Chapter V

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

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading The elder was, therefore, called Alexander, and the second Philip.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading You will note the classical character of these names, as they were thus given in memory of the famous heroes of ancient times.

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

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

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

From this reading You will note the classical character of these names, as they were thus given in memory of the famous heroes of ancient times.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

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

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The oldest was Moanam, or Wamsutta, and the second Metacomet, the former being heir to the chieftaincy of the Wampanoags.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

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

From this reading The elder was, therefore, called Alexander, and the second Philip.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading You will note the classical character of these names, as they were thus given in memory of the famous heroes of ancient times.

the position of chieftain

From this reading The oldest was Moanam, or Wamsutta, and the second Metacomet, the former being heir to the chieftaincy of the Wampanoags.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

From this reading You will note the classical character of these names, as they were thus given in memory of the famous heroes of ancient times.

plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading The elder was, therefore, called Alexander, and the second Philip.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading You will note the classical character of these names, as they were thus given in memory of the famous heroes of ancient times.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The oldest was Moanam, or Wamsutta, and the second Metacomet, the former being heir to the chieftaincy of the Wampanoags.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

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

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading The oldest was Moanam, or Wamsutta, and the second Metacomet, the former being heir to the chieftaincy of the Wampanoags.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading You will note the classical character of these names, as they were thus given in memory of the famous heroes of ancient times.

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

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

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

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

Wampanoag leader who aided the Pilgrims (1580-1661)

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

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

From this reading You will note the classical character of these names, as they were thus given in memory of the famous heroes of ancient times.

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

From this reading The oldest was Moanam, or Wamsutta, and the second Metacomet, the former being heir to the chieftaincy of the Wampanoags.

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

From this reading The oldest was Moanam, or Wamsutta, and the second Metacomet, the former being heir to the chieftaincy of the Wampanoags.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading You will note the classical character of these names, as they were thus given in memory of the famous heroes of ancient times.

a brief written record

From this reading You will note the classical character of these names, as they were thus given in memory of the famous heroes of ancient times.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The oldest was Moanam, or Wamsutta, and the second Metacomet, the former being heir to the chieftaincy of the Wampanoags.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

and nothing more

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The oldest was Moanam, or Wamsutta, and the second Metacomet, the former being heir to the chieftaincy of the Wampanoags.

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

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading The elder was, therefore, called Alexander, and the second Philip.

possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

by chance

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The oldest was Moanam, or Wamsutta, and the second Metacomet, the former being heir to the chieftaincy of the Wampanoags.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

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

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The elder was, therefore, called Alexander, and the second Philip.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading You will note the classical character of these names, as they were thus given in memory of the famous heroes of ancient times.

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

From this reading You will note the classical character of these names, as they were thus given in memory of the famous heroes of ancient times.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading You will note the classical character of these names, as they were thus given in memory of the famous heroes of ancient times.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading You will note the classical character of these names, as they were thus given in memory of the famous heroes of ancient times.

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

From this reading The oldest was Moanam, or Wamsutta, and the second Metacomet, the former being heir to the chieftaincy of the Wampanoags.

an individual instance of a type of symbol

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

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

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

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

From this reading The oldest was Moanam, or Wamsutta, and the second Metacomet, the former being heir to the chieftaincy of the Wampanoags.

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

From this reading The oldest was Moanam, or Wamsutta, and the second Metacomet, the former being heir to the chieftaincy of the Wampanoags.

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

From this reading The oldest was Moanam, or Wamsutta, and the second Metacomet, the former being heir to the chieftaincy of the Wampanoags.

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

From this reading You will note the classical character of these names, as they were thus given in memory of the famous heroes of ancient times.

at the time that

From this reading THE UNCROWNING OF A KING PHILIP'S ADVENTURES AND DEATH When Massasoit, the friend "tried and true," of the English, died, he left two sons,--possibly more, but only two figure on the pages of history.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading You will note the classical character of these names, as they were thus given in memory of the famous heroes of ancient times.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Before the father died, he brought his two sons into the open court at Plymouth, and asked that each be given a Christian name, in token of his wish that the good understanding with the colonists should continue unbroken.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You will note the classical character of these names, as they were thus given in memory of the famous heroes of ancient times.