afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Gifts were presented during the morning, after which the visitors were feasted.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Groups of mounted warriors rode out of the forests into the clearing; squaws with papooses, maidens carrying wicker baskets, and children playing with rude toys, came trooping along the bridle-paths.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hundreds of canoes glided down the swift stream and bumped their prows into the pebbly beach.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading From dawn until noon on Sunday bands of Indians arrived at the Village of Peace.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From dawn until noon on Sunday bands of Indians arrived at the Village of Peace.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading From dawn until noon on Sunday bands of Indians arrived at the Village of Peace.
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Groups of mounted warriors rode out of the forests into the clearing; squaws with papooses, maidens carrying wicker baskets, and children playing with rude toys, came trooping along the bridle-paths.
beachnounUS /biːtʃ/
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Hundreds of canoes glided down the swift stream and bumped their prows into the pebbly beach.
bridle-paths
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Groups of mounted warriors rode out of the forests into the clearing; squaws with papooses, maidens carrying wicker baskets, and children playing with rude toys, came trooping along the bridle-paths.
bumpedverbUS /bʌmpt/
past form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence
From this reading Hundreds of canoes glided down the swift stream and bumped their prows into the pebbly beach.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Groups of mounted warriors rode out of the forests into the clearing; squaws with papooses, maidens carrying wicker baskets, and children playing with rude toys, came trooping along the bridle-paths.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Hundreds of canoes glided down the swift stream and bumped their prows into the pebbly beach.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Groups of mounted warriors rode out of the forests into the clearing; squaws with papooses, maidens carrying wicker baskets, and children playing with rude toys, came trooping along the bridle-paths.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Groups of mounted warriors rode out of the forests into the clearing; squaws with papooses, maidens carrying wicker baskets, and children playing with rude toys, came trooping along the bridle-paths.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Groups of mounted warriors rode out of the forests into the clearing; squaws with papooses, maidens carrying wicker baskets, and children playing with rude toys, came trooping along the bridle-paths.
dawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading From dawn until noon on Sunday bands of Indians arrived at the Village of Peace.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Hundreds of canoes glided down the swift stream and bumped their prows into the pebbly beach.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Gifts were presented during the morning, after which the visitors were feasted.
feastedverbUS /ˈfiːstɪd/
past form of “feast” — partake in a feast or banquet
From this reading Gifts were presented during the morning, after which the visitors were feasted.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "The Groves Were God's First Temples."
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Groups of mounted warriors rode out of the forests into the clearing; squaws with papooses, maidens carrying wicker baskets, and children playing with rude toys, came trooping along the bridle-paths.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From dawn until noon on Sunday bands of Indians arrived at the Village of Peace.
GiftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Gifts were presented during the morning, after which the visitors were feasted.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading Hundreds of canoes glided down the swift stream and bumped their prows into the pebbly beach.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form 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 "The Groves Were God's First Temples."
GroupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Groups of mounted warriors rode out of the forests into the clearing; squaws with papooses, maidens carrying wicker baskets, and children playing with rude toys, came trooping along the bridle-paths.
GrovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
From this reading "The Groves Were God's First Temples."
HundredsnounUS /ˈhʌndrədz/
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Hundreds of canoes glided down the swift stream and bumped their prows into the pebbly beach.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading From dawn until noon on Sunday bands of Indians arrived at the Village of Peace.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hundreds of canoes glided down the swift stream and bumped their prows into the pebbly beach.
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Groups of mounted warriors rode out of the forests into the clearing; squaws with papooses, maidens carrying wicker baskets, and children playing with rude toys, came trooping along the bridle-paths.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Gifts were presented during the morning, after which the visitors were feasted.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Groups of mounted warriors rode out of the forests into the clearing; squaws with papooses, maidens carrying wicker baskets, and children playing with rude toys, came trooping along the bridle-paths.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading From dawn until noon on Sunday bands of Indians arrived at the Village of Peace.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From dawn until noon on Sunday bands of Indians arrived at the Village of Peace.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From dawn until noon on Sunday bands of Indians arrived at the Village of Peace.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Groups of mounted warriors rode out of the forests into the clearing; squaws with papooses, maidens carrying wicker baskets, and children playing with rude toys, came trooping along the bridle-paths.
papooses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Groups of mounted warriors rode out of the forests into the clearing; squaws with papooses, maidens carrying wicker baskets, and children playing with rude toys, came trooping along the bridle-paths.
PeacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading From dawn until noon on Sunday bands of Indians arrived at the Village of Peace.
pebblyadjective
abounding in small stones
From this reading Hundreds of canoes glided down the swift stream and bumped their prows into the pebbly beach.
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Groups of mounted warriors rode out of the forests into the clearing; squaws with papooses, maidens carrying wicker baskets, and children playing with rude toys, came trooping along the bridle-paths.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Gifts were presented during the morning, after which the visitors were feasted.
prowsnounUS /praʊz/
plural of “prow” — front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading Hundreds of canoes glided down the swift stream and bumped their prows into the pebbly beach.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Groups of mounted warriors rode out of the forests into the clearing; squaws with papooses, maidens carrying wicker baskets, and children playing with rude toys, came trooping along the bridle-paths.
rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Groups of mounted warriors rode out of the forests into the clearing; squaws with papooses, maidens carrying wicker baskets, and children playing with rude toys, came trooping along the bridle-paths.
squaws
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Groups of mounted warriors rode out of the forests into the clearing; squaws with papooses, maidens carrying wicker baskets, and children playing with rude toys, came trooping along the bridle-paths.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Hundreds of canoes glided down the swift stream and bumped their prows into the pebbly beach.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading From dawn until noon on Sunday bands of Indians arrived at the Village of Peace.
swiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading Hundreds of canoes glided down the swift stream and bumped their prows into the pebbly beach.
TemplesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading "The Groves Were God's First Temples."
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The Groves Were God's First Temples."
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hundreds of canoes glided down the swift stream and bumped their prows into the pebbly beach.
toysnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading Groups of mounted warriors rode out of the forests into the clearing; squaws with papooses, maidens carrying wicker baskets, and children playing with rude toys, came trooping along the bridle-paths.
troopingverbUS /ˈtruːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “troop” — march in a procession
From this reading Groups of mounted warriors rode out of the forests into the clearing; squaws with papooses, maidens carrying wicker baskets, and children playing with rude toys, came trooping along the bridle-paths.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading From dawn until noon on Sunday bands of Indians arrived at the Village of Peace.
VillagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading From dawn until noon on Sunday bands of Indians arrived at the Village of Peace.
visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Gifts were presented during the morning, after which the visitors were feasted.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Groups of mounted warriors rode out of the forests into the clearing; squaws with papooses, maidens carrying wicker baskets, and children playing with rude toys, came trooping along the bridle-paths.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The Groves Were God's First Temples."
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Gifts were presented during the morning, after which the visitors were feasted.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading Groups of mounted warriors rode out of the forests into the clearing; squaws with papooses, maidens carrying wicker baskets, and children playing with rude toys, came trooping along the bridle-paths.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Groups of mounted warriors rode out of the forests into the clearing; squaws with papooses, maidens carrying wicker baskets, and children playing with rude toys, came trooping along the bridle-paths.
