Indians settled and lived in peace, thriving under the smile of their deity, making wampum for the inland tribes and waxing rich with gains from it.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

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

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

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

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Hereabouts the Indians settled and lived in peace, thriving under the smile of their deity, making wampum for the inland tribes and waxing rich with gains from it.

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading They made the canal from bay to sea at Canoe Place, that they might reach open water without dragging their boats across the sand-bars, and in other ways they proved themselves ingenious and strong.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading Hereabouts the Indians settled and lived in peace, thriving under the smile of their deity, making wampum for the inland tribes and waxing rich with gains from it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

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

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

immediately past

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

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

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Hereabouts the Indians settled and lived in peace, thriving under the smile of their deity, making wampum for the inland tribes and waxing rich with gains from it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Hereabouts the Indians settled and lived in peace, thriving under the smile of their deity, making wampum for the inland tribes and waxing rich with gains from it.

French painter whose work influenced the impressionists (1832-1883)

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

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

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

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

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

the force of workers available

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading They made the canal from bay to sea at Canoe Place, that they might reach open water without dragging their boats across the sand-bars, and in other ways they proved themselves ingenious and strong.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading The chief obeyed the deity, and as the arrow touched the earth a spring of sweet water spouted into the air.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The chief obeyed the deity, and as the arrow touched the earth a spring of sweet water spouted into the air.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading They made the canal from bay to sea at Canoe Place, that they might reach open water without dragging their boats across the sand-bars, and in other ways they proved themselves ingenious and strong.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They made the canal from bay to sea at Canoe Place, that they might reach open water without dragging their boats across the sand-bars, and in other ways they proved themselves ingenious and strong.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Hereabouts the Indians settled and lived in peace, thriving under the smile of their deity, making wampum for the inland tribes and waxing rich with gains from it.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

established beyond doubt

From this reading They made the canal from bay to sea at Canoe Place, that they might reach open water without dragging their boats across the sand-bars, and in other ways they proved themselves ingenious and strong.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading They made the canal from bay to sea at Canoe Place, that they might reach open water without dragging their boats across the sand-bars, and in other ways they proved themselves ingenious and strong.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Hereabouts the Indians settled and lived in peace, thriving under the smile of their deity, making wampum for the inland tribes and waxing rich with gains from it.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

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

From this reading They made the canal from bay to sea at Canoe Place, that they might reach open water without dragging their boats across the sand-bars, and in other ways they proved themselves ingenious and strong.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading They made the canal from bay to sea at Canoe Place, that they might reach open water without dragging their boats across the sand-bars, and in other ways they proved themselves ingenious and strong.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Hereabouts the Indians settled and lived in peace, thriving under the smile of their deity, making wampum for the inland tribes and waxing rich with gains from it.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Hereabouts the Indians settled and lived in peace, thriving under the smile of their deity, making wampum for the inland tribes and waxing rich with gains from it.

past form of “spout” — gush forth in a sudden stream or jet

From this reading The chief obeyed the deity, and as the arrow touched the earth a spring of sweet water spouted into the air.

the season of growth

From this reading The chief obeyed the deity, and as the arrow touched the earth a spring of sweet water spouted into the air.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The chief obeyed the deity, and as the arrow touched the earth a spring of sweet water spouted into the air.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

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

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They made the canal from bay to sea at Canoe Place, that they might reach open water without dragging their boats across the sand-bars, and in other ways they proved themselves ingenious and strong.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

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

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

very lively and profitable

From this reading Hereabouts the Indians settled and lived in peace, thriving under the smile of their deity, making wampum for the inland tribes and waxing rich with gains from it.

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

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

having come into contact

From this reading The chief obeyed the deity, and as the arrow touched the earth a spring of sweet water spouted into the air.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading Hereabouts the Indians settled and lived in peace, thriving under the smile of their deity, making wampum for the inland tribes and waxing rich with gains from it.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Hereabouts the Indians settled and lived in peace, thriving under the smile of their deity, making wampum for the inland tribes and waxing rich with gains from it.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

informal terms for money

From this reading Hereabouts the Indians settled and lived in peace, thriving under the smile of their deity, making wampum for the inland tribes and waxing rich with gains from it.

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

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

look attentively

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

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

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

the application of wax to a surface

From this reading Hereabouts the Indians settled and lived in peace, thriving under the smile of their deity, making wampum for the inland tribes and waxing rich with gains from it.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading They made the canal from bay to sea at Canoe Place, that they might reach open water without dragging their boats across the sand-bars, and in other ways they proved themselves ingenious and strong.

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

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

in or at the place that

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Running forward with glad cries the red men drank eagerly of the liquor, laved their faces in it, and were made strong again; and in memory of that event they called the place the Hill of God, or Manitou Hill, and Manet or Manetta Hill it is to this day.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading They made the canal from bay to sea at Canoe Place, that they might reach open water without dragging their boats across the sand-bars, and in other ways they proved themselves ingenious and strong.

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

From this reading His voice was heard at last, bidding their chief to shoot an arrow into the air and to watch where it fell, for there would water gush out.