used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He concluded, too, that so far as Lone-Elk was concerned, the accusation of witchcraft was but a means to an end.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading He was certain that the Seneca had some evil purpose in view in causing the Delawares to believe the absurd things he told them.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading He concluded, too, that so far as Lone-Elk was concerned, the accusation of witchcraft was but a means to an end.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The lad easily saw in the Seneca the influence which set Captain Pipe and many of the other Delawares against him and against John.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He concluded, too, that so far as Lone-Elk was concerned, the accusation of witchcraft was but a means to an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He was certain that the Seneca had some evil purpose in view in causing the Delawares to believe the absurd things he told them.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Or was it only to shield himself from suspicion in connection with Big Buffalo’s death that he had invented the witchcraft story?
Buffalo'snounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊz/
possessive form of “buffalo” — large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading Or was it only to shield himself from suspicion in connection with Big Buffalo’s death that he had invented the witchcraft story?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He concluded, too, that so far as Lone-Elk was concerned, the accusation of witchcraft was but a means to an end.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The lad easily saw in the Seneca the influence which set Captain Pipe and many of the other Delawares against him and against John.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading He was certain that the Seneca had some evil purpose in view in causing the Delawares to believe the absurd things he told them.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He was certain that the Seneca had some evil purpose in view in causing the Delawares to believe the absurd things he told them.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading He concluded, too, that so far as Lone-Elk was concerned, the accusation of witchcraft was but a means to an end.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading He concluded, too, that so far as Lone-Elk was concerned, the accusation of witchcraft was but a means to an end.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Or was it only to shield himself from suspicion in connection with Big Buffalo’s death that he had invented the witchcraft story?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Or was it only to shield himself from suspicion in connection with Big Buffalo’s death that he had invented the witchcraft story?
Delawares
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lad easily saw in the Seneca the influence which set Captain Pipe and many of the other Delawares against him and against John.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The lad easily saw in the Seneca the influence which set Captain Pipe and many of the other Delawares against him and against John.
one or the other of two
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He concluded, too, that so far as Lone-Elk was concerned, the accusation of witchcraft was but a means to an end.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading He was certain that the Seneca had some evil purpose in view in causing the Delawares to believe the absurd things he told them.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He concluded, too, that so far as Lone-Elk was concerned, the accusation of witchcraft was but a means to an end.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Or was it only to shield himself from suspicion in connection with Big Buffalo’s death that he had invented the witchcraft story?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was certain that the Seneca had some evil purpose in view in causing the Delawares to believe the absurd things he told them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Or was it only to shield himself from suspicion in connection with Big Buffalo’s death that he had invented the witchcraft story?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lad easily saw in the Seneca the influence which set Captain Pipe and many of the other Delawares against him and against John.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The lad easily saw in the Seneca the influence which set Captain Pipe and many of the other Delawares against him and against John.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Or was it only to shield himself from suspicion in connection with Big Buffalo’s death that he had invented the witchcraft story?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Or was it only to shield himself from suspicion in connection with Big Buffalo’s death that he had invented the witchcraft story?
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
a boy or man
From this reading The lad easily saw in the Seneca the influence which set Captain Pipe and many of the other Delawares against him and against John.
Lone-Elk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The lad easily saw in the Seneca the influence which set Captain Pipe and many of the other Delawares against him and against John.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He concluded, too, that so far as Lone-Elk was concerned, the accusation of witchcraft was but a means to an end.
come together
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
and nothing more
From this reading Or was it only to shield himself from suspicion in connection with Big Buffalo’s death that he had invented the witchcraft story?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The lad easily saw in the Seneca the influence which set Captain Pipe and many of the other Delawares against him and against John.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading The lad easily saw in the Seneca the influence which set Captain Pipe and many of the other Delawares against him and against John.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He was certain that the Seneca had some evil purpose in view in causing the Delawares to believe the absurd things he told them.
Ree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
cut with a saw
From this reading The lad easily saw in the Seneca the influence which set Captain Pipe and many of the other Delawares against him and against John.
SenecanounUS /ˈsenəkə/
Roman statesman and philosopher who was an advisor to Nero; his nine extant tragedies are modeled on Greek tragedies (circa 4 BC - 65 AD)
From this reading The lad easily saw in the Seneca the influence which set Captain Pipe and many of the other Delawares against him and against John.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The lad easily saw in the Seneca the influence which set Captain Pipe and many of the other Delawares against him and against John.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading Or was it only to shield himself from suspicion in connection with Big Buffalo’s death that he had invented the witchcraft story?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He concluded, too, that so far as Lone-Elk was concerned, the accusation of witchcraft was but a means to an end.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was certain that the Seneca had some evil purpose in view in causing the Delawares to believe the absurd things he told them.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Or was it only to shield himself from suspicion in connection with Big Buffalo’s death that he had invented the witchcraft story?
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Or was it only to shield himself from suspicion in connection with Big Buffalo’s death that he had invented the witchcraft story?
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was certain that the Seneca had some evil purpose in view in causing the Delawares to believe the absurd things he told them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He was certain that the Seneca had some evil purpose in view in causing the Delawares to believe the absurd things he told them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He was certain that the Seneca had some evil purpose in view in causing the Delawares to believe the absurd things he told them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He concluded, too, that so far as Lone-Elk was concerned, the accusation of witchcraft was but a means to an end.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He was certain that the Seneca had some evil purpose in view in causing the Delawares to believe the absurd things he told them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He concluded, too, that so far as Lone-Elk was concerned, the accusation of witchcraft was but a means to an end.
look attentively
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The lad easily saw in the Seneca the influence which set Captain Pipe and many of the other Delawares against him and against John.
witchcraftnounUS /ˈwɪtʃkræft/
the art of sorcery
From this reading He concluded, too, that so far as Lone-Elk was concerned, the accusation of witchcraft was but a means to an end.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Or was it only to shield himself from suspicion in connection with Big Buffalo’s death that he had invented the witchcraft story?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ree did not doubt that Lone-Elk, expecting that he and John would meet to talk over the events of the day and the outcome of the “talk,” would either spy upon him as he made his way home, or keep watch of the clearing during the night.
