adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Let my father look on Bornazeen-- My father's heart is the heart of a squaw, But mine is so hard that it does not thaw, --WHITTIER.
accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
agitatingadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No shrift the gloomy savage brooks, As scowling on the priest he looks; Cowesass--cowesass--tawkich wessasseen!
ascendantnounUS /əˈsendənt/
position or state of being dominant or in control
From this reading Peter's control was still in the ascendant, and he had neglected none of his usual means of securing influence.
Bornazeen
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From this reading Let my father look on Bornazeen-- My father's heart is the heart of a squaw, But mine is so hard that it does not thaw, --WHITTIER.
brooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading No shrift the gloomy savage brooks, As scowling on the priest he looks; Cowesass--cowesass--tawkich wessasseen!
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Let my father look on Bornazeen-- My father's heart is the heart of a squaw, But mine is so hard that it does not thaw, --WHITTIER.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
contentionnounUS /kənˈtenʃən/
a point asserted as part of an argument
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
controlnounUS /kənˈtroʊl/
power to direct or determine
From this reading Peter's control was still in the ascendant, and he had neglected none of his usual means of securing influence.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Leaving the newly-married couple to pursue their way homeward, it is now our province to return to Prairie Round.
Cowesass
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From this reading No shrift the gloomy savage brooks, As scowling on the priest he looks; Cowesass--cowesass--tawkich wessasseen!
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Let my father look on Bornazeen-- My father's heart is the heart of a squaw, But mine is so hard that it does not thaw, --WHITTIER.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Let my father look on Bornazeen-- My father's heart is the heart of a squaw, But mine is so hard that it does not thaw, --WHITTIER.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Let my father look on Bornazeen-- My father's heart is the heart of a squaw, But mine is so hard that it does not thaw, --WHITTIER.
gloomyadjectiveUS /ˈɡluːmi/
depressingly dark
From this reading No shrift the gloomy savage brooks, As scowling on the priest he looks; Cowesass--cowesass--tawkich wessasseen!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Let my father look on Bornazeen-- My father's heart is the heart of a squaw, But mine is so hard that it does not thaw, --WHITTIER.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No shrift the gloomy savage brooks, As scowling on the priest he looks; Cowesass--cowesass--tawkich wessasseen!
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Let my father look on Bornazeen-- My father's heart is the heart of a squaw, But mine is so hard that it does not thaw, --WHITTIER.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter's control was still in the ascendant, and he had neglected none of his usual means of securing influence.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading Leaving the newly-married couple to pursue their way homeward, it is now our province to return to Prairie Round.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peter's control was still in the ascendant, and he had neglected none of his usual means of securing influence.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Peter's control was still in the ascendant, and he had neglected none of his usual means of securing influence.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Let my father look on Bornazeen-- My father's heart is the heart of a squaw, But mine is so hard that it does not thaw, --WHITTIER.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Let my father look on Bornazeen-- My father's heart is the heart of a squaw, But mine is so hard that it does not thaw, --WHITTIER.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
LeavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving the newly-married couple to pursue their way homeward, it is now our province to return to Prairie Round.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let my father look on Bornazeen-- My father's heart is the heart of a squaw, But mine is so hard that it does not thaw, --WHITTIER.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Let my father look on Bornazeen-- My father's heart is the heart of a squaw, But mine is so hard that it does not thaw, --WHITTIER.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading No shrift the gloomy savage brooks, As scowling on the priest he looks; Cowesass--cowesass--tawkich wessasseen!
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Peter's control was still in the ascendant, and he had neglected none of his usual means of securing influence.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Let my father look on Bornazeen-- My father's heart is the heart of a squaw, But mine is so hard that it does not thaw, --WHITTIER.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Let my father look on Bornazeen-- My father's heart is the heart of a squaw, But mine is so hard that it does not thaw, --WHITTIER.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Peter's control was still in the ascendant, and he had neglected none of his usual means of securing influence.
newly-married
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From this reading Leaving the newly-married couple to pursue their way homeward, it is now our province to return to Prairie Round.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No shrift the gloomy savage brooks, As scowling on the priest he looks; Cowesass--cowesass--tawkich wessasseen!
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Peter's control was still in the ascendant, and he had neglected none of his usual means of securing influence.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Let my father look on Bornazeen-- My father's heart is the heart of a squaw, But mine is so hard that it does not thaw, --WHITTIER.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Leaving the newly-married couple to pursue their way homeward, it is now our province to return to Prairie Round.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Let my father look on Bornazeen-- My father's heart is the heart of a squaw, But mine is so hard that it does not thaw, --WHITTIER.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No shrift the gloomy savage brooks, As scowling on the priest he looks; Cowesass--cowesass--tawkich wessasseen!
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Leaving the newly-married couple to pursue their way homeward, it is now our province to return to Prairie Round.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter's control was still in the ascendant, and he had neglected none of his usual means of securing influence.
PrairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading Leaving the newly-married couple to pursue their way homeward, it is now our province to return to Prairie Round.
priestnounUS /priːst/
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading No shrift the gloomy savage brooks, As scowling on the priest he looks; Cowesass--cowesass--tawkich wessasseen!
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Leaving the newly-married couple to pursue their way homeward, it is now our province to return to Prairie Round.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Leaving the newly-married couple to pursue their way homeward, it is now our province to return to Prairie Round.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Leaving the newly-married couple to pursue their way homeward, it is now our province to return to Prairie Round.
RoundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Leaving the newly-married couple to pursue their way homeward, it is now our province to return to Prairie Round.
savageadjectiveUS /ˈsævədʒ/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading No shrift the gloomy savage brooks, As scowling on the priest he looks; Cowesass--cowesass--tawkich wessasseen!
scenesnounUS /siːnz/
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
scowlingadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/
sullen or unfriendly in appearance
From this reading No shrift the gloomy savage brooks, As scowling on the priest he looks; Cowesass--cowesass--tawkich wessasseen!
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Peter's control was still in the ascendant, and he had neglected none of his usual means of securing influence.
shriftnounUS /ʃrɪft/
the act of being shriven
From this reading No shrift the gloomy savage brooks, As scowling on the priest he looks; Cowesass--cowesass--tawkich wessasseen!
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Let my father look on Bornazeen-- My father's heart is the heart of a squaw, But mine is so hard that it does not thaw, --WHITTIER.
squawnoun
derogatory terms for an American Indian woman
From this reading Let my father look on Bornazeen-- My father's heart is the heart of a squaw, But mine is so hard that it does not thaw, --WHITTIER.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Peter's control was still in the ascendant, and he had neglected none of his usual means of securing influence.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
tawkich
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From this reading No shrift the gloomy savage brooks, As scowling on the priest he looks; Cowesass--cowesass--tawkich wessasseen!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Let my father look on Bornazeen-- My father's heart is the heart of a squaw, But mine is so hard that it does not thaw, --WHITTIER.
thawnounUS /θɔː/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading Let my father look on Bornazeen-- My father's heart is the heart of a squaw, But mine is so hard that it does not thaw, --WHITTIER.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No shrift the gloomy savage brooks, As scowling on the priest he looks; Cowesass--cowesass--tawkich wessasseen!
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Leaving the newly-married couple to pursue their way homeward, it is now our province to return to Prairie Round.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leaving the newly-married couple to pursue their way homeward, it is now our province to return to Prairie Round.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Peter's control was still in the ascendant, and he had neglected none of his usual means of securing influence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peter's control was still in the ascendant, and he had neglected none of his usual means of securing influence.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Leaving the newly-married couple to pursue their way homeward, it is now our province to return to Prairie Round.
wessasseen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No shrift the gloomy savage brooks, As scowling on the priest he looks; Cowesass--cowesass--tawkich wessasseen!
WHITTIERnounUS /ˈwɪtiər/
United States poet best known for his nostalgic poems about New England (1807-1892)
From this reading Let my father look on Bornazeen-- My father's heart is the heart of a squaw, But mine is so hard that it does not thaw, --WHITTIER.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading One accustomed to such scenes would easily have detected the signs of divided opinions and of agitating doubts among the chiefs, though nothing like contention or dispute had yet manifested itself.
