used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the white man discovered America, he found a great, primeval wilderness of fertile valleys, high mountains and deep forests.
equally
From this reading Although divided into numerous tribes or families, each speaking a different language, the Indians were, in traits of character and general appearance, very much alike.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although divided into numerous tribes or families, each speaking a different language, the Indians were, in traits of character and general appearance, very much alike.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading When the white man discovered America, he found a great, primeval wilderness of fertile valleys, high mountains and deep forests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the white man discovered America, he found a great, primeval wilderness of fertile valleys, high mountains and deep forests.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Although divided into numerous tribes or families, each speaking a different language, the Indians were, in traits of character and general appearance, very much alike.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Skilled in woodcraft and the art of savage warfare, he was lord and master of this vast domain, now called the United States.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Tall trees had grown for centuries and their towering tops, reaching up to the blue sky, shut out the sunlight from the gloom of the forest solitude.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Skilled in woodcraft and the art of savage warfare, he was lord and master of this vast domain, now called the United States.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading Tall trees had grown for centuries and their towering tops, reaching up to the blue sky, shut out the sunlight from the gloom of the forest solitude.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Although divided into numerous tribes or families, each speaking a different language, the Indians were, in traits of character and general appearance, very much alike.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading When the white man discovered America, he found a great, primeval wilderness of fertile valleys, high mountains and deep forests.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Although divided into numerous tribes or families, each speaking a different language, the Indians were, in traits of character and general appearance, very much alike.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading When the white man discovered America, he found a great, primeval wilderness of fertile valleys, high mountains and deep forests.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Although divided into numerous tribes or families, each speaking a different language, the Indians were, in traits of character and general appearance, very much alike.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Skilled in woodcraft and the art of savage warfare, he was lord and master of this vast domain, now called the United States.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Although divided into numerous tribes or families, each speaking a different language, the Indians were, in traits of character and general appearance, very much alike.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Although divided into numerous tribes or families, each speaking a different language, the Indians were, in traits of character and general appearance, very much alike.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading When the white man discovered America, he found a great, primeval wilderness of fertile valleys, high mountains and deep forests.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tall trees had grown for centuries and their towering tops, reaching up to the blue sky, shut out the sunlight from the gloom of the forest solitude.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Tall trees had grown for centuries and their towering tops, reaching up to the blue sky, shut out the sunlight from the gloom of the forest solitude.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading When the white man discovered America, he found a great, primeval wilderness of fertile valleys, high mountains and deep forests.
set up or found
From this reading When the white man discovered America, he found a great, primeval wilderness of fertile valleys, high mountains and deep forests.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading In the deep recesses of this wilderness the red man, or Indian, lived in wild freedom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tall trees had grown for centuries and their towering tops, reaching up to the blue sky, shut out the sunlight from the gloom of the forest solitude.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Although divided into numerous tribes or families, each speaking a different language, the Indians were, in traits of character and general appearance, very much alike.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Tall trees had grown for centuries and their towering tops, reaching up to the blue sky, shut out the sunlight from the gloom of the forest solitude.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When the white man discovered America, he found a great, primeval wilderness of fertile valleys, high mountains and deep forests.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Tall trees had grown for centuries and their towering tops, reaching up to the blue sky, shut out the sunlight from the gloom of the forest solitude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tall trees had grown for centuries and their towering tops, reaching up to the blue sky, shut out the sunlight from the gloom of the forest solitude.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the white man discovered America, he found a great, primeval wilderness of fertile valleys, high mountains and deep forests.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When the white man discovered America, he found a great, primeval wilderness of fertile valleys, high mountains and deep forests.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the deep recesses of this wilderness the red man, or Indian, lived in wild freedom.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading In the deep recesses of this wilderness the red man, or Indian, lived in wild freedom.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Although divided into numerous tribes or families, each speaking a different language, the Indians were, in traits of character and general appearance, very much alike.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Although divided into numerous tribes or families, each speaking a different language, the Indians were, in traits of character and general appearance, very much alike.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Although divided into numerous tribes or families, each speaking a different language, the Indians were, in traits of character and general appearance, very much alike.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading In the deep recesses of this wilderness the red man, or Indian, lived in wild freedom.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Skilled in woodcraft and the art of savage warfare, he was lord and master of this vast domain, now called the United States.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When the white man discovered America, he found a great, primeval wilderness of fertile valleys, high mountains and deep forests.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Skilled in woodcraft and the art of savage warfare, he was lord and master of this vast domain, now called the United States.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading When the white man discovered America, he found a great, primeval wilderness of fertile valleys, high mountains and deep forests.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Although divided into numerous tribes or families, each speaking a different language, the Indians were, in traits of character and general appearance, very much alike.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Skilled in woodcraft and the art of savage warfare, he was lord and master of this vast domain, now called the United States.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Although divided into numerous tribes or families, each speaking a different language, the Indians were, in traits of character and general appearance, very much alike.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the white man discovered America, he found a great, primeval wilderness of fertile valleys, high mountains and deep forests.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the deep recesses of this wilderness the red man, or Indian, lived in wild freedom.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tall trees had grown for centuries and their towering tops, reaching up to the blue sky, shut out the sunlight from the gloom of the forest solitude.
primevaladjectiveUS /praɪˈmiːvəl/
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading When the white man discovered America, he found a great, primeval wilderness of fertile valleys, high mountains and deep forests.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Tall trees had grown for centuries and their towering tops, reaching up to the blue sky, shut out the sunlight from the gloom of the forest solitude.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading In the deep recesses of this wilderness the red man, or Indian, lived in wild freedom.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading In the deep recesses of this wilderness the red man, or Indian, lived in wild freedom.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Skilled in woodcraft and the art of savage warfare, he was lord and master of this vast domain, now called the United States.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Tall trees had grown for centuries and their towering tops, reaching up to the blue sky, shut out the sunlight from the gloom of the forest solitude.
SkilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading Skilled in woodcraft and the art of savage warfare, he was lord and master of this vast domain, now called the United States.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Tall trees had grown for centuries and their towering tops, reaching up to the blue sky, shut out the sunlight from the gloom of the forest solitude.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading Tall trees had grown for centuries and their towering tops, reaching up to the blue sky, shut out the sunlight from the gloom of the forest solitude.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Although divided into numerous tribes or families, each speaking a different language, the Indians were, in traits of character and general appearance, very much alike.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Skilled in woodcraft and the art of savage warfare, he was lord and master of this vast domain, now called the United States.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Tall trees had grown for centuries and their towering tops, reaching up to the blue sky, shut out the sunlight from the gloom of the forest solitude.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Tall trees had grown for centuries and their towering tops, reaching up to the blue sky, shut out the sunlight from the gloom of the forest solitude.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the white man discovered America, he found a great, primeval wilderness of fertile valleys, high mountains and deep forests.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Tall trees had grown for centuries and their towering tops, reaching up to the blue sky, shut out the sunlight from the gloom of the forest solitude.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the deep recesses of this wilderness the red man, or Indian, lived in wild freedom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tall trees had grown for centuries and their towering tops, reaching up to the blue sky, shut out the sunlight from the gloom of the forest solitude.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading Tall trees had grown for centuries and their towering tops, reaching up to the blue sky, shut out the sunlight from the gloom of the forest solitude.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading Tall trees had grown for centuries and their towering tops, reaching up to the blue sky, shut out the sunlight from the gloom of the forest solitude.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading Although divided into numerous tribes or families, each speaking a different language, the Indians were, in traits of character and general appearance, very much alike.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Tall trees had grown for centuries and their towering tops, reaching up to the blue sky, shut out the sunlight from the gloom of the forest solitude.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Although divided into numerous tribes or families, each speaking a different language, the Indians were, in traits of character and general appearance, very much alike.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Skilled in woodcraft and the art of savage warfare, he was lord and master of this vast domain, now called the United States.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tall trees had grown for centuries and their towering tops, reaching up to the blue sky, shut out the sunlight from the gloom of the forest solitude.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading When the white man discovered America, he found a great, primeval wilderness of fertile valleys, high mountains and deep forests.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Skilled in woodcraft and the art of savage warfare, he was lord and master of this vast domain, now called the United States.
precisely as stated
From this reading Although divided into numerous tribes or families, each speaking a different language, the Indians were, in traits of character and general appearance, very much alike.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Skilled in woodcraft and the art of savage warfare, he was lord and master of this vast domain, now called the United States.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Skilled in woodcraft and the art of savage warfare, he was lord and master of this vast domain, now called the United States.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although divided into numerous tribes or families, each speaking a different language, the Indians were, in traits of character and general appearance, very much alike.
at the time that
From this reading When the white man discovered America, he found a great, primeval wilderness of fertile valleys, high mountains and deep forests.
a Caucasian
From this reading When the white man discovered America, he found a great, primeval wilderness of fertile valleys, high mountains and deep forests.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading In the deep recesses of this wilderness the red man, or Indian, lived in wild freedom.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading When the white man discovered America, he found a great, primeval wilderness of fertile valleys, high mountains and deep forests.
woodcraftnoun
skill and experience in matters relating to the woods (as hunting or fishing or camping)
From this reading Skilled in woodcraft and the art of savage warfare, he was lord and master of this vast domain, now called the United States.
