used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not only was she with her father and the rest of her people once more, but she knew that there would be no more fighting between the Quahadas and the white men.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not only was she with her father and the rest of her people once more, but she knew that there would be no more fighting between the Quahadas and the white men.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Not only was she with her father and the rest of her people once more, but she knew that there would be no more fighting between the Quahadas and the white men.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Little white children, dressed in clothes that seemed strange to Songbird, came to the Quahada camp and brought things that were very nice to eat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only was she with her father and the rest of her people once more, but she knew that there would be no more fighting between the Quahadas and the white men.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Little white children, dressed in clothes that seemed strange to Songbird, came to the Quahada camp and brought things that were very nice to eat.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Little white children, dressed in clothes that seemed strange to Songbird, came to the Quahada camp and brought things that were very nice to eat.
a young person of either sex
From this reading It did not take long for the Quahada children to rush eagerly and greet these visitors, though of course not one Quahada child could understand what the white children were saying.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Little white children, dressed in clothes that seemed strange to Songbird, came to the Quahada camp and brought things that were very nice to eat.
clothing in general
From this reading Little white children, dressed in clothes that seemed strange to Songbird, came to the Quahada camp and brought things that were very nice to eat.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It did not take long for the Quahada children to rush eagerly and greet these visitors, though of course not one Quahada child could understand what the white children were saying.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It did not take long for the Quahada children to rush eagerly and greet these visitors, though of course not one Quahada child could understand what the white children were saying.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days that followed were the happiest of Songbird's life.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not take long for the Quahada children to rush eagerly and greet these visitors, though of course not one Quahada child could understand what the white children were saying.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Little white children, dressed in clothes that seemed strange to Songbird, came to the Quahada camp and brought things that were very nice to eat.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading It did not take long for the Quahada children to rush eagerly and greet these visitors, though of course not one Quahada child could understand what the white children were saying.
take in solid food
From this reading Little white children, dressed in clothes that seemed strange to Songbird, came to the Quahada camp and brought things that were very nice to eat.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Not only was she with her father and the rest of her people once more, but she knew that there would be no more fighting between the Quahadas and the white men.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Not only was she with her father and the rest of her people once more, but she knew that there would be no more fighting between the Quahadas and the white men.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The days that followed were the happiest of Songbird's life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It did not take long for the Quahada children to rush eagerly and greet these visitors, though of course not one Quahada child could understand what the white children were saying.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Quannah had given his pledge of peace, and now the white people were his friends.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Quannah had given his pledge of peace, and now the white people were his friends.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading It did not take long for the Quahada children to rush eagerly and greet these visitors, though of course not one Quahada child could understand what the white children were saying.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Quannah had given his pledge of peace, and now the white people were his friends.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The days that followed were the happiest of Songbird's life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not only was she with her father and the rest of her people once more, but she knew that there would be no more fighting between the Quahadas and the white men.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Quannah had given his pledge of peace, and now the white people were his friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Little white children, dressed in clothes that seemed strange to Songbird, came to the Quahada camp and brought things that were very nice to eat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did not take long for the Quahada children to rush eagerly and greet these visitors, though of course not one Quahada child could understand what the white children were saying.
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 Not only was she with her father and the rest of her people once more, but she knew that there would be no more fighting between the Quahadas and the white men.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The days that followed were the happiest of Songbird's life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little white children, dressed in clothes that seemed strange to Songbird, came to the Quahada camp and brought things that were very nice to eat.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It did not take long for the Quahada children to rush eagerly and greet these visitors, though of course not one Quahada child could understand what the white children were saying.
the force of workers available
From this reading Not only was she with her father and the rest of her people once more, but she knew that there would be no more fighting between the Quahadas and the white men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not only was she with her father and the rest of her people once more, but she knew that there would be no more fighting between the Quahadas and the white men.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Little white children, dressed in clothes that seemed strange to Songbird, came to the Quahada camp and brought things that were very nice to eat.
not any; not one
From this reading Not only was she with her father and the rest of her people once more, but she knew that there would be no more fighting between the Quahadas and the white men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only was she with her father and the rest of her people once more, but she knew that there would be no more fighting between the Quahadas and the white men.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Quannah had given his pledge of peace, and now the white people were his friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The days that followed were the happiest of Songbird's life.
on one occasion
From this reading Not only was she with her father and the rest of her people once more, but she knew that there would be no more fighting between the Quahadas and the white men.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It did not take long for the Quahada children to rush eagerly and greet these visitors, though of course not one Quahada child could understand what the white children were saying.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only was she with her father and the rest of her people once more, but she knew that there would be no more fighting between the Quahadas and the white men.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Quannah had given his pledge of peace, and now the white people were his friends.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Not only was she with her father and the rest of her people once more, but she knew that there would be no more fighting between the Quahadas and the white men.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading Quannah had given his pledge of peace, and now the white people were his friends.
Quahada
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From this reading Little white children, dressed in clothes that seemed strange to Songbird, came to the Quahada camp and brought things that were very nice to eat.
Quahadas
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From this reading Not only was she with her father and the rest of her people once more, but she knew that there would be no more fighting between the Quahadas and the white men.
Quannah
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From this reading Quannah had given his pledge of peace, and now the white people were his friends.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Not only was she with her father and the rest of her people once more, but she knew that there would be no more fighting between the Quahadas and the white men.
move hurridly
From this reading It did not take long for the Quahada children to rush eagerly and greet these visitors, though of course not one Quahada child could understand what the white children were saying.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading It did not take long for the Quahada children to rush eagerly and greet these visitors, though of course not one Quahada child could understand what the white children were saying.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Little white children, dressed in clothes that seemed strange to Songbird, came to the Quahada camp and brought things that were very nice to eat.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not only was she with her father and the rest of her people once more, but she knew that there would be no more fighting between the Quahadas and the white men.
SongbirdnounUS /ˈsɔːŋbɜːrd/
any bird having a musical call
From this reading Little white children, dressed in clothes that seemed strange to Songbird, came to the Quahada camp and brought things that were very nice to eat.
Songbird's
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From this reading The days that followed were the happiest of Songbird's life.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Little white children, dressed in clothes that seemed strange to Songbird, came to the Quahada camp and brought things that were very nice to eat.
carry out
From this reading It did not take long for the Quahada children to rush eagerly and greet these visitors, though of course not one Quahada child could understand what the white children were saying.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The days that followed were the happiest of Songbird's life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The days that followed were the happiest of Songbird's life.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not only was she with her father and the rest of her people once more, but she knew that there would be no more fighting between the Quahadas and the white men.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It did not take long for the Quahada children to rush eagerly and greet these visitors, though of course not one Quahada child could understand what the white children were saying.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Little white children, dressed in clothes that seemed strange to Songbird, came to the Quahada camp and brought things that were very nice to eat.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It did not take long for the Quahada children to rush eagerly and greet these visitors, though of course not one Quahada child could understand what the white children were saying.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Little white children, dressed in clothes that seemed strange to Songbird, came to the Quahada camp and brought things that were very nice to eat.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading It did not take long for the Quahada children to rush eagerly and greet these visitors, though of course not one Quahada child could understand what the white children were saying.
precisely as stated
From this reading Little white children, dressed in clothes that seemed strange to Songbird, came to the Quahada camp and brought things that were very nice to eat.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading It did not take long for the Quahada children to rush eagerly and greet these visitors, though of course not one Quahada child could understand what the white children were saying.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not only was she with her father and the rest of her people once more, but she knew that there would be no more fighting between the Quahadas and the white men.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The days that followed were the happiest of Songbird's life.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It did not take long for the Quahada children to rush eagerly and greet these visitors, though of course not one Quahada child could understand what the white children were saying.
a Caucasian
From this reading Not only was she with her father and the rest of her people once more, but she knew that there would be no more fighting between the Quahadas and the white men.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not only was she with her father and the rest of her people once more, but she knew that there would be no more fighting between the Quahadas and the white men.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not only was she with her father and the rest of her people once more, but she knew that there would be no more fighting between the Quahadas and the white men.
