Chapter IX

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

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

on foot; walking

From this reading The population seemed all afoot, as if some event of moment impended.

in the past

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

equally

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

(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 It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

in addition

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

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

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

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

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

an architectural product or work

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

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

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

out of bed

From this reading The Indian town on the shore, an oasis of habitation in the midst of the unpeopled forest, was all astir.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

past form of “beach” — land on a beach

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

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

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

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

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

plural of “cherokee” — the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

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

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

consisting of or containing or of the nature of crystals

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

the first light of day

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

thrown away

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

moving toward the east

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The population seemed all afoot, as if some event of moment impended.

intense or sharp

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

promote over another

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

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

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The Indian town on the shore, an oasis of habitation in the midst of the unpeopled forest, was all astir.

plural of “fringe” — the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

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

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

the native habitat or home of an animal or plant

From this reading The Indian town on the shore, an oasis of habitation in the midst of the unpeopled forest, was all astir.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

an old word meaning “to this place”

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

possessive form of “howard” — English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The population seemed all afoot, as if some event of moment impended.

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

From this reading The population seemed all afoot, as if some event of moment impended.

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

From this reading The Indian town on the shore, an oasis of habitation in the midst of the unpeopled forest, was all astir.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading The Indian town on the shore, an oasis of habitation in the midst of the unpeopled forest, was all astir.

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

having no leaves

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

plural of “legging” — a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

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 Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading The Indian town on the shore, an oasis of habitation in the midst of the unpeopled forest, was all astir.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

a particular point in time

From this reading The population seemed all afoot, as if some event of moment impended.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)

From this reading The Indian town on the shore, an oasis of habitation in the midst of the unpeopled forest, was all astir.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Indian town on the shore, an oasis of habitation in the midst of the unpeopled forest, was all astir.

and nothing more

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

coated with paint

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

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

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading The population seemed all afoot, as if some event of moment impended.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

compacted by ironing

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

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

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

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

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The population seemed all afoot, as if some event of moment impended.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The Indian town on the shore, an oasis of habitation in the midst of the unpeopled forest, was all astir.

able to see

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The population seemed all afoot, as if some event of moment impended.

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

the rays of the sun

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

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From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

tastelessly showy

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

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

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

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

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The Indian town on the shore, an oasis of habitation in the midst of the unpeopled forest, was all astir.

with no people living there

From this reading The Indian town on the shore, an oasis of habitation in the midst of the unpeopled forest, was all astir.

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

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

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

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

at the time that

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Columns of smoke were rising alike from the conical-roofed dwellings of the characteristic Indian architecture and those more modern structures which the Cherokees also affected, and which resembled the log cabins of the European settlers in the provinces to the eastward.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Knots of braves pressed hither and thither, with feather-crested heads and painted faces, arrayed in buck-skin or fur shirts and leggings with floating fringes, and many tawdry gauds of decorated quivers and bows, carried for ornament only, long ago discarded as a weapon in favor of the British “Brown Bess,” and powder and lead.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was dawn when Raymond sighted Little Tamotlee, and the early sunshine, of an exquisite crystalline purity, was over all the world--misty mountain, shimmering river, the infinite stretches of the leafless wilderness--as the young officer’s pettiaugre was pulling into the bank, where Captain Howard’s boats were already beached.