used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the moment approached, it was easy to trace in the Indians the evidence of strong interest; mingled, as we fancied, with a little awe.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
(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 It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
AmericanismnounUS /əˈmerɪkənɪzəm/
loyalty to the United States and its institutions
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How much of human power and pride, What glorious hopes, what gloomy fears, Have sunk beneath their noiseless tide!"--PIERPONT.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading Several of the chiefs had improved the intervening time, to retouch the wild conceits that they had previously painted on their visages, rendering their countenances still more appalling.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As the moment approached, it was easy to trace in the Indians the evidence of strong interest; mingled, as we fancied, with a little awe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the moment approached, it was easy to trace in the Indians the evidence of strong interest; mingled, as we fancied, with a little awe.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading As the moment approached, it was easy to trace in the Indians the evidence of strong interest; mingled, as we fancied, with a little awe.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading How much of human power and pride, What glorious hopes, what gloomy fears, Have sunk beneath their noiseless tide!"--PIERPONT.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading Several of the chiefs had improved the intervening time, to retouch the wild conceits that they had previously painted on their visages, rendering their countenances still more appalling.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
conceits
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From this reading Several of the chiefs had improved the intervening time, to retouch the wild conceits that they had previously painted on their visages, rendering their countenances still more appalling.
countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/
plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Several of the chiefs had improved the intervening time, to retouch the wild conceits that they had previously painted on their visages, rendering their countenances still more appalling.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading As the moment approached, it was easy to trace in the Indians the evidence of strong interest; mingled, as we fancied, with a little awe.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading As the moment approached, it was easy to trace in the Indians the evidence of strong interest; mingled, as we fancied, with a little awe.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading As the moment approached, it was easy to trace in the Indians the evidence of strong interest; mingled, as we fancied, with a little awe.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading How much of human power and pride, What glorious hopes, what gloomy fears, Have sunk beneath their noiseless tide!"--PIERPONT.
depressingly dark
From this reading How much of human power and pride, What glorious hopes, what gloomy fears, Have sunk beneath their noiseless tide!"--PIERPONT.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading How much of human power and pride, What glorious hopes, what gloomy fears, Have sunk beneath their noiseless tide!"--PIERPONT.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Several of the chiefs had improved the intervening time, to retouch the wild conceits that they had previously painted on their visages, rendering their countenances still more appalling.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading How much of human power and pride, What glorious hopes, what gloomy fears, Have sunk beneath their noiseless tide!"--PIERPONT.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading How much of human power and pride, What glorious hopes, what gloomy fears, Have sunk beneath their noiseless tide!"--PIERPONT.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
How
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From this reading How much of human power and pride, What glorious hopes, what gloomy fears, Have sunk beneath their noiseless tide!"--PIERPONT.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading How much of human power and pride, What glorious hopes, what gloomy fears, Have sunk beneath their noiseless tide!"--PIERPONT.
ten 10s
From this reading "Two hundred years! two hundred years!
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Several of the chiefs had improved the intervening time, to retouch the wild conceits that they had previously painted on their visages, rendering their countenances still more appalling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading As the moment approached, it was easy to trace in the Indians the evidence of strong interest; mingled, as we fancied, with a little awe.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As the moment approached, it was easy to trace in the Indians the evidence of strong interest; mingled, as we fancied, with a little awe.
interveningadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnɪŋ/
occurring or falling between events or points in time
From this reading Several of the chiefs had improved the intervening time, to retouch the wild conceits that they had previously painted on their visages, rendering their countenances still more appalling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the moment approached, it was easy to trace in the Indians the evidence of strong interest; mingled, as we fancied, with a little awe.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading As the moment approached, it was easy to trace in the Indians the evidence of strong interest; mingled, as we fancied, with a little awe.
a particular point in time
From this reading As the moment approached, it was easy to trace in the Indians the evidence of strong interest; mingled, as we fancied, with a little awe.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Several of the chiefs had improved the intervening time, to retouch the wild conceits that they had previously painted on their visages, rendering their countenances still more appalling.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading How much of human power and pride, What glorious hopes, what gloomy fears, Have sunk beneath their noiseless tide!"--PIERPONT.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
noiselessadjective
making no sound
From this reading How much of human power and pride, What glorious hopes, what gloomy fears, Have sunk beneath their noiseless tide!"--PIERPONT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How much of human power and pride, What glorious hopes, what gloomy fears, Have sunk beneath their noiseless tide!"--PIERPONT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Several of the chiefs had improved the intervening time, to retouch the wild conceits that they had previously painted on their visages, rendering their countenances still more appalling.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
coated with paint
From this reading Several of the chiefs had improved the intervening time, to retouch the wild conceits that they had previously painted on their visages, rendering their countenances still more appalling.
PIERPONT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How much of human power and pride, What glorious hopes, what gloomy fears, Have sunk beneath their noiseless tide!"--PIERPONT.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading How much of human power and pride, What glorious hopes, what gloomy fears, Have sunk beneath their noiseless tide!"--PIERPONT.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Several of the chiefs had improved the intervening time, to retouch the wild conceits that they had previously painted on their visages, rendering their countenances still more appalling.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading How much of human power and pride, What glorious hopes, what gloomy fears, Have sunk beneath their noiseless tide!"--PIERPONT.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading Several of the chiefs had improved the intervening time, to retouch the wild conceits that they had previously painted on their visages, rendering their countenances still more appalling.
retouchverb
give retouches to
From this reading Several of the chiefs had improved the intervening time, to retouch the wild conceits that they had previously painted on their visages, rendering their countenances still more appalling.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several of the chiefs had improved the intervening time, to retouch the wild conceits that they had previously painted on their visages, rendering their countenances still more appalling.
not in physical motion
From this reading Several of the chiefs had improved the intervening time, to retouch the wild conceits that they had previously painted on their visages, rendering their countenances still more appalling.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading As the moment approached, it was easy to trace in the Indians the evidence of strong interest; mingled, as we fancied, with a little awe.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
doomed to extinction
From this reading How much of human power and pride, What glorious hopes, what gloomy fears, Have sunk beneath their noiseless tide!"--PIERPONT.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Several of the chiefs had improved the intervening time, to retouch the wild conceits that they had previously painted on their visages, rendering their countenances still more appalling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading How much of human power and pride, What glorious hopes, what gloomy fears, Have sunk beneath their noiseless tide!"--PIERPONT.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several of the chiefs had improved the intervening time, to retouch the wild conceits that they had previously painted on their visages, rendering their countenances still more appalling.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading How much of human power and pride, What glorious hopes, what gloomy fears, Have sunk beneath their noiseless tide!"--PIERPONT.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Several of the chiefs had improved the intervening time, to retouch the wild conceits that they had previously painted on their visages, rendering their countenances still more appalling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
a just detectable amount
From this reading As the moment approached, it was easy to trace in the Indians the evidence of strong interest; mingled, as we fancied, with a little awe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Two hundred years! two hundred years!
the act of using
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
visages
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From this reading Several of the chiefs had improved the intervening time, to retouch the wild conceits that they had previously painted on their visages, rendering their countenances still more appalling.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the moment approached, it was easy to trace in the Indians the evidence of strong interest; mingled, as we fancied, with a little awe.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading How much of human power and pride, What glorious hopes, what gloomy fears, Have sunk beneath their noiseless tide!"--PIERPONT.
at the time that
From this reading It wanted about an hour to sunset--or sun-_down_, to use our common Americanism--when we all left the new quarters of our red brethren, in order to visit the huts.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Several of the chiefs had improved the intervening time, to retouch the wild conceits that they had previously painted on their visages, rendering their countenances still more appalling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the moment approached, it was easy to trace in the Indians the evidence of strong interest; mingled, as we fancied, with a little awe.
a late time of life
From this reading "Two hundred years! two hundred years!
