used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The comet burns the wings of night, And dazzles elements and spheres; Then dies in beauty and a blaze of light Blown far through other years.
in the past
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The comet burns the wings of night, And dazzles elements and spheres; Then dies in beauty and a blaze of light Blown far through other years.
from appearances alone
From this reading It was apparently not inferior to that of the Six Nations, or to the more transitory leagues with which Tecumseh or Pontiac stayed for a moment the onward march of the white man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SHALL THE GREAT COUNCIL BE HELD?
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The comet burns the wings of night, And dazzles elements and spheres; Then dies in beauty and a blaze of light Blown far through other years.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading The comet burns the wings of night, And dazzles elements and spheres; Then dies in beauty and a blaze of light Blown far through other years.
BlownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading The comet burns the wings of night, And dazzles elements and spheres; Then dies in beauty and a blaze of light Blown far through other years.
burnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading The comet burns the wings of night, And dazzles elements and spheres; Then dies in beauty and a blaze of light Blown far through other years.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
cometnounUS /ˈkɑːmət/
(astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit
From this reading The comet burns the wings of night, And dazzles elements and spheres; Then dies in beauty and a blaze of light Blown far through other years.
confederacynounUS /kənˈfedərəsi/
the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading SHALL THE GREAT COUNCIL BE HELD?
dazzles
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From this reading The comet burns the wings of night, And dazzles elements and spheres; Then dies in beauty and a blaze of light Blown far through other years.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading The comet burns the wings of night, And dazzles elements and spheres; Then dies in beauty and a blaze of light Blown far through other years.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading The comet burns the wings of night, And dazzles elements and spheres; Then dies in beauty and a blaze of light Blown far through other years.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
at any time
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The comet burns the wings of night, And dazzles elements and spheres; Then dies in beauty and a blaze of light Blown far through other years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was apparently not inferior to that of the Six Nations, or to the more transitory leagues with which Tecumseh or Pontiac stayed for a moment the onward march of the white man.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading SHALL THE GREAT COUNCIL BE HELD?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading SHALL THE GREAT COUNCIL BE HELD?
ten 10s
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The comet burns the wings of night, And dazzles elements and spheres; Then dies in beauty and a blaze of light Blown far through other years.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading It was apparently not inferior to that of the Six Nations, or to the more transitory leagues with which Tecumseh or Pontiac stayed for a moment the onward march of the white man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was apparently not inferior to that of the Six Nations, or to the more transitory leagues with which Tecumseh or Pontiac stayed for a moment the onward march of the white man.
JOAQUIN
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From this reading JOAQUIN MILLER.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading It was apparently not inferior to that of the Six Nations, or to the more transitory leagues with which Tecumseh or Pontiac stayed for a moment the onward march of the white man.
legendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The comet burns the wings of night, And dazzles elements and spheres; Then dies in beauty and a blaze of light Blown far through other years.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was apparently not inferior to that of the Six Nations, or to the more transitory leagues with which Tecumseh or Pontiac stayed for a moment the onward march of the white man.
march in a procession
From this reading It was apparently not inferior to that of the Six Nations, or to the more transitory leagues with which Tecumseh or Pontiac stayed for a moment the onward march of the white man.
MILLERnounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading JOAQUIN MILLER.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was apparently not inferior to that of the Six Nations, or to the more transitory leagues with which Tecumseh or Pontiac stayed for a moment the onward march of the white man.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was apparently not inferior to that of the Six Nations, or to the more transitory leagues with which Tecumseh or Pontiac stayed for a moment the onward march of the white man.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
NationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was apparently not inferior to that of the Six Nations, or to the more transitory leagues with which Tecumseh or Pontiac stayed for a moment the onward march of the white man.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The comet burns the wings of night, And dazzles elements and spheres; Then dies in beauty and a blaze of light Blown far through other years.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was apparently not inferior to that of the Six Nations, or to the more transitory leagues with which Tecumseh or Pontiac stayed for a moment the onward march of the white man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The comet burns the wings of night, And dazzles elements and spheres; Then dies in beauty and a blaze of light Blown far through other years.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading It was apparently not inferior to that of the Six Nations, or to the more transitory leagues with which Tecumseh or Pontiac stayed for a moment the onward march of the white man.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The comet burns the wings of night, And dazzles elements and spheres; Then dies in beauty and a blaze of light Blown far through other years.
PontiacnounUS /ˈpɑːntiæk/
famous chief of the Ottawa who led an unsuccessful rebellion against the British (1715-1769)
From this reading It was apparently not inferior to that of the Six Nations, or to the more transitory leagues with which Tecumseh or Pontiac stayed for a moment the onward march of the white man.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading SHALL THE GREAT COUNCIL BE HELD?
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was apparently not inferior to that of the Six Nations, or to the more transitory leagues with which Tecumseh or Pontiac stayed for a moment the onward march of the white man.
spheresnounUS /sfɪrz/
plural of “sphere” — a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading The comet burns the wings of night, And dazzles elements and spheres; Then dies in beauty and a blaze of light Blown far through other years.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was apparently not inferior to that of the Six Nations, or to the more transitory leagues with which Tecumseh or Pontiac stayed for a moment the onward march of the white man.
TecumsehnounUS /təˈkʌmsə/
a famous chief of the Shawnee who tried to unite Indian tribes against the increasing white settlement (1768-1813)
From this reading It was apparently not inferior to that of the Six Nations, or to the more transitory leagues with which Tecumseh or Pontiac stayed for a moment the onward march of the white man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHALL THE GREAT COUNCIL BE HELD?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The comet burns the wings of night, And dazzles elements and spheres; Then dies in beauty and a blaze of light Blown far through other years.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The comet burns the wings of night, And dazzles elements and spheres; Then dies in beauty and a blaze of light Blown far through other years.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
transitoryadjectiveUS /ˈtrænzətɔːri/
lasting a very short time
From this reading It was apparently not inferior to that of the Six Nations, or to the more transitory leagues with which Tecumseh or Pontiac stayed for a moment the onward march of the white man.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
Wauna
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From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was apparently not inferior to that of the Six Nations, or to the more transitory leagues with which Tecumseh or Pontiac stayed for a moment the onward march of the white man.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was apparently not inferior to that of the Six Nations, or to the more transitory leagues with which Tecumseh or Pontiac stayed for a moment the onward march of the white man.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading The comet burns the wings of night, And dazzles elements and spheres; Then dies in beauty and a blaze of light Blown far through other years.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was apparently not inferior to that of the Six Nations, or to the more transitory leagues with which Tecumseh or Pontiac stayed for a moment the onward march of the white man.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Two hundred years ago--as near as we can estimate the time from the dim and shadowy legends that have come down to us--the confederacy of the Wauna or Columbia was one of the most powerful the New World has ever seen.
a late time of life
From this reading The comet burns the wings of night, And dazzles elements and spheres; Then dies in beauty and a blaze of light Blown far through other years.
