1825
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1893
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From this reading "The Walrus Hunters", by R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894), 1893.
1894
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It deals with both a tribe of Red Indians, of the Dogrib nation, and a tribe of Eskimos.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading There is no doubt but that the reader will have a greater knowledge of the ways and thoughts of the Indian and the Eskimo, and kindly feelings towards both, after reading this book--an easy task, for it is a good and absorbing read.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading This book is full of action.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There is no doubt but that the reader will have a greater knowledge of the ways and thoughts of the Indian and the Eskimo, and kindly feelings towards both, after reading this book--an easy task, for it is a good and absorbing read.
in addition
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is no doubt but that the reader will have a greater knowledge of the ways and thoughts of the Indian and the Eskimo, and kindly feelings towards both, after reading this book--an easy task, for it is a good and absorbing read.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It deals with both a tribe of Red Indians, of the Dogrib nation, and a tribe of Eskimos.
animositynounUS /ˌænəˈmɑːsəti/
a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
Ballantyne
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From this reading "The Walrus Hunters", by R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894), 1893.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This book is full of action.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It deals with both a tribe of Red Indians, of the Dogrib nation, and a tribe of Eskimos.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "The Walrus Hunters", by R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894), 1893.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading It deals with both a tribe of Red Indians, of the Dogrib nation, and a tribe of Eskimos.
Dogrib
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From this reading It deals with both a tribe of Red Indians, of the Dogrib nation, and a tribe of Eskimos.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There is no doubt but that the reader will have a greater knowledge of the ways and thoughts of the Indian and the Eskimo, and kindly feelings towards both, after reading this book--an easy task, for it is a good and absorbing read.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading There is no doubt but that the reader will have a greater knowledge of the ways and thoughts of the Indian and the Eskimo, and kindly feelings towards both, after reading this book--an easy task, for it is a good and absorbing read.
EskimonounUS /ˈeskəmoʊ/
a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (“eaters of raw flesh”) but they call themselves the Inuit (“the people”)
From this reading There is no doubt but that the reader will have a greater knowledge of the ways and thoughts of the Indian and the Eskimo, and kindly feelings towards both, after reading this book--an easy task, for it is a good and absorbing read.
EskimosnounUS /ˈeskəmoʊz/
plural of “eskimo” — a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (“eaters of raw flesh”) but they call themselves the Inuit (“the people”)
From this reading It deals with both a tribe of Red Indians, of the Dogrib nation, and a tribe of Eskimos.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading There is no doubt but that the reader will have a greater knowledge of the ways and thoughts of the Indian and the Eskimo, and kindly feelings towards both, after reading this book--an easy task, for it is a good and absorbing read.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is no doubt but that the reader will have a greater knowledge of the ways and thoughts of the Indian and the Eskimo, and kindly feelings towards both, after reading this book--an easy task, for it is a good and absorbing read.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading This book is full of action.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There is no doubt but that the reader will have a greater knowledge of the ways and thoughts of the Indian and the Eskimo, and kindly feelings towards both, after reading this book--an easy task, for it is a good and absorbing read.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading There is no doubt but that the reader will have a greater knowledge of the ways and thoughts of the Indian and the Eskimo, and kindly feelings towards both, after reading this book--an easy task, for it is a good and absorbing read.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There is no doubt but that the reader will have a greater knowledge of the ways and thoughts of the Indian and the Eskimo, and kindly feelings towards both, after reading this book--an easy task, for it is a good and absorbing read.
how
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From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
HuntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading "The Walrus Hunters", by R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894), 1893.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading There is no doubt but that the reader will have a greater knowledge of the ways and thoughts of the Indian and the Eskimo, and kindly feelings towards both, after reading this book--an easy task, for it is a good and absorbing read.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading It deals with both a tribe of Red Indians, of the Dogrib nation, and a tribe of Eskimos.
intermarryverbUS /ˌɪntərˈmæri/
marry within the same ethnic, social, or family group
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This book is full of action.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It deals with both a tribe of Red Indians, of the Dogrib nation, and a tribe of Eskimos.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading There is no doubt but that the reader will have a greater knowledge of the ways and thoughts of the Indian and the Eskimo, and kindly feelings towards both, after reading this book--an easy task, for it is a good and absorbing read.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading There is no doubt but that the reader will have a greater knowledge of the ways and thoughts of the Indian and the Eskimo, and kindly feelings towards both, after reading this book--an easy task, for it is a good and absorbing read.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading "The Walrus Hunters", by R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894), 1893.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It deals with both a tribe of Red Indians, of the Dogrib nation, and a tribe of Eskimos.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no doubt but that the reader will have a greater knowledge of the ways and thoughts of the Indian and the Eskimo, and kindly feelings towards both, after reading this book--an easy task, for it is a good and absorbing read.
NormallyadverbUS /ˈnɔːrməli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This book is full of action.
and nothing more
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading "The Walrus Hunters", by R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894), 1893.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading There is no doubt but that the reader will have a greater knowledge of the ways and thoughts of the Indian and the Eskimo, and kindly feelings towards both, after reading this book--an easy task, for it is a good and absorbing read.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading There is no doubt but that the reader will have a greater knowledge of the ways and thoughts of the Indian and the Eskimo, and kindly feelings towards both, after reading this book--an easy task, for it is a good and absorbing read.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading There is no doubt but that the reader will have a greater knowledge of the ways and thoughts of the Indian and the Eskimo, and kindly feelings towards both, after reading this book--an easy task, for it is a good and absorbing read.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It deals with both a tribe of Red Indians, of the Dogrib nation, and a tribe of Eskimos.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
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 Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading There is no doubt but that the reader will have a greater knowledge of the ways and thoughts of the Indian and the Eskimo, and kindly feelings towards both, after reading this book--an easy task, for it is a good and absorbing read.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is no doubt but that the reader will have a greater knowledge of the ways and thoughts of the Indian and the Eskimo, and kindly feelings towards both, after reading this book--an easy task, for it is a good and absorbing read.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The Walrus Hunters", by R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894), 1893.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no doubt but that the reader will have a greater knowledge of the ways and thoughts of the Indian and the Eskimo, and kindly feelings towards both, after reading this book--an easy task, for it is a good and absorbing read.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This book is full of action.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There is no doubt but that the reader will have a greater knowledge of the ways and thoughts of the Indian and the Eskimo, and kindly feelings towards both, after reading this book--an easy task, for it is a good and absorbing read.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
in the direction of
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading It deals with both a tribe of Red Indians, of the Dogrib nation, and a tribe of Eskimos.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
WalrusnounUS /ˈwɔːlrəs/
either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
From this reading "The Walrus Hunters", by R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894), 1893.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading There is no doubt but that the reader will have a greater knowledge of the ways and thoughts of the Indian and the Eskimo, and kindly feelings towards both, after reading this book--an easy task, for it is a good and absorbing read.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There is no doubt but that the reader will have a greater knowledge of the ways and thoughts of the Indian and the Eskimo, and kindly feelings towards both, after reading this book--an easy task, for it is a good and absorbing read.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It deals with both a tribe of Red Indians, of the Dogrib nation, and a tribe of Eskimos.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Normally a certain animosity existed between these two, but this tale relates how under certain circumstances, members of these tribes could not only become close friends, and work together towards a common goal, but also intermarry.
