used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But one of two things remained: either he must yield to her will, or fall a victim to her vengeance, even if her own hand dealt the blow.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading For some time there had been no further communication between Mahaska and her husband upon the disputed point of the French alliance.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For some time there had been no further communication between Mahaska and her husband upon the disputed point of the French alliance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Failing that, some plot must be formed, so thoroughly to disgrace him, that death, such as she had dealt her old enemy, the Fox, would be a blessing in comparison.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For some time there had been no further communication between Mahaska and her husband upon the disputed point of the French alliance.
dearly loved
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For some time there had been no further communication between Mahaska and her husband upon the disputed point of the French alliance.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Failing that, some plot must be formed, so thoroughly to disgrace him, that death, such as she had dealt her old enemy, the Fox, would be a blessing in comparison.
exhale hard
From this reading But one of two things remained: either he must yield to her will, or fall a victim to her vengeance, even if her own hand dealt the blow.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading For some time there had been no further communication between Mahaska and her husband upon the disputed point of the French alliance.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Failing that, some plot must be formed, so thoroughly to disgrace him, that death, such as she had dealt her old enemy, the Fox, would be a blessing in comparison.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading But one of two things remained: either he must yield to her will, or fall a victim to her vengeance, even if her own hand dealt the blow.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Failing that, some plot must be formed, so thoroughly to disgrace him, that death, such as she had dealt her old enemy, the Fox, would be a blessing in comparison.
wanted intensely
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Failing that, some plot must be formed, so thoroughly to disgrace him, that death, such as she had dealt her old enemy, the Fox, would be a blessing in comparison.
disputedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈpjuːtəd/
subject to disagreement and debate
From this reading For some time there had been no further communication between Mahaska and her husband upon the disputed point of the French alliance.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
one or the other of two
From this reading But one of two things remained: either he must yield to her will, or fall a victim to her vengeance, even if her own hand dealt the blow.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
an opposing military force
From this reading Failing that, some plot must be formed, so thoroughly to disgrace him, that death, such as she had dealt her old enemy, the Fox, would be a blessing in comparison.
divisible by two
From this reading But one of two things remained: either he must yield to her will, or fall a victim to her vengeance, even if her own hand dealt the blow.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
FailingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Failing that, some plot must be formed, so thoroughly to disgrace him, that death, such as she had dealt her old enemy, the Fox, would be a blessing in comparison.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading But one of two things remained: either he must yield to her will, or fall a victim to her vengeance, even if her own hand dealt the blow.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some time there had been no further communication between Mahaska and her husband upon the disputed point of the French alliance.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Failing that, some plot must be formed, so thoroughly to disgrace him, that death, such as she had dealt her old enemy, the Fox, would be a blessing in comparison.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Failing that, some plot must be formed, so thoroughly to disgrace him, that death, such as she had dealt her old enemy, the Fox, would be a blessing in comparison.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading For some time there had been no further communication between Mahaska and her husband upon the disputed point of the French alliance.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading For some time there had been no further communication between Mahaska and her husband upon the disputed point of the French alliance.
Gi-en-gwa-tah
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From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For some time there had been no further communication between Mahaska and her husband upon the disputed point of the French alliance.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But one of two things remained: either he must yield to her will, or fall a victim to her vengeance, even if her own hand dealt the blow.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For some time there had been no further communication between Mahaska and her husband upon the disputed point of the French alliance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Failing that, some plot must be formed, so thoroughly to disgrace him, that death, such as she had dealt her old enemy, the Fox, would be a blessing in comparison.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading For some time there had been no further communication between Mahaska and her husband upon the disputed point of the French alliance.
not in action or at work
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But one of two things remained: either he must yield to her will, or fall a victim to her vengeance, even if her own hand dealt the blow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
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 Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
machinationsnounUS /ˌmækəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “machination” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
Mahaska
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From this reading For some time there had been no further communication between Mahaska and her husband upon the disputed point of the French alliance.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
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 Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
a particular point in time
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But one of two things remained: either he must yield to her will, or fall a victim to her vengeance, even if her own hand dealt the blow.
NationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
not any; not one
From this reading For some time there had been no further communication between Mahaska and her husband upon the disputed point of the French alliance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For some time there had been no further communication between Mahaska and her husband upon the disputed point of the French alliance.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Failing that, some plot must be formed, so thoroughly to disgrace him, that death, such as she had dealt her old enemy, the Fox, would be a blessing in comparison.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one of two things remained: either he must yield to her will, or fall a victim to her vengeance, even if her own hand dealt the blow.
and nothing more
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But one of two things remained: either he must yield to her will, or fall a victim to her vengeance, even if her own hand dealt the blow.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But one of two things remained: either he must yield to her will, or fall a victim to her vengeance, even if her own hand dealt the blow.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Failing that, some plot must be formed, so thoroughly to disgrace him, that death, such as she had dealt her old enemy, the Fox, would be a blessing in comparison.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading For some time there had been no further communication between Mahaska and her husband upon the disputed point of the French alliance.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But one of two things remained: either he must yield to her will, or fall a victim to her vengeance, even if her own hand dealt the blow.
Senecas
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From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some time there had been no further communication between Mahaska and her husband upon the disputed point of the French alliance.
not in physical motion
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Failing that, some plot must be formed, so thoroughly to disgrace him, that death, such as she had dealt her old enemy, the Fox, would be a blessing in comparison.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For some time there had been no further communication between Mahaska and her husband upon the disputed point of the French alliance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For some time there had been no further communication between Mahaska and her husband upon the disputed point of the French alliance.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But one of two things remained: either he must yield to her will, or fall a victim to her vengeance, even if her own hand dealt the blow.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Failing that, some plot must be formed, so thoroughly to disgrace him, that death, such as she had dealt her old enemy, the Fox, would be a blessing in comparison.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time there had been no further communication between Mahaska and her husband upon the disputed point of the French alliance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But one of two things remained: either he must yield to her will, or fall a victim to her vengeance, even if her own hand dealt the blow.
underminedverbUS /ˌʌndərˈmaɪnd/
past form of “undermine” — destroy property or hinder normal operations
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For some time there had been no further communication between Mahaska and her husband upon the disputed point of the French alliance.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading But one of two things remained: either he must yield to her will, or fall a victim to her vengeance, even if her own hand dealt the blow.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading But one of two things remained: either he must yield to her will, or fall a victim to her vengeance, even if her own hand dealt the blow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading She feared Gi-en-gwa-tah more than any other man; she was confident that she had greatly undermined the influence he had formerly possessed, but she knew that, despite her machinations, he still was much beloved, and she dreaded the weight his opinion and his passionate eloquence might have.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But one of two things remained: either he must yield to her will, or fall a victim to her vengeance, even if her own hand dealt the blow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Not that the woman had been idle; she had never relaxed in her exertions among the tribes, and she knew that not only the chiefs among the Senecas were with her, but so many leaders among the other Nations, that she should be able to carry the whole body at the desired moment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Failing that, some plot must be formed, so thoroughly to disgrace him, that death, such as she had dealt her old enemy, the Fox, would be a blessing in comparison.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading But one of two things remained: either he must yield to her will, or fall a victim to her vengeance, even if her own hand dealt the blow.
