used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Her arms were encircled above the elbows and around her wrists with silver bands, and jewels of gold hung from her ears and nose.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
regarded with admiration
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The bride's hair was trimmed to flow gracefully upon her shoulder, and ornamented with brilliants that sparkled like diamonds among her flowing hair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Her arms were encircled above the elbows and around her wrists with silver bands, and jewels of gold hung from her ears and nose.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Her arms were encircled above the elbows and around her wrists with silver bands, and jewels of gold hung from her ears and nose.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
bead-work
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From this reading Her dress was covered with wampum, and her moccasins ornamented with bead-work stars that reflected their dazzling light.
bride'snounUS /braɪdz/
possessive form of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
brilliants
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From this reading The bride's hair was trimmed to flow gracefully upon her shoulder, and ornamented with brilliants that sparkled like diamonds among her flowing hair.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
chief'snounUS /tʃiːfs/
possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Her dress was covered with wampum, and her moccasins ornamented with bead-work stars that reflected their dazzling light.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
a female human offspring
From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading Her dress was covered with wampum, and her moccasins ornamented with bead-work stars that reflected their dazzling light.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The bride's hair was trimmed to flow gracefully upon her shoulder, and ornamented with brilliants that sparkled like diamonds among her flowing hair.
put on clothes
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Her arms were encircled above the elbows and around her wrists with silver bands, and jewels of gold hung from her ears and nose.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Her arms were encircled above the elbows and around her wrists with silver bands, and jewels of gold hung from her ears and nose.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading Her arms were encircled above the elbows and around her wrists with silver bands, and jewels of gold hung from her ears and nose.
Esock
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From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading The bride's hair was trimmed to flow gracefully upon her shoulder, and ornamented with brilliants that sparkled like diamonds among her flowing hair.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her arms were encircled above the elbows and around her wrists with silver bands, and jewels of gold hung from her ears and nose.
coins made of gold
From this reading Her arms were encircled above the elbows and around her wrists with silver bands, and jewels of gold hung from her ears and nose.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading The bride's hair was trimmed to flow gracefully upon her shoulder, and ornamented with brilliants that sparkled like diamonds among her flowing hair.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The bride's hair was trimmed to flow gracefully upon her shoulder, and ornamented with brilliants that sparkled like diamonds among her flowing hair.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Her arms were encircled above the elbows and around her wrists with silver bands, and jewels of gold hung from her ears and nose.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
Hymen's
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From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Her arms were encircled above the elbows and around her wrists with silver bands, and jewels of gold hung from her ears and nose.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Her dress was covered with wampum, and her moccasins ornamented with bead-work stars that reflected their dazzling light.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The bride's hair was trimmed to flow gracefully upon her shoulder, and ornamented with brilliants that sparkled like diamonds among her flowing hair.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
Mayall
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From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
moccasinsnounUS /ˈmɑːkəsɪnz/
plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
From this reading Her dress was covered with wampum, and her moccasins ornamented with bead-work stars that reflected their dazzling light.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Her arms were encircled above the elbows and around her wrists with silver bands, and jewels of gold hung from her ears and nose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading The bride's hair was trimmed to flow gracefully upon her shoulder, and ornamented with brilliants that sparkled like diamonds among her flowing hair.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
plumesnounUS /pluːmz/
plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Her dress was covered with wampum, and her moccasins ornamented with bead-work stars that reflected their dazzling light.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading The bride's hair was trimmed to flow gracefully upon her shoulder, and ornamented with brilliants that sparkled like diamonds among her flowing hair.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Her arms were encircled above the elbows and around her wrists with silver bands, and jewels of gold hung from her ears and nose.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading The bride's hair was trimmed to flow gracefully upon her shoulder, and ornamented with brilliants that sparkled like diamonds among her flowing hair.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Her dress was covered with wampum, and her moccasins ornamented with bead-work stars that reflected their dazzling light.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The bride's hair was trimmed to flow gracefully upon her shoulder, and ornamented with brilliants that sparkled like diamonds among her flowing hair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading The bride's hair was trimmed to flow gracefully upon her shoulder, and ornamented with brilliants that sparkled like diamonds among her flowing hair.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The bride's hair was trimmed to flow gracefully upon her shoulder, and ornamented with brilliants that sparkled like diamonds among her flowing hair.
wampumnounUS /ˈwɑːmpəm/
informal terms for money
From this reading Her dress was covered with wampum, and her moccasins ornamented with bead-work stars that reflected their dazzling light.
war-chief
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From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day was set for Esock Mayall and the chief's adopted daughter to be joined in Hymen's silken bands, according to the custom of the tribe, commanded by their war-chief.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her arms were encircled above the elbows and around her wrists with silver bands, and jewels of gold hung from her ears and nose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading Her arms were encircled above the elbows and around her wrists with silver bands, and jewels of gold hung from her ears and nose.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A young Indian maiden was sent for, and arrived one day in advance, to arrange the bride's dress and ornaments in true Indian style, and dress her hat with flowing plumes so much admired by the native hunters of the forest.
