used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Tecumseh returned to his lodge, after the destructive, mysterious shots, Girty effected a reconciliation with him, and was released.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Tecumseh returned to his lodge, after the destructive, mysterious shots, Girty effected a reconciliation with him, and was released.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The renegade at once entered into the plans of the chief for the recapture of the whites, and led a band of braves to the banks of the Scioto to cut off their escape in that direction.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The renegade at once entered into the plans of the chief for the recapture of the whites, and led a band of braves to the banks of the Scioto to cut off their escape in that direction.
bided
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From this reading But he dared not strike, for Hewitt was Tecumseh’s prisoner, and he bided his time for vengeance.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
bravesnounUS /breɪvz/
plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior
From this reading The renegade at once entered into the plans of the chief for the recapture of the whites, and led a band of braves to the banks of the Scioto to cut off their escape in that direction.
placed in a grave
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he dared not strike, for Hewitt was Tecumseh’s prisoner, and he bided his time for vengeance.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The renegade at once entered into the plans of the chief for the recapture of the whites, and led a band of braves to the banks of the Scioto to cut off their escape in that direction.
clutchedverbUS /klʌtʃt/
past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The renegade at once entered into the plans of the chief for the recapture of the whites, and led a band of braves to the banks of the Scioto to cut off their escape in that direction.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading But he dared not strike, for Hewitt was Tecumseh’s prisoner, and he bided his time for vengeance.
destructiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
causing destruction or much damage
From this reading When Tecumseh returned to his lodge, after the destructive, mysterious shots, Girty effected a reconciliation with him, and was released.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The renegade at once entered into the plans of the chief for the recapture of the whites, and led a band of braves to the banks of the Scioto to cut off their escape in that direction.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading When Tecumseh returned to his lodge, after the destructive, mysterious shots, Girty effected a reconciliation with him, and was released.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The renegade at once entered into the plans of the chief for the recapture of the whites, and led a band of braves to the banks of the Scioto to cut off their escape in that direction.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The renegade at once entered into the plans of the chief for the recapture of the whites, and led a band of braves to the banks of the Scioto to cut off their escape in that direction.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he dared not strike, for Hewitt was Tecumseh’s prisoner, and he bided his time for vengeance.
giant'snounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
possessive form of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
GIRTY
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From this reading JIM GIRTY TRIUMPHS.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
hermitnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
Hewitt
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From this reading But he dared not strike, for Hewitt was Tecumseh’s prisoner, and he bided his time for vengeance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Tecumseh returned to his lodge, after the destructive, mysterious shots, Girty effected a reconciliation with him, and was released.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The renegade at once entered into the plans of the chief for the recapture of the whites, and led a band of braves to the banks of the Scioto to cut off their escape in that direction.
JIM
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From this reading JIM GIRTY TRIUMPHS.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The renegade at once entered into the plans of the chief for the recapture of the whites, and led a band of braves to the banks of the Scioto to cut off their escape in that direction.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading When Tecumseh returned to his lodge, after the destructive, mysterious shots, Girty effected a reconciliation with him, and was released.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
of an obscure nature
From this reading When Tecumseh returned to his lodge, after the destructive, mysterious shots, Girty effected a reconciliation with him, and was released.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he dared not strike, for Hewitt was Tecumseh’s prisoner, and he bided his time for vengeance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The renegade at once entered into the plans of the chief for the recapture of the whites, and led a band of braves to the banks of the Scioto to cut off their escape in that direction.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The renegade at once entered into the plans of the chief for the recapture of the whites, and led a band of braves to the banks of the Scioto to cut off their escape in that direction.
on one occasion
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The renegade at once entered into the plans of the chief for the recapture of the whites, and led a band of braves to the banks of the Scioto to cut off their escape in that direction.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading But he dared not strike, for Hewitt was Tecumseh’s prisoner, and he bided his time for vengeance.
recaptureverbUS /riˈkæptʃər/
experience anew
From this reading The renegade at once entered into the plans of the chief for the recapture of the whites, and led a band of braves to the banks of the Scioto to cut off their escape in that direction.
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading When Tecumseh returned to his lodge, after the destructive, mysterious shots, Girty effected a reconciliation with him, and was released.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading When Tecumseh returned to his lodge, after the destructive, mysterious shots, Girty effected a reconciliation with him, and was released.
renegadenounUS /ˈrenəɡeɪd/
someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Tecumseh returned to his lodge, after the destructive, mysterious shots, Girty effected a reconciliation with him, and was released.
Scioto
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From this reading The renegade at once entered into the plans of the chief for the recapture of the whites, and led a band of braves to the banks of the Scioto to cut off their escape in that direction.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading When Tecumseh returned to his lodge, after the destructive, mysterious shots, Girty effected a reconciliation with him, and was released.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading But he dared not strike, for Hewitt was Tecumseh’s prisoner, and he bided his time for vengeance.
TecumsehnounUS /təˈkʌmsə/
a famous chief of the Shawnee who tried to unite Indian tribes against the increasing white settlement (1768-1813)
From this reading When Tecumseh returned to his lodge, after the destructive, mysterious shots, Girty effected a reconciliation with him, and was released.
Tecumseh's
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From this reading But he dared not strike, for Hewitt was Tecumseh’s prisoner, and he bided his time for vengeance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The renegade at once entered into the plans of the chief for the recapture of the whites, and led a band of braves to the banks of the Scioto to cut off their escape in that direction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The renegade at once entered into the plans of the chief for the recapture of the whites, and led a band of braves to the banks of the Scioto to cut off their escape in that direction.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But he dared not strike, for Hewitt was Tecumseh’s prisoner, and he bided his time for vengeance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Tecumseh returned to his lodge, after the destructive, mysterious shots, Girty effected a reconciliation with him, and was released.
tomahawkverbUS /ˈtɑːməhɔːk/
cut with a tomahawk
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
TRIUMPHSnounUS /ˈtraɪəmfs/
plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading JIM GIRTY TRIUMPHS.
two times
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading But he dared not strike, for Hewitt was Tecumseh’s prisoner, and he bided his time for vengeance.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he dared not strike, for Hewitt was Tecumseh’s prisoner, and he bided his time for vengeance.
at the time that
From this reading When Tecumseh returned to his lodge, after the destructive, mysterious shots, Girty effected a reconciliation with him, and was released.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading The renegade at once entered into the plans of the chief for the recapture of the whites, and led a band of braves to the banks of the Scioto to cut off their escape in that direction.
belonging to which person
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Tecumseh returned to his lodge, after the destructive, mysterious shots, Girty effected a reconciliation with him, and was released.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jim Girty, the renegade, lowered fierce looks upon the hermit, as the band marched toward the village, and once or twice his fingers clutched his tomahawk, whose keen edge he would fain have buried in the giant’s brain.
