Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The women were busy about the fires, preparing the evening meal, and the children frolicked among the lodges or around the edge of the great spring, as free from care and as happy as the birds above their heads.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The women were busy about the fires, preparing the evening meal, and the children frolicked among the lodges or around the edge of the great spring, as free from care and as happy as the birds above their heads.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading In the camp of deerskin lodges and palmetto huts clustered beneath the grand trees, and occupied by those Indians who acknowledged the good old Micco as their chief, all were in the open air enjoying the cool of the evening.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

later than; following

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading In the camp of deerskin lodges and palmetto huts clustered beneath the grand trees, and occupied by those Indians who acknowledged the good old Micco as their chief, all were in the open air enjoying the cool of the evening.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

(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 A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The women were busy about the fires, preparing the evening meal, and the children frolicked among the lodges or around the edge of the great spring, as free from care and as happy as the birds above their heads.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The women were busy about the fires, preparing the evening meal, and the children frolicked among the lodges or around the edge of the great spring, as free from care and as happy as the birds above their heads.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In the camp of deerskin lodges and palmetto huts clustered beneath the grand trees, and occupied by those Indians who acknowledged the good old Micco as their chief, all were in the open air enjoying the cool of the evening.

plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading The hunters had returned from the chase laden with game, and now lay in comfortable attitudes on the soft grass, indulging in a well-earned rest.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading In the camp of deerskin lodges and palmetto huts clustered beneath the grand trees, and occupied by those Indians who acknowledged the good old Micco as their chief, all were in the open air enjoying the cool of the evening.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The women were busy about the fires, preparing the evening meal, and the children frolicked among the lodges or around the edge of the great spring, as free from care and as happy as the birds above their heads.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the camp of deerskin lodges and palmetto huts clustered beneath the grand trees, and occupied by those Indians who acknowledged the good old Micco as their chief, all were in the open air enjoying the cool of the evening.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading In the camp of deerskin lodges and palmetto huts clustered beneath the grand trees, and occupied by those Indians who acknowledged the good old Micco as their chief, all were in the open air enjoying the cool of the evening.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The women were busy about the fires, preparing the evening meal, and the children frolicked among the lodges or around the edge of the great spring, as free from care and as happy as the birds above their heads.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading The hunters had returned from the chase laden with game, and now lay in comfortable attitudes on the soft grass, indulging in a well-earned rest.

a person who is in charge

From this reading In the camp of deerskin lodges and palmetto huts clustered beneath the grand trees, and occupied by those Indians who acknowledged the good old Micco as their chief, all were in the open air enjoying the cool of the evening.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The women were busy about the fires, preparing the evening meal, and the children frolicked among the lodges or around the edge of the great spring, as free from care and as happy as the birds above their heads.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

growing close together but not in dense mats

From this reading In the camp of deerskin lodges and palmetto huts clustered beneath the grand trees, and occupied by those Indians who acknowledged the good old Micco as their chief, all were in the open air enjoying the cool of the evening.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading The hunters had returned from the chase laden with game, and now lay in comfortable attitudes on the soft grass, indulging in a well-earned rest.

happiness with one's situation in life

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading In the camp of deerskin lodges and palmetto huts clustered beneath the grand trees, and occupied by those Indians who acknowledged the good old Micco as their chief, all were in the open air enjoying the cool of the evening.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

leather from the hide of a deer

From this reading In the camp of deerskin lodges and palmetto huts clustered beneath the grand trees, and occupied by those Indians who acknowledged the good old Micco as their chief, all were in the open air enjoying the cool of the evening.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading The women were busy about the fires, preparing the evening meal, and the children frolicked among the lodges or around the edge of the great spring, as free from care and as happy as the birds above their heads.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading In the camp of deerskin lodges and palmetto huts clustered beneath the grand trees, and occupied by those Indians who acknowledged the good old Micco as their chief, all were in the open air enjoying the cool of the evening.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading The women were busy about the fires, preparing the evening meal, and the children frolicked among the lodges or around the edge of the great spring, as free from care and as happy as the birds above their heads.

plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading The women were busy about the fires, preparing the evening meal, and the children frolicked among the lodges or around the edge of the great spring, as free from care and as happy as the birds above their heads.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The women were busy about the fires, preparing the evening meal, and the children frolicked among the lodges or around the edge of the great spring, as free from care and as happy as the birds above their heads.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The hunters had returned from the chase laden with game, and now lay in comfortable attitudes on the soft grass, indulging in a well-earned rest.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading In the camp of deerskin lodges and palmetto huts clustered beneath the grand trees, and occupied by those Indians who acknowledged the good old Micco as their chief, all were in the open air enjoying the cool of the evening.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading In the camp of deerskin lodges and palmetto huts clustered beneath the grand trees, and occupied by those Indians who acknowledged the good old Micco as their chief, all were in the open air enjoying the cool of the evening.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The hunters had returned from the chase laden with game, and now lay in comfortable attitudes on the soft grass, indulging in a well-earned rest.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The women were busy about the fires, preparing the evening meal, and the children frolicked among the lodges or around the edge of the great spring, as free from care and as happy as the birds above their heads.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading The hunters had returned from the chase laden with game, and now lay in comfortable attitudes on the soft grass, indulging in a well-earned rest.

plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter

From this reading In the camp of deerskin lodges and palmetto huts clustered beneath the grand trees, and occupied by those Indians who acknowledged the good old Micco as their chief, all were in the open air enjoying the cool of the evening.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading In the camp of deerskin lodges and palmetto huts clustered beneath the grand trees, and occupied by those Indians who acknowledged the good old Micco as their chief, all were in the open air enjoying the cool of the evening.

the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

From this reading The hunters had returned from the chase laden with game, and now lay in comfortable attitudes on the soft grass, indulging in a well-earned rest.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading The hunters had returned from the chase laden with game, and now lay in comfortable attitudes on the soft grass, indulging in a well-earned rest.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The hunters had returned from the chase laden with game, and now lay in comfortable attitudes on the soft grass, indulging in a well-earned rest.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)

From this reading In the camp of deerskin lodges and palmetto huts clustered beneath the grand trees, and occupied by those Indians who acknowledged the good old Micco as their chief, all were in the open air enjoying the cool of the evening.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The women were busy about the fires, preparing the evening meal, and the children frolicked among the lodges or around the edge of the great spring, as free from care and as happy as the birds above their heads.

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the camp of deerskin lodges and palmetto huts clustered beneath the grand trees, and occupied by those Indians who acknowledged the good old Micco as their chief, all were in the open air enjoying the cool of the evening.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The hunters had returned from the chase laden with game, and now lay in comfortable attitudes on the soft grass, indulging in a well-earned rest.

held or filled or in use

From this reading In the camp of deerskin lodges and palmetto huts clustered beneath the grand trees, and occupied by those Indians who acknowledged the good old Micco as their chief, all were in the open air enjoying the cool of the evening.

plural of “odor” — any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In the camp of deerskin lodges and palmetto huts clustered beneath the grand trees, and occupied by those Indians who acknowledged the good old Micco as their chief, all were in the open air enjoying the cool of the evening.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading In the camp of deerskin lodges and palmetto huts clustered beneath the grand trees, and occupied by those Indians who acknowledged the good old Micco as their chief, all were in the open air enjoying the cool of the evening.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The women were busy about the fires, preparing the evening meal, and the children frolicked among the lodges or around the edge of the great spring, as free from care and as happy as the birds above their heads.

any of several low-growing palms with fan-shaped leaves

From this reading In the camp of deerskin lodges and palmetto huts clustered beneath the grand trees, and occupied by those Indians who acknowledged the good old Micco as their chief, all were in the open air enjoying the cool of the evening.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading The women were busy about the fires, preparing the evening meal, and the children frolicked among the lodges or around the edge of the great spring, as free from care and as happy as the birds above their heads.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The hunters had returned from the chase laden with game, and now lay in comfortable attitudes on the soft grass, indulging in a well-earned rest.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The hunters had returned from the chase laden with game, and now lay in comfortable attitudes on the soft grass, indulging in a well-earned rest.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

plural of “savanna” — a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

a member of the Muskhogean people who moved into Florida in the 18th century

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

filled with shade

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The hunters had returned from the chase laden with game, and now lay in comfortable attitudes on the soft grass, indulging in a well-earned rest.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

the season of growth

From this reading The women were busy about the fires, preparing the evening meal, and the children frolicked among the lodges or around the edge of the great spring, as free from care and as happy as the birds above their heads.

a state of acute pain

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In the camp of deerskin lodges and palmetto huts clustered beneath the grand trees, and occupied by those Indians who acknowledged the good old Micco as their chief, all were in the open air enjoying the cool of the evening.

an individual instance of a type of symbol

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

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From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The hunters had returned from the chase laden with game, and now lay in comfortable attitudes on the soft grass, indulging in a well-earned rest.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

which person or people

From this reading In the camp of deerskin lodges and palmetto huts clustered beneath the grand trees, and occupied by those Indians who acknowledged the good old Micco as their chief, all were in the open air enjoying the cool of the evening.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A light breeze sweeping across the broad savannas brought with it the odors of countless flowers; from the moss-hung trees many birds poured forth their evening songs in floods of melody, and all nature was full of beauty and rejoicing.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading HAS-SE RECEIVES THE TOKEN Far away from the scenes of sorrow, suffering, savage cruelty, and savage rejoicing of which the shadowy depths of the great swamp were witness, in the pleasant land of the Alachuas, the close of the second day after the one on which Rene de Veaux had been held a prisoner into the Seminole village presented a picture of peace and happy contentment.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The women were busy about the fires, preparing the evening meal, and the children frolicked among the lodges or around the edge of the great spring, as free from care and as happy as the birds above their heads.