used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
having fair knowledge of
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
brought into existence
From this reading The subject of this narrative was born in the town of Westport, in the State of Massachusetts.
a youthful male person
From this reading It was with him that I made my first voyage, when a boy twelve years old.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading His father, Paul Cuffe, was a sea-faring man, and had the command of a number of merchant vessels.
ConnecticutnounUS /kəˈnetəkət/
a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
Cuffe
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From this reading His father, Paul Cuffe, was a sea-faring man, and had the command of a number of merchant vessels.
descendantnounUS /dɪˈsendənt/
a person considered as descended from some ancestor
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
a social unit living together
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father, Paul Cuffe, was a sea-faring man, and had the command of a number of merchant vessels.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was with him that I made my first voyage, when a boy twelve years old.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading TRAVELLING IN FOREIGN LANDS.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His father, Paul Cuffe, was a sea-faring man, and had the command of a number of merchant vessels.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was with him that I made my first voyage, when a boy twelve years old.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His father, Paul Cuffe, was a sea-faring man, and had the command of a number of merchant vessels.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was with him that I made my first voyage, when a boy twelve years old.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRAVELLING IN FOREIGN LANDS.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with him that I made my first voyage, when a boy twelve years old.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading TRAVELLING IN FOREIGN LANDS.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was with him that I made my first voyage, when a boy twelve years old.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His father, Paul Cuffe, was a sea-faring man, and had the command of a number of merchant vessels.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The subject of this narrative was born in the town of Westport, in the State of Massachusetts.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading His father, Paul Cuffe, was a sea-faring man, and had the command of a number of merchant vessels.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was with him that I made my first voyage, when a boy twelve years old.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The subject of this narrative was born in the town of Westport, in the State of Massachusetts.
New-England
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From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading His father, Paul Cuffe, was a sea-faring man, and had the command of a number of merchant vessels.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was with him that I made my first voyage, when a boy twelve years old.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading His father, Paul Cuffe, was a sea-faring man, and had the command of a number of merchant vessels.
Pequots
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From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
perusingnounUS /pərˈuːzɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
sea-faring
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From this reading His father, Paul Cuffe, was a sea-faring man, and had the command of a number of merchant vessels.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The subject of this narrative was born in the town of Westport, in the State of Massachusetts.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The subject of this narrative was born in the town of Westport, in the State of Massachusetts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The subject of this narrative was born in the town of Westport, in the State of Massachusetts.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The subject of this narrative was born in the town of Westport, in the State of Massachusetts.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading TRAVELLING IN FOREIGN LANDS.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
Trumbull's
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From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading It was with him that I made my first voyage, when a boy twelve years old.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading His father, Paul Cuffe, was a sea-faring man, and had the command of a number of merchant vessels.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading It was with him that I made my first voyage, when a boy twelve years old.
warlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrlaɪk/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
WarsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The subject of this narrative was born in the town of Westport, in the State of Massachusetts.
Westport
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From this reading The subject of this narrative was born in the town of Westport, in the State of Massachusetts.
at the time that
From this reading It was with him that I made my first voyage, when a boy twelve years old.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
belonging to which person
From this reading A descendant of an Indian family, which formerly resided in the eastern part of Connecticut and constituted a part of that fierce and warlike tribe of Indians called Pequots, of whose exploits in the early Wars of New-England, the reader may become acquainted by perusing "Trumbull's History of the Indian Wars."
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with him that I made my first voyage, when a boy twelve years old.
a late time of life
From this reading It was with him that I made my first voyage, when a boy twelve years old.
