accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading These continued throughout the following day, and as the _roy-an-ehs_ of one clan agreed they consulted amongst themselves with the _roy-an-ehs_ of another clan group, and so gradually the representatives of an entire tribe came to an accord.
adjournedverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrnd/
past form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After an invocation to the Great Spirit by the Keeper of the Wampum, To-do-da-ho delivered the common judgment of the _roy-an-ehs_.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading These continued throughout the following day, and as the _roy-an-ehs_ of one clan agreed they consulted amongst themselves with the _roy-an-ehs_ of another clan group, and so gradually the representatives of an entire tribe came to an accord.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading These continued throughout the following day, and as the _roy-an-ehs_ of one clan agreed they consulted amongst themselves with the _roy-an-ehs_ of another clan group, and so gradually the representatives of an entire tribe came to an accord.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading These continued throughout the following day, and as the _roy-an-ehs_ of one clan agreed they consulted amongst themselves with the _roy-an-ehs_ of another clan group, and so gradually the representatives of an entire tribe came to an accord.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading These continued throughout the following day, and as the _roy-an-ehs_ of one clan agreed they consulted amongst themselves with the _roy-an-ehs_ of another clan group, and so gradually the representatives of an entire tribe came to an accord.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The preliminary ceremonies were brief.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the representatives of each tribe had reached the unanimity which was required by the laws of the League, they discussed the situation informally with the _roy-an-ehs_ of the other tribes; and on the fifth day To-do-da-ho summoned the final and decisive session of the Ho-yar-na-go-war.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading These continued throughout the following day, and as the _roy-an-ehs_ of one clan agreed they consulted amongst themselves with the _roy-an-ehs_ of another clan group, and so gradually the representatives of an entire tribe came to an accord.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The preliminary ceremonies were brief.
clannounUS /klæn/
group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading After an invocation to the Great Spirit by the Keeper of the Wampum, To-do-da-ho delivered the common judgment of the _roy-an-ehs_.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading These continued throughout the following day, and as the _roy-an-ehs_ of one clan agreed they consulted amongst themselves with the _roy-an-ehs_ of another clan group, and so gradually the representatives of an entire tribe came to an accord.
without stop or interruption
From this reading These continued throughout the following day, and as the _roy-an-ehs_ of one clan agreed they consulted amongst themselves with the _roy-an-ehs_ of another clan group, and so gradually the representatives of an entire tribe came to an accord.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
councilsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading When the representatives of each tribe had reached the unanimity which was required by the laws of the League, they discussed the situation informally with the _roy-an-ehs_ of the other tribes; and on the fifth day To-do-da-ho summoned the final and decisive session of the Ho-yar-na-go-war.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading After an invocation to the Great Spirit by the Keeper of the Wampum, To-do-da-ho delivered the common judgment of the _roy-an-ehs_.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading When the representatives of each tribe had reached the unanimity which was required by the laws of the League, they discussed the situation informally with the _roy-an-ehs_ of the other tribes; and on the fifth day To-do-da-ho summoned the final and decisive session of the Ho-yar-na-go-war.
dissolveverbUS /dɪˈzɑːlv/
become weaker
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading These continued throughout the following day, and as the _roy-an-ehs_ of one clan agreed they consulted amongst themselves with the _roy-an-ehs_ of another clan group, and so gradually the representatives of an entire tribe came to an accord.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading When the representatives of each tribe had reached the unanimity which was required by the laws of the League, they discussed the situation informally with the _roy-an-ehs_ of the other tribes; and on the fifth day To-do-da-ho summoned the final and decisive session of the Ho-yar-na-go-war.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading When the representatives of each tribe had reached the unanimity which was required by the laws of the League, they discussed the situation informally with the _roy-an-ehs_ of the other tribes; and on the fifth day To-do-da-ho summoned the final and decisive session of the Ho-yar-na-go-war.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading These continued throughout the following day, and as the _roy-an-ehs_ of one clan agreed they consulted amongst themselves with the _roy-an-ehs_ of another clan group, and so gradually the representatives of an entire tribe came to an accord.
in a gradual manner
From this reading These continued throughout the following day, and as the _roy-an-ehs_ of one clan agreed they consulted amongst themselves with the _roy-an-ehs_ of another clan group, and so gradually the representatives of an entire tribe came to an accord.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading After an invocation to the Great Spirit by the Keeper of the Wampum, To-do-da-ho delivered the common judgment of the _roy-an-ehs_.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading These continued throughout the following day, and as the _roy-an-ehs_ of one clan agreed they consulted amongst themselves with the _roy-an-ehs_ of another clan group, and so gradually the representatives of an entire tribe came to an accord.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the representatives of each tribe had reached the unanimity which was required by the laws of the League, they discussed the situation informally with the _roy-an-ehs_ of the other tribes; and on the fifth day To-do-da-ho summoned the final and decisive session of the Ho-yar-na-go-war.
Ho-yar-na-go-war
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From this reading When the representatives of each tribe had reached the unanimity which was required by the laws of the League, they discussed the situation informally with the _roy-an-ehs_ of the other tribes; and on the fifth day To-do-da-ho summoned the final and decisive session of the Ho-yar-na-go-war.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
informallyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməli/
without formality
From this reading When the representatives of each tribe had reached the unanimity which was required by the laws of the League, they discussed the situation informally with the _roy-an-ehs_ of the other tribes; and on the fifth day To-do-da-ho summoned the final and decisive session of the Ho-yar-na-go-war.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
invocationnounUS /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/
a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service
From this reading After an invocation to the Great Spirit by the Keeper of the Wampum, To-do-da-ho delivered the common judgment of the _roy-an-ehs_.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading After an invocation to the Great Spirit by the Keeper of the Wampum, To-do-da-ho delivered the common judgment of the _roy-an-ehs_.
KeepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading After an invocation to the Great Spirit by the Keeper of the Wampum, To-do-da-ho delivered the common judgment of the _roy-an-ehs_.
immediately past
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading When the representatives of each tribe had reached the unanimity which was required by the laws of the League, they discussed the situation informally with the _roy-an-ehs_ of the other tribes; and on the fifth day To-do-da-ho summoned the final and decisive session of the Ho-yar-na-go-war.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading When the representatives of each tribe had reached the unanimity which was required by the laws of the League, they discussed the situation informally with the _roy-an-ehs_ of the other tribes; and on the fifth day To-do-da-ho summoned the final and decisive session of the Ho-yar-na-go-war.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
Na-ho
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the representatives of each tribe had reached the unanimity which was required by the laws of the League, they discussed the situation informally with the _roy-an-ehs_ of the other tribes; and on the fifth day To-do-da-ho summoned the final and decisive session of the Ho-yar-na-go-war.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading These continued throughout the following day, and as the _roy-an-ehs_ of one clan agreed they consulted amongst themselves with the _roy-an-ehs_ of another clan group, and so gradually the representatives of an entire tribe came to an accord.
and nothing more
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When the representatives of each tribe had reached the unanimity which was required by the laws of the League, they discussed the situation informally with the _roy-an-ehs_ of the other tribes; and on the fifth day To-do-da-ho summoned the final and decisive session of the Ho-yar-na-go-war.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading The preliminary ceremonies were brief.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When the representatives of each tribe had reached the unanimity which was required by the laws of the League, they discussed the situation informally with the _roy-an-ehs_ of the other tribes; and on the fifth day To-do-da-ho summoned the final and decisive session of the Ho-yar-na-go-war.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading These continued throughout the following day, and as the _roy-an-ehs_ of one clan agreed they consulted amongst themselves with the _roy-an-ehs_ of another clan group, and so gradually the representatives of an entire tribe came to an accord.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading When the representatives of each tribe had reached the unanimity which was required by the laws of the League, they discussed the situation informally with the _roy-an-ehs_ of the other tribes; and on the fifth day To-do-da-ho summoned the final and decisive session of the Ho-yar-na-go-war.
roy-an-ehs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
Senecas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading When the representatives of each tribe had reached the unanimity which was required by the laws of the League, they discussed the situation informally with the _roy-an-ehs_ of the other tribes; and on the fifth day To-do-da-ho summoned the final and decisive session of the Ho-yar-na-go-war.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading When the representatives of each tribe had reached the unanimity which was required by the laws of the League, they discussed the situation informally with the _roy-an-ehs_ of the other tribes; and on the fifth day To-do-da-ho summoned the final and decisive session of the Ho-yar-na-go-war.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These continued throughout the following day, and as the _roy-an-ehs_ of one clan agreed they consulted amongst themselves with the _roy-an-ehs_ of another clan group, and so gradually the representatives of an entire tribe came to an accord.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading After an invocation to the Great Spirit by the Keeper of the Wampum, To-do-da-ho delivered the common judgment of the _roy-an-ehs_.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading When the representatives of each tribe had reached the unanimity which was required by the laws of the League, they discussed the situation informally with the _roy-an-ehs_ of the other tribes; and on the fifth day To-do-da-ho summoned the final and decisive session of the Ho-yar-na-go-war.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading These continued throughout the following day, and as the _roy-an-ehs_ of one clan agreed they consulted amongst themselves with the _roy-an-ehs_ of another clan group, and so gradually the representatives of an entire tribe came to an accord.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These continued throughout the following day, and as the _roy-an-ehs_ of one clan agreed they consulted amongst themselves with the _roy-an-ehs_ of another clan group, and so gradually the representatives of an entire tribe came to an accord.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These continued throughout the following day, and as the _roy-an-ehs_ of one clan agreed they consulted amongst themselves with the _roy-an-ehs_ of another clan group, and so gradually the representatives of an entire tribe came to an accord.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading These continued throughout the following day, and as the _roy-an-ehs_ of one clan agreed they consulted amongst themselves with the _roy-an-ehs_ of another clan group, and so gradually the representatives of an entire tribe came to an accord.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
To-do-da-ho
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the representatives of each tribe had reached the unanimity which was required by the laws of the League, they discussed the situation informally with the _roy-an-ehs_ of the other tribes; and on the fifth day To-do-da-ho summoned the final and decisive session of the Ho-yar-na-go-war.
tribaladjectiveUS /ˈtraɪbəl/
relating to or characteristic of a tribe
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading When the representatives of each tribe had reached the unanimity which was required by the laws of the League, they discussed the situation informally with the _roy-an-ehs_ of the other tribes; and on the fifth day To-do-da-ho summoned the final and decisive session of the Ho-yar-na-go-war.
unanimitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈnɪməti/
everyone being of one mind
From this reading When the representatives of each tribe had reached the unanimity which was required by the laws of the League, they discussed the situation informally with the _roy-an-ehs_ of the other tribes; and on the fifth day To-do-da-ho summoned the final and decisive session of the Ho-yar-na-go-war.
WampumnounUS /ˈwɑːmpəm/
informal terms for money
From this reading After an invocation to the Great Spirit by the Keeper of the Wampum, To-do-da-ho delivered the common judgment of the _roy-an-ehs_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_Na-ho!_" That was the last speech of the day, and the Council adjourned, only, as in the case of the Senecas' tribal council, to dissolve into minor councils of the _roy-an-ehs_ of the different clan groups in each tribe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The preliminary ceremonies were brief.
at the time that
From this reading When the representatives of each tribe had reached the unanimity which was required by the laws of the League, they discussed the situation informally with the _roy-an-ehs_ of the other tribes; and on the fifth day To-do-da-ho summoned the final and decisive session of the Ho-yar-na-go-war.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the representatives of each tribe had reached the unanimity which was required by the laws of the League, they discussed the situation informally with the _roy-an-ehs_ of the other tribes; and on the fifth day To-do-da-ho summoned the final and decisive session of the Ho-yar-na-go-war.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These continued throughout the following day, and as the _roy-an-ehs_ of one clan agreed they consulted amongst themselves with the _roy-an-ehs_ of another clan group, and so gradually the representatives of an entire tribe came to an accord.
