Chapter XX

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

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

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

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

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

From this reading Then he chose first from the pile a roll of tobacco, and presenting it to the Miamis said:— “May this tobacco, as you smoke it in your pipes, clear the mists from your minds, that you may think without confusion.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading “And here is a piece of red cloth to cover the earth so that you may see no longer the blood of your brethren.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading “And this,” he said, laying down a piece of blue cloth, “is to cover the bodies of your relatives just killed by the Iroquois.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading “And this,” he said, laying down a piece of blue cloth, “is to cover the bodies of your relatives just killed by the Iroquois.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading “And here is a piece of red cloth to cover the earth so that you may see no longer the blood of your brethren.

with brightness

From this reading May it turn your eyes from their dead forms to the peaceful blue sky where the sun shines so brightly.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “And this,” he said, laying down a piece of blue cloth, “is to cover the bodies of your relatives just killed by the Iroquois.

a person who is in charge

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Then he chose first from the pile a roll of tobacco, and presenting it to the Miamis said:— “May this tobacco, as you smoke it in your pipes, clear the mists from your minds, that you may think without confusion.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Then he chose first from the pile a roll of tobacco, and presenting it to the Miamis said:— “May this tobacco, as you smoke it in your pipes, clear the mists from your minds, that you may think without confusion.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading “And this,” he said, laying down a piece of blue cloth, “is to cover the bodies of your relatives just killed by the Iroquois.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Then he chose first from the pile a roll of tobacco, and presenting it to the Miamis said:— “May this tobacco, as you smoke it in your pipes, clear the mists from your minds, that you may think without confusion.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading “And this,” he said, laying down a piece of blue cloth, “is to cover the bodies of your relatives just killed by the Iroquois.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading May it turn your eyes from their dead forms to the peaceful blue sky where the sun shines so brightly.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “And this,” he said, laying down a piece of blue cloth, “is to cover the bodies of your relatives just killed by the Iroquois.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading “And here is a piece of red cloth to cover the earth so that you may see no longer the blood of your brethren.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

opinion or judgment

From this reading May it turn your eyes from their dead forms to the peaceful blue sky where the sun shines so brightly.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Then he chose first from the pile a roll of tobacco, and presenting it to the Miamis said:— “May this tobacco, as you smoke it in your pipes, clear the mists from your minds, that you may think without confusion.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading May it turn your eyes from their dead forms to the peaceful blue sky where the sun shines so brightly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then he chose first from the pile a roll of tobacco, and presenting it to the Miamis said:— “May this tobacco, as you smoke it in your pipes, clear the mists from your minds, that you may think without confusion.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

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

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “And here is a piece of red cloth to cover the earth so that you may see no longer the blood of your brethren.

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

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

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

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

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 “And this,” he said, laying down a piece of blue cloth, “is to cover the bodies of your relatives just killed by the Iroquois.

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

From this reading “And this,” he said, laying down a piece of blue cloth, “is to cover the bodies of your relatives just killed by the Iroquois.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then he chose first from the pile a roll of tobacco, and presenting it to the Miamis said:— “May this tobacco, as you smoke it in your pipes, clear the mists from your minds, that you may think without confusion.

and nothing more

From this reading “And this,” he said, laying down a piece of blue cloth, “is to cover the bodies of your relatives just killed by the Iroquois.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading “And this,” he said, laying down a piece of blue cloth, “is to cover the bodies of your relatives just killed by the Iroquois.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading “And this,” he said, laying down a piece of blue cloth, “is to cover the bodies of your relatives just killed by the Iroquois.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

for more time

From this reading “And here is a piece of red cloth to cover the earth so that you may see no longer the blood of your brethren.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Then he chose first from the pile a roll of tobacco, and presenting it to the Miamis said:— “May this tobacco, as you smoke it in your pipes, clear the mists from your minds, that you may think without confusion.

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

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Then he chose first from the pile a roll of tobacco, and presenting it to the Miamis said:— “May this tobacco, as you smoke it in your pipes, clear the mists from your minds, that you may think without confusion.

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading Then he chose first from the pile a roll of tobacco, and presenting it to the Miamis said:— “May this tobacco, as you smoke it in your pipes, clear the mists from your minds, that you may think without confusion.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

not any; not one

From this reading “And here is a piece of red cloth to cover the earth so that you may see no longer the blood of your brethren.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading May it turn your eyes from their dead forms to the peaceful blue sky where the sun shines so brightly.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading “And this,” he said, laying down a piece of blue cloth, “is to cover the bodies of your relatives just killed by the Iroquois.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading Then he chose first from the pile a roll of tobacco, and presenting it to the Miamis said:— “May this tobacco, as you smoke it in your pipes, clear the mists from your minds, that you may think without confusion.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Then he chose first from the pile a roll of tobacco, and presenting it to the Miamis said:— “May this tobacco, as you smoke it in your pipes, clear the mists from your minds, that you may think without confusion.

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Then he chose first from the pile a roll of tobacco, and presenting it to the Miamis said:— “May this tobacco, as you smoke it in your pipes, clear the mists from your minds, that you may think without confusion.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading “And here is a piece of red cloth to cover the earth so that you may see no longer the blood of your brethren.

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading “And this,” he said, laying down a piece of blue cloth, “is to cover the bodies of your relatives just killed by the Iroquois.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading Then he chose first from the pile a roll of tobacco, and presenting it to the Miamis said:— “May this tobacco, as you smoke it in your pipes, clear the mists from your minds, that you may think without confusion.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Then he chose first from the pile a roll of tobacco, and presenting it to the Miamis said:— “May this tobacco, as you smoke it in your pipes, clear the mists from your minds, that you may think without confusion.

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

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “And here is a piece of red cloth to cover the earth so that you may see no longer the blood of your brethren.

plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

From this reading May it turn your eyes from their dead forms to the peaceful blue sky where the sun shines so brightly.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading May it turn your eyes from their dead forms to the peaceful blue sky where the sun shines so brightly.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Then he chose first from the pile a roll of tobacco, and presenting it to the Miamis said:— “May this tobacco, as you smoke it in your pipes, clear the mists from your minds, that you may think without confusion.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading May it turn your eyes from their dead forms to the peaceful blue sky where the sun shines so brightly.

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

From this reading May it turn your eyes from their dead forms to the peaceful blue sky where the sun shines so brightly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then he chose first from the pile a roll of tobacco, and presenting it to the Miamis said:— “May this tobacco, as you smoke it in your pipes, clear the mists from your minds, that you may think without confusion.

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

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading May it turn your eyes from their dead forms to the peaceful blue sky where the sun shines so brightly.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he chose first from the pile a roll of tobacco, and presenting it to the Miamis said:— “May this tobacco, as you smoke it in your pipes, clear the mists from your minds, that you may think without confusion.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Then he chose first from the pile a roll of tobacco, and presenting it to the Miamis said:— “May this tobacco, as you smoke it in your pipes, clear the mists from your minds, that you may think without confusion.

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

From this reading Then he chose first from the pile a roll of tobacco, and presenting it to the Miamis said:— “May this tobacco, as you smoke it in your pipes, clear the mists from your minds, that you may think without confusion.

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

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading Then he chose first from the pile a roll of tobacco, and presenting it to the Miamis said:— “May this tobacco, as you smoke it in your pipes, clear the mists from your minds, that you may think without confusion.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading May it turn your eyes from their dead forms to the peaceful blue sky where the sun shines so brightly.

at the time that

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

in or at the place that

From this reading May it turn your eyes from their dead forms to the peaceful blue sky where the sun shines so brightly.

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

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading A CHIEF COME TO LIFE When the Miamis had assembled in and about the open lodge of the chief, La Salle had one of the New England Indians bring into the council the presents which he wished to give.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Then he chose first from the pile a roll of tobacco, and presenting it to the Miamis said:— “May this tobacco, as you smoke it in your pipes, clear the mists from your minds, that you may think without confusion.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Then he chose first from the pile a roll of tobacco, and presenting it to the Miamis said:— “May this tobacco, as you smoke it in your pipes, clear the mists from your minds, that you may think without confusion.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Then he chose first from the pile a roll of tobacco, and presenting it to the Miamis said:— “May this tobacco, as you smoke it in your pipes, clear the mists from your minds, that you may think without confusion.