used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About the feet of each was piled a quantity of dry wood, and they were ordered to chant their death-songs if they dared.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
all-powerfuladjective
having unlimited power
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading So, although such pleasures were generally reserved for their home-returning, they determined to sacrifice the audacious young warrior on the spot with the hope of thus regaining the favor of their allies.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading So, although such pleasures were generally reserved for their home-returning, they determined to sacrifice the audacious young warrior on the spot with the hope of thus regaining the favor of their allies.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For this purpose a victim was selected at random from among the captives, and the two young men, facing each other, were securely bound to saplings standing but a few yards apart.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading For this purpose a victim was selected at random from among the captives, and the two young men, facing each other, were securely bound to saplings standing but a few yards apart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For this purpose a victim was selected at random from among the captives, and the two young men, facing each other, were securely bound to saplings standing but a few yards apart.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
audaciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈdeɪʃəs/
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading So, although such pleasures were generally reserved for their home-returning, they determined to sacrifice the audacious young warrior on the spot with the hope of thus regaining the favor of their allies.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
for the reason that
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
confined by bonds
From this reading For this purpose a victim was selected at random from among the captives, and the two young men, facing each other, were securely bound to saplings standing but a few yards apart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For this purpose a victim was selected at random from among the captives, and the two young men, facing each other, were securely bound to saplings standing but a few yards apart.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading For this purpose a victim was selected at random from among the captives, and the two young men, facing each other, were securely bound to saplings standing but a few yards apart.
chantverbUS /tʃænt/
recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm
From this reading About the feet of each was piled a quantity of dry wood, and they were ordered to chant their death-songs if they dared.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading In order that he might thoroughly comprehend what was in store for him, they decided that he should first witness the torture of one of his companions.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading In order that he might thoroughly comprehend what was in store for him, they decided that he should first witness the torture of one of his companions.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
death-songs
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From this reading About the feet of each was piled a quantity of dry wood, and they were ordered to chant their death-songs if they dared.
recognizable; marked
From this reading In order that he might thoroughly comprehend what was in store for him, they decided that he should first witness the torture of one of his companions.
characterized by great determination
From this reading So, although such pleasures were generally reserved for their home-returning, they determined to sacrifice the audacious young warrior on the spot with the hope of thus regaining the favor of their allies.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading About the feet of each was piled a quantity of dry wood, and they were ordered to chant their death-songs if they dared.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For this purpose a victim was selected at random from among the captives, and the two young men, facing each other, were securely bound to saplings standing but a few yards apart.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading For this purpose a victim was selected at random from among the captives, and the two young men, facing each other, were securely bound to saplings standing but a few yards apart.
promote over another
From this reading So, although such pleasures were generally reserved for their home-returning, they determined to sacrifice the audacious young warrior on the spot with the hope of thus regaining the favor of their allies.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading About the feet of each was piled a quantity of dry wood, and they were ordered to chant their death-songs if they dared.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For this purpose a victim was selected at random from among the captives, and the two young men, facing each other, were securely bound to saplings standing but a few yards apart.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In order that he might thoroughly comprehend what was in store for him, they decided that he should first witness the torture of one of his companions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For this purpose a victim was selected at random from among the captives, and the two young men, facing each other, were securely bound to saplings standing but a few yards apart.
usually; as a rule
From this reading So, although such pleasures were generally reserved for their home-returning, they determined to sacrifice the audacious young warrior on the spot with the hope of thus regaining the favor of their allies.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In order that he might thoroughly comprehend what was in store for him, they decided that he should first witness the torture of one of his companions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In order that he might thoroughly comprehend what was in store for him, they decided that he should first witness the torture of one of his companions.
home-returning
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From this reading So, although such pleasures were generally reserved for their home-returning, they determined to sacrifice the audacious young warrior on the spot with the hope of thus regaining the favor of their allies.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading So, although such pleasures were generally reserved for their home-returning, they determined to sacrifice the audacious young warrior on the spot with the hope of thus regaining the favor of their allies.
Hurons
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From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading About the feet of each was piled a quantity of dry wood, and they were ordered to chant their death-songs if they dared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In order that he might thoroughly comprehend what was in store for him, they decided that he should first witness the torture of one of his companions.
IroquoisnounUS /ˈɪrəkwɔɪ/
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 TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
LODGESnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒəz/
plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
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 TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
the force of workers available
From this reading For this purpose a victim was selected at random from among the captives, and the two young men, facing each other, were securely bound to saplings standing but a few yards apart.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In order that he might thoroughly comprehend what was in store for him, they decided that he should first witness the torture of one of his companions.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So, although such pleasures were generally reserved for their home-returning, they determined to sacrifice the audacious young warrior on the spot with the hope of thus regaining the favor of their allies.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
and nothing more
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order that he might thoroughly comprehend what was in store for him, they decided that he should first witness the torture of one of his companions.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading About the feet of each was piled a quantity of dry wood, and they were ordered to chant their death-songs if they dared.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For this purpose a victim was selected at random from among the captives, and the two young men, facing each other, were securely bound to saplings standing but a few yards apart.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading About the feet of each was piled a quantity of dry wood, and they were ordered to chant their death-songs if they dared.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading So, although such pleasures were generally reserved for their home-returning, they determined to sacrifice the audacious young warrior on the spot with the hope of thus regaining the favor of their allies.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For this purpose a victim was selected at random from among the captives, and the two young men, facing each other, were securely bound to saplings standing but a few yards apart.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading About the feet of each was piled a quantity of dry wood, and they were ordered to chant their death-songs if they dared.
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading For this purpose a victim was selected at random from among the captives, and the two young men, facing each other, were securely bound to saplings standing but a few yards apart.
RealizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
regainingnounUS /rɪˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
getting something back again
From this reading So, although such pleasures were generally reserved for their home-returning, they determined to sacrifice the audacious young warrior on the spot with the hope of thus regaining the favor of their allies.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading So, although such pleasures were generally reserved for their home-returning, they determined to sacrifice the audacious young warrior on the spot with the hope of thus regaining the favor of their allies.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading So, although such pleasures were generally reserved for their home-returning, they determined to sacrifice the audacious young warrior on the spot with the hope of thus regaining the favor of their allies.
saplingsnounUS /ˈsæplɪŋz/
plural of “sapling” — young tree
From this reading For this purpose a victim was selected at random from among the captives, and the two young men, facing each other, were securely bound to saplings standing but a few yards apart.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading For this purpose a victim was selected at random from among the captives, and the two young men, facing each other, were securely bound to saplings standing but a few yards apart.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading For this purpose a victim was selected at random from among the captives, and the two young men, facing each other, were securely bound to saplings standing but a few yards apart.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In order that he might thoroughly comprehend what was in store for him, they decided that he should first witness the torture of one of his companions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, although such pleasures were generally reserved for their home-returning, they determined to sacrifice the audacious young warrior on the spot with the hope of thus regaining the favor of their allies.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading So, although such pleasures were generally reserved for their home-returning, they determined to sacrifice the audacious young warrior on the spot with the hope of thus regaining the favor of their allies.
having a supporting base
From this reading For this purpose a victim was selected at random from among the captives, and the two young men, facing each other, were securely bound to saplings standing but a few yards apart.
not in physical motion
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading In order that he might thoroughly comprehend what was in store for him, they decided that he should first witness the torture of one of his companions.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading So, although such pleasures were generally reserved for their home-returning, they determined to sacrifice the audacious young warrior on the spot with the hope of thus regaining the favor of their allies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So, although such pleasures were generally reserved for their home-returning, they determined to sacrifice the audacious young warrior on the spot with the hope of thus regaining the favor of their allies.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this purpose a victim was selected at random from among the captives, and the two young men, facing each other, were securely bound to saplings standing but a few yards apart.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading In order that he might thoroughly comprehend what was in store for him, they decided that he should first witness the torture of one of his companions.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading So, although such pleasures were generally reserved for their home-returning, they determined to sacrifice the audacious young warrior on the spot with the hope of thus regaining the favor of their allies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading In order that he might thoroughly comprehend what was in store for him, they decided that he should first witness the torture of one of his companions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For this purpose a victim was selected at random from among the captives, and the two young men, facing each other, were securely bound to saplings standing but a few yards apart.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading For this purpose a victim was selected at random from among the captives, and the two young men, facing each other, were securely bound to saplings standing but a few yards apart.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading So, although such pleasures were generally reserved for their home-returning, they determined to sacrifice the audacious young warrior on the spot with the hope of thus regaining the favor of their allies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So, although such pleasures were generally reserved for their home-returning, they determined to sacrifice the audacious young warrior on the spot with the hope of thus regaining the favor of their allies.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In order that he might thoroughly comprehend what was in store for him, they decided that he should first witness the torture of one of his companions.
a Caucasian
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
which person or people
From this reading TO THE LODGES OF THE WHITE MAN Realizing that for some reason the all-powerful white man who had that day given them a victory over their enemies was displeased, the Hurons agreed after a long consultation that it must be because the only one among the Iroquois who had dared attack him was still allowed to live.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So, although such pleasures were generally reserved for their home-returning, they determined to sacrifice the audacious young warrior on the spot with the hope of thus regaining the favor of their allies.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading In order that he might thoroughly comprehend what was in store for him, they decided that he should first witness the torture of one of his companions.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading About the feet of each was piled a quantity of dry wood, and they were ordered to chant their death-songs if they dared.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading For this purpose a victim was selected at random from among the captives, and the two young men, facing each other, were securely bound to saplings standing but a few yards apart.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading So, although such pleasures were generally reserved for their home-returning, they determined to sacrifice the audacious young warrior on the spot with the hope of thus regaining the favor of their allies.
