used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE SWAMP Not a day passed without new rumors at Werowocomoco of the white strangers and their curious habits.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Were they gods enjoying a charmed life, against whom neither bow nor shaman's medicine might avail?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE SWAMP Not a day passed without new rumors at Werowocomoco of the white strangers and their curious habits.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE SWAMP Not a day passed without new rumors at Werowocomoco of the white strangers and their curious habits.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading Were they gods enjoying a charmed life, against whom neither bow nor shaman's medicine might avail?
balancedadjectiveUS /ˈbælənst/
being in a state of proper equilibrium
From this reading Curiosity and consternation were equally balanced in the minds of the red men.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Pamunkeys from the tops of swaying trees on either bank watched eagerly the doings of the colonists, and runners bore the word of every movement to both Opechanchanough at Kecoughtan and to The Powhatan at his village.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading What meant this coming from the rising sun of beings whose ways no man could fathom?
cause to be bored
From this reading Pamunkeys from the tops of swaying trees on either bank watched eagerly the doings of the colonists, and runners bore the word of every movement to both Opechanchanough at Kecoughtan and to The Powhatan at his village.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Pamunkeys from the tops of swaying trees on either bank watched eagerly the doings of the colonists, and runners bore the word of every movement to both Opechanchanough at Kecoughtan and to The Powhatan at his village.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Were they gods enjoying a charmed life, against whom neither bow nor shaman's medicine might avail?
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading Were they gods enjoying a charmed life, against whom neither bow nor shaman's medicine might avail?
colonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading Pamunkeys from the tops of swaying trees on either bank watched eagerly the doings of the colonists, and runners bore the word of every movement to both Opechanchanough at Kecoughtan and to The Powhatan at his village.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading What meant this coming from the rising sun of beings whose ways no man could fathom?
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Curiosity and consternation were equally balanced in the minds of the red men.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What meant this coming from the rising sun of beings whose ways no man could fathom?
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Curiosity and consternation were equally balanced in the minds of the red men.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE SWAMP Not a day passed without new rumors at Werowocomoco of the white strangers and their curious habits.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE SWAMP Not a day passed without new rumors at Werowocomoco of the white strangers and their curious habits.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Pamunkeys from the tops of swaying trees on either bank watched eagerly the doings of the colonists, and runners bore the word of every movement to both Opechanchanough at Kecoughtan and to The Powhatan at his village.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Pamunkeys from the tops of swaying trees on either bank watched eagerly the doings of the colonists, and runners bore the word of every movement to both Opechanchanough at Kecoughtan and to The Powhatan at his village.
one or the other of two
From this reading Pamunkeys from the tops of swaying trees on either bank watched eagerly the doings of the colonists, and runners bore the word of every movement to both Opechanchanough at Kecoughtan and to The Powhatan at his village.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Were they gods enjoying a charmed life, against whom neither bow nor shaman's medicine might avail?
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Curiosity and consternation were equally balanced in the minds of the red men.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Pamunkeys from the tops of swaying trees on either bank watched eagerly the doings of the colonists, and runners bore the word of every movement to both Opechanchanough at Kecoughtan and to The Powhatan at his village.
fathomverbUS /ˈfæðəm/
come to understand
From this reading What meant this coming from the rising sun of beings whose ways no man could fathom?
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE SWAMP Not a day passed without new rumors at Werowocomoco of the white strangers and their curious habits.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Pamunkeys from the tops of swaying trees on either bank watched eagerly the doings of the colonists, and runners bore the word of every movement to both Opechanchanough at Kecoughtan and to The Powhatan at his village.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Were they gods enjoying a charmed life, against whom neither bow nor shaman's medicine might avail?
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE SWAMP Not a day passed without new rumors at Werowocomoco of the white strangers and their curious habits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pamunkeys from the tops of swaying trees on either bank watched eagerly the doings of the colonists, and runners bore the word of every movement to both Opechanchanough at Kecoughtan and to The Powhatan at his village.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE SWAMP Not a day passed without new rumors at Werowocomoco of the white strangers and their curious habits.
Kecoughtan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pamunkeys from the tops of swaying trees on either bank watched eagerly the doings of the colonists, and runners bore the word of every movement to both Opechanchanough at Kecoughtan and to The Powhatan at his village.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Were they gods enjoying a charmed life, against whom neither bow nor shaman's medicine might avail?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading What meant this coming from the rising sun of beings whose ways no man could fathom?
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading What meant this coming from the rising sun of beings whose ways no man could fathom?
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading Were they gods enjoying a charmed life, against whom neither bow nor shaman's medicine might avail?
the force of workers available
From this reading Curiosity and consternation were equally balanced in the minds of the red men.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Were they gods enjoying a charmed life, against whom neither bow nor shaman's medicine might avail?
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 Curiosity and consternation were equally balanced in the minds of the red men.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Pamunkeys from the tops of swaying trees on either bank watched eagerly the doings of the colonists, and runners bore the word of every movement to both Opechanchanough at Kecoughtan and to The Powhatan at his village.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Were they gods enjoying a charmed life, against whom neither bow nor shaman's medicine might avail?
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE SWAMP Not a day passed without new rumors at Werowocomoco of the white strangers and their curious habits.
not any; not one
From this reading What meant this coming from the rising sun of beings whose ways no man could fathom?
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Were they gods enjoying a charmed life, against whom neither bow nor shaman's medicine might avail?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE SWAMP Not a day passed without new rumors at Werowocomoco of the white strangers and their curious habits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE SWAMP Not a day passed without new rumors at Werowocomoco of the white strangers and their curious habits.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pamunkeys from the tops of swaying trees on either bank watched eagerly the doings of the colonists, and runners bore the word of every movement to both Opechanchanough at Kecoughtan and to The Powhatan at his village.
Opechanchanough
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pamunkeys from the tops of swaying trees on either bank watched eagerly the doings of the colonists, and runners bore the word of every movement to both Opechanchanough at Kecoughtan and to The Powhatan at his village.
Pamunkeys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pamunkeys from the tops of swaying trees on either bank watched eagerly the doings of the colonists, and runners bore the word of every movement to both Opechanchanough at Kecoughtan and to The Powhatan at his village.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE SWAMP Not a day passed without new rumors at Werowocomoco of the white strangers and their curious habits.
Powhatannoun
Indian chief and founder of the Powhatan confederacy of tribes in eastern Virginia; father of Pocahontas (1550?-1618)
From this reading Pamunkeys from the tops of swaying trees on either bank watched eagerly the doings of the colonists, and runners bore the word of every movement to both Opechanchanough at Kecoughtan and to The Powhatan at his village.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Curiosity and consternation were equally balanced in the minds of the red men.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading What meant this coming from the rising sun of beings whose ways no man could fathom?
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE SWAMP Not a day passed without new rumors at Werowocomoco of the white strangers and their curious habits.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading Pamunkeys from the tops of swaying trees on either bank watched eagerly the doings of the colonists, and runners bore the word of every movement to both Opechanchanough at Kecoughtan and to The Powhatan at his village.
shaman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Were they gods enjoying a charmed life, against whom neither bow nor shaman's medicine might avail?
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE SWAMP Not a day passed without new rumors at Werowocomoco of the white strangers and their curious habits.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading What meant this coming from the rising sun of beings whose ways no man could fathom?
SWAMPverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE SWAMP Not a day passed without new rumors at Werowocomoco of the white strangers and their curious habits.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Pamunkeys from the tops of swaying trees on either bank watched eagerly the doings of the colonists, and runners bore the word of every movement to both Opechanchanough at Kecoughtan and to The Powhatan at his village.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE SWAMP Not a day passed without new rumors at Werowocomoco of the white strangers and their curious habits.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE SWAMP Not a day passed without new rumors at Werowocomoco of the white strangers and their curious habits.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Were they gods enjoying a charmed life, against whom neither bow nor shaman's medicine might avail?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What meant this coming from the rising sun of beings whose ways no man could fathom?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pamunkeys from the tops of swaying trees on either bank watched eagerly the doings of the colonists, and runners bore the word of every movement to both Opechanchanough at Kecoughtan and to The Powhatan at his village.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading Pamunkeys from the tops of swaying trees on either bank watched eagerly the doings of the colonists, and runners bore the word of every movement to both Opechanchanough at Kecoughtan and to The Powhatan at his village.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Pamunkeys from the tops of swaying trees on either bank watched eagerly the doings of the colonists, and runners bore the word of every movement to both Opechanchanough at Kecoughtan and to The Powhatan at his village.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Pamunkeys from the tops of swaying trees on either bank watched eagerly the doings of the colonists, and runners bore the word of every movement to both Opechanchanough at Kecoughtan and to The Powhatan at his village.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Pamunkeys from the tops of swaying trees on either bank watched eagerly the doings of the colonists, and runners bore the word of every movement to both Opechanchanough at Kecoughtan and to The Powhatan at his village.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading What meant this coming from the rising sun of beings whose ways no man could fathom?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Curiosity and consternation were equally balanced in the minds of the red men.
Werowocomoco
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE SWAMP Not a day passed without new rumors at Werowocomoco of the white strangers and their curious habits.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What meant this coming from the rising sun of beings whose ways no man could fathom?
a Caucasian
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE SWAMP Not a day passed without new rumors at Werowocomoco of the white strangers and their curious habits.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Were they gods enjoying a charmed life, against whom neither bow nor shaman's medicine might avail?
belonging to which person
From this reading What meant this coming from the rising sun of beings whose ways no man could fathom?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE SWAMP Not a day passed without new rumors at Werowocomoco of the white strangers and their curious habits.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Pamunkeys from the tops of swaying trees on either bank watched eagerly the doings of the colonists, and runners bore the word of every movement to both Opechanchanough at Kecoughtan and to The Powhatan at his village.
