used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MOTHER'S LOVE.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
(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 The redskins are incontestably superior to the whites in all that relates to hospitality.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A guest is sacred to them to such an extent, that they become his slaves, so to speak, so anxious are they to satisfy all his desires, and even his slightest caprices.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
eagerly desirous
From this reading A guest is sacred to them to such an extent, that they become his slaves, so to speak, so anxious are they to satisfy all his desires, and even his slightest caprices.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The redskins are incontestably superior to the whites in all that relates to hospitality.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The most commodious lodge was immediately placed at her service, and the most delicate attentions were lavished on her.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A guest is sacred to them to such an extent, that they become his slaves, so to speak, so anxious are they to satisfy all his desires, and even his slightest caprices.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
capricesnounUS /kəˈpriːsəz/
plural of “caprice” — a sudden desire
From this reading A guest is sacred to them to such an extent, that they become his slaves, so to speak, so anxious are they to satisfy all his desires, and even his slightest caprices.
ComanchesnounUS /kəˈmæntʃiz/
plural of “comanche” — a member of the Shoshonean people who formerly lived between Wyoming and the Mexican border but are now chiefly in Oklahoma
From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
commodiousadjectiveUS /kəˈmoʊdiəs/
large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)
From this reading The most commodious lodge was immediately placed at her service, and the most delicate attentions were lavished on her.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading The most commodious lodge was immediately placed at her service, and the most delicate attentions were lavished on her.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading A guest is sacred to them to such an extent, that they become his slaves, so to speak, so anxious are they to satisfy all his desires, and even his slightest caprices.
divisible by two
From this reading A guest is sacred to them to such an extent, that they become his slaves, so to speak, so anxious are they to satisfy all his desires, and even his slightest caprices.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading A guest is sacred to them to such an extent, that they become his slaves, so to speak, so anxious are they to satisfy all his desires, and even his slightest caprices.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A guest is sacred to them to such an extent, that they become his slaves, so to speak, so anxious are they to satisfy all his desires, and even his slightest caprices.
Guillois
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From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A guest is sacred to them to such an extent, that they become his slaves, so to speak, so anxious are they to satisfy all his desires, and even his slightest caprices.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading The redskins are incontestably superior to the whites in all that relates to hospitality.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The most commodious lodge was immediately placed at her service, and the most delicate attentions were lavished on her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The redskins are incontestably superior to the whites in all that relates to hospitality.
incontestably
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The redskins are incontestably superior to the whites in all that relates to hospitality.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A guest is sacred to them to such an extent, that they become his slaves, so to speak, so anxious are they to satisfy all his desires, and even his slightest caprices.
lavishedverbUS /ˈlævɪʃt/
past form of “lavish” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading The most commodious lodge was immediately placed at her service, and the most delicate attentions were lavished on her.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The most commodious lodge was immediately placed at her service, and the most delicate attentions were lavished on her.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A MOTHER'S LOVE.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most commodious lodge was immediately placed at her service, and the most delicate attentions were lavished on her.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
MOTHER'SnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A MOTHER'S LOVE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The most commodious lodge was immediately placed at her service, and the most delicate attentions were lavished on her.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The most commodious lodge was immediately placed at her service, and the most delicate attentions were lavished on her.
redskinsnounUS /ˈredskɪnz/
plural of “redskin” — (slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading The redskins are incontestably superior to the whites in all that relates to hospitality.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The redskins are incontestably superior to the whites in all that relates to hospitality.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading A guest is sacred to them to such an extent, that they become his slaves, so to speak, so anxious are they to satisfy all his desires, and even his slightest caprices.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading A guest is sacred to them to such an extent, that they become his slaves, so to speak, so anxious are they to satisfy all his desires, and even his slightest caprices.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The most commodious lodge was immediately placed at her service, and the most delicate attentions were lavished on her.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading A guest is sacred to them to such an extent, that they become his slaves, so to speak, so anxious are they to satisfy all his desires, and even his slightest caprices.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading A guest is sacred to them to such an extent, that they become his slaves, so to speak, so anxious are they to satisfy all his desires, and even his slightest caprices.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A guest is sacred to them to such an extent, that they become his slaves, so to speak, so anxious are they to satisfy all his desires, and even his slightest caprices.
a male human offspring
From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
express in speech
From this reading A guest is sacred to them to such an extent, that they become his slaves, so to speak, so anxious are they to satisfy all his desires, and even his slightest caprices.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A guest is sacred to them to such an extent, that they become his slaves, so to speak, so anxious are they to satisfy all his desires, and even his slightest caprices.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The redskins are incontestably superior to the whites in all that relates to hospitality.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The redskins are incontestably superior to the whites in all that relates to hospitality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A guest is sacred to them to such an extent, that they become his slaves, so to speak, so anxious are they to satisfy all his desires, and even his slightest caprices.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A guest is sacred to them to such an extent, that they become his slaves, so to speak, so anxious are they to satisfy all his desires, and even his slightest caprices.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The redskins are incontestably superior to the whites in all that relates to hospitality.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The most commodious lodge was immediately placed at her service, and the most delicate attentions were lavished on her.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading The redskins are incontestably superior to the whites in all that relates to hospitality.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading As we have said, Madame Guillois was installed by her son at the winter village of the Comanches, and the Indians gladly welcomed the mother of the adopted son of their tribe.
