90
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93215
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
AcknowledgmentsnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənts/
plural of “acknowledgment” — the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
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take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
anew
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
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ALnounUS /æl/
a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
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a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Rock River was beautiful country.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading I fought for them." --BLACK HAWK
bonnieadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading And a special word of thanks to my bonnie wife, Yvonne Shea, who, having a sharp eye for a fine old book, brought Thomas Ford's _History of Illinois_ into our home.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading And a special word of thanks to my bonnie wife, Yvonne Shea, who, having a sharp eye for a fine old book, brought Thomas Ford's _History of Illinois_ into our home.
Brickman
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inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading And a special word of thanks to my bonnie wife, Yvonne Shea, who, having a sharp eye for a fine old book, brought Thomas Ford's _History of Illinois_ into our home.
Burleson
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but-forgotten
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showing who or what does the action
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one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
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CatalognounUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/
a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things
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a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
collisionnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
compellingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpelɪŋ/
driving or forcing
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
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cornfieldsnounUS /ˈkɔːrnˈfiːldz/
plural of “cornfield” — a field planted with corn
From this reading I loved my towns, my cornfields and the home of my people.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "Rock River was beautiful country.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
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culturesnounUS /ˈkʌltʃərz/
plural of “culture” — a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
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Debby
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the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
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unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
distributeverbUS /dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/
administer or bestow, as in small portions
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the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
eroticismnounUS /ərˈɑːtɪsɪzəm/
a state of anticipation of sexuality
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
the organ of sight
From this reading And a special word of thanks to my bonnie wife, Yvonne Shea, who, having a sharp eye for a fine old book, brought Thomas Ford's _History of Illinois_ into our home.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading And a special word of thanks to my bonnie wife, Yvonne Shea, who, having a sharp eye for a fine old book, brought Thomas Ford's _History of Illinois_ into our home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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Ford'snounUS /fɔːrdz/
possessive form of “ford” — United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading And a special word of thanks to my bonnie wife, Yvonne Shea, who, having a sharp eye for a fine old book, brought Thomas Ford's _History of Illinois_ into our home.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading I fought for them." --BLACK HAWK
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
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Garriott
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Geller
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Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
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givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
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the act of giving
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feeling or showing gratitude
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GutenbergnounUS /ˈɡuːtənbərɡ/
German printer who was the first in Europe to print using movable type and the first to use a press (1400-1468)
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading And a special word of thanks to my bonnie wife, Yvonne Shea, who, having a sharp eye for a fine old book, brought Thomas Ford's _History of Illinois_ into our home.
HAWKnounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading I fought for them." --BLACK HAWK
give help or assistance; be of service
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HickeynounUS /ˈhɪki/
a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne
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HistoricaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
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the aggregate of past events
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading And a special word of thanks to my bonnie wife, Yvonne Shea, who, having a sharp eye for a fine old book, brought Thomas Ford's _History of Illinois_ into our home.
horrificadjectiveUS /hɔːˈrɪfɪk/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I loved my towns, my cornfields and the home of my people.
I'm
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IllinoisnounUS /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading FOR AL ZUCKERMAN _Friend, Mentor, Agent, Shaman of Letters_ Acknowledgments I'm most grateful for the help given me by Paul Brickman, Julie Garriott, David Hickey, the Illinois Historical Society, Jim and Paula Pettorini, George Weinard, Timothy J. Wheeler, and the Wisconsin Historical Society.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And a special word of thanks to my bonnie wife, Yvonne Shea, who, having a sharp eye for a fine old book, brought Thomas Ford's _History of Illinois_ into our home.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
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JaynounUS /dʒeɪ/
United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829)
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Jim
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Joe
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Julie
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the literary culture
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a room where books are kept
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be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
held dear
From this reading I loved my towns, my cornfields and the home of my people.
ManufacturedadjectiveUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərd/
produced in a large-scale industrial operation
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MapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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MentornounUS /ˈmentɔːr/
a wise and trusted guide and advisor
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(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
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used to form the superlative
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belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And a special word of thanks to my bonnie wife, Yvonne Shea, who, having a sharp eye for a fine old book, brought Thomas Ford's _History of Illinois_ into our home.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
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O'BriennounUS /oʊˈbraɪɪn/
Irish writer (born in 1932)
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
many times at short intervals
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And a special word of thanks to my bonnie wife, Yvonne Shea, who, having a sharp eye for a fine old book, brought Thomas Ford's _History of Illinois_ into our home.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And a special word of thanks to my bonnie wife, Yvonne Shea, who, having a sharp eye for a fine old book, brought Thomas Ford's _History of Illinois_ into our home.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
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PatricknounUS /ˈpætrɪk/
Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
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United States feminist (1885-1977)
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Paula
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I loved my towns, my cornfields and the home of my people.
approval to do something
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Pettorini
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ProjectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
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repleteadjectiveUS /riˈpliːt/
filled to satisfaction with food or drink
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "Rock River was beautiful country.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "Rock River was beautiful country.
ShamannounUS /ˈʃeɪmən/
in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
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Shea
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
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unique or specific to a person or thing or category
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plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
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TextnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
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an acknowledgment of appreciation
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading And a special word of thanks to my bonnie wife, Yvonne Shea, who, having a sharp eye for a fine old book, brought Thomas Ford's _History of Illinois_ into our home.
TimothynounUS /ˈtɪməθi/
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading I loved my towns, my cornfields and the home of my people.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
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an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Rock River was beautiful country.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
Weinard
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WheelernounUS /ˈwiːlər/
Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)
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which person or people
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a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading And a special word of thanks to my bonnie wife, Yvonne Shea, who, having a sharp eye for a fine old book, brought Thomas Ford's _History of Illinois_ into our home.
William
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wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
WisconsinnounUS /wɪˈskɑːnsən/
a tributary of the Mississippi River in Wisconsin
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in the company of; together with
From this reading "In _Shaman_ we live again an all but-forgotten chapter of American history, replete with adventure, violence, and eroticism--the compelling and often horrific account of a collision between two cultures so different that one of them has to be wiped off the face of the earth."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading And a special word of thanks to my bonnie wife, Yvonne Shea, who, having a sharp eye for a fine old book, brought Thomas Ford's _History of Illinois_ into our home.
Yvonne
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From this reading And a special word of thanks to my bonnie wife, Yvonne Shea, who, having a sharp eye for a fine old book, brought Thomas Ford's _History of Illinois_ into our home.
ZUCKERMAN
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