used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading "What doth he look like?" she called out, panting, to the boy ahead; but her own swiftness answered the question, for she was soon abreast of the procession.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
at or in the front
From this reading "What doth he look like?" she called out, panting, to the boy ahead; but her own swiftness answered the question, for she was soon abreast of the procession.
(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 Never in all her life had she desired anything as much as she now desired to gain a sight of this stranger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "What doth he look like?" she called out, panting, to the boy ahead; but her own swiftness answered the question, for she was soon abreast of the procession.
any thing at all
From this reading Never in all her life had she desired anything as much as she now desired to gain a sight of this stranger.
from appearances alone
From this reading There, walking behind her uncle, unbound and apparently unconcerned, she beheld the white man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading There, walking behind her uncle, unbound and apparently unconcerned, she beheld the white man.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading There, walking behind her uncle, unbound and apparently unconcerned, she beheld the white man.
a youthful male person
From this reading "What doth he look like?" she called out, panting, to the boy ahead; but her own swiftness answered the question, for she was soon abreast of the procession.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "What doth he look like?" she called out, panting, to the boy ahead; but her own swiftness answered the question, for she was soon abreast of the procession.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "What doth he look like?" she called out, panting, to the boy ahead; but her own swiftness answered the question, for she was soon abreast of the procession.
Claw-of-the-Eagle
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From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
Claw-of-the-Eagle's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
DEFIESverbUS /dɪˈfaɪz/
third-person singular of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
wanted intensely
From this reading Never in all her life had she desired anything as much as she now desired to gain a sight of this stranger.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading "What doth he look like?" she called out, panting, to the boy ahead; but her own swiftness answered the question, for she was soon abreast of the procession.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What doth he look like?" she called out, panting, to the boy ahead; but her own swiftness answered the question, for she was soon abreast of the procession.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
obtain
From this reading Never in all her life had she desired anything as much as she now desired to gain a sight of this stranger.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
grapevinenounUS /ˈɡreɪpvaɪn/
gossip spread by spoken communication
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Never in all her life had she desired anything as much as she now desired to gain a sight of this stranger.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
idlingnounUS /ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/
having no employment
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Never in all her life had she desired anything as much as she now desired to gain a sight of this stranger.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Never in all her life had she desired anything as much as she now desired to gain a sight of this stranger.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "What doth he look like?" she called out, panting, to the boy ahead; but her own swiftness answered the question, for she was soon abreast of the procession.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There, walking behind her uncle, unbound and apparently unconcerned, she beheld the white man.
the force of workers available
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Never in all her life had she desired anything as much as she now desired to gain a sight of this stranger.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never in all her life had she desired anything as much as she now desired to gain a sight of this stranger.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "What doth he look like?" she called out, panting, to the boy ahead; but her own swiftness answered the question, for she was soon abreast of the procession.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "What doth he look like?" she called out, panting, to the boy ahead; but her own swiftness answered the question, for she was soon abreast of the procession.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading "What doth he look like?" she called out, panting, to the boy ahead; but her own swiftness answered the question, for she was soon abreast of the procession.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
POCAHONTASnounUS /ˌpoʊkəˈhɑːntəs/
a Powhatan woman (the daughter of Powhatan) who befriended the English at Jamestown and is said to have saved Captain John Smith's life (1595-1617)
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
having a point
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
pouchnounUS /paʊtʃ/
a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
POWHATANnoun
Indian chief and founder of the Powhatan confederacy of tribes in eastern Virginia; father of Pocahontas (1550?-1618)
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading "What doth he look like?" she called out, panting, to the boy ahead; but her own swiftness answered the question, for she was soon abreast of the procession.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "What doth he look like?" she called out, panting, to the boy ahead; but her own swiftness answered the question, for she was soon abreast of the procession.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Never in all her life had she desired anything as much as she now desired to gain a sight of this stranger.
a male human offspring
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
in the near future
From this reading "What doth he look like?" she called out, panting, to the boy ahead; but her own swiftness answered the question, for she was soon abreast of the procession.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Never in all her life had she desired anything as much as she now desired to gain a sight of this stranger.
swiftnessnounUS /ˈswɪftnəs/
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
From this reading "What doth he look like?" she called out, panting, to the boy ahead; but her own swiftness answered the question, for she was soon abreast of the procession.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
in or at that place or location
From this reading There, walking behind her uncle, unbound and apparently unconcerned, she beheld the white man.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Never in all her life had she desired anything as much as she now desired to gain a sight of this stranger.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
in the direction of
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
unboundadjectiveUS /ʌnˈbaʊnd/
Released from physical or magical bonds; free and unrestricted.
From this reading There, walking behind her uncle, unbound and apparently unconcerned, she beheld the white man.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
unconcernedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrnd/
lacking in interest or care or feeling
From this reading There, walking behind her uncle, unbound and apparently unconcerned, she beheld the white man.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
close enough to be walked to
From this reading There, walking behind her uncle, unbound and apparently unconcerned, she beheld the white man.
Wansutis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What doth he look like?" she called out, panting, to the boy ahead; but her own swiftness answered the question, for she was soon abreast of the procession.
in or at the place that
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
a Caucasian
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
which person or people
From this reading Pocahontas, who a few moments before had jumped down from the grapevine swing, where she had been idling, to peep into Claw-of-the-Eagle's pouch at the luck his hunting had brought him, now started off running after the son of old Wansutis, who was speeding towards the gathering crowd.
in the company of; together with
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading POCAHONTAS DEFIES POWHATAN "Princess, Pocahontas!" cried Claw-of-the-Eagle, as he pointed excitedly to the outskirts of the village, "look, yonder come thy uncle and his men bringing the white prisoner with them."