adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Occasionally the Raven, with two or three of his braves, would pay a visit for a day or two, and depart with presents of blankets, and such things as his tribe needed.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Upon the estate of Mount Pleasant, however, hostile foot was not again placed.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND LAST.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Occasionally the Raven, with two or three of his braves, would pay a visit for a day or two, and depart with presents of blankets, and such things as his tribe needed.
beatverbUS /biːt/
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Occasionally, indeed, raids were made upon the outlying settlements, and the young Hardys were summoned to beat off their savage foes.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Occasionally the Raven, with two or three of his braves, would pay a visit for a day or two, and depart with presents of blankets, and such things as his tribe needed.
bravesnounUS /breɪvz/
plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior
From this reading Occasionally the Raven, with two or three of his braves, would pay a visit for a day or two, and depart with presents of blankets, and such things as his tribe needed.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Occasionally the Raven, with two or three of his braves, would pay a visit for a day or two, and depart with presents of blankets, and such things as his tribe needed.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Occasionally the Raven, with two or three of his braves, would pay a visit for a day or two, and depart with presents of blankets, and such things as his tribe needed.
estatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Upon the estate of Mount Pleasant, however, hostile foot was not again placed.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Occasionally, indeed, raids were made upon the outlying settlements, and the young Hardys were summoned to beat off their savage foes.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Upon the estate of Mount Pleasant, however, hostile foot was not again placed.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Occasionally the Raven, with two or three of his braves, would pay a visit for a day or two, and depart with presents of blankets, and such things as his tribe needed.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
Hardys
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From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Occasionally the Raven, with two or three of his braves, would pay a visit for a day or two, and depart with presents of blankets, and such things as his tribe needed.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading Upon the estate of Mount Pleasant, however, hostile foot was not again placed.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Upon the estate of Mount Pleasant, however, hostile foot was not again placed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Occasionally, indeed, raids were made upon the outlying settlements, and the young Hardys were summoned to beat off their savage foes.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
LASTadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading AND LAST.
lessonnounUS /ˈlesən/
a unit of instruction
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Occasionally, indeed, raids were made upon the outlying settlements, and the young Hardys were summoned to beat off their savage foes.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
MountverbUS /maʊnt/
attach to a support
From this reading Upon the estate of Mount Pleasant, however, hostile foot was not again placed.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Occasionally the Raven, with two or three of his braves, would pay a visit for a day or two, and depart with presents of blankets, and such things as his tribe needed.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
OccasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally, indeed, raids were made upon the outlying settlements, and the young Hardys were summoned to beat off their savage foes.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Occasionally, indeed, raids were made upon the outlying settlements, and the young Hardys were summoned to beat off their savage foes.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Occasionally the Raven, with two or three of his braves, would pay a visit for a day or two, and depart with presents of blankets, and such things as his tribe needed.
outlyingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪɪŋ/
relatively far from a center or middle
From this reading Occasionally, indeed, raids were made upon the outlying settlements, and the young Hardys were summoned to beat off their savage foes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Occasionally the Raven, with two or three of his braves, would pay a visit for a day or two, and depart with presents of blankets, and such things as his tribe needed.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Upon the estate of Mount Pleasant, however, hostile foot was not again placed.
PleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Upon the estate of Mount Pleasant, however, hostile foot was not again placed.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Occasionally the Raven, with two or three of his braves, would pay a visit for a day or two, and depart with presents of blankets, and such things as his tribe needed.
raidsnounUS /reɪdz/
plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack
From this reading Occasionally, indeed, raids were made upon the outlying settlements, and the young Hardys were summoned to beat off their savage foes.
RavenverbUS /ˈreɪvən/
obtain or seize by violence
From this reading Occasionally the Raven, with two or three of his braves, would pay a visit for a day or two, and depart with presents of blankets, and such things as his tribe needed.
retaliations
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From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
savageadjectiveUS /ˈsævədʒ/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Occasionally, indeed, raids were made upon the outlying settlements, and the young Hardys were summoned to beat off their savage foes.
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Occasionally, indeed, raids were made upon the outlying settlements, and the young Hardys were summoned to beat off their savage foes.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Occasionally the Raven, with two or three of his braves, would pay a visit for a day or two, and depart with presents of blankets, and such things as his tribe needed.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Occasionally, indeed, raids were made upon the outlying settlements, and the young Hardys were summoned to beat off their savage foes.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Occasionally the Raven, with two or three of his braves, would pay a visit for a day or two, and depart with presents of blankets, and such things as his tribe needed.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Occasionally the Raven, with two or three of his braves, would pay a visit for a day or two, and depart with presents of blankets, and such things as his tribe needed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Occasionally the Raven, with two or three of his braves, would pay a visit for a day or two, and depart with presents of blankets, and such things as his tribe needed.
troublesnounUS /ˈtrʌbəlz/
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Occasionally the Raven, with two or three of his braves, would pay a visit for a day or two, and depart with presents of blankets, and such things as his tribe needed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Occasionally, indeed, raids were made upon the outlying settlements, and the young Hardys were summoned to beat off their savage foes.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Occasionally the Raven, with two or three of his braves, would pay a visit for a day or two, and depart with presents of blankets, and such things as his tribe needed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon the estate of Mount Pleasant, however, hostile foot was not again placed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With this memorable conflict, and the lesson taught to the Indians, that even in the heart of their own country they could not consider themselves secure from retaliations and from the vengeance of the white settlers, the Indian troubles of the Hardys were over.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Occasionally the Raven, with two or three of his braves, would pay a visit for a day or two, and depart with presents of blankets, and such things as his tribe needed.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Occasionally, indeed, raids were made upon the outlying settlements, and the young Hardys were summoned to beat off their savage foes.
