Chapter X

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

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Why, if this chief was an _Iroquois_, is he called a _Mingo_?

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

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

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

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Logan was a chief like his father, but lived most of his life in the West, probably at Sandusky, or on a branch of the Scioto.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

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

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Logan was a chief like his father, but lived most of his life in the West, probably at Sandusky, or on a branch of the Scioto.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Logan was a chief like his father, but lived most of his life in the West, probably at Sandusky, or on a branch of the Scioto.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

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

From this reading Why, if this chief was an _Iroquois_, is he called a _Mingo_?

a person who is in charge

From this reading Logan was a chief like his father, but lived most of his life in the West, probably at Sandusky, or on a branch of the Scioto.

the leader of a group of people

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

at any time

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading The explanation lies in the fact that the two words mean the same.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The explanation lies in the fact that the two words mean the same.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

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

From this reading Logan was a chief like his father, but lived most of his life in the West, probably at Sandusky, or on a branch of the Scioto.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

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

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

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

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading A number of his warriors made their homes at these places.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Why, if this chief was an _Iroquois_, is he called a _Mingo_?

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

From this reading Logan was a chief like his father, but lived most of his life in the West, probably at Sandusky, or on a branch of the Scioto.

any member of the warlike North American Indian peoples formerly living in New York State; the Iroquois League were allies of the British during the American Revolution

From this reading Why, if this chief was an _Iroquois_, is he called a _Mingo_?

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

From this reading Why, if this chief was an _Iroquois_, is he called a _Mingo_?

apprehended with certainty

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading The explanation lies in the fact that the two words mean the same.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Logan was a chief like his father, but lived most of his life in the West, probably at Sandusky, or on a branch of the Scioto.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Logan was a chief like his father, but lived most of his life in the West, probably at Sandusky, or on a branch of the Scioto.

a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A number of his warriors made their homes at these places.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The explanation lies in the fact that the two words mean the same.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

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

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Logan was a chief like his father, but lived most of his life in the West, probably at Sandusky, or on a branch of the Scioto.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A number of his warriors made their homes at these places.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Logan was a chief like his father, but lived most of his life in the West, probably at Sandusky, or on a branch of the Scioto.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Logan was a chief like his father, but lived most of his life in the West, probably at Sandusky, or on a branch of the Scioto.

a person who delivers a speech or oration

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

by chance

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A number of his warriors made their homes at these places.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Logan was a chief like his father, but lived most of his life in the West, probably at Sandusky, or on a branch of the Scioto.

any competition

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The explanation lies in the fact that the two words mean the same.

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

From this reading Logan was a chief like his father, but lived most of his life in the West, probably at Sandusky, or on a branch of the Scioto.

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

From this reading Logan was a chief like his father, but lived most of his life in the West, probably at Sandusky, or on a branch of the Scioto.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

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

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A number of his warriors made their homes at these places.

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

From this reading A number of his warriors made their homes at these places.

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

From this reading Why, if this chief was an _Iroquois_, is he called a _Mingo_?

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

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

From this reading The explanation lies in the fact that the two words mean the same.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading A number of his warriors made their homes at these places.

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

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Logan was a chief like his father, but lived most of his life in the West, probably at Sandusky, or on a branch of the Scioto.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A MIGHTY MINGO CHIEFTAIN LOGAN, THE ORATOR AND WARRIOR The Mingo chieftain known as Logan, had a fame which reached the other side of the Atlantic; he was the author of perhaps the best known speech ever delivered by one of his race, and his life was marked by a pathos that must touch every heart.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why, if this chief was an _Iroquois_, is he called a _Mingo_?

the words that are spoken

From this reading The explanation lies in the fact that the two words mean the same.