Chapter I

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

From this reading Having reached the age of sixteen winters, Running Fox, the son of Black Panther, a famous Delaware war-chief, determined to establish his reputation as a warrior.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

how long something has existed

From this reading Having reached the age of sixteen winters, Running Fox, the son of Black Panther, a famous Delaware war-chief, determined to establish his reputation as a warrior.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

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

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

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

From this reading Having reached the age of sixteen winters, Running Fox, the son of Black Panther, a famous Delaware war-chief, determined to establish his reputation as a warrior.

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

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call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Having reached the age of sixteen winters, Running Fox, the son of Black Panther, a famous Delaware war-chief, determined to establish his reputation as a warrior.

United States anthropologist who was the first to attempt a systematic classification of Native American languages (1837-1899)

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

a river that rises in the Catskills in southeastern New York and flows southward along the border of Pennsylvania with New York and New Jersey to northern Delaware where it empties into Delaware Bay

From this reading Having reached the age of sixteen winters, Running Fox, the son of Black Panther, a famous Delaware war-chief, determined to establish his reputation as a warrior.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Having reached the age of sixteen winters, Running Fox, the son of Black Panther, a famous Delaware war-chief, determined to establish his reputation as a warrior.

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

improved or corrected by critical editing

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

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From this reading Elmer Russell Gregor.

set up or found

From this reading Having reached the age of sixteen winters, Running Fox, the son of Black Panther, a famous Delaware war-chief, determined to establish his reputation as a warrior.

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widely known and esteemed

From this reading Having reached the age of sixteen winters, Running Fox, the son of Black Panther, a famous Delaware war-chief, determined to establish his reputation as a warrior.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading Having reached the age of sixteen winters, Running Fox, the son of Black Panther, a famous Delaware war-chief, determined to establish his reputation as a warrior.

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

with appreciation; in a grateful manner

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

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From this reading Elmer Russell Gregor.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having reached the age of sixteen winters, Running Fox, the son of Black Panther, a famous Delaware war-chief, determined to establish his reputation as a warrior.

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

From this reading Having reached the age of sixteen winters, Running Fox, the son of Black Panther, a famous Delaware war-chief, determined to establish his reputation as a warrior.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

an obligation to pay money to another party

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

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

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

a message received and understood

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

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

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

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

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

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

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

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 I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

possessive form of “morgan” — United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

the fur of an otter

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a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis

From this reading Having reached the age of sixteen winters, Running Fox, the son of Black Panther, a famous Delaware war-chief, determined to establish his reputation as a warrior.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

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

From this reading Having reached the age of sixteen winters, Running Fox, the son of Black Panther, a famous Delaware war-chief, determined to establish his reputation as a warrior.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Having reached the age of sixteen winters, Running Fox, the son of Black Panther, a famous Delaware war-chief, determined to establish his reputation as a warrior.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Having reached the age of sixteen winters, Running Fox, the son of Black Panther, a famous Delaware war-chief, determined to establish his reputation as a warrior.

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading Elmer Russell Gregor.

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From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading Having reached the age of sixteen winters, Running Fox, the son of Black Panther, a famous Delaware war-chief, determined to establish his reputation as a warrior.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

a male human offspring

From this reading Having reached the age of sixteen winters, Running Fox, the son of Black Panther, a famous Delaware war-chief, determined to establish his reputation as a warrior.

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

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

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

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

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

From this reading Having reached the age of sixteen winters, Running Fox, the son of Black Panther, a famous Delaware war-chief, determined to establish his reputation as a warrior.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading Having reached the age of sixteen winters, Running Fox, the son of Black Panther, a famous Delaware war-chief, determined to establish his reputation as a warrior.

a Caucasian

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plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Having reached the age of sixteen winters, Running Fox, the son of Black Panther, a famous Delaware war-chief, determined to establish his reputation as a warrior.

the words that are spoken

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading I beg to gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to Schoolcraft’s works on the Eastern Indians, and to Morgan’s “League of the Iroquois” for much valuable information about the old-time Lenape and Iroquois Indians, and to the Lenape-English Dictionary edited by Daniel G. Brinton, and published by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, for many ancient Lenape words.