used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The natives are brought up with a high sense of their own dignity and honor, and they are always certain to feel and avenge an affront.
affrontnounUS /əˈfrʌnt/
a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
From this reading The natives are brought up with a high sense of their own dignity and honor, and they are always certain to feel and avenge an affront.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They sometimes carry this civility almost too far; they will seldom dispute anything which another asserts, and they require the same complaisance in return.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The natives are brought up with a high sense of their own dignity and honor, and they are always certain to feel and avenge an affront.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The natives are brought up with a high sense of their own dignity and honor, and they are always certain to feel and avenge an affront.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
AnecdotenounUS /ˈænəkdoʊt/
short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Let us now glance at them in their intercourse with one another, their laws, and their conduct towards other nations, both in war and in peace.
any thing at all
From this reading They sometimes carry this civility almost too far; they will seldom dispute anything which another asserts, and they require the same complaisance in return.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The natives are brought up with a high sense of their own dignity and honor, and they are always certain to feel and avenge an affront.
assertsverbUS /əˈsɜːrts/
third-person singular of “assert” — state categorically
From this reading They sometimes carry this civility almost too far; they will seldom dispute anything which another asserts, and they require the same complaisance in return.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Let us now glance at them in their intercourse with one another, their laws, and their conduct towards other nations, both in war and in peace.
avengeverbUS /əˈvendʒ/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading The natives are brought up with a high sense of their own dignity and honor, and they are always certain to feel and avenge an affront.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Let us now glance at them in their intercourse with one another, their laws, and their conduct towards other nations, both in war and in peace.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The natives are brought up with a high sense of their own dignity and honor, and they are always certain to feel and avenge an affront.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Hence, in their ordinary conversation, they take great care not to excite the passions of others.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They sometimes carry this civility almost too far; they will seldom dispute anything which another asserts, and they require the same complaisance in return.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The natives are brought up with a high sense of their own dignity and honor, and they are always certain to feel and avenge an affront.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
civilitynounUS /səˈvɪləti/
formal or perfunctory politeness
From this reading They sometimes carry this civility almost too far; they will seldom dispute anything which another asserts, and they require the same complaisance in return.
complaisancenoun
a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
From this reading They sometimes carry this civility almost too far; they will seldom dispute anything which another asserts, and they require the same complaisance in return.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Let us now glance at them in their intercourse with one another, their laws, and their conduct towards other nations, both in war and in peace.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Hence, in their ordinary conversation, they take great care not to excite the passions of others.
CustomsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading The natives are brought up with a high sense of their own dignity and honor, and they are always certain to feel and avenge an affront.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading They sometimes carry this civility almost too far; they will seldom dispute anything which another asserts, and they require the same complaisance in return.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading Hence, in their ordinary conversation, they take great care not to excite the passions of others.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They sometimes carry this civility almost too far; they will seldom dispute anything which another asserts, and they require the same complaisance in return.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The natives are brought up with a high sense of their own dignity and honor, and they are always certain to feel and avenge an affront.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Let us now glance at them in their intercourse with one another, their laws, and their conduct towards other nations, both in war and in peace.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Hence, in their ordinary conversation, they take great care not to excite the passions of others.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
for this reason
From this reading Hence, in their ordinary conversation, they take great care not to excite the passions of others.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The natives are brought up with a high sense of their own dignity and honor, and they are always certain to feel and avenge an affront.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The natives are brought up with a high sense of their own dignity and honor, and they are always certain to feel and avenge an affront.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Let us now glance at them in their intercourse with one another, their laws, and their conduct towards other nations, both in war and in peace.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us now glance at them in their intercourse with one another, their laws, and their conduct towards other nations, both in war and in peace.
missionariesnounUS /ˈmɪʃəneriz/
plural of “missionary” — someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Let us now glance at them in their intercourse with one another, their laws, and their conduct towards other nations, both in war and in peace.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading The natives are brought up with a high sense of their own dignity and honor, and they are always certain to feel and avenge an affront.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hence, in their ordinary conversation, they take great care not to excite the passions of others.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Let us now glance at them in their intercourse with one another, their laws, and their conduct towards other nations, both in war and in peace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Let us now glance at them in their intercourse with one another, their laws, and their conduct towards other nations, both in war and in peace.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Hence, in their ordinary conversation, they take great care not to excite the passions of others.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
others
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From this reading Hence, in their ordinary conversation, they take great care not to excite the passions of others.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The natives are brought up with a high sense of their own dignity and honor, and they are always certain to feel and avenge an affront.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Hence, in their ordinary conversation, they take great care not to excite the passions of others.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading They sometimes carry this civility almost too far; they will seldom dispute anything which another asserts, and they require the same complaisance in return.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They sometimes carry this civility almost too far; they will seldom dispute anything which another asserts, and they require the same complaisance in return.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They sometimes carry this civility almost too far; they will seldom dispute anything which another asserts, and they require the same complaisance in return.
not often
From this reading They sometimes carry this civility almost too far; they will seldom dispute anything which another asserts, and they require the same complaisance in return.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The natives are brought up with a high sense of their own dignity and honor, and they are always certain to feel and avenge an affront.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading They sometimes carry this civility almost too far; they will seldom dispute anything which another asserts, and they require the same complaisance in return.
SuperstitionsnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃənz/
plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
carry out
From this reading Hence, in their ordinary conversation, they take great care not to excite the passions of others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Let us now glance at them in their intercourse with one another, their laws, and their conduct towards other nations, both in war and in peace.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The natives are brought up with a high sense of their own dignity and honor, and they are always certain to feel and avenge an affront.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They sometimes carry this civility almost too far; they will seldom dispute anything which another asserts, and they require the same complaisance in return.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They sometimes carry this civility almost too far; they will seldom dispute anything which another asserts, and they require the same complaisance in return.
in the direction of
From this reading Let us now glance at them in their intercourse with one another, their laws, and their conduct towards other nations, both in war and in peace.
TraditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The natives are brought up with a high sense of their own dignity and honor, and they are always certain to feel and avenge an affront.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us now glance at them in their intercourse with one another, their laws, and their conduct towards other nations, both in war and in peace.
UsagesnounUS /ˈjuːsədʒəz/
plural of “usage” — the act of using
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They sometimes carry this civility almost too far; they will seldom dispute anything which another asserts, and they require the same complaisance in return.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They sometimes carry this civility almost too far; they will seldom dispute anything which another asserts, and they require the same complaisance in return.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Customs of the Indians in their intercourse with each other.-- Anecdote of the missionaries.--Usages in respect to murder-- war--peace--religion.--Traditions.--Superstitions.--Their ideas of heaven.--General character, and probable fate._ Hitherto we have regarded the Indians in their private and domestic relations.
