Chapter III

arousing affect

From this reading As soon as he was old enough to comprehend what he heard and saw he was permitted to sit beside the Peacemaker and listen to the discussion of matters affecting the well-being of the tribes.

in addition

From this reading His father also taught him to distinguish the totems of tribes or clans, together with their significance, and illustrated his lessons by means of the pictured belts that hung in the council-house.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.

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

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.

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

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.

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

From this reading As soon as he was old enough to comprehend what he heard and saw he was permitted to sit beside the Peacemaker and listen to the discussion of matters affecting the well-being of the tribes.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.

plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading His father also taught him to distinguish the totems of tribes or clans, together with their significance, and illustrated his lessons by means of the pictured belts that hung in the council-house.

next to; at the side of

From this reading As soon as he was old enough to comprehend what he heard and saw he was permitted to sit beside the Peacemaker and listen to the discussion of matters affecting the well-being of the tribes.

a youthful male person

From this reading CANONICUS MAKES TROUBLE The boy thus introduced was carefully trained for the high position that he must some time fill.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His father also taught him to distinguish the totems of tribes or clans, together with their significance, and illustrated his lessons by means of the pictured belts that hung in the council-house.

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From this reading CANONICUS MAKES TROUBLE The boy thus introduced was carefully trained for the high position that he must some time fill.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading CANONICUS MAKES TROUBLE The boy thus introduced was carefully trained for the high position that he must some time fill.

plural of “clan” — group of people related by blood or marriage

From this reading His father also taught him to distinguish the totems of tribes or clans, together with their significance, and illustrated his lessons by means of the pictured belts that hung in the council-house.

get the meaning of something

From this reading As soon as he was old enough to comprehend what he heard and saw he was permitted to sit beside the Peacemaker and listen to the discussion of matters affecting the well-being of the tribes.

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From this reading His father also taught him to distinguish the totems of tribes or clans, together with their significance, and illustrated his lessons by means of the pictured belts that hung in the council-house.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading As soon as he was old enough to comprehend what he heard and saw he was permitted to sit beside the Peacemaker and listen to the discussion of matters affecting the well-being of the tribes.

mark as different

From this reading His father also taught him to distinguish the totems of tribes or clans, together with their significance, and illustrated his lessons by means of the pictured belts that hung in the council-house.

plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.

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

From this reading As soon as he was old enough to comprehend what he heard and saw he was permitted to sit beside the Peacemaker and listen to the discussion of matters affecting the well-being of the tribes.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading CANONICUS MAKES TROUBLE The boy thus introduced was carefully trained for the high position that he must some time fill.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CANONICUS MAKES TROUBLE The boy thus introduced was carefully trained for the high position that he must some time fill.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.

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

From this reading CANONICUS MAKES TROUBLE The boy thus introduced was carefully trained for the high position that he must some time fill.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading CANONICUS MAKES TROUBLE The boy thus introduced was carefully trained for the high position that he must some time fill.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading From Longfeather himself, from the old men of the village, and from the visitors who journeyed to it Nahma learned the traditions of his people.

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

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading His father also taught him to distinguish the totems of tribes or clans, together with their significance, and illustrated his lessons by means of the pictured belts that hung in the council-house.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading His father also taught him to distinguish the totems of tribes or clans, together with their significance, and illustrated his lessons by means of the pictured belts that hung in the council-house.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.

implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.

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

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading CANONICUS MAKES TROUBLE The boy thus introduced was carefully trained for the high position that he must some time fill.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From Longfeather himself, from the old men of the village, and from the visitors who journeyed to it Nahma learned the traditions of his people.

past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip

From this reading From Longfeather himself, from the old men of the village, and from the visitors who journeyed to it Nahma learned the traditions of his people.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading From Longfeather himself, from the old men of the village, and from the visitors who journeyed to it Nahma learned the traditions of his people.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading His father also taught him to distinguish the totems of tribes or clans, together with their significance, and illustrated his lessons by means of the pictured belts that hung in the council-house.

hear with intention

From this reading As soon as he was old enough to comprehend what he heard and saw he was permitted to sit beside the Peacemaker and listen to the discussion of matters affecting the well-being of the tribes.

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

From this reading From Longfeather himself, from the old men of the village, and from the visitors who journeyed to it Nahma learned the traditions of his people.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading CANONICUS MAKES TROUBLE The boy thus introduced was carefully trained for the high position that he must some time fill.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As soon as he was old enough to comprehend what he heard and saw he was permitted to sit beside the Peacemaker and listen to the discussion of matters affecting the well-being of the tribes.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading His father also taught him to distinguish the totems of tribes or clans, together with their significance, and illustrated his lessons by means of the pictured belts that hung in the council-house.

the force of workers available

From this reading From Longfeather himself, from the old men of the village, and from the visitors who journeyed to it Nahma learned the traditions of his people.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading CANONICUS MAKES TROUBLE The boy thus introduced was carefully trained for the high position that he must some time fill.

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

From this reading From Longfeather himself, from the old men of the village, and from the visitors who journeyed to it Nahma learned the traditions of his people.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As soon as he was old enough to comprehend what he heard and saw he was permitted to sit beside the Peacemaker and listen to the discussion of matters affecting the well-being of the tribes.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading As soon as he was old enough to comprehend what he heard and saw he was permitted to sit beside the Peacemaker and listen to the discussion of matters affecting the well-being of the tribes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.

above and across; more than

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.

someone who tries to bring peace

From this reading As soon as he was old enough to comprehend what he heard and saw he was permitted to sit beside the Peacemaker and listen to the discussion of matters affecting the well-being of the tribes.

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

From this reading From Longfeather himself, from the old men of the village, and from the visitors who journeyed to it Nahma learned the traditions of his people.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading As soon as he was old enough to comprehend what he heard and saw he was permitted to sit beside the Peacemaker and listen to the discussion of matters affecting the well-being of the tribes.

seen in the mind as a mental image

From this reading His father also taught him to distinguish the totems of tribes or clans, together with their significance, and illustrated his lessons by means of the pictured belts that hung in the council-house.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading CANONICUS MAKES TROUBLE The boy thus introduced was carefully trained for the high position that he must some time fill.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.

cut with a saw

From this reading As soon as he was old enough to comprehend what he heard and saw he was permitted to sit beside the Peacemaker and listen to the discussion of matters affecting the well-being of the tribes.

the quality of being significant

From this reading His father also taught him to distinguish the totems of tribes or clans, together with their significance, and illustrated his lessons by means of the pictured belts that hung in the council-house.

be seated

From this reading As soon as he was old enough to comprehend what he heard and saw he was permitted to sit beside the Peacemaker and listen to the discussion of matters affecting the well-being of the tribes.

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

From this reading CANONICUS MAKES TROUBLE The boy thus introduced was carefully trained for the high position that he must some time fill.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as he was old enough to comprehend what he heard and saw he was permitted to sit beside the Peacemaker and listen to the discussion of matters affecting the well-being of the tribes.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CANONICUS MAKES TROUBLE The boy thus introduced was carefully trained for the high position that he must some time fill.

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

From this reading CANONICUS MAKES TROUBLE The boy thus introduced was carefully trained for the high position that he must some time fill.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His father also taught him to distinguish the totems of tribes or clans, together with their significance, and illustrated his lessons by means of the pictured belts that hung in the council-house.

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

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.

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

From this reading CANONICUS MAKES TROUBLE The boy thus introduced was carefully trained for the high position that he must some time fill.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading CANONICUS MAKES TROUBLE The boy thus introduced was carefully trained for the high position that he must some time fill.

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

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading His father also taught him to distinguish the totems of tribes or clans, together with their significance, and illustrated his lessons by means of the pictured belts that hung in the council-house.

plural of “totem” — a clan or tribe identified by their kinship to a common totemic object

From this reading His father also taught him to distinguish the totems of tribes or clans, together with their significance, and illustrated his lessons by means of the pictured belts that hung in the council-house.

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading From Longfeather himself, from the old men of the village, and from the visitors who journeyed to it Nahma learned the traditions of his people.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading CANONICUS MAKES TROUBLE The boy thus introduced was carefully trained for the high position that he must some time fill.

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

From this reading As soon as he was old enough to comprehend what he heard and saw he was permitted to sit beside the Peacemaker and listen to the discussion of matters affecting the well-being of the tribes.

a source of difficulty

From this reading CANONICUS MAKES TROUBLE The boy thus introduced was carefully trained for the high position that he must some time fill.

lacking kindness

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading From Longfeather himself, from the old men of the village, and from the visitors who journeyed to it Nahma learned the traditions of his people.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading From Longfeather himself, from the old men of the village, and from the visitors who journeyed to it Nahma learned the traditions of his people.

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

From this reading CANONICUS MAKES TROUBLE The boy thus introduced was carefully trained for the high position that he must some time fill.

a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous

From this reading As soon as he was old enough to comprehend what he heard and saw he was permitted to sit beside the Peacemaker and listen to the discussion of matters affecting the well-being of the tribes.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As soon as he was old enough to comprehend what he heard and saw he was permitted to sit beside the Peacemaker and listen to the discussion of matters affecting the well-being of the tribes.

which person or people

From this reading From Longfeather himself, from the old men of the village, and from the visitors who journeyed to it Nahma learned the traditions of his people.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His father also taught him to distinguish the totems of tribes or clans, together with their significance, and illustrated his lessons by means of the pictured belts that hung in the council-house.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.

be the cause or source of

From this reading Although from his father he never heard an impatient or an unkind word, he was taught to respect his elders and to yield the most implicit obedience to those in authority over him.