used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Story of the Great French and Indian War Author of _The Tree Of Appomattox_, _The Keepers Of The Trail_, _The Forest Of Swords_, etc.
in addition
From this reading It is also concerned to a large extent with the Iroquois, the mighty league known in their own language as the Hodenosaunee, for the favor of which both French and English were high bidders.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading "The Hunters of the Hills" is the first volume of a series dealing with the great struggle of France and England and their colonies for dominion in North America, culminating with the fall of Quebec.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Story of the Great French and Indian War Author of _The Tree Of Appomattox_, _The Keepers Of The Trail_, _The Forest Of Swords_, etc.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In his treatment of the theme the author has consulted many authorities, and he is not conscious of any historical error.
Appomattox
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From this reading A Story of the Great French and Indian War Author of _The Tree Of Appomattox_, _The Keepers Of The Trail_, _The Forest Of Swords_, etc.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is also concerned to a large extent with the Iroquois, the mighty league known in their own language as the Hodenosaunee, for the favor of which both French and English were high bidders.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A Story of the Great French and Indian War Author of _The Tree Of Appomattox_, _The Keepers Of The Trail_, _The Forest Of Swords_, etc.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading In his treatment of the theme the author has consulted many authorities, and he is not conscious of any historical error.
biddersnounUS /ˈbɪdərz/
plural of “bidder” — someone who makes an offer
From this reading It is also concerned to a large extent with the Iroquois, the mighty league known in their own language as the Hodenosaunee, for the favor of which both French and English were high bidders.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It is also concerned to a large extent with the Iroquois, the mighty league known in their own language as the Hodenosaunee, for the favor of which both French and English were high bidders.
coloniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading "The Hunters of the Hills" is the first volume of a series dealing with the great struggle of France and England and their colonies for dominion in North America, culminating with the fall of Quebec.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading It is also concerned to a large extent with the Iroquois, the mighty league known in their own language as the Hodenosaunee, for the favor of which both French and English were high bidders.
intentionally conceived
From this reading In his treatment of the theme the author has consulted many authorities, and he is not conscious of any historical error.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading In his treatment of the theme the author has consulted many authorities, and he is not conscious of any historical error.
culminatingverbUS /ˈkʌlməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “culminate” — end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
From this reading "The Hunters of the Hills" is the first volume of a series dealing with the great struggle of France and England and their colonies for dominion in North America, culminating with the fall of Quebec.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading ROBERT LENNOX A lad of unknown origin TAYOGA A young Onondaga warrior DAVID WILLET A hunter RAYMOND LOUIS DE ST.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading ROBERT LENNOX A lad of unknown origin TAYOGA A young Onondaga warrior DAVID WILLET A hunter RAYMOND LOUIS DE ST.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading "The Hunters of the Hills" is the first volume of a series dealing with the great struggle of France and England and their colonies for dominion in North America, culminating with the fall of Quebec.
dominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading "The Hunters of the Hills" is the first volume of a series dealing with the great struggle of France and England and their colonies for dominion in North America, culminating with the fall of Quebec.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading "The Hunters of the Hills" is the first volume of a series dealing with the great struggle of France and England and their colonies for dominion in North America, culminating with the fall of Quebec.
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 It is also concerned to a large extent with the Iroquois, the mighty league known in their own language as the Hodenosaunee, for the favor of which both French and English were high bidders.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading In his treatment of the theme the author has consulted many authorities, and he is not conscious of any historical error.
etc
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From this reading A Story of the Great French and Indian War Author of _The Tree Of Appomattox_, _The Keepers Of The Trail_, _The Forest Of Swords_, etc.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading It is also concerned to a large extent with the Iroquois, the mighty league known in their own language as the Hodenosaunee, for the favor of which both French and English were high bidders.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "The Hunters of the Hills" is the first volume of a series dealing with the great struggle of France and England and their colonies for dominion in North America, culminating with the fall of Quebec.
promote over another
From this reading It is also concerned to a large extent with the Iroquois, the mighty league known in their own language as the Hodenosaunee, for the favor of which both French and English were high bidders.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "The Hunters of the Hills" is the first volume of a series dealing with the great struggle of France and England and their colonies for dominion in North America, culminating with the fall of Quebec.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The Hunters of the Hills" is the first volume of a series dealing with the great struggle of France and England and their colonies for dominion in North America, culminating with the fall of Quebec.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A Story of the Great French and Indian War Author of _The Tree Of Appomattox_, _The Keepers Of The Trail_, _The Forest Of Swords_, etc.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading "The Hunters of the Hills" is the first volume of a series dealing with the great struggle of France and England and their colonies for dominion in North America, culminating with the fall of Quebec.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A Story of the Great French and Indian War Author of _The Tree Of Appomattox_, _The Keepers Of The Trail_, _The Forest Of Swords_, etc.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A Story of the Great French and Indian War Author of _The Tree Of Appomattox_, _The Keepers Of The Trail_, _The Forest Of Swords_, etc.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In his treatment of the theme the author has consulted many authorities, and he is not conscious of any historical error.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his treatment of the theme the author has consulted many authorities, and he is not conscious of any historical error.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It is also concerned to a large extent with the Iroquois, the mighty league known in their own language as the Hodenosaunee, for the favor of which both French and English were high bidders.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading "The Hunters of the Hills" is the first volume of a series dealing with the great struggle of France and England and their colonies for dominion in North America, culminating with the fall of Quebec.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his treatment of the theme the author has consulted many authorities, and he is not conscious of any historical error.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading In his treatment of the theme the author has consulted many authorities, and he is not conscious of any historical error.
Hodenosaunee
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From this reading It is also concerned to a large extent with the Iroquois, the mighty league known in their own language as the Hodenosaunee, for the favor of which both French and English were high bidders.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading ROBERT LENNOX A lad of unknown origin TAYOGA A young Onondaga warrior DAVID WILLET A hunter RAYMOND LOUIS DE ST.
HuntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading "The Hunters of the Hills" is the first volume of a series dealing with the great struggle of France and England and their colonies for dominion in North America, culminating with the fall of Quebec.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The Hunters of the Hills" is the first volume of a series dealing with the great struggle of France and England and their colonies for dominion in North America, culminating with the fall of Quebec.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading A Story of the Great French and Indian War Author of _The Tree Of Appomattox_, _The Keepers Of The Trail_, _The Forest Of Swords_, etc.
IroquoisnounUS /ˈɪrəkwɔɪ/
any member of the warlike North American Indian peoples formerly living in New York State; the Iroquois League were allies of the British during the American Revolution
From this reading It is also concerned to a large extent with the Iroquois, the mighty league known in their own language as the Hodenosaunee, for the favor of which both French and English were high bidders.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Hunters of the Hills" is the first volume of a series dealing with the great struggle of France and England and their colonies for dominion in North America, culminating with the fall of Quebec.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is also concerned to a large extent with the Iroquois, the mighty league known in their own language as the Hodenosaunee, for the favor of which both French and English were high bidders.
KeepersnounUS /ˈkiːpərz/
plural of “keeper” — someone in charge of other people
From this reading A Story of the Great French and Indian War Author of _The Tree Of Appomattox_, _The Keepers Of The Trail_, _The Forest Of Swords_, etc.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It is also concerned to a large extent with the Iroquois, the mighty league known in their own language as the Hodenosaunee, for the favor of which both French and English were high bidders.
a boy or man
From this reading ROBERT LENNOX A lad of unknown origin TAYOGA A young Onondaga warrior DAVID WILLET A hunter RAYMOND LOUIS DE ST.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading It is also concerned to a large extent with the Iroquois, the mighty league known in their own language as the Hodenosaunee, for the favor of which both French and English were high bidders.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is also concerned to a large extent with the Iroquois, the mighty league known in their own language as the Hodenosaunee, for the favor of which both French and English were high bidders.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading It is also concerned to a large extent with the Iroquois, the mighty league known in their own language as the Hodenosaunee, for the favor of which both French and English were high bidders.
LENNOX
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From this reading ROBERT LENNOX A lad of unknown origin TAYOGA A young Onondaga warrior DAVID WILLET A hunter RAYMOND LOUIS DE ST.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading ROBERT LENNOX A lad of unknown origin TAYOGA A young Onondaga warrior DAVID WILLET A hunter RAYMOND LOUIS DE ST.
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 In his treatment of the theme the author has consulted many authorities, and he is not conscious of any historical error.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading It is also concerned to a large extent with the Iroquois, the mighty league known in their own language as the Hodenosaunee, for the favor of which both French and English were high bidders.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "The Hunters of the Hills" is the first volume of a series dealing with the great struggle of France and England and their colonies for dominion in North America, culminating with the fall of Quebec.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In his treatment of the theme the author has consulted many authorities, and he is not conscious of any historical error.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Story of the Great French and Indian War Author of _The Tree Of Appomattox_, _The Keepers Of The Trail_, _The Forest Of Swords_, etc.
OnondaganounUS /ˌɑːnənˈdɔːɡə/
a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living between Lake Champlain and the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading ROBERT LENNOX A lad of unknown origin TAYOGA A young Onondaga warrior DAVID WILLET A hunter RAYMOND LOUIS DE ST.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading ROBERT LENNOX A lad of unknown origin TAYOGA A young Onondaga warrior DAVID WILLET A hunter RAYMOND LOUIS DE ST.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is also concerned to a large extent with the Iroquois, the mighty league known in their own language as the Hodenosaunee, for the favor of which both French and English were high bidders.
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading "The Hunters of the Hills" is the first volume of a series dealing with the great struggle of France and England and their colonies for dominion in North America, culminating with the fall of Quebec.
RAYMOND
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From this reading ROBERT LENNOX A lad of unknown origin TAYOGA A young Onondaga warrior DAVID WILLET A hunter RAYMOND LOUIS DE ST.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading ROBERT LENNOX A lad of unknown origin TAYOGA A young Onondaga warrior DAVID WILLET A hunter RAYMOND LOUIS DE ST.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading "The Hunters of the Hills" is the first volume of a series dealing with the great struggle of France and England and their colonies for dominion in North America, culminating with the fall of Quebec.
ST
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From this reading ROBERT LENNOX A lad of unknown origin TAYOGA A young Onondaga warrior DAVID WILLET A hunter RAYMOND LOUIS DE ST.
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 A Story of the Great French and Indian War Author of _The Tree Of Appomattox_, _The Keepers Of The Trail_, _The Forest Of Swords_, etc.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading "The Hunters of the Hills" is the first volume of a series dealing with the great struggle of France and England and their colonies for dominion in North America, culminating with the fall of Quebec.
SwordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading A Story of the Great French and Indian War Author of _The Tree Of Appomattox_, _The Keepers Of The Trail_, _The Forest Of Swords_, etc.
TAYOGA
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From this reading ROBERT LENNOX A lad of unknown origin TAYOGA A young Onondaga warrior DAVID WILLET A hunter RAYMOND LOUIS DE ST.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Story of the Great French and Indian War Author of _The Tree Of Appomattox_, _The Keepers Of The Trail_, _The Forest Of Swords_, etc.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "The Hunters of the Hills" is the first volume of a series dealing with the great struggle of France and England and their colonies for dominion in North America, culminating with the fall of Quebec.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In his treatment of the theme the author has consulted many authorities, and he is not conscious of any historical error.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is also concerned to a large extent with the Iroquois, the mighty league known in their own language as the Hodenosaunee, for the favor of which both French and English were high bidders.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading A Story of the Great French and Indian War Author of _The Tree Of Appomattox_, _The Keepers Of The Trail_, _The Forest Of Swords_, etc.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading In his treatment of the theme the author has consulted many authorities, and he is not conscious of any historical error.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A Story of the Great French and Indian War Author of _The Tree Of Appomattox_, _The Keepers Of The Trail_, _The Forest Of Swords_, etc.
not known
From this reading ROBERT LENNOX A lad of unknown origin TAYOGA A young Onondaga warrior DAVID WILLET A hunter RAYMOND LOUIS DE ST.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading "The Hunters of the Hills" is the first volume of a series dealing with the great struggle of France and England and their colonies for dominion in North America, culminating with the fall of Quebec.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A Story of the Great French and Indian War Author of _The Tree Of Appomattox_, _The Keepers Of The Trail_, _The Forest Of Swords_, etc.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading ROBERT LENNOX A lad of unknown origin TAYOGA A young Onondaga warrior DAVID WILLET A hunter RAYMOND LOUIS DE ST.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is also concerned to a large extent with the Iroquois, the mighty league known in their own language as the Hodenosaunee, for the favor of which both French and English were high bidders.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is also concerned to a large extent with the Iroquois, the mighty league known in their own language as the Hodenosaunee, for the favor of which both French and English were high bidders.
WILLETnounUS /ˈwɪlɪt/
large North American shorebird of eastern and Gulf Coasts
From this reading ROBERT LENNOX A lad of unknown origin TAYOGA A young Onondaga warrior DAVID WILLET A hunter RAYMOND LOUIS DE ST.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The Hunters of the Hills" is the first volume of a series dealing with the great struggle of France and England and their colonies for dominion in North America, culminating with the fall of Quebec.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading ROBERT LENNOX A lad of unknown origin TAYOGA A young Onondaga warrior DAVID WILLET A hunter RAYMOND LOUIS DE ST.
