used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the six months passed away, and found her still living and the Indians joyfully expectant of a visit from their beloved prophet.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading Thus far her plan had succeeded admirably; but, if her imposition should be discovered, she knew that a fearful death awaited her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
subject to appointment
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
avertverbUS /əˈvɜːrt/
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading Providence had not interfered in her behalf, and she saw no way to avert the calamity.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Thus far her plan had succeeded admirably; but, if her imposition should be discovered, she knew that a fearful death awaited her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But the six months passed away, and found her still living and the Indians joyfully expectant of a visit from their beloved prophet.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading Providence had not interfered in her behalf, and she saw no way to avert the calamity.
dearly loved
From this reading But the six months passed away, and found her still living and the Indians joyfully expectant of a visit from their beloved prophet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the six months passed away, and found her still living and the Indians joyfully expectant of a visit from their beloved prophet.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Providence had not interfered in her behalf, and she saw no way to avert the calamity.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Thus far her plan had succeeded admirably; but, if her imposition should be discovered, she knew that a fearful death awaited her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not knowing what to do, Dove-eye did nothing.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Thus far her plan had succeeded admirably; but, if her imposition should be discovered, she knew that a fearful death awaited her.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Not knowing what to do, Dove-eye did nothing.
Dove-eye
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From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading But the six months passed away, and found her still living and the Indians joyfully expectant of a visit from their beloved prophet.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Thus far her plan had succeeded admirably; but, if her imposition should be discovered, she knew that a fearful death awaited her.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Thus far her plan had succeeded admirably; but, if her imposition should be discovered, she knew that a fearful death awaited her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
set up or found
From this reading But the six months passed away, and found her still living and the Indians joyfully expectant of a visit from their beloved prophet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Thus far her plan had succeeded admirably; but, if her imposition should be discovered, she knew that a fearful death awaited her.
impositionnounUS /ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/
the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
From this reading Thus far her plan had succeeded admirably; but, if her imposition should be discovered, she knew that a fearful death awaited her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading But the six months passed away, and found her still living and the Indians joyfully expectant of a visit from their beloved prophet.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Providence had not interfered in her behalf, and she saw no way to avert the calamity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading But the six months passed away, and found her still living and the Indians joyfully expectant of a visit from their beloved prophet.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Thus far her plan had succeeded admirably; but, if her imposition should be discovered, she knew that a fearful death awaited her.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Not knowing what to do, Dove-eye did nothing.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading But the six months passed away, and found her still living and the Indians joyfully expectant of a visit from their beloved prophet.
medicine-man
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From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading But the six months passed away, and found her still living and the Indians joyfully expectant of a visit from their beloved prophet.
not any; not one
From this reading Providence had not interfered in her behalf, and she saw no way to avert the calamity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Providence had not interfered in her behalf, and she saw no way to avert the calamity.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Not knowing what to do, Dove-eye did nothing.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But the six months passed away, and found her still living and the Indians joyfully expectant of a visit from their beloved prophet.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Thus far her plan had succeeded admirably; but, if her imposition should be discovered, she knew that a fearful death awaited her.
prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading But the six months passed away, and found her still living and the Indians joyfully expectant of a visit from their beloved prophet.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading Providence had not interfered in her behalf, and she saw no way to avert the calamity.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
cut with a saw
From this reading Providence had not interfered in her behalf, and she saw no way to avert the calamity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Thus far her plan had succeeded admirably; but, if her imposition should be discovered, she knew that a fearful death awaited her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading But the six months passed away, and found her still living and the Indians joyfully expectant of a visit from their beloved prophet.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
not in physical motion
From this reading But the six months passed away, and found her still living and the Indians joyfully expectant of a visit from their beloved prophet.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Thus far her plan had succeeded admirably; but, if her imposition should be discovered, she knew that a fearful death awaited her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But the six months passed away, and found her still living and the Indians joyfully expectant of a visit from their beloved prophet.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus far her plan had succeeded admirably; but, if her imposition should be discovered, she knew that a fearful death awaited her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But the six months passed away, and found her still living and the Indians joyfully expectant of a visit from their beloved prophet.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Providence had not interfered in her behalf, and she saw no way to avert the calamity.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Not knowing what to do, Dove-eye did nothing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It had been the hope and expectation of Dove-eye that she would be killed in battle, or that something would occur to release her from her obligations, before the time appointed for the return of the old medicine-man.
