used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
any thing at all
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Still Daniel Boone was using great caution, forbidding the discharge of guns except when food was required, and insisting upon the fire being extinguished as soon as the meals had been prepared.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading Still Daniel Boone was using great caution, forbidding the discharge of guns except when food was required, and insisting upon the fire being extinguished as soon as the meals had been prepared.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Still Daniel Boone was using great caution, forbidding the discharge of guns except when food was required, and insisting upon the fire being extinguished as soon as the meals had been prepared.
CherokeesnounUS /ˈtʃerəkiːz/
plural of “cherokee” — the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
rid of obstructions
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(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 Still Daniel Boone was using great caution, forbidding the discharge of guns except when food was required, and insisting upon the fire being extinguished as soon as the meals had been prepared.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The second day passed, and the progress of the two scouts was unbroken.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
Delawares
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading Still Daniel Boone was using great caution, forbidding the discharge of guns except when food was required, and insisting upon the fire being extinguished as soon as the meals had been prepared.
ENCOUNTERverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
establishingverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “establish” — set up or found
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
apart from; not including
From this reading Still Daniel Boone was using great caution, forbidding the discharge of guns except when food was required, and insisting upon the fire being extinguished as soon as the meals had been prepared.
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading Still Daniel Boone was using great caution, forbidding the discharge of guns except when food was required, and insisting upon the fire being extinguished as soon as the meals had been prepared.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Still Daniel Boone was using great caution, forbidding the discharge of guns except when food was required, and insisting upon the fire being extinguished as soon as the meals had been prepared.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Still Daniel Boone was using great caution, forbidding the discharge of guns except when food was required, and insisting upon the fire being extinguished as soon as the meals had been prepared.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
forbiddingadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
From this reading Still Daniel Boone was using great caution, forbidding the discharge of guns except when food was required, and insisting upon the fire being extinguished as soon as the meals had been prepared.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
destroyed or killed
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Still Daniel Boone was using great caution, forbidding the discharge of guns except when food was required, and insisting upon the fire being extinguished as soon as the meals had been prepared.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Still Daniel Boone was using great caution, forbidding the discharge of guns except when food was required, and insisting upon the fire being extinguished as soon as the meals had been prepared.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
insistingnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading Still Daniel Boone was using great caution, forbidding the discharge of guns except when food was required, and insisting upon the fire being extinguished as soon as the meals had been prepared.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Still Daniel Boone was using great caution, forbidding the discharge of guns except when food was required, and insisting upon the fire being extinguished as soon as the meals had been prepared.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
not any; not one
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The second day passed, and the progress of the two scouts was unbroken.
PELEG'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Still Daniel Boone was using great caution, forbidding the discharge of guns except when food was required, and insisting upon the fire being extinguished as soon as the meals had been prepared.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The second day passed, and the progress of the two scouts was unbroken.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Still Daniel Boone was using great caution, forbidding the discharge of guns except when food was required, and insisting upon the fire being extinguished as soon as the meals had been prepared.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second day passed, and the progress of the two scouts was unbroken.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
Shawnees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
in the near future
From this reading Still Daniel Boone was using great caution, forbidding the discharge of guns except when food was required, and insisting upon the fire being extinguished as soon as the meals had been prepared.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still Daniel Boone was using great caution, forbidding the discharge of guns except when food was required, and insisting upon the fire being extinguished as soon as the meals had been prepared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading The second day passed, and the progress of the two scouts was unbroken.
untiringadjective
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Still Daniel Boone was using great caution, forbidding the discharge of guns except when food was required, and insisting upon the fire being extinguished as soon as the meals had been prepared.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Still Daniel Boone was using great caution, forbidding the discharge of guns except when food was required, and insisting upon the fire being extinguished as soon as the meals had been prepared.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
at the time that
From this reading Still Daniel Boone was using great caution, forbidding the discharge of guns except when food was required, and insisting upon the fire being extinguished as soon as the meals had been prepared.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading At least a part of Peleg's fear was gone, though it was impossible for him to determine by anything his companion said whether or not he shared his feeling.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PELEG'S ENCOUNTER The following morning dawned clear and warm, and as no signs of Indians had been seen the two scouts renewed their journey with lighter hearts.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
Wyandottes
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From this reading Without an open declaration of war, the Shawnees, Wyandottes, Cherokees, and Delawares were working more or less together at this time and were untiring in their determination to prevent the whites from entering and establishing homes in the region which the Indians believed was entirely their own.
