used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sparrowhawk, after giving on many occasions undeniable proofs of his courage and military talents, had gained also a firm and honourable place in the nation.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading He had completely adopted Indian customs, and, through his wisdom, had so thoroughly acquired the esteem and respect of the Kenha nation, that he was counted among the most revered sachems.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading He had completely adopted Indian customs, and, through his wisdom, had so thoroughly acquired the esteem and respect of the Kenha nation, that he was counted among the most revered sachems.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Sparrowhawk, after giving on many occasions undeniable proofs of his courage and military talents, had gained also a firm and honourable place in the nation.
anew
From this reading Days, months, years, passed away: the White Buffalo seemed to have completely renounced that country which he was forbidden ever to see again.
in addition
From this reading Sparrowhawk, after giving on many occasions undeniable proofs of his courage and military talents, had gained also a firm and honourable place in the nation.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He had completely adopted Indian customs, and, through his wisdom, had so thoroughly acquired the esteem and respect of the Kenha nation, that he was counted among the most revered sachems.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If an experienced chief were required for a dangerous expedition, he was ever selected by the council of the sachems, for they knew that success constantly crowned his enterprises.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had completely adopted Indian customs, and, through his wisdom, had so thoroughly acquired the esteem and respect of the Kenha nation, that he was counted among the most revered sachems.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Days, months, years, passed away: the White Buffalo seemed to have completely renounced that country which he was forbidden ever to see again.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading Days, months, years, passed away: the White Buffalo seemed to have completely renounced that country which he was forbidden ever to see again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If an experienced chief were required for a dangerous expedition, he was ever selected by the council of the sachems, for they knew that success constantly crowned his enterprises.
a person who is in charge
From this reading If an experienced chief were required for a dangerous expedition, he was ever selected by the council of the sachems, for they knew that success constantly crowned his enterprises.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Days, months, years, passed away: the White Buffalo seemed to have completely renounced that country which he was forbidden ever to see again.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading If an experienced chief were required for a dangerous expedition, he was ever selected by the council of the sachems, for they knew that success constantly crowned his enterprises.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading If an experienced chief were required for a dangerous expedition, he was ever selected by the council of the sachems, for they knew that success constantly crowned his enterprises.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading He had completely adopted Indian customs, and, through his wisdom, had so thoroughly acquired the esteem and respect of the Kenha nation, that he was counted among the most revered sachems.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Days, months, years, passed away: the White Buffalo seemed to have completely renounced that country which he was forbidden ever to see again.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Sparrowhawk, after giving on many occasions undeniable proofs of his courage and military talents, had gained also a firm and honourable place in the nation.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading If an experienced chief were required for a dangerous expedition, he was ever selected by the council of the sachems, for they knew that success constantly crowned his enterprises.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading He had completely adopted Indian customs, and, through his wisdom, had so thoroughly acquired the esteem and respect of the Kenha nation, that he was counted among the most revered sachems.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading If an experienced chief were required for a dangerous expedition, he was ever selected by the council of the sachems, for they knew that success constantly crowned his enterprises.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Days, months, years, passed away: the White Buffalo seemed to have completely renounced that country which he was forbidden ever to see again.
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading If an experienced chief were required for a dangerous expedition, he was ever selected by the council of the sachems, for they knew that success constantly crowned his enterprises.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading He had completely adopted Indian customs, and, through his wisdom, had so thoroughly acquired the esteem and respect of the Kenha nation, that he was counted among the most revered sachems.
at any time
From this reading Days, months, years, passed away: the White Buffalo seemed to have completely renounced that country which he was forbidden ever to see again.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading If an experienced chief were required for a dangerous expedition, he was ever selected by the council of the sachems, for they knew that success constantly crowned his enterprises.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading If an experienced chief were required for a dangerous expedition, he was ever selected by the council of the sachems, for they knew that success constantly crowned his enterprises.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Sparrowhawk, after giving on many occasions undeniable proofs of his courage and military talents, had gained also a firm and honourable place in the nation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If an experienced chief were required for a dangerous expedition, he was ever selected by the council of the sachems, for they knew that success constantly crowned his enterprises.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Days, months, years, passed away: the White Buffalo seemed to have completely renounced that country which he was forbidden ever to see again.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Sparrowhawk, after giving on many occasions undeniable proofs of his courage and military talents, had gained also a firm and honourable place in the nation.
the act of giving
From this reading Sparrowhawk, after giving on many occasions undeniable proofs of his courage and military talents, had gained also a firm and honourable place in the nation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had completely adopted Indian customs, and, through his wisdom, had so thoroughly acquired the esteem and respect of the Kenha nation, that he was counted among the most revered sachems.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Days, months, years, passed away: the White Buffalo seemed to have completely renounced that country which he was forbidden ever to see again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Days, months, years, passed away: the White Buffalo seemed to have completely renounced that country which he was forbidden ever to see again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had completely adopted Indian customs, and, through his wisdom, had so thoroughly acquired the esteem and respect of the Kenha nation, that he was counted among the most revered sachems.
honourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading Sparrowhawk, after giving on many occasions undeniable proofs of his courage and military talents, had gained also a firm and honourable place in the nation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If an experienced chief were required for a dangerous expedition, he was ever selected by the council of the sachems, for they knew that success constantly crowned his enterprises.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sparrowhawk, after giving on many occasions undeniable proofs of his courage and military talents, had gained also a firm and honourable place in the nation.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading He had completely adopted Indian customs, and, through his wisdom, had so thoroughly acquired the esteem and respect of the Kenha nation, that he was counted among the most revered sachems.
Kenha
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From this reading He had completely adopted Indian customs, and, through his wisdom, had so thoroughly acquired the esteem and respect of the Kenha nation, that he was counted among the most revered sachems.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If an experienced chief were required for a dangerous expedition, he was ever selected by the council of the sachems, for they knew that success constantly crowned his enterprises.
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 Sparrowhawk, after giving on many occasions undeniable proofs of his courage and military talents, had gained also a firm and honourable place in the nation.
MASSACREverbUS /ˈmæsəkər/
kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading THE MASSACRE.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Sparrowhawk, after giving on many occasions undeniable proofs of his courage and military talents, had gained also a firm and honourable place in the nation.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Days, months, years, passed away: the White Buffalo seemed to have completely renounced that country which he was forbidden ever to see again.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had completely adopted Indian customs, and, through his wisdom, had so thoroughly acquired the esteem and respect of the Kenha nation, that he was counted among the most revered sachems.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He had completely adopted Indian customs, and, through his wisdom, had so thoroughly acquired the esteem and respect of the Kenha nation, that he was counted among the most revered sachems.
something you have to do
From this reading Sparrowhawk, after giving on many occasions undeniable proofs of his courage and military talents, had gained also a firm and honourable place in the nation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had completely adopted Indian customs, and, through his wisdom, had so thoroughly acquired the esteem and respect of the Kenha nation, that he was counted among the most revered sachems.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sparrowhawk, after giving on many occasions undeniable proofs of his courage and military talents, had gained also a firm and honourable place in the nation.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Days, months, years, passed away: the White Buffalo seemed to have completely renounced that country which he was forbidden ever to see again.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Sparrowhawk, after giving on many occasions undeniable proofs of his courage and military talents, had gained also a firm and honourable place in the nation.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Sparrowhawk, after giving on many occasions undeniable proofs of his courage and military talents, had gained also a firm and honourable place in the nation.
renouncedverbUS /rɪˈnaʊnst/
past form of “renounce” — give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
From this reading Days, months, years, passed away: the White Buffalo seemed to have completely renounced that country which he was forbidden ever to see again.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading If an experienced chief were required for a dangerous expedition, he was ever selected by the council of the sachems, for they knew that success constantly crowned his enterprises.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He had completely adopted Indian customs, and, through his wisdom, had so thoroughly acquired the esteem and respect of the Kenha nation, that he was counted among the most revered sachems.
reveredadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɪrd/
profoundly honored
From this reading He had completely adopted Indian customs, and, through his wisdom, had so thoroughly acquired the esteem and respect of the Kenha nation, that he was counted among the most revered sachems.
sachems
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From this reading He had completely adopted Indian customs, and, through his wisdom, had so thoroughly acquired the esteem and respect of the Kenha nation, that he was counted among the most revered sachems.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Days, months, years, passed away: the White Buffalo seemed to have completely renounced that country which he was forbidden ever to see again.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Days, months, years, passed away: the White Buffalo seemed to have completely renounced that country which he was forbidden ever to see again.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading If an experienced chief were required for a dangerous expedition, he was ever selected by the council of the sachems, for they knew that success constantly crowned his enterprises.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had completely adopted Indian customs, and, through his wisdom, had so thoroughly acquired the esteem and respect of the Kenha nation, that he was counted among the most revered sachems.
Sparrowhawk
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From this reading Sparrowhawk, after giving on many occasions undeniable proofs of his courage and military talents, had gained also a firm and honourable place in the nation.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading If an experienced chief were required for a dangerous expedition, he was ever selected by the council of the sachems, for they knew that success constantly crowned his enterprises.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Sparrowhawk, after giving on many occasions undeniable proofs of his courage and military talents, had gained also a firm and honourable place in the nation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Days, months, years, passed away: the White Buffalo seemed to have completely renounced that country which he was forbidden ever to see again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MASSACRE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If an experienced chief were required for a dangerous expedition, he was ever selected by the council of the sachems, for they knew that success constantly crowned his enterprises.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading He had completely adopted Indian customs, and, through his wisdom, had so thoroughly acquired the esteem and respect of the Kenha nation, that he was counted among the most revered sachems.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had completely adopted Indian customs, and, through his wisdom, had so thoroughly acquired the esteem and respect of the Kenha nation, that he was counted among the most revered sachems.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Days, months, years, passed away: the White Buffalo seemed to have completely renounced that country which he was forbidden ever to see again.
undeniableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
not possible to deny
From this reading Sparrowhawk, after giving on many occasions undeniable proofs of his courage and military talents, had gained also a firm and honourable place in the nation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Days, months, years, passed away: the White Buffalo seemed to have completely renounced that country which he was forbidden ever to see again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If an experienced chief were required for a dangerous expedition, he was ever selected by the council of the sachems, for they knew that success constantly crowned his enterprises.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Days, months, years, passed away: the White Buffalo seemed to have completely renounced that country which he was forbidden ever to see again.
a Caucasian
From this reading Days, months, years, passed away: the White Buffalo seemed to have completely renounced that country which he was forbidden ever to see again.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading He had completely adopted Indian customs, and, through his wisdom, had so thoroughly acquired the esteem and respect of the Kenha nation, that he was counted among the most revered sachems.
a late time of life
From this reading Days, months, years, passed away: the White Buffalo seemed to have completely renounced that country which he was forbidden ever to see again.
