Chapter II

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

From this reading Its ruler was Longfeather, the only son of Nassaup, sachem of the Wampanoags, and a man wise enough to realize that peace was better for his people than war.

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From this reading He had travelled as far north as the land of the Abenakis, from whom he learned to make snow-shoes and to construct canoes of birchen bark.

later than; following

From this reading So he had sent his only son, when still a mere youth, to one after another of the surrounding tribes that he might learn their language and establish friendships among them.

(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 Thus Longfeather had lived for months at a time among all the tribes dwelling east of the Shatemuc and the country of the terrible Iroquois.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading So he had sent his only son, when still a mere youth, to one after another of the surrounding tribes that he might learn their language and establish friendships among them.

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

From this reading Its ruler was Longfeather, the only son of Nassaup, sachem of the Wampanoags, and a man wise enough to realize that peace was better for his people than war.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading So he had sent his only son, when still a mere youth, to one after another of the surrounding tribes that he might learn their language and establish friendships among them.

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

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thus Longfeather had lived for months at a time among all the tribes dwelling east of the Shatemuc and the country of the terrible Iroquois.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading He had travelled as far north as the land of the Abenakis, from whom he learned to make snow-shoes and to construct canoes of birchen bark.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Its ruler was Longfeather, the only son of Nassaup, sachem of the Wampanoags, and a man wise enough to realize that peace was better for his people than war.

consisting of or made of wood of the birch tree

From this reading He had travelled as far north as the land of the Abenakis, from whom he learned to make snow-shoes and to construct canoes of birchen bark.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading He had travelled as far north as the land of the Abenakis, from whom he learned to make snow-shoes and to construct canoes of birchen bark.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading He had travelled as far north as the land of the Abenakis, from whom he learned to make snow-shoes and to construct canoes of birchen bark.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Thus Longfeather had lived for months at a time among all the tribes dwelling east of the Shatemuc and the country of the terrible Iroquois.

dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading Thus Longfeather had lived for months at a time among all the tribes dwelling east of the Shatemuc and the country of the terrible Iroquois.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Thus Longfeather had lived for months at a time among all the tribes dwelling east of the Shatemuc and the country of the terrible Iroquois.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Its ruler was Longfeather, the only son of Nassaup, sachem of the Wampanoags, and a man wise enough to realize that peace was better for his people than war.

set up or found

From this reading So he had sent his only son, when still a mere youth, to one after another of the surrounding tribes that he might learn their language and establish friendships among them.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He had travelled as far north as the land of the Abenakis, from whom he learned to make snow-shoes and to construct canoes of birchen bark.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Its ruler was Longfeather, the only son of Nassaup, sachem of the Wampanoags, and a man wise enough to realize that peace was better for his people than war.

plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading So he had sent his only son, when still a mere youth, to one after another of the surrounding tribes that he might learn their language and establish friendships among them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading So he had sent his only son, when still a mere youth, to one after another of the surrounding tribes that he might learn their language and establish friendships among them.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading So he had sent his only son, when still a mere youth, to one after another of the surrounding tribes that he might learn their language and establish friendships among them.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Its ruler was Longfeather, the only son of Nassaup, sachem of the Wampanoags, and a man wise enough to realize that peace was better for his people than war.

ten 10s

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

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

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

any member of the warlike North American Indian peoples formerly living in New York State; the Iroquois League were allies of the British during the American Revolution

From this reading Thus Longfeather had lived for months at a time among all the tribes dwelling east of the Shatemuc and the country of the terrible Iroquois.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its ruler was Longfeather, the only son of Nassaup, sachem of the Wampanoags, and a man wise enough to realize that peace was better for his people than war.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading So he had sent his only son, when still a mere youth, to one after another of the surrounding tribes that he might learn their language and establish friendships among them.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading So he had sent his only son, when still a mere youth, to one after another of the surrounding tribes that he might learn their language and establish friendships among them.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He had travelled as far north as the land of the Abenakis, from whom he learned to make snow-shoes and to construct canoes of birchen bark.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Thus Longfeather had lived for months at a time among all the tribes dwelling east of the Shatemuc and the country of the terrible Iroquois.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

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From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

engage in

From this reading He had travelled as far north as the land of the Abenakis, from whom he learned to make snow-shoes and to construct canoes of birchen bark.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading So he had sent his only son, when still a mere youth, to one after another of the surrounding tribes that he might learn their language and establish friendships among them.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading So he had sent his only son, when still a mere youth, to one after another of the surrounding tribes that he might learn their language and establish friendships among them.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Thus Longfeather had lived for months at a time among all the tribes dwelling east of the Shatemuc and the country of the terrible Iroquois.

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From this reading Its ruler was Longfeather, the only son of Nassaup, sachem of the Wampanoags, and a man wise enough to realize that peace was better for his people than war.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading He had travelled as far north as the land of the Abenakis, from whom he learned to make snow-shoes and to construct canoes of birchen bark.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

relating to time long past

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

and nothing more

From this reading Its ruler was Longfeather, the only son of Nassaup, sachem of the Wampanoags, and a man wise enough to realize that peace was better for his people than war.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

someone who tries to bring peace

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Its ruler was Longfeather, the only son of Nassaup, sachem of the Wampanoags, and a man wise enough to realize that peace was better for his people than war.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Its ruler was Longfeather, the only son of Nassaup, sachem of the Wampanoags, and a man wise enough to realize that peace was better for his people than war.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

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

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

a person who rules or commands

From this reading Its ruler was Longfeather, the only son of Nassaup, sachem of the Wampanoags, and a man wise enough to realize that peace was better for his people than war.

a political leader (especially of Tammany Hall)

From this reading Its ruler was Longfeather, the only son of Nassaup, sachem of the Wampanoags, and a man wise enough to realize that peace was better for his people than war.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading So he had sent his only son, when still a mere youth, to one after another of the surrounding tribes that he might learn their language and establish friendships among them.

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

From this reading Thus Longfeather had lived for months at a time among all the tribes dwelling east of the Shatemuc and the country of the terrible Iroquois.

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

From this reading He had travelled as far north as the land of the Abenakis, from whom he learned to make snow-shoes and to construct canoes of birchen bark.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So he had sent his only son, when still a mere youth, to one after another of the surrounding tribes that he might learn their language and establish friendships among them.

a male human offspring

From this reading Its ruler was Longfeather, the only son of Nassaup, sachem of the Wampanoags, and a man wise enough to realize that peace was better for his people than war.

not in physical motion

From this reading So he had sent his only son, when still a mere youth, to one after another of the surrounding tribes that he might learn their language and establish friendships among them.

closely encircling

From this reading So he had sent his only son, when still a mere youth, to one after another of the surrounding tribes that he might learn their language and establish friendships among them.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Thus Longfeather had lived for months at a time among all the tribes dwelling east of the Shatemuc and the country of the terrible Iroquois.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Its ruler was Longfeather, the only son of Nassaup, sachem of the Wampanoags, and a man wise enough to realize that peace was better for his people than war.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Its ruler was Longfeather, the only son of Nassaup, sachem of the Wampanoags, and a man wise enough to realize that peace was better for his people than war.

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

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading So he had sent his only son, when still a mere youth, to one after another of the surrounding tribes that he might learn their language and establish friendships among them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading So he had sent his only son, when still a mere youth, to one after another of the surrounding tribes that he might learn their language and establish friendships among them.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus Longfeather had lived for months at a time among all the tribes dwelling east of the Shatemuc and the country of the terrible Iroquois.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Thus Longfeather had lived for months at a time among all the tribes dwelling east of the Shatemuc and the country of the terrible Iroquois.

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

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading He had travelled as far north as the land of the Abenakis, from whom he learned to make snow-shoes and to construct canoes of birchen bark.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading So he had sent his only son, when still a mere youth, to one after another of the surrounding tribes that he might learn their language and establish friendships among them.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

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From this reading Its ruler was Longfeather, the only son of Nassaup, sachem of the Wampanoags, and a man wise enough to realize that peace was better for his people than war.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Its ruler was Longfeather, the only son of Nassaup, sachem of the Wampanoags, and a man wise enough to realize that peace was better for his people than war.

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

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

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From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

at the time that

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading THE VILLAGE OF PEACE In the olden days when the whole land belonged to the red man the village of Longfeather the Peacemaker was located on the river of Sweet Waters, nearly one hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the place where it flows into the sea.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had travelled as far north as the land of the Abenakis, from whom he learned to make snow-shoes and to construct canoes of birchen bark.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Its ruler was Longfeather, the only son of Nassaup, sachem of the Wampanoags, and a man wise enough to realize that peace was better for his people than war.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading So he had sent his only son, when still a mere youth, to one after another of the surrounding tribes that he might learn their language and establish friendships among them.