Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading A chant raised by the Indians grew nearer, and the rustling of the leaves beneath many feet more loud and deep; then all noise ceased and Opechancanough entered the hollow alone.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The sun now rode above the low hills, pouring its gold into the hollow and brightening all the world besides.

(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 By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

Having no one else present.

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

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

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

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

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading The face of this barbarian was as dark, cold, and impassive as death.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading A chant raised by the Indians grew nearer, and the rustling of the leaves beneath many feet more loud and deep; then all noise ceased and Opechancanough entered the hollow alone.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading The sun now rode above the low hills, pouring its gold into the hollow and brightening all the world besides.

fruit-eating mostly brilliant blue songbird of the East Indies

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

-ing form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading The sun now rode above the low hills, pouring its gold into the hollow and brightening all the world besides.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading A chant raised by the Indians grew nearer, and the rustling of the leaves beneath many feet more loud and deep; then all noise ceased and Opechancanough entered the hollow alone.

recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm

From this reading A chant raised by the Indians grew nearer, and the rustling of the leaves beneath many feet more loud and deep; then all noise ceased and Opechancanough entered the hollow alone.

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

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The face of this barbarian was as dark, cold, and impassive as death.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The face of this barbarian was as dark, cold, and impassive as death.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The face of this barbarian was as dark, cold, and impassive as death.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading A chant raised by the Indians grew nearer, and the rustling of the leaves beneath many feet more loud and deep; then all noise ceased and Opechancanough entered the hollow alone.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading A chant raised by the Indians grew nearer, and the rustling of the leaves beneath many feet more loud and deep; then all noise ceased and Opechancanough entered the hollow alone.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The face of this barbarian was as dark, cold, and impassive as death.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading A chant raised by the Indians grew nearer, and the rustling of the leaves beneath many feet more loud and deep; then all noise ceased and Opechancanough entered the hollow alone.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

coins made of gold

From this reading The sun now rode above the low hills, pouring its gold into the hollow and brightening all the world besides.

destroyed or killed

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading A chant raised by the Indians grew nearer, and the rustling of the leaves beneath many feet more loud and deep; then all noise ceased and Opechancanough entered the hollow alone.

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

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The sun now rode above the low hills, pouring its gold into the hollow and brightening all the world besides.

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

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited

From this reading The face of this barbarian was as dark, cold, and impassive as death.

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

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

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

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

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

From this reading A chant raised by the Indians grew nearer, and the rustling of the leaves beneath many feet more loud and deep; then all noise ceased and Opechancanough entered the hollow alone.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The sun now rode above the low hills, pouring its gold into the hollow and brightening all the world besides.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The sun now rode above the low hills, pouring its gold into the hollow and brightening all the world besides.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading A chant raised by the Indians grew nearer, and the rustling of the leaves beneath many feet more loud and deep; then all noise ceased and Opechancanough entered the hollow alone.

fasten with a lock

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading A chant raised by the Indians grew nearer, and the rustling of the leaves beneath many feet more loud and deep; then all noise ceased and Opechancanough entered the hollow alone.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The sun now rode above the low hills, pouring its gold into the hollow and brightening all the world besides.

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

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 A chant raised by the Indians grew nearer, and the rustling of the leaves beneath many feet more loud and deep; then all noise ceased and Opechancanough entered the hollow alone.

come together

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

the force of workers available

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A chant raised by the Indians grew nearer, and the rustling of the leaves beneath many feet more loud and deep; then all noise ceased and Opechancanough entered the hollow alone.

completely unclothed

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading A chant raised by the Indians grew nearer, and the rustling of the leaves beneath many feet more loud and deep; then all noise ceased and Opechancanough entered the hollow alone.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading A chant raised by the Indians grew nearer, and the rustling of the leaves beneath many feet more loud and deep; then all noise ceased and Opechancanough entered the hollow alone.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

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

From this reading The sun now rode above the low hills, pouring its gold into the hollow and brightening all the world besides.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

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

From this reading A chant raised by the Indians grew nearer, and the rustling of the leaves beneath many feet more loud and deep; then all noise ceased and Opechancanough entered the hollow alone.

above and across; more than

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

coated with paint

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

flowing profusely

From this reading The sun now rode above the low hills, pouring its gold into the hollow and brightening all the world besides.

past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading A chant raised by the Indians grew nearer, and the rustling of the leaves beneath many feet more loud and deep; then all noise ceased and Opechancanough entered the hollow alone.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The sun now rode above the low hills, pouring its gold into the hollow and brightening all the world besides.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

the stealing of cattle

From this reading A chant raised by the Indians grew nearer, and the rustling of the leaves beneath many feet more loud and deep; then all noise ceased and Opechancanough entered the hollow alone.

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

the skin that covers the top of the head

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun now rode above the low hills, pouring its gold into the hollow and brightening all the world besides.

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

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A chant raised by the Indians grew nearer, and the rustling of the leaves beneath many feet more loud and deep; then all noise ceased and Opechancanough entered the hollow alone.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

push forcefully

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

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

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

increase threefold

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

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

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

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

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.

belonging to which person

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading By this time we three were alone in the hollow, for all the savages, men and women, had gone forth to meet the Indian whose word was law from the falls of the far west to the Chesapeake.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The sun now rode above the low hills, pouring its gold into the hollow and brightening all the world besides.

made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole

From this reading An eagle feather was thrust through his scalp lock; over his naked breast, which was neither painted nor pricked into strange figures, hung a triple row of pearls; his mantle was woven of bluebird feathers, as soft and sleek as satin.