accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
alikeadverbUS /əˈlaɪk/
equally
From this reading These are qualities, it is true, which do not distinguish all alike; but they are so far the predominating traits of these remarkable people as to be characteristic.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 These are qualities, it is true, which do not distinguish all alike; but they are so far the predominating traits of these remarkable people as to be characteristic.
allusionsnounUS /əˈluːʒənz/
plural of “allusion” — passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/
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 Few men exhibit greater diversity, or, if we may so express it, greater antithesis of character, than the native warrior of North America.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
antithesisnounUS /ænˈtɪθəsəs/
exact opposite
From this reading Few men exhibit greater diversity, or, if we may so express it, greater antithesis of character, than the native warrior of North America.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Still there is so much obscurity in the Indian traditions, and so much confusion in the Indian names, as to render some explanation useful.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These are qualities, it is true, which do not distinguish all alike; but they are so far the predominating traits of these remarkable people as to be characteristic.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
boastfuladjectiveUS /ˈboʊstfəl/
exhibiting self-importance
From this reading In war, he is daring, boastful, cunning, ruthless, self-denying, and self-devoted; in peace, just, generous, hospitable, revengeful, superstitious, modest, and commonly chaste.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These are qualities, it is true, which do not distinguish all alike; but they are so far the predominating traits of these remarkable people as to be characteristic.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Few men exhibit greater diversity, or, if we may so express it, greater antithesis of character, than the native warrior of North America.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading These are qualities, it is true, which do not distinguish all alike; but they are so far the predominating traits of these remarkable people as to be characteristic.
chasteadjectiveUS /tʃeɪst/
morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)
From this reading In war, he is daring, boastful, cunning, ruthless, self-denying, and self-devoted; in peace, just, generous, hospitable, revengeful, superstitious, modest, and commonly chaste.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading In war, he is daring, boastful, cunning, ruthless, self-denying, and self-devoted; in peace, just, generous, hospitable, revengeful, superstitious, modest, and commonly chaste.
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Still there is so much obscurity in the Indian traditions, and so much confusion in the Indian names, as to render some explanation useful.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading In war, he is daring, boastful, cunning, ruthless, self-denying, and self-devoted; in peace, just, generous, hospitable, revengeful, superstitious, modest, and commonly chaste.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading In war, he is daring, boastful, cunning, ruthless, self-denying, and self-devoted; in peace, just, generous, hospitable, revengeful, superstitious, modest, and commonly chaste.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading These are qualities, it is true, which do not distinguish all alike; but they are so far the predominating traits of these remarkable people as to be characteristic.
diversitynounUS /dɪˈvɜːrsɪti/
noticeable heterogeneity
From this reading Few men exhibit greater diversity, or, if we may so express it, greater antithesis of character, than the native warrior of North America.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading These are qualities, it is true, which do not distinguish all alike; but they are so far the predominating traits of these remarkable people as to be characteristic.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Few men exhibit greater diversity, or, if we may so express it, greater antithesis of character, than the native warrior of North America.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Still there is so much obscurity in the Indian traditions, and so much confusion in the Indian names, as to render some explanation useful.
expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
give expression to
From this reading Few men exhibit greater diversity, or, if we may so express it, greater antithesis of character, than the native warrior of North America.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading These are qualities, it is true, which do not distinguish all alike; but they are so far the predominating traits of these remarkable people as to be characteristic.
FewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few men exhibit greater diversity, or, if we may so express it, greater antithesis of character, than the native warrior of North America.
generousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəs/
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading In war, he is daring, boastful, cunning, ruthless, self-denying, and self-devoted; in peace, just, generous, hospitable, revengeful, superstitious, modest, and commonly chaste.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Few men exhibit greater diversity, or, if we may so express it, greater antithesis of character, than the native warrior of North America.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In war, he is daring, boastful, cunning, ruthless, self-denying, and self-devoted; in peace, just, generous, hospitable, revengeful, superstitious, modest, and commonly chaste.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading In war, he is daring, boastful, cunning, ruthless, self-denying, and self-devoted; in peace, just, generous, hospitable, revengeful, superstitious, modest, and commonly chaste.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Few men exhibit greater diversity, or, if we may so express it, greater antithesis of character, than the native warrior of North America.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Still there is so much obscurity in the Indian traditions, and so much confusion in the Indian names, as to render some explanation useful.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading In war, he is daring, boastful, cunning, ruthless, self-denying, and self-devoted; in peace, just, generous, hospitable, revengeful, superstitious, modest, and commonly chaste.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Few men exhibit greater diversity, or, if we may so express it, greater antithesis of character, than the native warrior of North America.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Few men exhibit greater diversity, or, if we may so express it, greater antithesis of character, than the native warrior of North America.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading In war, he is daring, boastful, cunning, ruthless, self-denying, and self-devoted; in peace, just, generous, hospitable, revengeful, superstitious, modest, and commonly chaste.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Still there is so much obscurity in the Indian traditions, and so much confusion in the Indian names, as to render some explanation useful.
namesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Still there is so much obscurity in the Indian traditions, and so much confusion in the Indian names, as to render some explanation useful.
nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Few men exhibit greater diversity, or, if we may so express it, greater antithesis of character, than the native warrior of North America.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Few men exhibit greater diversity, or, if we may so express it, greater antithesis of character, than the native warrior of North America.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These are qualities, it is true, which do not distinguish all alike; but they are so far the predominating traits of these remarkable people as to be characteristic.
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
obscuritynounUS /əbsˈkjʊrəti/
the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand
From this reading Still there is so much obscurity in the Indian traditions, and so much confusion in the Indian names, as to render some explanation useful.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading In war, he is daring, boastful, cunning, ruthless, self-denying, and self-devoted; in peace, just, generous, hospitable, revengeful, superstitious, modest, and commonly chaste.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading These are qualities, it is true, which do not distinguish all alike; but they are so far the predominating traits of these remarkable people as to be characteristic.
predominatingverbUS /prɪˈdɑːməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “predominate” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading These are qualities, it is true, which do not distinguish all alike; but they are so far the predominating traits of these remarkable people as to be characteristic.
qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading These are qualities, it is true, which do not distinguish all alike; but they are so far the predominating traits of these remarkable people as to be characteristic.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading These are qualities, it is true, which do not distinguish all alike; but they are so far the predominating traits of these remarkable people as to be characteristic.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Still there is so much obscurity in the Indian traditions, and so much confusion in the Indian names, as to render some explanation useful.
renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
revengefuladjective
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading In war, he is daring, boastful, cunning, ruthless, self-denying, and self-devoted; in peace, just, generous, hospitable, revengeful, superstitious, modest, and commonly chaste.
ruthlessadjectiveUS /ˈruːθləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading In war, he is daring, boastful, cunning, ruthless, self-denying, and self-devoted; in peace, just, generous, hospitable, revengeful, superstitious, modest, and commonly chaste.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
self-denyingadjective
willing to deprive yourself
From this reading In war, he is daring, boastful, cunning, ruthless, self-denying, and self-devoted; in peace, just, generous, hospitable, revengeful, superstitious, modest, and commonly chaste.
self-devoted
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From this reading In war, he is daring, boastful, cunning, ruthless, self-denying, and self-devoted; in peace, just, generous, hospitable, revengeful, superstitious, modest, and commonly chaste.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Still there is so much obscurity in the Indian traditions, and so much confusion in the Indian names, as to render some explanation useful.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Still there is so much obscurity in the Indian traditions, and so much confusion in the Indian names, as to render some explanation useful.
StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Still there is so much obscurity in the Indian traditions, and so much confusion in the Indian names, as to render some explanation useful.
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading In war, he is daring, boastful, cunning, ruthless, self-denying, and self-devoted; in peace, just, generous, hospitable, revengeful, superstitious, modest, and commonly chaste.
talenounUS /teɪl/
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 It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Few men exhibit greater diversity, or, if we may so express it, greater antithesis of character, than the native warrior of North America.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Still there is so much obscurity in the Indian traditions, and so much confusion in the Indian names, as to render some explanation useful.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These are qualities, it is true, which do not distinguish all alike; but they are so far the predominating traits of these remarkable people as to be characteristic.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These are qualities, it is true, which do not distinguish all alike; but they are so far the predominating traits of these remarkable people as to be characteristic.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading Still there is so much obscurity in the Indian traditions, and so much confusion in the Indian names, as to render some explanation useful.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading These are qualities, it is true, which do not distinguish all alike; but they are so far the predominating traits of these remarkable people as to be characteristic.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading These are qualities, it is true, which do not distinguish all alike; but they are so far the predominating traits of these remarkable people as to be characteristic.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading It is believed that the scene of this tale, and most of the information necessary to understand its allusions, are rendered sufficiently obvious to the reader in the text itself, or in the accompanying notes.
usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/
being of use or service
From this reading Still there is so much obscurity in the Indian traditions, and so much confusion in the Indian names, as to render some explanation useful.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading In war, he is daring, boastful, cunning, ruthless, self-denying, and self-devoted; in peace, just, generous, hospitable, revengeful, superstitious, modest, and commonly chaste.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Few men exhibit greater diversity, or, if we may so express it, greater antithesis of character, than the native warrior of North America.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Few men exhibit greater diversity, or, if we may so express it, greater antithesis of character, than the native warrior of North America.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These are qualities, it is true, which do not distinguish all alike; but they are so far the predominating traits of these remarkable people as to be characteristic.
