used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
(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 Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RESCUE AND WHAT FOLLOWED.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
on or to one side
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
being joined in close association
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
AvengernounUS /əˈvendʒər/
someone who takes vengeance
From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside the flambeaus, they had borne disguises down from the cave, which they now proceeded to don.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Beside the flambeaus, they had borne disguises down from the cave, which they now proceeded to don.
a youthful male person
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
bravesnounUS /breɪvz/
plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Beside the flambeaus, they had borne disguises down from the cave, which they now proceeded to don.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
a person who is in charge
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
not accessible to view
From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
decreeverbUS /dɪˈkriː/
issue a decree
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
DefiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
disguisesnounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzɪz/
plural of “disguise” — an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
From this reading Beside the flambeaus, they had borne disguises down from the cave, which they now proceeded to don.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
divestedverbUS /daɪˈvestɪd/
past form of “divest” — take away possessions from someone
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Beside the flambeaus, they had borne disguises down from the cave, which they now proceeded to don.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Beside the flambeaus, they had borne disguises down from the cave, which they now proceeded to don.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
flambeaus
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From this reading Beside the flambeaus, they had borne disguises down from the cave, which they now proceeded to don.
flourishedverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃt/
past form of “flourish” — grow vigorously
From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE RESCUE AND WHAT FOLLOWED.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
fox-tails
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From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Beside the flambeaus, they had borne disguises down from the cave, which they now proceeded to don.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
a young female
From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Beside the flambeaus, they had borne disguises down from the cave, which they now proceeded to don.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
head-dress
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From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
ten 10s
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
Kenowatha
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From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
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 Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
Maumee
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From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Beside the flambeaus, they had borne disguises down from the cave, which they now proceeded to don.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
outlawrynounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːri/
illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts; defiance of the law
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Beside the flambeaus, they had borne disguises down from the cave, which they now proceeded to don.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
protegenounUS /ˈproʊtəʒeɪ/
a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
renegade's
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From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE RESCUE AND WHAT FOLLOWED.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
scalpnounUS /skælp/
the skin that covers the top of the head
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
SnakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
somnolentadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmnələnt/
inclined to or marked by drowsiness
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
staider
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From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESCUE AND WHAT FOLLOWED.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beside the flambeaus, they had borne disguises down from the cave, which they now proceeded to don.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beside the flambeaus, they had borne disguises down from the cave, which they now proceeded to don.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
vagabondsnounUS /ˈvæɡəbɑːndz/
plural of “vagabond” — anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE RESCUE AND WHAT FOLLOWED.
at the time that
From this reading The night was not far advanced when Kenowatha and the Girl Avenger reached the vicinity of the Indian village, and concealed themselves in the tall weeds that flourished there on the banks of the Maumee.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Beside the flambeaus, they had borne disguises down from the cave, which they now proceeded to don.
which person or people
From this reading He realized the peril attached to the expedition he had undertaken, he knew that a decree of outlawry had been passed against him, that the common warrior who took his scalp should forthwith be promoted to a full chief, and lead three hundred braves against the Black Snake, who at that hour was marching from Defiance to Victory.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
wooings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Kenowatha had laid aside the gray fox-tails that had formed a portion of his fantastic head-dress, divested himself of all the characteristic ornaments that were wont to distinguish him as the renegade’s young _protege_, and disguised himself as a common Indian boy--one of the many little red vagabonds that run about the Indian villages deep in mischief, long after their staider parents had yielded to the wooings of the somnolent god.
