used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is far to come from the mainland, and I have been told that the Indians have a fear of the place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is far to come from the mainland, and I have been told that the Indians have a fear of the place.
any person at all
From this reading “I have never heard of anyone living here.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading They think it is inhabited by spirits, especially one bay they call the Bay of Manitos.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is far to come from the mainland, and I have been told that the Indians have a fear of the place.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Do no Indians live on this big island?” queried Hugh.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They think it is inhabited by spirits, especially one bay they call the Bay of Manitos.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They think it is inhabited by spirits, especially one bay they call the Bay of Manitos.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It is said that in the old days the Ojibwa came here sometimes for copper.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It is far to come from the mainland, and I have been told that the Indians have a fear of the place.
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading It is said that in the old days the Ojibwa came here sometimes for copper.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It is said that in the old days the Ojibwa came here sometimes for copper.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do no Indians live on this big island?” queried Hugh.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading They think it is inhabited by spirits, especially one bay they call the Bay of Manitos.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It is far to come from the mainland, and I have been told that the Indians have a fear of the place.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It is far to come from the mainland, and I have been told that the Indians have a fear of the place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is said that in the old days the Ojibwa came here sometimes for copper.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is far to come from the mainland, and I have been told that the Indians have a fear of the place.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have never heard of anyone living here.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “I have never heard of anyone living here.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I have never heard of anyone living here.
Hugh
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From this reading “Do no Indians live on this big island?” queried Hugh.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have never heard of anyone living here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is said that in the old days the Ojibwa came here sometimes for copper.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading “Do no Indians live on this big island?” queried Hugh.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading They think it is inhabited by spirits, especially one bay they call the Bay of Manitos.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is far to come from the mainland, and I have been told that the Indians have a fear of the place.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading “Do no Indians live on this big island?” queried Hugh.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is far to come from the mainland, and I have been told that the Indians have a fear of the place.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “Do no Indians live on this big island?” queried Hugh.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading “I have never heard of anyone living here.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading It is far to come from the mainland, and I have been told that the Indians have a fear of the place.
Manitos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They think it is inhabited by spirits, especially one bay they call the Bay of Manitos.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I have never heard of anyone living here.
not any; not one
From this reading “Do no Indians live on this big island?” queried Hugh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I have never heard of anyone living here.
OjibwanounUS /oʊˈdʒɪbwə/
a member of an Algonquian people who lived west of Lake Superior
From this reading It is said that in the old days the Ojibwa came here sometimes for copper.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It is said that in the old days the Ojibwa came here sometimes for copper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Do no Indians live on this big island?” queried Hugh.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They think it is inhabited by spirits, especially one bay they call the Bay of Manitos.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is far to come from the mainland, and I have been told that the Indians have a fear of the place.
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading “Do no Indians live on this big island?” queried Hugh.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is said that in the old days the Ojibwa came here sometimes for copper.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading It is said that in the old days the Ojibwa came here sometimes for copper.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading They think it is inhabited by spirits, especially one bay they call the Bay of Manitos.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is far to come from the mainland, and I have been told that the Indians have a fear of the place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is far to come from the mainland, and I have been told that the Indians have a fear of the place.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They think it is inhabited by spirits, especially one bay they call the Bay of Manitos.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading They think it is inhabited by spirits, especially one bay they call the Bay of Manitos.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Do no Indians live on this big island?” queried Hugh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is far to come from the mainland, and I have been told that the Indians have a fear of the place.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It is far to come from the mainland, and I have been told that the Indians have a fear of the place.
