Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

(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 Consequently he omitted all reference to his unhappy experiences in England.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

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

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

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

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading He described the destruction of that ill-fated craft, together with the loss of her company, his own welcome at the hands of the Saganaga, and his homeward journey, to all of which the assemblage listened with breathless attention.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He described the destruction of that ill-fated craft, together with the loss of her company, his own welcome at the hands of the Saganaga, and his homeward journey, to all of which the assemblage listened with breathless attention.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He described the destruction of that ill-fated craft, together with the loss of her company, his own welcome at the hands of the Saganaga, and his homeward journey, to all of which the assemblage listened with breathless attention.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading He described the destruction of that ill-fated craft, together with the loss of her company, his own welcome at the hands of the Saganaga, and his homeward journey, to all of which the assemblage listened with breathless attention.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

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

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

the leader of a group of people

From this reading In conclusion, the young chieftain said,-- "I have told all there is to tell.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He described the destruction of that ill-fated craft, together with the loss of her company, his own welcome at the hands of the Saganaga, and his homeward journey, to all of which the assemblage listened with breathless attention.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading In conclusion, the young chieftain said,-- "I have told all there is to tell.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Consequently he omitted all reference to his unhappy experiences in England.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

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From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading He described the destruction of that ill-fated craft, together with the loss of her company, his own welcome at the hands of the Saganaga, and his homeward journey, to all of which the assemblage listened with breathless attention.

placed crosswise

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading He described the destruction of that ill-fated craft, together with the loss of her company, his own welcome at the hands of the Saganaga, and his homeward journey, to all of which the assemblage listened with breathless attention.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading He described the destruction of that ill-fated craft, together with the loss of her company, his own welcome at the hands of the Saganaga, and his homeward journey, to all of which the assemblage listened with breathless attention.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Consequently he omitted all reference to his unhappy experiences in England.

at any time

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading Consequently he omitted all reference to his unhappy experiences in England.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

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

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He described the destruction of that ill-fated craft, together with the loss of her company, his own welcome at the hands of the Saganaga, and his homeward journey, to all of which the assemblage listened with breathless attention.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

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

From this reading Consequently he omitted all reference to his unhappy experiences in England.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He described the destruction of that ill-fated craft, together with the loss of her company, his own welcome at the hands of the Saganaga, and his homeward journey, to all of which the assemblage listened with breathless attention.

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

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

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

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

toward home

From this reading He described the destruction of that ill-fated craft, together with the loss of her company, his own welcome at the hands of the Saganaga, and his homeward journey, to all of which the assemblage listened with breathless attention.

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From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In conclusion, the young chieftain said,-- "I have told all there is to tell.

marked by or promising bad fortune

From this reading He described the destruction of that ill-fated craft, together with the loss of her company, his own welcome at the hands of the Saganaga, and his homeward journey, to all of which the assemblage listened with breathless attention.

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

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

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

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

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 Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

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

From this reading In conclusion, the young chieftain said,-- "I have told all there is to tell.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading He described the destruction of that ill-fated craft, together with the loss of her company, his own welcome at the hands of the Saganaga, and his homeward journey, to all of which the assemblage listened with breathless attention.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading He described the destruction of that ill-fated craft, together with the loss of her company, his own welcome at the hands of the Saganaga, and his homeward journey, to all of which the assemblage listened with breathless attention.

something that is lost

From this reading He described the destruction of that ill-fated craft, together with the loss of her company, his own welcome at the hands of the Saganaga, and his homeward journey, to all of which the assemblage listened with breathless attention.

Wampanoag leader who aided the Pilgrims (1580-1661)

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

make reference to

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

not any; not one

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading Consequently he omitted all reference to his unhappy experiences in England.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He described the destruction of that ill-fated craft, together with the loss of her company, his own welcome at the hands of the Saganaga, and his homeward journey, to all of which the assemblage listened with breathless attention.

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

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Consequently he omitted all reference to his unhappy experiences in England.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

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

From this reading He described the destruction of that ill-fated craft, together with the loss of her company, his own welcome at the hands of the Saganaga, and his homeward journey, to all of which the assemblage listened with breathless attention.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading In conclusion, the young chieftain said,-- "I have told all there is to tell.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

transport commercially

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

the state of being under the control of another person

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

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

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

express in words

From this reading In conclusion, the young chieftain said,-- "I have told all there is to tell.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

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

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In conclusion, the young chieftain said,-- "I have told all there is to tell.

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

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He described the destruction of that ill-fated craft, together with the loss of her company, his own welcome at the hands of the Saganaga, and his homeward journey, to all of which the assemblage listened with breathless attention.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading Consequently he omitted all reference to his unhappy experiences in England.

plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

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

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

accept gladly

From this reading He described the destruction of that ill-fated craft, together with the loss of her company, his own welcome at the hands of the Saganaga, and his homeward journey, to all of which the assemblage listened with breathless attention.

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

From this reading He described the destruction of that ill-fated craft, together with the loss of her company, his own welcome at the hands of the Saganaga, and his homeward journey, to all of which the assemblage listened with breathless attention.

during the time that

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

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

From this reading IN THE COUNCIL-LODGE Massasoit could not relate the whole story of his adventurous wanderings, since no Indian known to have been a slave might afterwards be accepted as a leader among his people.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He described the destruction of that ill-fated craft, together with the loss of her company, his own welcome at the hands of the Saganaga, and his homeward journey, to all of which the assemblage listened with breathless attention.

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

From this reading Nor did he ever mention that he had crossed the great salt waters; but he told of his adventures among the Iroquois, as a captive to the Hurons, while in Quebec, and on a ship that was to have carried him into slavery among the Yengeese of the south.

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

From this reading In conclusion, the young chieftain said,-- "I have told all there is to tell.