used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is contrary to the custom of the Indians for a war-party to enter their village at once upon returning.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Mechanically Tyope accompanied his guide.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading They are provided with the necessaries of life, and afterward are conducted to the village in triumph.
(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 In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They are provided with the necessaries of life, and afterward are conducted to the village in triumph.
eagerly desirous
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are provided with the necessaries of life, and afterward are conducted to the village in triumph.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is contrary to the custom of the Indians for a war-party to enter their village at once upon returning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading They are provided with the necessaries of life, and afterward are conducted to the village in triumph.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading It is contrary to the custom of the Indians for a war-party to enter their village at once upon returning.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It is contrary to the custom of the Indians for a war-party to enter their village at once upon returning.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading For at least one day the warriors must wait at some distance from the pueblo.
disapprovalnounUS /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading For at least one day the warriors must wait at some distance from the pueblo.
to come or go into
From this reading It is contrary to the custom of the Indians for a war-party to enter their village at once upon returning.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is contrary to the custom of the Indians for a war-party to enter their village at once upon returning.
formalitiesnounUS /fɔːrˈmælətiz/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For at least one day the warriors must wait at some distance from the pueblo.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Mechanically Tyope accompanied his guide.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mechanically Tyope accompanied his guide.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They are provided with the necessaries of life, and afterward are conducted to the village in triumph.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading It is contrary to the custom of the Indians for a war-party to enter their village at once upon returning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is contrary to the custom of the Indians for a war-party to enter their village at once upon returning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is contrary to the custom of the Indians for a war-party to enter their village at once upon returning.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading For at least one day the warriors must wait at some distance from the pueblo.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They are provided with the necessaries of life, and afterward are conducted to the village in triumph.
MechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading Mechanically Tyope accompanied his guide.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading For at least one day the warriors must wait at some distance from the pueblo.
necessaries
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They are provided with the necessaries of life, and afterward are conducted to the village in triumph.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is contrary to the custom of the Indians for a war-party to enter their village at once upon returning.
on one occasion
From this reading It is contrary to the custom of the Indians for a war-party to enter their village at once upon returning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For at least one day the warriors must wait at some distance from the pueblo.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading They are provided with the necessaries of life, and afterward are conducted to the village in triumph.
pueblonounUS /pˈwebloʊ/
a member of any of about two dozen Native American peoples called “Pueblos” by the Spanish because they live in pueblos (villages built of adobe and rock)
From this reading For at least one day the warriors must wait at some distance from the pueblo.
Queres
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading It is contrary to the custom of the Indians for a war-party to enter their village at once upon returning.
Rito
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For at least one day the warriors must wait at some distance from the pueblo.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
survivorsnounUS /sərˈvaɪvərz/
plural of “survivor” — one who lives through affliction
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is contrary to the custom of the Indians for a war-party to enter their village at once upon returning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is contrary to the custom of the Indians for a war-party to enter their village at once upon returning.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are provided with the necessaries of life, and afterward are conducted to the village in triumph.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is contrary to the custom of the Indians for a war-party to enter their village at once upon returning.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading They are provided with the necessaries of life, and afterward are conducted to the village in triumph.
Tyope
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mechanically Tyope accompanied his guide.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is contrary to the custom of the Indians for a war-party to enter their village at once upon returning.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading It is contrary to the custom of the Indians for a war-party to enter their village at once upon returning.
visitationnounUS /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən/
an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading For at least one day the warriors must wait at some distance from the pueblo.
war-party
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is contrary to the custom of the Indians for a war-party to enter their village at once upon returning.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading For at least one day the warriors must wait at some distance from the pueblo.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the present case all these formalities were neglected, but not through spite or disapproval; the terrible visitation which the Rito had suffered changed everything; the survivors of the Queres were anxious to have their numbers increased by the returning warriors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They are provided with the necessaries of life, and afterward are conducted to the village in triumph.
