Chapter III

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

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

(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 A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Dollier de Casson, gentleman and soldier before he became priest, always treated her with the deference she was inclined to exact as due her station.

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

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

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

From this reading Dollier de Casson, gentleman and soldier before he became priest, always treated her with the deference she was inclined to exact as due her station.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading The inmates of Pierre’s house regarded this girl as a misfortune that held them in awe.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Dollier de Casson, gentleman and soldier before he became priest, always treated her with the deference she was inclined to exact as due her station.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Dollier de Casson, gentleman and soldier before he became priest, always treated her with the deference she was inclined to exact as due her station.

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

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

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From this reading Most Canadian half-breeds were the children of French fathers who had turned coureurs de bois and of Indian women briefly espoused by them.

for a short time

From this reading Most Canadian half-breeds were the children of French fathers who had turned coureurs de bois and of Indian women briefly espoused by them.

a partially opened flower

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the Huron chief had wedded Massawippa’s mother by priest and Latin service.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading Most Canadian half-breeds were the children of French fathers who had turned coureurs de bois and of Indian women briefly espoused by them.

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From this reading Dollier de Casson, gentleman and soldier before he became priest, always treated her with the deference she was inclined to exact as due her station.

a person who is in charge

From this reading But the Huron chief had wedded Massawippa’s mother by priest and Latin service.

a young person of either sex

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Most Canadian half-breeds were the children of French fathers who had turned coureurs de bois and of Indian women briefly espoused by them.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

providing freedom from worry

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

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From this reading Most Canadian half-breeds were the children of French fathers who had turned coureurs de bois and of Indian women briefly espoused by them.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Dollier de Casson, gentleman and soldier before he became priest, always treated her with the deference she was inclined to exact as due her station.

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

From this reading Dollier de Casson, gentleman and soldier before he became priest, always treated her with the deference she was inclined to exact as due her station.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

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From this reading Dollier de Casson, gentleman and soldier before he became priest, always treated her with the deference she was inclined to exact as due her station.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Dollier de Casson, gentleman and soldier before he became priest, always treated her with the deference she was inclined to exact as due her station.

past form of “espouse” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading Most Canadian half-breeds were the children of French fathers who had turned coureurs de bois and of Indian women briefly espoused by them.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading Dollier de Casson, gentleman and soldier before he became priest, always treated her with the deference she was inclined to exact as due her station.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Most Canadian half-breeds were the children of French fathers who had turned coureurs de bois and of Indian women briefly espoused by them.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

a man of refinement

From this reading Dollier de Casson, gentleman and soldier before he became priest, always treated her with the deference she was inclined to exact as due her station.

a young female

From this reading The inmates of Pierre’s house regarded this girl as a misfortune that held them in awe.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

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

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

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

From this reading Most Canadian half-breeds were the children of French fathers who had turned coureurs de bois and of Indian women briefly espoused by them.

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

From this reading Dollier de Casson, gentleman and soldier before he became priest, always treated her with the deference she was inclined to exact as due her station.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The inmates of Pierre’s house regarded this girl as a misfortune that held them in awe.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The inmates of Pierre’s house regarded this girl as a misfortune that held them in awe.

the 2nd largest of the Great Lakes

From this reading But the Huron chief had wedded Massawippa’s mother by priest and Latin service.

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

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

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

From this reading The inmates of Pierre’s house regarded this girl as a misfortune that held them in awe.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Dollier de Casson, gentleman and soldier before he became priest, always treated her with the deference she was inclined to exact as due her station.

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

From this reading Most Canadian half-breeds were the children of French fathers who had turned coureurs de bois and of Indian women briefly espoused by them.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading The inmates of Pierre’s house regarded this girl as a misfortune that held them in awe.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading But the Huron chief had wedded Massawippa’s mother by priest and Latin service.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

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

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

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

From this reading But the Huron chief had wedded Massawippa’s mother by priest and Latin service.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading The inmates of Pierre’s house regarded this girl as a misfortune that held them in awe.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading But the Huron chief had wedded Massawippa’s mother by priest and Latin service.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

a country person

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

possessive form of “pierre” — capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading The inmates of Pierre’s house regarded this girl as a misfortune that held them in awe.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading Dollier de Casson, gentleman and soldier before he became priest, always treated her with the deference she was inclined to exact as due her station.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading The inmates of Pierre’s house regarded this girl as a misfortune that held them in awe.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading But the Huron chief had wedded Massawippa’s mother by priest and Latin service.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Dollier de Casson, gentleman and soldier before he became priest, always treated her with the deference she was inclined to exact as due her station.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Dollier de Casson, gentleman and soldier before he became priest, always treated her with the deference she was inclined to exact as due her station.

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

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Dollier de Casson, gentleman and soldier before he became priest, always treated her with the deference she was inclined to exact as due her station.

not in physical motion

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The inmates of Pierre’s house regarded this girl as a misfortune that held them in awe.

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

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Most Canadian half-breeds were the children of French fathers who had turned coureurs de bois and of Indian women briefly espoused by them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

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

From this reading The inmates of Pierre’s house regarded this girl as a misfortune that held them in awe.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

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

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Dollier de Casson, gentleman and soldier before he became priest, always treated her with the deference she was inclined to exact as due her station.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Most Canadian half-breeds were the children of French fathers who had turned coureurs de bois and of Indian women briefly espoused by them.

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

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

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

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

exhausted

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

having been taken in marriage

From this reading But the Huron chief had wedded Massawippa’s mother by priest and Latin service.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Most Canadian half-breeds were the children of French fathers who had turned coureurs de bois and of Indian women briefly espoused by them.

which person or people

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dollier de Casson, gentleman and soldier before he became priest, always treated her with the deference she was inclined to exact as due her station.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A bud of a woman though still a child, full of the gentle dignity of the Hurons, who of all the great tribes along the St. Lawrence had lent themselves most kindly to Christian teaching, and undulled by her French peasant blood, Massawippa was comforting to eyes wearied by oily dark faces.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Most Canadian half-breeds were the children of French fathers who had turned coureurs de bois and of Indian women briefly espoused by them.