1st
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From this reading The American Indians, at the time of the discovery of Columbus, might be viewed in four groups: 1st.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
affinitynounUS /əˈfɪnəti/
(immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All our readers know that when America was discovered, it was inhabited by tribes of copper-colored people, whom we generally call _Indians_.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading All our readers know that when America was discovered, it was inhabited by tribes of copper-colored people, whom we generally call _Indians_.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The American Indians, at the time of the discovery of Columbus, might be viewed in four groups: 1st.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He would hardly be thought a beauty among us, but no doubt he would find some one to fancy him among the girls of his tribe, who live on fish and blubber oil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
AsianounUS /ˈeɪʒə/
the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The American Indians, at the time of the discovery of Columbus, might be viewed in four groups: 1st.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He would hardly be thought a beauty among us, but no doubt he would find some one to fancy him among the girls of his tribe, who live on fish and blubber oil.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading He would hardly be thought a beauty among us, but no doubt he would find some one to fancy him among the girls of his tribe, who live on fish and blubber oil.
blubberverbUS /ˈblʌbər/
cry or whine with snuffling
From this reading He would hardly be thought a beauty among us, but no doubt he would find some one to fancy him among the girls of his tribe, who live on fish and blubber oil.
cause to be bored
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He would hardly be thought a beauty among us, but no doubt he would find some one to fancy him among the girls of his tribe, who live on fish and blubber oil.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All our readers know that when America was discovered, it was inhabited by tribes of copper-colored people, whom we generally call _Indians_.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading All our readers know that when America was discovered, it was inhabited by tribes of copper-colored people, whom we generally call _Indians_.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading The American Indians, at the time of the discovery of Columbus, might be viewed in four groups: 1st.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
copper-colored
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From this reading All our readers know that when America was discovered, it was inhabited by tribes of copper-colored people, whom we generally call _Indians_.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading All our readers know that when America was discovered, it was inhabited by tribes of copper-colored people, whom we generally call _Indians_.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The American Indians, at the time of the discovery of Columbus, might be viewed in four groups: 1st.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He would hardly be thought a beauty among us, but no doubt he would find some one to fancy him among the girls of his tribe, who live on fish and blubber oil.
Esquimaux
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From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading He would hardly be thought a beauty among us, but no doubt he would find some one to fancy him among the girls of his tribe, who live on fish and blubber oil.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He would hardly be thought a beauty among us, but no doubt he would find some one to fancy him among the girls of his tribe, who live on fish and blubber oil.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading He would hardly be thought a beauty among us, but no doubt he would find some one to fancy him among the girls of his tribe, who live on fish and blubber oil.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The American Indians, at the time of the discovery of Columbus, might be viewed in four groups: 1st.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
usually; as a rule
From this reading All our readers know that when America was discovered, it was inhabited by tribes of copper-colored people, whom we generally call _Indians_.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading He would hardly be thought a beauty among us, but no doubt he would find some one to fancy him among the girls of his tribe, who live on fish and blubber oil.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The American Indians, at the time of the discovery of Columbus, might be viewed in four groups: 1st.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
only a very short time before
From this reading He would hardly be thought a beauty among us, but no doubt he would find some one to fancy him among the girls of his tribe, who live on fish and blubber oil.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would hardly be thought a beauty among us, but no doubt he would find some one to fancy him among the girls of his tribe, who live on fish and blubber oil.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He would hardly be thought a beauty among us, but no doubt he would find some one to fancy him among the girls of his tribe, who live on fish and blubber oil.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He would hardly be thought a beauty among us, but no doubt he would find some one to fancy him among the girls of his tribe, who live on fish and blubber oil.
how
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From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading All our readers know that when America was discovered, it was inhabited by tribes of copper-colored people, whom we generally call _Indians_.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All our readers know that when America was discovered, it was inhabited by tribes of copper-colored people, whom we generally call _Indians_.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He would hardly be thought a beauty among us, but no doubt he would find some one to fancy him among the girls of his tribe, who live on fish and blubber oil.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The American Indians, at the time of the discovery of Columbus, might be viewed in four groups: 1st.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
not any; not one
From this reading He would hardly be thought a beauty among us, but no doubt he would find some one to fancy him among the girls of his tribe, who live on fish and blubber oil.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading He would hardly be thought a beauty among us, but no doubt he would find some one to fancy him among the girls of his tribe, who live on fish and blubber oil.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He would hardly be thought a beauty among us, but no doubt he would find some one to fancy him among the girls of his tribe, who live on fish and blubber oil.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
any competition
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
unusual or striking
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
rovingnounUS /ˈroʊvɪŋ/
travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
TartarsnounUS /ˈtɑːrtərz/
plural of “tartar” — a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All our readers know that when America was discovered, it was inhabited by tribes of copper-colored people, whom we generally call _Indians_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He would hardly be thought a beauty among us, but no doubt he would find some one to fancy him among the girls of his tribe, who live on fish and blubber oil.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The American Indians, at the time of the discovery of Columbus, might be viewed in four groups: 1st.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading He would hardly be thought a beauty among us, but no doubt he would find some one to fancy him among the girls of his tribe, who live on fish and blubber oil.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading All our readers know that when America was discovered, it was inhabited by tribes of copper-colored people, whom we generally call _Indians_.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He would hardly be thought a beauty among us, but no doubt he would find some one to fancy him among the girls of his tribe, who live on fish and blubber oil.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading The American Indians, at the time of the discovery of Columbus, might be viewed in four groups: 1st.
warlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrlaɪk/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All our readers know that when America was discovered, it was inhabited by tribes of copper-colored people, whom we generally call _Indians_.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _The Indians._ In a former number we have given some account of the northern Indians, called Esquimaux; and as our readers may like to know how these people look, we give a likeness of one of them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
at the time that
From this reading All our readers know that when America was discovered, it was inhabited by tribes of copper-colored people, whom we generally call _Indians_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These were divided into many tribes, and spoke many different languages, but they bore a general resemblance, which led to the conclusion that this remarkable race came originally from Asia, and had a near affinity to the roving, warlike tribes there, called Tartars.
which person or people
From this reading He would hardly be thought a beauty among us, but no doubt he would find some one to fancy him among the girls of his tribe, who live on fish and blubber oil.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All our readers know that when America was discovered, it was inhabited by tribes of copper-colored people, whom we generally call _Indians_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would hardly be thought a beauty among us, but no doubt he would find some one to fancy him among the girls of his tribe, who live on fish and blubber oil.
