used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading She recognized that henceforth Tyope was free to act as he pleased in the matter, for the medicine-men would be on his side.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading And she saw that the days of mourning that were sure to follow afforded her a capital opportunity for leaving the Rito unobserved, and executing her flight to the Tehuas of the Puye.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She recognized that henceforth Tyope was free to act as he pleased in the matter, for the medicine-men would be on his side.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She recognized that henceforth Tyope was free to act as he pleased in the matter, for the medicine-men would be on his side.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Okoya had been correct in his surmise that Shotaye was gone.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading And she saw that the days of mourning that were sure to follow afforded her a capital opportunity for leaving the Rito unobserved, and executing her flight to the Tehuas of the Puye.
make right or correct
From this reading Okoya had been correct in his surmise that Shotaye was gone.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading And she saw that the days of mourning that were sure to follow afforded her a capital opportunity for leaving the Rito unobserved, and executing her flight to the Tehuas of the Puye.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
executingnounUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪŋ/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading And she saw that the days of mourning that were sure to follow afforded her a capital opportunity for leaving the Rito unobserved, and executing her flight to the Tehuas of the Puye.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading And she saw that the days of mourning that were sure to follow afforded her a capital opportunity for leaving the Rito unobserved, and executing her flight to the Tehuas of the Puye.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading And she saw that the days of mourning that were sure to follow afforded her a capital opportunity for leaving the Rito unobserved, and executing her flight to the Tehuas of the Puye.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading She recognized that henceforth Tyope was free to act as he pleased in the matter, for the medicine-men would be on his side.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In vain Say Koitza pined; her friend had left never to return.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Okoya had been correct in his surmise that Shotaye was gone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Okoya had been correct in his surmise that Shotaye was gone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She recognized that henceforth Tyope was free to act as he pleased in the matter, for the medicine-men would be on his side.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In vain Say Koitza pined; her friend had left never to return.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Okoya had been correct in his surmise that Shotaye was gone.
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Okoya had been correct in his surmise that Shotaye was gone.
indirectlyadverbUS /ˌɪndərˈektliː/
not in a forthright manner
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
interposeverbUS /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/
be or come between
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
Koitza
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From this reading In vain Say Koitza pined; her friend had left never to return.
the act of departing
From this reading And she saw that the days of mourning that were sure to follow afforded her a capital opportunity for leaving the Rito unobserved, and executing her flight to the Tehuas of the Puye.
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 In vain Say Koitza pined; her friend had left never to return.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She recognized that henceforth Tyope was free to act as he pleased in the matter, for the medicine-men would be on his side.
medicine-men
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From this reading She recognized that henceforth Tyope was free to act as he pleased in the matter, for the medicine-men would be on his side.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading And she saw that the days of mourning that were sure to follow afforded her a capital opportunity for leaving the Rito unobserved, and executing her flight to the Tehuas of the Puye.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In vain Say Koitza pined; her friend had left never to return.
information about recent and important events
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
Okoya
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From this reading Okoya had been correct in his surmise that Shotaye was gone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
and nothing more
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading And she saw that the days of mourning that were sure to follow afforded her a capital opportunity for leaving the Rito unobserved, and executing her flight to the Tehuas of the Puye.
pinedverbUS /paɪnd/
past form of “pine” — have a desire for something or someone who is not present
From this reading In vain Say Koitza pined; her friend had left never to return.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading She recognized that henceforth Tyope was free to act as he pleased in the matter, for the medicine-men would be on his side.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
Puye
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From this reading And she saw that the days of mourning that were sure to follow afforded her a capital opportunity for leaving the Rito unobserved, and executing her flight to the Tehuas of the Puye.
Queres
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From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading She recognized that henceforth Tyope was free to act as he pleased in the matter, for the medicine-men would be on his side.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In vain Say Koitza pined; her friend had left never to return.
Rito
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From this reading And she saw that the days of mourning that were sure to follow afforded her a capital opportunity for leaving the Rito unobserved, and executing her flight to the Tehuas of the Puye.
cut with a saw
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
express in words
From this reading In vain Say Koitza pined; her friend had left never to return.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
Shotaye
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From this reading Okoya had been correct in his surmise that Shotaye was gone.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She recognized that henceforth Tyope was free to act as he pleased in the matter, for the medicine-men would be on his side.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading And she saw that the days of mourning that were sure to follow afforded her a capital opportunity for leaving the Rito unobserved, and executing her flight to the Tehuas of the Puye.
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading Okoya had been correct in his surmise that Shotaye was gone.
Tehuas
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From this reading And she saw that the days of mourning that were sure to follow afforded her a capital opportunity for leaving the Rito unobserved, and executing her flight to the Tehuas of the Puye.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Okoya had been correct in his surmise that Shotaye was gone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In vain Say Koitza pined; her friend had left never to return.
Topanashka's
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From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
Tyope
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From this reading She recognized that henceforth Tyope was free to act as he pleased in the matter, for the medicine-men would be on his side.
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading And she saw that the days of mourning that were sure to follow afforded her a capital opportunity for leaving the Rito unobserved, and executing her flight to the Tehuas of the Puye.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In vain Say Koitza pined; her friend had left never to return.
precisely as stated
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Okoya had been correct in his surmise that Shotaye was gone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And she saw that the days of mourning that were sure to follow afforded her a capital opportunity for leaving the Rito unobserved, and executing her flight to the Tehuas of the Puye.
at the time that
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
which person or people
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
wieldverbUS /wiːld/
have and exercise
From this reading When the news of Topanashka's death reached her, which it did on the very night of the occurrence, she saw at a glance that henceforth her presence among the Queres was an impossibility, for she knew that the deceased was the only one who could interpose himself between Say Koitza and her enemies, and thus wield an influence indirectly favourable to herself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She recognized that henceforth Tyope was free to act as he pleased in the matter, for the medicine-men would be on his side.
