1680
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From this reading THE DEATH OF CHASSAGOAC The summer of 1680 was an unquiet season, when every whisper of the wind seemed to bring ill news.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One day a runner came into the village with news of the death of La Salle, followed a little later by another Indian who confirmed the evil tidings.
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading Persistent rumors came to the Illinois of an alliance between the Iroquois and the Miamis.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE DEATH OF CHASSAGOAC The summer of 1680 was an unquiet season, when every whisper of the wind seemed to bring ill news.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Persistent rumors came to the Illinois of an alliance between the Iroquois and the Miamis.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One day a runner came into the village with news of the death of La Salle, followed a little later by another Indian who confirmed the evil tidings.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Persistent rumors came to the Illinois of an alliance between the Iroquois and the Miamis.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE DEATH OF CHASSAGOAC The summer of 1680 was an unquiet season, when every whisper of the wind seemed to bring ill news.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Illinois saw gloom in the face of Tonty; but his eyes flashed no less of fire and his step lacked none of its usual vigor, for he was every inch a chief.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One day a runner came into the village with news of the death of La Salle, followed a little later by another Indian who confirmed the evil tidings.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Persistent rumors came to the Illinois of an alliance between the Iroquois and the Miamis.
CHASSAGOAC
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From this reading THE DEATH OF CHASSAGOAC The summer of 1680 was an unquiet season, when every whisper of the wind seemed to bring ill news.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The Illinois saw gloom in the face of Tonty; but his eyes flashed no less of fire and his step lacked none of its usual vigor, for he was every inch a chief.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading One day a runner came into the village with news of the death of La Salle, followed a little later by another Indian who confirmed the evil tidings.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day a runner came into the village with news of the death of La Salle, followed a little later by another Indian who confirmed the evil tidings.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE DEATH OF CHASSAGOAC The summer of 1680 was an unquiet season, when every whisper of the wind seemed to bring ill news.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE DEATH OF CHASSAGOAC The summer of 1680 was an unquiet season, when every whisper of the wind seemed to bring ill news.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading One day a runner came into the village with news of the death of La Salle, followed a little later by another Indian who confirmed the evil tidings.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The Illinois saw gloom in the face of Tonty; but his eyes flashed no less of fire and his step lacked none of its usual vigor, for he was every inch a chief.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The Illinois saw gloom in the face of Tonty; but his eyes flashed no less of fire and his step lacked none of its usual vigor, for he was every inch a chief.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The Illinois saw gloom in the face of Tonty; but his eyes flashed no less of fire and his step lacked none of its usual vigor, for he was every inch a chief.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading The Illinois saw gloom in the face of Tonty; but his eyes flashed no less of fire and his step lacked none of its usual vigor, for he was every inch a chief.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading One day a runner came into the village with news of the death of La Salle, followed a little later by another Indian who confirmed the evil tidings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Illinois saw gloom in the face of Tonty; but his eyes flashed no less of fire and his step lacked none of its usual vigor, for he was every inch a chief.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The Illinois saw gloom in the face of Tonty; but his eyes flashed no less of fire and his step lacked none of its usual vigor, for he was every inch a chief.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
how
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From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading THE DEATH OF CHASSAGOAC The summer of 1680 was an unquiet season, when every whisper of the wind seemed to bring ill news.
IllinoisnounUS /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading Persistent rumors came to the Illinois of an alliance between the Iroquois and the Miamis.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Illinois saw gloom in the face of Tonty; but his eyes flashed no less of fire and his step lacked none of its usual vigor, for he was every inch a chief.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading The Illinois saw gloom in the face of Tonty; but his eyes flashed no less of fire and his step lacked none of its usual vigor, for he was every inch a chief.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading One day a runner came into the village with news of the death of La Salle, followed a little later by another Indian who confirmed the evil tidings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One day a runner came into the village with news of the death of La Salle, followed a little later by another Indian who confirmed the evil tidings.
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 Persistent rumors came to the Illinois of an alliance between the Iroquois and the Miamis.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Illinois saw gloom in the face of Tonty; but his eyes flashed no less of fire and his step lacked none of its usual vigor, for he was every inch a chief.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading One day a runner came into the village with news of the death of La Salle, followed a little later by another Indian who confirmed the evil tidings.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading The Illinois saw gloom in the face of Tonty; but his eyes flashed no less of fire and his step lacked none of its usual vigor, for he was every inch a chief.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading One day a runner came into the village with news of the death of La Salle, followed a little later by another Indian who confirmed the evil tidings.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The Illinois saw gloom in the face of Tonty; but his eyes flashed no less of fire and his step lacked none of its usual vigor, for he was every inch a chief.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One day a runner came into the village with news of the death of La Salle, followed a little later by another Indian who confirmed the evil tidings.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
the force of workers available
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
Miamis
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From this reading Persistent rumors came to the Illinois of an alliance between the Iroquois and the Miamis.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE DEATH OF CHASSAGOAC The summer of 1680 was an unquiet season, when every whisper of the wind seemed to bring ill news.
not any; not one
From this reading The Illinois saw gloom in the face of Tonty; but his eyes flashed no less of fire and his step lacked none of its usual vigor, for he was every inch a chief.
not one, and not any
From this reading The Illinois saw gloom in the face of Tonty; but his eyes flashed no less of fire and his step lacked none of its usual vigor, for he was every inch a chief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEATH OF CHASSAGOAC The summer of 1680 was an unquiet season, when every whisper of the wind seemed to bring ill news.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day a runner came into the village with news of the death of La Salle, followed a little later by another Indian who confirmed the evil tidings.
PersistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading Persistent rumors came to the Illinois of an alliance between the Iroquois and the Miamis.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Persistent rumors came to the Illinois of an alliance between the Iroquois and the Miamis.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading One day a runner came into the village with news of the death of La Salle, followed a little later by another Indian who confirmed the evil tidings.
Salle
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From this reading One day a runner came into the village with news of the death of La Salle, followed a little later by another Indian who confirmed the evil tidings.
cut with a saw
From this reading The Illinois saw gloom in the face of Tonty; but his eyes flashed no less of fire and his step lacked none of its usual vigor, for he was every inch a chief.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THE DEATH OF CHASSAGOAC The summer of 1680 was an unquiet season, when every whisper of the wind seemed to bring ill news.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE DEATH OF CHASSAGOAC The summer of 1680 was an unquiet season, when every whisper of the wind seemed to bring ill news.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The Illinois saw gloom in the face of Tonty; but his eyes flashed no less of fire and his step lacked none of its usual vigor, for he was every inch a chief.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading THE DEATH OF CHASSAGOAC The summer of 1680 was an unquiet season, when every whisper of the wind seemed to bring ill news.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEATH OF CHASSAGOAC The summer of 1680 was an unquiet season, when every whisper of the wind seemed to bring ill news.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading One day a runner came into the village with news of the death of La Salle, followed a little later by another Indian who confirmed the evil tidings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DEATH OF CHASSAGOAC The summer of 1680 was an unquiet season, when every whisper of the wind seemed to bring ill news.
Tonty
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From this reading The Illinois saw gloom in the face of Tonty; but his eyes flashed no less of fire and his step lacked none of its usual vigor, for he was every inch a chief.
unquietadjective
characterized by unrest or disorder
From this reading THE DEATH OF CHASSAGOAC The summer of 1680 was an unquiet season, when every whisper of the wind seemed to bring ill news.
the act of using
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The Illinois saw gloom in the face of Tonty; but his eyes flashed no less of fire and his step lacked none of its usual vigor, for he was every inch a chief.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading The Illinois saw gloom in the face of Tonty; but his eyes flashed no less of fire and his step lacked none of its usual vigor, for he was every inch a chief.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading One day a runner came into the village with news of the death of La Salle, followed a little later by another Indian who confirmed the evil tidings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DEATH OF CHASSAGOAC The summer of 1680 was an unquiet season, when every whisper of the wind seemed to bring ill news.
at the time that
From this reading THE DEATH OF CHASSAGOAC The summer of 1680 was an unquiet season, when every whisper of the wind seemed to bring ill news.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading THE DEATH OF CHASSAGOAC The summer of 1680 was an unquiet season, when every whisper of the wind seemed to bring ill news.
a Caucasian
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
which person or people
From this reading One day a runner came into the village with news of the death of La Salle, followed a little later by another Indian who confirmed the evil tidings.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE DEATH OF CHASSAGOAC The summer of 1680 was an unquiet season, when every whisper of the wind seemed to bring ill news.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Seeing their fears the energetic man with the “medicine” arm began to teach his red brothers the arts of the white man: he showed them the use of guns and taught them how to fight as the white men fought.
