Chapter III

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

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

Having no one else present.

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

in addition

From this reading He also realized that he must tell Ganawa the whole story.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

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

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

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

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “My father,” he began, “I must now tell you why your white sons have come to the Chippewa country.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading We know that the Chippewas and the Ottawas still love the French better than the English.

a youthful male person

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

a member of an Algonquian people who lived west of Lake Superior

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

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

From this reading We know that the Chippewas and the Ottawas still love the French better than the English.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading We know that the Chippewas and the Ottawas still love the French better than the English.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

rules governing socially acceptable behavior

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading We know that the Chippewas and the Ottawas still love the French better than the English.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

yet to be or coming

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

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

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

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

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

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

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “My father,” he began, “I must now tell you why your white sons have come to the Chippewa country.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

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

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

someone who hunts game

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “My father,” he began, “I must now tell you why your white sons have come to the Chippewa country.

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

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

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

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

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 GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading We know that the Chippewas and the Ottawas still love the French better than the English.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading We know that the Chippewas and the Ottawas still love the French better than the English.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He also realized that he must tell Ganawa the whole story.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “My father,” he began, “I must now tell you why your white sons have come to the Chippewa country.

of an obscure nature

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

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

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

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

From this reading We know that the Chippewas and the Ottawas still love the French better than the English.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading He also realized that he must tell Ganawa the whole story.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading “My father,” he began, “I must now tell you why your white sons have come to the Chippewa country.

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

not in physical motion

From this reading We know that the Chippewas and the Ottawas still love the French better than the English.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He also realized that he must tell Ganawa the whole story.

express in words

From this reading He also realized that he must tell Ganawa the whole story.

a Native American tent; usually of conical shape

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading We know that the Chippewas and the Ottawas still love the French better than the English.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

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

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

not burdened with difficulties or responsibilities

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

the topmost one of two

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

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

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We know that the Chippewas and the Ottawas still love the French better than the English.

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

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

at the time that

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

a Caucasian

From this reading “My father,” he began, “I must now tell you why your white sons have come to the Chippewa country.

which person or people

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He also realized that he must tell Ganawa the whole story.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A few days later, when he and Ray were alone in the tepee with Ganawa, Bruce unburdened his mind to the Chippewa hunter, who was now looked upon by the Indians as the father and protector of the two Americans who had for some mysterious reasons come to the region of the Upper Great Lake.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading GANAWA SPEAKS Bruce Henley knew enough of Indian etiquette to realize that his friend and Indian father would not ask him why he and the boy had come to the Indian country, and what their plans were for the future.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “My father,” he began, “I must now tell you why your white sons have come to the Chippewa country.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “My father,” he began, “I must now tell you why your white sons have come to the Chippewa country.