Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading "Of a surety," remarked Smith, "since thus it was that Powhatan commanded."

anew

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

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

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was his policy--a policy which did credit to the head of one who, in spite of his knowledge of the world, was still so young--never to show any suspicion of Indian good-faith.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

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

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

-ing form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

provide with a causeway

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading "Of a surety," remarked Smith, "since thus it was that Powhatan commanded."

without stop or interruption

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

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

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

approval

From this reading It was his policy--a policy which did credit to the head of one who, in spite of his knowledge of the world, was still so young--never to show any suspicion of Indian good-faith.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It was his policy--a policy which did credit to the head of one who, in spite of his knowledge of the world, was still so young--never to show any suspicion of Indian good-faith.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

put in effect

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

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

From this reading It was his policy--a policy which did credit to the head of one who, in spite of his knowledge of the world, was still so young--never to show any suspicion of Indian good-faith.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

a revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

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

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading It was his policy--a policy which did credit to the head of one who, in spite of his knowledge of the world, was still so young--never to show any suspicion of Indian good-faith.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

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

From this reading It was his policy--a policy which did credit to the head of one who, in spite of his knowledge of the world, was still so young--never to show any suspicion of Indian good-faith.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading It was his policy--a policy which did credit to the head of one who, in spite of his knowledge of the world, was still so young--never to show any suspicion of Indian good-faith.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Of a surety," remarked Smith, "since thus it was that Powhatan commanded."

a former village on the James River in Virginia to the north of Norfolk; site of the first permanent English settlement in America in 1607

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading It was his policy--a policy which did credit to the head of one who, in spite of his knowledge of the world, was still so young--never to show any suspicion of Indian good-faith.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

a particular point in time

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It was his policy--a policy which did credit to the head of one who, in spite of his knowledge of the world, was still so young--never to show any suspicion of Indian good-faith.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

not any; not one

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

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 VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading It was his policy--a policy which did credit to the head of one who, in spite of his knowledge of the world, was still so young--never to show any suspicion of Indian good-faith.

Indian chief and founder of the Powhatan confederacy of tribes in eastern Virginia; father of Pocahontas (1550?-1618)

From this reading "Of a surety," remarked Smith, "since thus it was that Powhatan commanded."

make a promise or commitment

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Of a surety," remarked Smith, "since thus it was that Powhatan commanded."

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was his policy--a policy which did credit to the head of one who, in spite of his knowledge of the world, was still so young--never to show any suspicion of Indian good-faith.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

an instance of visual perception

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "Of a surety," remarked Smith, "since thus it was that Powhatan commanded."

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading "Of a surety," remarked Smith, "since thus it was that Powhatan commanded."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was his policy--a policy which did credit to the head of one who, in spite of his knowledge of the world, was still so young--never to show any suspicion of Indian good-faith.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading It was his policy--a policy which did credit to the head of one who, in spite of his knowledge of the world, was still so young--never to show any suspicion of Indian good-faith.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was his policy--a policy which did credit to the head of one who, in spite of his knowledge of the world, was still so young--never to show any suspicion of Indian good-faith.

something clearly established

From this reading "Of a surety," remarked Smith, "since thus it was that Powhatan commanded."

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading It was his policy--a policy which did credit to the head of one who, in spite of his knowledge of the world, was still so young--never to show any suspicion of Indian good-faith.

carry out

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Of a surety," remarked Smith, "since thus it was that Powhatan commanded."

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

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading "Of a surety," remarked Smith, "since thus it was that Powhatan commanded."

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

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

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

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

From this reading "Of a surety," remarked Smith, "since thus it was that Powhatan commanded."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

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

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

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

From this reading It was his policy--a policy which did credit to the head of one who, in spite of his knowledge of the world, was still so young--never to show any suspicion of Indian good-faith.

a Caucasian

From this reading POCAHONTAS VISITS JAMESTOWN "We have brought the white werowance safely back to his tribe again," said Copotone, one of the guides, as they approached the causeway leading to Jamestown Island.

which person or people

From this reading It was his policy--a policy which did credit to the head of one who, in spite of his knowledge of the world, was still so young--never to show any suspicion of Indian good-faith.

belonging to which person

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

an old form of “will”, used with “thou”

From this reading "Now that we have led thee thither," continued Copotone, who on his side had no intention of betraying any secrets of the past night, "wilt thou not fulfil thy promise and give to us the guns and grindstone?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was his policy--a policy which did credit to the head of one who, in spite of his knowledge of the world, was still so young--never to show any suspicion of Indian good-faith.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was his policy--a policy which did credit to the head of one who, in spite of his knowledge of the world, was still so young--never to show any suspicion of Indian good-faith.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Ye shall take to your master whatever ye can carry," answered Smith, whose heart was beating fast at the sight of the huts and fort before him, the outlines of which grew more distinct each moment with the brightening day.