Chapter I

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

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

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softly bright or radiant

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

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

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an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

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

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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in or to or toward a former location

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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

the past participle of “be”

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the supreme effort one can make

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showing who or what does the action

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the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee

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move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

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give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

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give pleasure to or be pleasing to

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being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

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characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

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a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

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willing to give and share unstintingly

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cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

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praise vociferously

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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

where you live at a particular time

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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

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

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being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

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

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

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

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(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

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apprehended with certainty

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plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

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bestow a quality on

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remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

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used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

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

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

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plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

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plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

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From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

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on one occasion

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

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plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

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literature in metrical form

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plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

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prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

interpret something that is written or printed

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-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

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plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

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

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

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

From this reading Trusting that a generous people may hail with delight the advent of this new work, I now dedicate its pages to all lovers of music, poetry and fine art.

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

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust

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the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

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at the time that

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in the company of; together with

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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

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produce a literary work

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the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading Realizing that the memory of a nation is best kept aglow by its songs and the writings of its poets, I have been inspired to write OCCONEECHEE, in order that the once powerful nation known as the Cherokee may be preserved in mind, and that their myths, their legends and their traditions may linger and be transmitted to the nations yet to come.

but in spite of that

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

From this reading When you've read its pages give or lend This volume to some good old friend.