1776
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From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MAN OF MARK AMONG THE DELAWARES STORY OF TAMMANY, WHITE EYES AND CAPTAIN PIPE Tammany was the most famous of the Delaware Indian chiefs.
speak to
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
affabilitynoun
a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A MAN OF MARK AMONG THE DELAWARES STORY OF TAMMANY, WHITE EYES AND CAPTAIN PIPE Tammany was the most famous of the Delaware Indian chiefs.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MAN OF MARK AMONG THE DELAWARES STORY OF TAMMANY, WHITE EYES AND CAPTAIN PIPE Tammany was the most famous of the Delaware Indian chiefs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Such were his perfections that his countrymen believed he talked with the Great Spirit.
brought into existence
From this reading His reputation is that of a mighty warrior, a lofty patriot, and the greatest statesman ever born among his people.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A MAN OF MARK AMONG THE DELAWARES STORY OF TAMMANY, WHITE EYES AND CAPTAIN PIPE Tammany was the most famous of the Delaware Indian chiefs.
a period of 100 years
From this reading He died toward the close of the eighteenth century.
a person who is in charge
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading A MAN OF MARK AMONG THE DELAWARES STORY OF TAMMANY, WHITE EYES AND CAPTAIN PIPE Tammany was the most famous of the Delaware Indian chiefs.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He died toward the close of the eighteenth century.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading Such were his perfections that his countrymen believed he talked with the Great Spirit.
DelawarenounUS /ˈdeləwer/
a river that rises in the Catskills in southeastern New York and flows southward along the border of Pennsylvania with New York and New Jersey to northern Delaware where it empties into Delaware Bay
From this reading A MAN OF MARK AMONG THE DELAWARES STORY OF TAMMANY, WHITE EYES AND CAPTAIN PIPE Tammany was the most famous of the Delaware Indian chiefs.
DELAWARES
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From this reading A MAN OF MARK AMONG THE DELAWARES STORY OF TAMMANY, WHITE EYES AND CAPTAIN PIPE Tammany was the most famous of the Delaware Indian chiefs.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He died toward the close of the eighteenth century.
eighteenthadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the seventeenth in position
From this reading He died toward the close of the eighteenth century.
at any time
From this reading His reputation is that of a mighty warrior, a lofty patriot, and the greatest statesman ever born among his people.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A MAN OF MARK AMONG THE DELAWARES STORY OF TAMMANY, WHITE EYES AND CAPTAIN PIPE Tammany was the most famous of the Delaware Indian chiefs.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading A MAN OF MARK AMONG THE DELAWARES STORY OF TAMMANY, WHITE EYES AND CAPTAIN PIPE Tammany was the most famous of the Delaware Indian chiefs.
a man of refinement
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Such were his perfections that his countrymen believed he talked with the Great Spirit.
highest in quality
From this reading His reputation is that of a mighty warrior, a lofty patriot, and the greatest statesman ever born among his people.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He died toward the close of the eighteenth century.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His reputation is that of a mighty warrior, a lofty patriot, and the greatest statesman ever born among his people.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading A MAN OF MARK AMONG THE DELAWARES STORY OF TAMMANY, WHITE EYES AND CAPTAIN PIPE Tammany was the most famous of the Delaware Indian chiefs.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His reputation is that of a mighty warrior, a lofty patriot, and the greatest statesman ever born among his people.
JerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading His reputation is that of a mighty warrior, a lofty patriot, and the greatest statesman ever born among his people.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A MAN OF MARK AMONG THE DELAWARES STORY OF TAMMANY, WHITE EYES AND CAPTAIN PIPE Tammany was the most famous of the Delaware Indian chiefs.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading A MAN OF MARK AMONG THE DELAWARES STORY OF TAMMANY, WHITE EYES AND CAPTAIN PIPE Tammany was the most famous of the Delaware Indian chiefs.
meeknessnoun
the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading His reputation is that of a mighty warrior, a lofty patriot, and the greatest statesman ever born among his people.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
used to form the superlative
From this reading A MAN OF MARK AMONG THE DELAWARES STORY OF TAMMANY, WHITE EYES AND CAPTAIN PIPE Tammany was the most famous of the Delaware Indian chiefs.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MAN OF MARK AMONG THE DELAWARES STORY OF TAMMANY, WHITE EYES AND CAPTAIN PIPE Tammany was the most famous of the Delaware Indian chiefs.
patriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading His reputation is that of a mighty warrior, a lofty patriot, and the greatest statesman ever born among his people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading His reputation is that of a mighty warrior, a lofty patriot, and the greatest statesman ever born among his people.
perfections
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From this reading Such were his perfections that his countrymen believed he talked with the Great Spirit.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading A MAN OF MARK AMONG THE DELAWARES STORY OF TAMMANY, WHITE EYES AND CAPTAIN PIPE Tammany was the most famous of the Delaware Indian chiefs.
PrincetonnounUS /ˈprɪnstən/
a university town in central New Jersey
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading His reputation is that of a mighty warrior, a lofty patriot, and the greatest statesman ever born among his people.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
Identical; not different.
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Such were his perfections that his countrymen believed he talked with the Great Spirit.
statesmannounUS /ˈsteɪtsmən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading His reputation is that of a mighty warrior, a lofty patriot, and the greatest statesman ever born among his people.
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 A MAN OF MARK AMONG THE DELAWARES STORY OF TAMMANY, WHITE EYES AND CAPTAIN PIPE Tammany was the most famous of the Delaware Indian chiefs.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such were his perfections that his countrymen believed he talked with the Great Spirit.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Such were his perfections that his countrymen believed he talked with the Great Spirit.
TAMMANYnounUS /ˈtæməni/
a political organization within the Democratic Party in New York City (late 1800's and early 1900's) seeking political control by corruption and bossism
From this reading A MAN OF MARK AMONG THE DELAWARES STORY OF TAMMANY, WHITE EYES AND CAPTAIN PIPE Tammany was the most famous of the Delaware Indian chiefs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His reputation is that of a mighty warrior, a lofty patriot, and the greatest statesman ever born among his people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MAN OF MARK AMONG THE DELAWARES STORY OF TAMMANY, WHITE EYES AND CAPTAIN PIPE Tammany was the most famous of the Delaware Indian chiefs.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He died toward the close of the eighteenth century.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading His reputation is that of a mighty warrior, a lofty patriot, and the greatest statesman ever born among his people.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MAN OF MARK AMONG THE DELAWARES STORY OF TAMMANY, WHITE EYES AND CAPTAIN PIPE Tammany was the most famous of the Delaware Indian chiefs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such were his perfections that his countrymen believed he talked with the Great Spirit.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
at the time that
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
a Caucasian
From this reading A MAN OF MARK AMONG THE DELAWARES STORY OF TAMMANY, WHITE EYES AND CAPTAIN PIPE Tammany was the most famous of the Delaware Indian chiefs.
which person or people
From this reading In 1776, when Colonel George Morgan, of Princeton, New Jersey, was sent to the western Indians by Congress, he was so liked by the Delawares that they called him "Tammany," "in honor and remembrance of their ancient chief, and as the greatest mark of respect which they could show to that gentleman, who they said had the same address, affability and meekness as their honored chief."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Such were his perfections that his countrymen believed he talked with the Great Spirit.
