Chapter XXII

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From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

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

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading They were warlike and cruel, always delighting in blood, and never forgiving an injury; cunning in their plans against their enemies, and very crafty in concealing them.

in the past

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

equally

From this reading But in their appearance, their manners and customs, they were all very much alike.

(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 _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading They were not, like the Mexicans, united in one nation, living under the same sovereign; but they were broken up into a multitude of small independent tribes, under their own chiefs, and almost always at war with each other.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading They were warlike and cruel, always delighting in blood, and never forgiving an injury; cunning in their plans against their enemies, and very crafty in concealing them.

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 _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

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

From this reading They were warlike and cruel, always delighting in blood, and never forgiving an injury; cunning in their plans against their enemies, and very crafty in concealing them.

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

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading But in their appearance, their manners and customs, they were all very much alike.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They were not, like the Mexicans, united in one nation, living under the same sovereign; but they were broken up into a multitude of small independent tribes, under their own chiefs, and almost always at war with each other.

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

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading They were warlike and cruel, always delighting in blood, and never forgiving an injury; cunning in their plans against their enemies, and very crafty in concealing them.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading They were not, like the Mexicans, united in one nation, living under the same sovereign; but they were broken up into a multitude of small independent tribes, under their own chiefs, and almost always at war with each other.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But towards their friends they were fair and honest, always keeping their word when once pledged.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading They were not, like the Mexicans, united in one nation, living under the same sovereign; but they were broken up into a multitude of small independent tribes, under their own chiefs, and almost always at war with each other.

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

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading They were warlike and cruel, always delighting in blood, and never forgiving an injury; cunning in their plans against their enemies, and very crafty in concealing them.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading They were warlike and cruel, always delighting in blood, and never forgiving an injury; cunning in their plans against their enemies, and very crafty in concealing them.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading They were warlike and cruel, always delighting in blood, and never forgiving an injury; cunning in their plans against their enemies, and very crafty in concealing them.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading They were warlike and cruel, always delighting in blood, and never forgiving an injury; cunning in their plans against their enemies, and very crafty in concealing them.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading But in their appearance, their manners and customs, they were all very much alike.

-ing form of “delight” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading They were warlike and cruel, always delighting in blood, and never forgiving an injury; cunning in their plans against their enemies, and very crafty in concealing them.

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

From this reading They were not, like the Mexicans, united in one nation, living under the same sovereign; but they were broken up into a multitude of small independent tribes, under their own chiefs, and almost always at war with each other.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading They were warlike and cruel, always delighting in blood, and never forgiving an injury; cunning in their plans against their enemies, and very crafty in concealing them.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading But towards their friends they were fair and honest, always keeping their word when once pledged.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

inclined or able to forgive and show mercy

From this reading They were warlike and cruel, always delighting in blood, and never forgiving an injury; cunning in their plans against their enemies, and very crafty in concealing them.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading But towards their friends they were fair and honest, always keeping their word when once pledged.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading But towards their friends they were fair and honest, always keeping their word when once pledged.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

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

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading They were warlike and cruel, always delighting in blood, and never forgiving an injury; cunning in their plans against their enemies, and very crafty in concealing them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They were not, like the Mexicans, united in one nation, living under the same sovereign; but they were broken up into a multitude of small independent tribes, under their own chiefs, and almost always at war with each other.

conformity or harmony

From this reading But towards their friends they were fair and honest, always keeping their word when once pledged.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They were not, like the Mexicans, united in one nation, living under the same sovereign; but they were broken up into a multitude of small independent tribes, under their own chiefs, and almost always at war with each other.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading They were not, like the Mexicans, united in one nation, living under the same sovereign; but they were broken up into a multitude of small independent tribes, under their own chiefs, and almost always at war with each other.

social deportment

From this reading But in their appearance, their manners and customs, they were all very much alike.

plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading They were not, like the Mexicans, united in one nation, living under the same sovereign; but they were broken up into a multitude of small independent tribes, under their own chiefs, and almost always at war with each other.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

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

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But in their appearance, their manners and customs, they were all very much alike.

a large indefinite number

From this reading They were not, like the Mexicans, united in one nation, living under the same sovereign; but they were broken up into a multitude of small independent tribes, under their own chiefs, and almost always at war with each other.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading They were not, like the Mexicans, united in one nation, living under the same sovereign; but they were broken up into a multitude of small independent tribes, under their own chiefs, and almost always at war with each other.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading They were warlike and cruel, always delighting in blood, and never forgiving an injury; cunning in their plans against their enemies, and very crafty in concealing them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They were not, like the Mexicans, united in one nation, living under the same sovereign; but they were broken up into a multitude of small independent tribes, under their own chiefs, and almost always at war with each other.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

on one occasion

From this reading But towards their friends they were fair and honest, always keeping their word when once pledged.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They were not, like the Mexicans, united in one nation, living under the same sovereign; but they were broken up into a multitude of small independent tribes, under their own chiefs, and almost always at war with each other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They were not, like the Mexicans, united in one nation, living under the same sovereign; but they were broken up into a multitude of small independent tribes, under their own chiefs, and almost always at war with each other.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They were not, like the Mexicans, united in one nation, living under the same sovereign; but they were broken up into a multitude of small independent tribes, under their own chiefs, and almost always at war with each other.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading They were warlike and cruel, always delighting in blood, and never forgiving an injury; cunning in their plans against their enemies, and very crafty in concealing them.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading But towards their friends they were fair and honest, always keeping their word when once pledged.

a Powhatan woman (the daughter of Powhatan) who befriended the English at Jamestown and is said to have saved Captain John Smith's life (1595-1617)

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

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From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

any competition

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

Identical; not different.

From this reading They were not, like the Mexicans, united in one nation, living under the same sovereign; but they were broken up into a multitude of small independent tribes, under their own chiefs, and almost always at war with each other.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

lacking in magnitude or quantity

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They were not, like the Mexicans, united in one nation, living under the same sovereign; but they were broken up into a multitude of small independent tribes, under their own chiefs, and almost always at war with each other.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.

From this reading They were not, like the Mexicans, united in one nation, living under the same sovereign; but they were broken up into a multitude of small independent tribes, under their own chiefs, and almost always at war with each other.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

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

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were warlike and cruel, always delighting in blood, and never forgiving an injury; cunning in their plans against their enemies, and very crafty in concealing them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were warlike and cruel, always delighting in blood, and never forgiving an injury; cunning in their plans against their enemies, and very crafty in concealing them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

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

From this reading They were warlike and cruel, always delighting in blood, and never forgiving an injury; cunning in their plans against their enemies, and very crafty in concealing them.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

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

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

in the direction of

From this reading But towards their friends they were fair and honest, always keeping their word when once pledged.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading They were not, like the Mexicans, united in one nation, living under the same sovereign; but they were broken up into a multitude of small independent tribes, under their own chiefs, and almost always at war with each other.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading They were not, like the Mexicans, united in one nation, living under the same sovereign; but they were broken up into a multitude of small independent tribes, under their own chiefs, and almost always at war with each other.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading They were not, like the Mexicans, united in one nation, living under the same sovereign; but they were broken up into a multitude of small independent tribes, under their own chiefs, and almost always at war with each other.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

precisely as stated

From this reading They were warlike and cruel, always delighting in blood, and never forgiving an injury; cunning in their plans against their enemies, and very crafty in concealing them.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

From this reading They were warlike and cruel, always delighting in blood, and never forgiving an injury; cunning in their plans against their enemies, and very crafty in concealing them.

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

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

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

From this reading They were warlike and cruel, always delighting in blood, and never forgiving an injury; cunning in their plans against their enemies, and very crafty in concealing them.

at the time that

From this reading But towards their friends they were fair and honest, always keeping their word when once pledged.

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

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

which person or people

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were not, like the Mexicans, united in one nation, living under the same sovereign; but they were broken up into a multitude of small independent tribes, under their own chiefs, and almost always at war with each other.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading But towards their friends they were fair and honest, always keeping their word when once pledged.

a late time of life

From this reading _The Indians in the United States--of Virginia.--Powhattan.-- Arrival of Captain Smith--taken by the Indians--saved by Pocahontas.--Some account of her.--War of the colonists.-- Indians.--Fate of the latter._ A little more than 200 years ago, all the country which now belongs to the United States of America, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the great lakes and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, was inhabited by a race of savage Indians, who roamed, free and independent, through the vast forests which then covered the land, and gained a scanty subsistence, mostly by the arts of hunting and fishing.