Chapter V

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

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generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading A number of them had accepted Christianity, but the majority were still pagan, and these were full of curiosity as to the missionary and his work, and keenly watching every move of the "praying man" and his party.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Mr. Woolsey was kept busy holding meetings, attending councils, visiting the sick, acting as doctor and surgeon, magistrate and judge; for who else had these people to come to but the missionary?

(of eggs) no longer edible

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touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Mr. Woolsey's ministrations--An exciting foot-race--Building operations--Gardening--Stolen (?) buffalo tongues--Addled duck eggs as a relish--A lesson in cooking--A lucky shot--Precautions against hostile Indians.

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

From this reading Mr. Woolsey's ministrations--An exciting foot-race--Building operations--Gardening--Stolen (?) buffalo tongues--Addled duck eggs as a relish--A lesson in cooking--A lucky shot--Precautions against hostile Indians.

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

From this reading With the opening spring Indians began to come in from the plains, and for several weeks we had hundreds of lodges beside us.

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

From this reading Mr. Woolsey's ministrations--An exciting foot-race--Building operations--Gardening--Stolen (?) buffalo tongues--Addled duck eggs as a relish--A lesson in cooking--A lucky shot--Precautions against hostile Indians.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Mr. Woolsey was kept busy holding meetings, attending councils, visiting the sick, acting as doctor and surgeon, magistrate and judge; for who else had these people to come to but the missionary?

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading With the opening spring Indians began to come in from the plains, and for several weeks we had hundreds of lodges beside us.

next to; at the side of

From this reading With the opening spring Indians began to come in from the plains, and for several weeks we had hundreds of lodges beside us.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading Mr. Woolsey's ministrations--An exciting foot-race--Building operations--Gardening--Stolen (?) buffalo tongues--Addled duck eggs as a relish--A lesson in cooking--A lucky shot--Precautions against hostile Indians.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Mr. Woolsey's ministrations--An exciting foot-race--Building operations--Gardening--Stolen (?) buffalo tongues--Addled duck eggs as a relish--A lesson in cooking--A lucky shot--Precautions against hostile Indians.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Mr. Woolsey was kept busy holding meetings, attending councils, visiting the sick, acting as doctor and surgeon, magistrate and judge; for who else had these people to come to but the missionary?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Woolsey was kept busy holding meetings, attending councils, visiting the sick, acting as doctor and surgeon, magistrate and judge; for who else had these people to come to but the missionary?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The preacher may preach ever so good, but he himself is to these people the exponent of what he preaches, and they judge the Gospel he presents by himself.

a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior

From this reading A number of them had accepted Christianity, but the majority were still pagan, and these were full of curiosity as to the missionary and his work, and keenly watching every move of the "praying man" and his party.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading With the opening spring Indians began to come in from the plains, and for several weeks we had hundreds of lodges beside us.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading Mr. Woolsey's ministrations--An exciting foot-race--Building operations--Gardening--Stolen (?) buffalo tongues--Addled duck eggs as a relish--A lesson in cooking--A lucky shot--Precautions against hostile Indians.

plural of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading Mr. Woolsey was kept busy holding meetings, attending councils, visiting the sick, acting as doctor and surgeon, magistrate and judge; for who else had these people to come to but the missionary?

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading A number of them had accepted Christianity, but the majority were still pagan, and these were full of curiosity as to the missionary and his work, and keenly watching every move of the "praying man" and his party.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Mr. Woolsey was kept busy holding meetings, attending councils, visiting the sick, acting as doctor and surgeon, magistrate and judge; for who else had these people to come to but the missionary?

to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

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oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading Mr. Woolsey's ministrations--An exciting foot-race--Building operations--Gardening--Stolen (?) buffalo tongues--Addled duck eggs as a relish--A lesson in cooking--A lucky shot--Precautions against hostile Indians.

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

From this reading Mr. Woolsey was kept busy holding meetings, attending councils, visiting the sick, acting as doctor and surgeon, magistrate and judge; for who else had these people to come to but the missionary?

at any time

From this reading The preacher may preach ever so good, but he himself is to these people the exponent of what he preaches, and they judge the Gospel he presents by himself.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A number of them had accepted Christianity, but the majority were still pagan, and these were full of curiosity as to the missionary and his work, and keenly watching every move of the "praying man" and his party.

creating or arousing excitement

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a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

From this reading The preacher may preach ever so good, but he himself is to these people the exponent of what he preaches, and they judge the Gospel he presents by himself.

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With the opening spring Indians began to come in from the plains, and for several weeks we had hundreds of lodges beside us.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading With the opening spring Indians began to come in from the plains, and for several weeks we had hundreds of lodges beside us.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading A number of them had accepted Christianity, but the majority were still pagan, and these were full of curiosity as to the missionary and his work, and keenly watching every move of the "praying man" and his party.

the cultivation of plants

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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The preacher may preach ever so good, but he himself is to these people the exponent of what he preaches, and they judge the Gospel he presents by himself.

the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings

From this reading The preacher may preach ever so good, but he himself is to these people the exponent of what he preaches, and they judge the Gospel he presents by himself.

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

From this reading With the opening spring Indians began to come in from the plains, and for several weeks we had hundreds of lodges beside us.

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

From this reading The preacher may preach ever so good, but he himself is to these people the exponent of what he preaches, and they judge the Gospel he presents by himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The preacher may preach ever so good, but he himself is to these people the exponent of what he preaches, and they judge the Gospel he presents by himself.

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

From this reading A number of them had accepted Christianity, but the majority were still pagan, and these were full of curiosity as to the missionary and his work, and keenly watching every move of the "praying man" and his party.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Mr. Woolsey was kept busy holding meetings, attending councils, visiting the sick, acting as doctor and surgeon, magistrate and judge; for who else had these people to come to but the missionary?

characterized by enmity or ill will

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plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading With the opening spring Indians began to come in from the plains, and for several weeks we had hundreds of lodges beside us.

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

From this reading Mr. Woolsey's ministrations--An exciting foot-race--Building operations--Gardening--Stolen (?) buffalo tongues--Addled duck eggs as a relish--A lesson in cooking--A lucky shot--Precautions against hostile Indians.

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

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

From this reading The preacher may preach ever so good, but he himself is to these people the exponent of what he preaches, and they judge the Gospel he presents by himself.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Mr. Woolsey was kept busy holding meetings, attending councils, visiting the sick, acting as doctor and surgeon, magistrate and judge; for who else had these people to come to but the missionary?

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading A number of them had accepted Christianity, but the majority were still pagan, and these were full of curiosity as to the missionary and his work, and keenly watching every move of the "praying man" and his party.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Mr. Woolsey was kept busy holding meetings, attending councils, visiting the sick, acting as doctor and surgeon, magistrate and judge; for who else had these people to come to but the missionary?

a unit of instruction

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plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)

From this reading With the opening spring Indians began to come in from the plains, and for several weeks we had hundreds of lodges beside us.

occurring by chance

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a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading Mr. Woolsey was kept busy holding meetings, attending councils, visiting the sick, acting as doctor and surgeon, magistrate and judge; for who else had these people to come to but the missionary?

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading A number of them had accepted Christianity, but the majority were still pagan, and these were full of curiosity as to the missionary and his work, and keenly watching every move of the "praying man" and his party.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A number of them had accepted Christianity, but the majority were still pagan, and these were full of curiosity as to the missionary and his work, and keenly watching every move of the "praying man" and his party.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The preacher may preach ever so good, but he himself is to these people the exponent of what he preaches, and they judge the Gospel he presents by himself.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Mr. Woolsey was kept busy holding meetings, attending councils, visiting the sick, acting as doctor and surgeon, magistrate and judge; for who else had these people to come to but the missionary?

plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading Mr. Woolsey's ministrations--An exciting foot-race--Building operations--Gardening--Stolen (?) buffalo tongues--Addled duck eggs as a relish--A lesson in cooking--A lucky shot--Precautions against hostile Indians.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading Mr. Woolsey was kept busy holding meetings, attending councils, visiting the sick, acting as doctor and surgeon, magistrate and judge; for who else had these people to come to but the missionary?

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A number of them had accepted Christianity, but the majority were still pagan, and these were full of curiosity as to the missionary and his work, and keenly watching every move of the "praying man" and his party.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Woolsey's ministrations--An exciting foot-race--Building operations--Gardening--Stolen (?) buffalo tongues--Addled duck eggs as a relish--A lesson in cooking--A lucky shot--Precautions against hostile Indians.

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

From this reading A number of them had accepted Christianity, but the majority were still pagan, and these were full of curiosity as to the missionary and his work, and keenly watching every move of the "praying man" and his party.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With the opening spring Indians began to come in from the plains, and for several weeks we had hundreds of lodges beside us.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading With the opening spring Indians began to come in from the plains, and for several weeks we had hundreds of lodges beside us.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading Mr. Woolsey's ministrations--An exciting foot-race--Building operations--Gardening--Stolen (?) buffalo tongues--Addled duck eggs as a relish--A lesson in cooking--A lucky shot--Precautions against hostile Indians.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading A number of them had accepted Christianity, but the majority were still pagan, and these were full of curiosity as to the missionary and his work, and keenly watching every move of the "praying man" and his party.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A number of them had accepted Christianity, but the majority were still pagan, and these were full of curiosity as to the missionary and his work, and keenly watching every move of the "praying man" and his party.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Mr. Woolsey was kept busy holding meetings, attending councils, visiting the sick, acting as doctor and surgeon, magistrate and judge; for who else had these people to come to but the missionary?

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading With the opening spring Indians began to come in from the plains, and for several weeks we had hundreds of lodges beside us.

-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading A number of them had accepted Christianity, but the majority were still pagan, and these were full of curiosity as to the missionary and his work, and keenly watching every move of the "praying man" and his party.

deliver a sermon

From this reading The preacher may preach ever so good, but he himself is to these people the exponent of what he preaches, and they judge the Gospel he presents by himself.

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading The preacher may preach ever so good, but he himself is to these people the exponent of what he preaches, and they judge the Gospel he presents by himself.

third-person singular of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading The preacher may preach ever so good, but he himself is to these people the exponent of what he preaches, and they judge the Gospel he presents by himself.

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading Mr. Woolsey's ministrations--An exciting foot-race--Building operations--Gardening--Stolen (?) buffalo tongues--Addled duck eggs as a relish--A lesson in cooking--A lucky shot--Precautions against hostile Indians.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading The preacher may preach ever so good, but he himself is to these people the exponent of what he preaches, and they judge the Gospel he presents by himself.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading Mr. Woolsey's ministrations--An exciting foot-race--Building operations--Gardening--Stolen (?) buffalo tongues--Addled duck eggs as a relish--A lesson in cooking--A lucky shot--Precautions against hostile Indians.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading With the opening spring Indians began to come in from the plains, and for several weeks we had hundreds of lodges beside us.

the act of firing a projectile

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affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Mr. Woolsey was kept busy holding meetings, attending councils, visiting the sick, acting as doctor and surgeon, magistrate and judge; for who else had these people to come to but the missionary?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The preacher may preach ever so good, but he himself is to these people the exponent of what he preaches, and they judge the Gospel he presents by himself.

the season of growth

From this reading With the opening spring Indians began to come in from the plains, and for several weeks we had hundreds of lodges beside us.

not in physical motion

From this reading A number of them had accepted Christianity, but the majority were still pagan, and these were full of curiosity as to the missionary and his work, and keenly watching every move of the "praying man" and his party.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading Mr. Woolsey's ministrations--An exciting foot-race--Building operations--Gardening--Stolen (?) buffalo tongues--Addled duck eggs as a relish--A lesson in cooking--A lucky shot--Precautions against hostile Indians.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading Mr. Woolsey was kept busy holding meetings, attending councils, visiting the sick, acting as doctor and surgeon, magistrate and judge; for who else had these people to come to but the missionary?

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

From this reading With the opening spring Indians began to come in from the plains, and for several weeks we had hundreds of lodges beside us.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A number of them had accepted Christianity, but the majority were still pagan, and these were full of curiosity as to the missionary and his work, and keenly watching every move of the "praying man" and his party.

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

From this reading Mr. Woolsey was kept busy holding meetings, attending councils, visiting the sick, acting as doctor and surgeon, magistrate and judge; for who else had these people to come to but the missionary?

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

From this reading The preacher may preach ever so good, but he himself is to these people the exponent of what he preaches, and they judge the Gospel he presents by himself.

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

From this reading With the opening spring Indians began to come in from the plains, and for several weeks we had hundreds of lodges beside us.

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Mr. Woolsey's ministrations--An exciting foot-race--Building operations--Gardening--Stolen (?) buffalo tongues--Addled duck eggs as a relish--A lesson in cooking--A lucky shot--Precautions against hostile Indians.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading With the opening spring Indians began to come in from the plains, and for several weeks we had hundreds of lodges beside us.

the activity of making visits

From this reading Mr. Woolsey was kept busy holding meetings, attending councils, visiting the sick, acting as doctor and surgeon, magistrate and judge; for who else had these people to come to but the missionary?

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

From this reading Mr. Woolsey was kept busy holding meetings, attending councils, visiting the sick, acting as doctor and surgeon, magistrate and judge; for who else had these people to come to but the missionary?

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading A number of them had accepted Christianity, but the majority were still pagan, and these were full of curiosity as to the missionary and his work, and keenly watching every move of the "praying man" and his party.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading With the opening spring Indians began to come in from the plains, and for several weeks we had hundreds of lodges beside us.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading With the opening spring Indians began to come in from the plains, and for several weeks we had hundreds of lodges beside us.

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

From this reading A number of them had accepted Christianity, but the majority were still pagan, and these were full of curiosity as to the missionary and his work, and keenly watching every move of the "praying man" and his party.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The preacher may preach ever so good, but he himself is to these people the exponent of what he preaches, and they judge the Gospel he presents by himself.

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Woolsey was kept busy holding meetings, attending councils, visiting the sick, acting as doctor and surgeon, magistrate and judge; for who else had these people to come to but the missionary?

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the opening spring Indians began to come in from the plains, and for several weeks we had hundreds of lodges beside us.

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From this reading Mr. Woolsey was kept busy holding meetings, attending councils, visiting the sick, acting as doctor and surgeon, magistrate and judge; for who else had these people to come to but the missionary?

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

From this reading Mr. Woolsey's ministrations--An exciting foot-race--Building operations--Gardening--Stolen (?) buffalo tongues--Addled duck eggs as a relish--A lesson in cooking--A lucky shot--Precautions against hostile Indians.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading A number of them had accepted Christianity, but the majority were still pagan, and these were full of curiosity as to the missionary and his work, and keenly watching every move of the "praying man" and his party.