used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
highly skilled
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
(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 THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There had always been jealousies and often open warfare between them, nor had these wholly ceased to exist upon the election of Longfeather to the high office of Peacemaker.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Canonicus, head sachem of the Narragansetts, felt that he was equally entitled to be thus honored, and consequently was bitterly jealous of his successful rival.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
BELTnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There had always been jealousies and often open warfare between them, nor had these wholly ceased to exist upon the election of Longfeather to the high office of Peacemaker.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading Canonicus, head sachem of the Narragansetts, felt that he was equally entitled to be thus honored, and consequently was bitterly jealous of his successful rival.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
Canonicus
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From this reading Canonicus, head sachem of the Narragansetts, felt that he was equally entitled to be thus honored, and consequently was bitterly jealous of his successful rival.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading There had always been jealousies and often open warfare between them, nor had these wholly ceased to exist upon the election of Longfeather to the high office of Peacemaker.
CHANGESnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Canonicus, head sachem of the Narragansetts, felt that he was equally entitled to be thus honored, and consequently was bitterly jealous of his successful rival.
characterized by great determination
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
dwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading There had always been jealousies and often open warfare between them, nor had these wholly ceased to exist upon the election of Longfeather to the high office of Peacemaker.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Thus, in the present instance, the Wampanoags and the Narragansetts were the most numerous and powerful of the New England tribes.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading Canonicus, head sachem of the Narragansetts, felt that he was equally entitled to be thus honored, and consequently was bitterly jealous of his successful rival.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Canonicus, head sachem of the Narragansetts, felt that he was equally entitled to be thus honored, and consequently was bitterly jealous of his successful rival.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading There had always been jealousies and often open warfare between them, nor had these wholly ceased to exist upon the election of Longfeather to the high office of Peacemaker.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Canonicus, head sachem of the Narragansetts, felt that he was equally entitled to be thus honored, and consequently was bitterly jealous of his successful rival.
yet to be or coming
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had always been jealousies and often open warfare between them, nor had these wholly ceased to exist upon the election of Longfeather to the high office of Peacemaker.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Canonicus, head sachem of the Narragansetts, felt that he was equally entitled to be thus honored, and consequently was bitterly jealous of his successful rival.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Canonicus, head sachem of the Narragansetts, felt that he was equally entitled to be thus honored, and consequently was bitterly jealous of his successful rival.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There had always been jealousies and often open warfare between them, nor had these wholly ceased to exist upon the election of Longfeather to the high office of Peacemaker.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Canonicus, head sachem of the Narragansetts, felt that he was equally entitled to be thus honored, and consequently was bitterly jealous of his successful rival.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading Canonicus, head sachem of the Narragansetts, felt that he was equally entitled to be thus honored, and consequently was bitterly jealous of his successful rival.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Thus, in the present instance, the Wampanoags and the Narragansetts were the most numerous and powerful of the New England tribes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Canonicus, head sachem of the Narragansetts, felt that he was equally entitled to be thus honored, and consequently was bitterly jealous of his successful rival.
jealousiesnounUS /ˈdʒeləsiz/
plural of “jealousy” — a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading There had always been jealousies and often open warfare between them, nor had these wholly ceased to exist upon the election of Longfeather to the high office of Peacemaker.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
Longfeather
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From this reading There had always been jealousies and often open warfare between them, nor had these wholly ceased to exist upon the election of Longfeather to the high office of Peacemaker.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
Miantinomo
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From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Thus, in the present instance, the Wampanoags and the Narragansetts were the most numerous and powerful of the New England tribes.
Nahma
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From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
Narragansetts
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From this reading Thus, in the present instance, the Wampanoags and the Narragansetts were the most numerous and powerful of the New England tribes.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Thus, in the present instance, the Wampanoags and the Narragansetts were the most numerous and powerful of the New England tribes.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There had always been jealousies and often open warfare between them, nor had these wholly ceased to exist upon the election of Longfeather to the high office of Peacemaker.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Thus, in the present instance, the Wampanoags and the Narragansetts were the most numerous and powerful of the New England tribes.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading There had always been jealousies and often open warfare between them, nor had these wholly ceased to exist upon the election of Longfeather to the high office of Peacemaker.
many times at short intervals
From this reading There had always been jealousies and often open warfare between them, nor had these wholly ceased to exist upon the election of Longfeather to the high office of Peacemaker.
and nothing more
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading There had always been jealousies and often open warfare between them, nor had these wholly ceased to exist upon the election of Longfeather to the high office of Peacemaker.
PeacemakernounUS /ˈpiːsmeɪkər/
someone who tries to bring peace
From this reading There had always been jealousies and often open warfare between them, nor had these wholly ceased to exist upon the election of Longfeather to the high office of Peacemaker.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Thus, in the present instance, the Wampanoags and the Narragansetts were the most numerous and powerful of the New England tribes.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Thus, in the present instance, the Wampanoags and the Narragansetts were the most numerous and powerful of the New England tribes.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Canonicus, head sachem of the Narragansetts, felt that he was equally entitled to be thus honored, and consequently was bitterly jealous of his successful rival.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
sachemnoun
a political leader (especially of Tammany Hall)
From this reading Canonicus, head sachem of the Narragansetts, felt that he was equally entitled to be thus honored, and consequently was bitterly jealous of his successful rival.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
a male human offspring
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Canonicus, head sachem of the Narragansetts, felt that he was equally entitled to be thus honored, and consequently was bitterly jealous of his successful rival.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There had always been jealousies and often open warfare between them, nor had these wholly ceased to exist upon the election of Longfeather to the high office of Peacemaker.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had always been jealousies and often open warfare between them, nor had these wholly ceased to exist upon the election of Longfeather to the high office of Peacemaker.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There had always been jealousies and often open warfare between them, nor had these wholly ceased to exist upon the election of Longfeather to the high office of Peacemaker.
a special situation
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, in the present instance, the Wampanoags and the Narragansetts were the most numerous and powerful of the New England tribes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There had always been jealousies and often open warfare between them, nor had these wholly ceased to exist upon the election of Longfeather to the high office of Peacemaker.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Thus, in the present instance, the Wampanoags and the Narragansetts were the most numerous and powerful of the New England tribes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There had always been jealousies and often open warfare between them, nor had these wholly ceased to exist upon the election of Longfeather to the high office of Peacemaker.
Wampanoags
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From this reading Thus, in the present instance, the Wampanoags and the Narragansetts were the most numerous and powerful of the New England tribes.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading There had always been jealousies and often open warfare between them, nor had these wholly ceased to exist upon the election of Longfeather to the high office of Peacemaker.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Canonicus, head sachem of the Narragansetts, felt that he was equally entitled to be thus honored, and consequently was bitterly jealous of his successful rival.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thus, in the present instance, the Wampanoags and the Narragansetts were the most numerous and powerful of the New England tribes.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading There had always been jealousies and often open warfare between them, nor had these wholly ceased to exist upon the election of Longfeather to the high office of Peacemaker.
belonging to which person
From this reading This feeling was shared by his nephew and adopted son, Miantinomo, only that the envy and hatred of the latter were directed against Nahma, whose place as future ruler of the allied tribes he was determined to occupy, if by any means such a thing might be accomplished.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE BELT CHANGES HANDS In all the history of the world it has happened that dwellers by the sea have been more advanced and prosperous than their inland neighbors.
