used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a woman of the Sac nation, but bearing unmistakable signs of white blood.
(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 Dainty feet, small hands and delicate features distinguished the maid from the majority of her race, and all together, two more noble specimens of native grace rarely trod the same floor.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Her form might almost have vied with that of Sadie, and her dark skin glowed with perfect health.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her form might almost have vied with that of Sadie, and her dark skin glowed with perfect health.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Her hair was unlike that of any pure Indian girl, slightly waving, and with a luster upon it never seen in the pure Indian.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading It was a woman of the Sac nation, but bearing unmistakable signs of white blood.
bespokeadjectiveUS /bʊˈspoʊk/
(of clothing) custom-made
From this reading Her dress was of the richest description that was worn by the women of the tribe, and her head was crowned by a coronet of eagle-feathers, which bespoke the daughter of a chief.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading It was a woman of the Sac nation, but bearing unmistakable signs of white blood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a woman of the Sac nation, but bearing unmistakable signs of white blood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her dress was of the richest description that was worn by the women of the tribe, and her head was crowned by a coronet of eagle-feathers, which bespoke the daughter of a chief.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Her dress was of the richest description that was worn by the women of the tribe, and her head was crowned by a coronet of eagle-feathers, which bespoke the daughter of a chief.
coronetnounUS /ˈkɔːrəˈnet/
a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign
From this reading Her dress was of the richest description that was worn by the women of the tribe, and her head was crowned by a coronet of eagle-feathers, which bespoke the daughter of a chief.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading Her dress was of the richest description that was worn by the women of the tribe, and her head was crowned by a coronet of eagle-feathers, which bespoke the daughter of a chief.
DaintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Dainty feet, small hands and delicate features distinguished the maid from the majority of her race, and all together, two more noble specimens of native grace rarely trod the same floor.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Her form might almost have vied with that of Sadie, and her dark skin glowed with perfect health.
a female human offspring
From this reading Her dress was of the richest description that was worn by the women of the tribe, and her head was crowned by a coronet of eagle-feathers, which bespoke the daughter of a chief.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Dainty feet, small hands and delicate features distinguished the maid from the majority of her race, and all together, two more noble specimens of native grace rarely trod the same floor.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Her dress was of the richest description that was worn by the women of the tribe, and her head was crowned by a coronet of eagle-feathers, which bespoke the daughter of a chief.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Dainty feet, small hands and delicate features distinguished the maid from the majority of her race, and all together, two more noble specimens of native grace rarely trod the same floor.
put on clothes
From this reading Her dress was of the richest description that was worn by the women of the tribe, and her head was crowned by a coronet of eagle-feathers, which bespoke the daughter of a chief.
eagle-feathers
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From this reading Her dress was of the richest description that was worn by the women of the tribe, and her head was crowned by a coronet of eagle-feathers, which bespoke the daughter of a chief.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Dainty feet, small hands and delicate features distinguished the maid from the majority of her race, and all together, two more noble specimens of native grace rarely trod the same floor.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Dainty feet, small hands and delicate features distinguished the maid from the majority of her race, and all together, two more noble specimens of native grace rarely trod the same floor.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Dainty feet, small hands and delicate features distinguished the maid from the majority of her race, and all together, two more noble specimens of native grace rarely trod the same floor.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Her form might almost have vied with that of Sadie, and her dark skin glowed with perfect health.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dainty feet, small hands and delicate features distinguished the maid from the majority of her race, and all together, two more noble specimens of native grace rarely trod the same floor.
a young female
From this reading Her hair was unlike that of any pure Indian girl, slightly waving, and with a luster upon it never seen in the pure Indian.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading Her form might almost have vied with that of Sadie, and her dark skin glowed with perfect health.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Dainty feet, small hands and delicate features distinguished the maid from the majority of her race, and all together, two more noble specimens of native grace rarely trod the same floor.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Her hair was unlike that of any pure Indian girl, slightly waving, and with a luster upon it never seen in the pure Indian.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Dainty feet, small hands and delicate features distinguished the maid from the majority of her race, and all together, two more noble specimens of native grace rarely trod the same floor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Her form might almost have vied with that of Sadie, and her dark skin glowed with perfect health.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Her dress was of the richest description that was worn by the women of the tribe, and her head was crowned by a coronet of eagle-feathers, which bespoke the daughter of a chief.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Her form might almost have vied with that of Sadie, and her dark skin glowed with perfect health.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her form might almost have vied with that of Sadie, and her dark skin glowed with perfect health.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her hair was unlike that of any pure Indian girl, slightly waving, and with a luster upon it never seen in the pure Indian.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Her hair was unlike that of any pure Indian girl, slightly waving, and with a luster upon it never seen in the pure Indian.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a woman of the Sac nation, but bearing unmistakable signs of white blood.
lusternounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Her hair was unlike that of any pure Indian girl, slightly waving, and with a luster upon it never seen in the pure Indian.
a female domestic
From this reading Dainty feet, small hands and delicate features distinguished the maid from the majority of her race, and all together, two more noble specimens of native grace rarely trod the same floor.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Dainty feet, small hands and delicate features distinguished the maid from the majority of her race, and all together, two more noble specimens of native grace rarely trod the same floor.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Her form might almost have vied with that of Sadie, and her dark skin glowed with perfect health.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dainty feet, small hands and delicate features distinguished the maid from the majority of her race, and all together, two more noble specimens of native grace rarely trod the same floor.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was a woman of the Sac nation, but bearing unmistakable signs of white blood.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Dainty feet, small hands and delicate features distinguished the maid from the majority of her race, and all together, two more noble specimens of native grace rarely trod the same floor.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Her hair was unlike that of any pure Indian girl, slightly waving, and with a luster upon it never seen in the pure Indian.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Dainty feet, small hands and delicate features distinguished the maid from the majority of her race, and all together, two more noble specimens of native grace rarely trod the same floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a woman of the Sac nation, but bearing unmistakable signs of white blood.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Her form might almost have vied with that of Sadie, and her dark skin glowed with perfect health.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Her hair was unlike that of any pure Indian girl, slightly waving, and with a luster upon it never seen in the pure Indian.
any competition
From this reading Dainty feet, small hands and delicate features distinguished the maid from the majority of her race, and all together, two more noble specimens of native grace rarely trod the same floor.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Dainty feet, small hands and delicate features distinguished the maid from the majority of her race, and all together, two more noble specimens of native grace rarely trod the same floor.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading Her dress was of the richest description that was worn by the women of the tribe, and her head was crowned by a coronet of eagle-feathers, which bespoke the daughter of a chief.
SacnounUS /sæk/
an enclosed space
From this reading It was a woman of the Sac nation, but bearing unmistakable signs of white blood.
Sadie
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From this reading Her form might almost have vied with that of Sadie, and her dark skin glowed with perfect health.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Dainty feet, small hands and delicate features distinguished the maid from the majority of her race, and all together, two more noble specimens of native grace rarely trod the same floor.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Her hair was unlike that of any pure Indian girl, slightly waving, and with a luster upon it never seen in the pure Indian.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading It was a woman of the Sac nation, but bearing unmistakable signs of white blood.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Her form might almost have vied with that of Sadie, and her dark skin glowed with perfect health.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Her hair was unlike that of any pure Indian girl, slightly waving, and with a luster upon it never seen in the pure Indian.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dainty feet, small hands and delicate features distinguished the maid from the majority of her race, and all together, two more noble specimens of native grace rarely trod the same floor.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Dainty feet, small hands and delicate features distinguished the maid from the majority of her race, and all together, two more noble specimens of native grace rarely trod the same floor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her form might almost have vied with that of Sadie, and her dark skin glowed with perfect health.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a woman of the Sac nation, but bearing unmistakable signs of white blood.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Dainty feet, small hands and delicate features distinguished the maid from the majority of her race, and all together, two more noble specimens of native grace rarely trod the same floor.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Her dress was of the richest description that was worn by the women of the tribe, and her head was crowned by a coronet of eagle-feathers, which bespoke the daughter of a chief.
trodverbUS /trɑːd/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading Dainty feet, small hands and delicate features distinguished the maid from the majority of her race, and all together, two more noble specimens of native grace rarely trod the same floor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Dainty feet, small hands and delicate features distinguished the maid from the majority of her race, and all together, two more noble specimens of native grace rarely trod the same floor.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Her hair was unlike that of any pure Indian girl, slightly waving, and with a luster upon it never seen in the pure Indian.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading It was a woman of the Sac nation, but bearing unmistakable signs of white blood.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her hair was unlike that of any pure Indian girl, slightly waving, and with a luster upon it never seen in the pure Indian.
viedverbUS /vaɪd/
past form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading Her form might almost have vied with that of Sadie, and her dark skin glowed with perfect health.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a woman of the Sac nation, but bearing unmistakable signs of white blood.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading Her hair was unlike that of any pure Indian girl, slightly waving, and with a luster upon it never seen in the pure Indian.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her dress was of the richest description that was worn by the women of the tribe, and her head was crowned by a coronet of eagle-feathers, which bespoke the daughter of a chief.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was a woman of the Sac nation, but bearing unmistakable signs of white blood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her form might almost have vied with that of Sadie, and her dark skin glowed with perfect health.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was a woman of the Sac nation, but bearing unmistakable signs of white blood.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Her dress was of the richest description that was worn by the women of the tribe, and her head was crowned by a coronet of eagle-feathers, which bespoke the daughter of a chief.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Her dress was of the richest description that was worn by the women of the tribe, and her head was crowned by a coronet of eagle-feathers, which bespoke the daughter of a chief.
