used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Osceola waited until certain that he had accepted a considerable sum of money from the agent, and then prepared an ambush beside a trail along which the doomed man must return to his camp.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Osceola waited until certain that he had accepted a considerable sum of money from the agent, and then prepared an ambush beside a trail along which the doomed man must return to his camp.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Osceola waited until certain that he had accepted a considerable sum of money from the agent, and then prepared an ambush beside a trail along which the doomed man must return to his camp.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Osceola waited until certain that he had accepted a considerable sum of money from the agent, and then prepared an ambush beside a trail along which the doomed man must return to his camp.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
ambushverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading Osceola waited until certain that he had accepted a considerable sum of money from the agent, and then prepared an ambush beside a trail along which the doomed man must return to his camp.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Osceola waited until certain that he had accepted a considerable sum of money from the agent, and then prepared an ambush beside a trail along which the doomed man must return to his camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading OSCEOLA'S REVENGE In the meantime, Osceola had carried out his part of the arrangement with Coacoochee in regard to the traitor, Charlo Emathla.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was completely successful; the victim fell at the first fire, and covering his face with his hands, received the fatal blow without a word.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Osceola waited until certain that he had accepted a considerable sum of money from the agent, and then prepared an ambush beside a trail along which the doomed man must return to his camp.
exhale hard
From this reading It was completely successful; the victim fell at the first fire, and covering his face with his hands, received the fatal blow without a word.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Osceola waited until certain that he had accepted a considerable sum of money from the agent, and then prepared an ambush beside a trail along which the doomed man must return to his camp.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading OSCEOLA'S REVENGE In the meantime, Osceola had carried out his part of the arrangement with Coacoochee in regard to the traitor, Charlo Emathla.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Osceola waited until certain that he had accepted a considerable sum of money from the agent, and then prepared an ambush beside a trail along which the doomed man must return to his camp.
Charlo
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From this reading OSCEOLA'S REVENGE In the meantime, Osceola had carried out his part of the arrangement with Coacoochee in regard to the traitor, Charlo Emathla.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
Coacoochee
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From this reading OSCEOLA'S REVENGE In the meantime, Osceola had carried out his part of the arrangement with Coacoochee in regard to the traitor, Charlo Emathla.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was completely successful; the victim fell at the first fire, and covering his face with his hands, received the fatal blow without a word.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Osceola waited until certain that he had accepted a considerable sum of money from the agent, and then prepared an ambush beside a trail along which the doomed man must return to his camp.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading It was completely successful; the victim fell at the first fire, and covering his face with his hands, received the fatal blow without a word.
dazzledadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəld/
having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
disregardingadverbUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading Osceola waited until certain that he had accepted a considerable sum of money from the agent, and then prepared an ambush beside a trail along which the doomed man must return to his camp.
Emathla
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From this reading OSCEOLA'S REVENGE In the meantime, Osceola had carried out his part of the arrangement with Coacoochee in regard to the traitor, Charlo Emathla.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was completely successful; the victim fell at the first fire, and covering his face with his hands, received the fatal blow without a word.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading It was completely successful; the victim fell at the first fire, and covering his face with his hands, received the fatal blow without a word.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It was completely successful; the victim fell at the first fire, and covering his face with his hands, received the fatal blow without a word.
start firing a weapon
From this reading It was completely successful; the victim fell at the first fire, and covering his face with his hands, received the fatal blow without a word.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was completely successful; the victim fell at the first fire, and covering his face with his hands, received the fatal blow without a word.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Osceola waited until certain that he had accepted a considerable sum of money from the agent, and then prepared an ambush beside a trail along which the doomed man must return to his camp.
coins made of gold
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OSCEOLA'S REVENGE In the meantime, Osceola had carried out his part of the arrangement with Coacoochee in regard to the traitor, Charlo Emathla.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Tied up in his handkerchief was a quantity of gold and silver.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It was completely successful; the victim fell at the first fire, and covering his face with his hands, received the fatal blow without a word.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OSCEOLA'S REVENGE In the meantime, Osceola had carried out his part of the arrangement with Coacoochee in regard to the traitor, Charlo Emathla.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OSCEOLA'S REVENGE In the meantime, Osceola had carried out his part of the arrangement with Coacoochee in regard to the traitor, Charlo Emathla.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was completely successful; the victim fell at the first fire, and covering his face with his hands, received the fatal blow without a word.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Osceola waited until certain that he had accepted a considerable sum of money from the agent, and then prepared an ambush beside a trail along which the doomed man must return to his camp.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading OSCEOLA'S REVENGE In the meantime, Osceola had carried out his part of the arrangement with Coacoochee in regard to the traitor, Charlo Emathla.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Osceola waited until certain that he had accepted a considerable sum of money from the agent, and then prepared an ambush beside a trail along which the doomed man must return to his camp.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Osceola waited until certain that he had accepted a considerable sum of money from the agent, and then prepared an ambush beside a trail along which the doomed man must return to his camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OSCEOLA'S REVENGE In the meantime, Osceola had carried out his part of the arrangement with Coacoochee in regard to the traitor, Charlo Emathla.
Osceola
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From this reading OSCEOLA'S REVENGE In the meantime, Osceola had carried out his part of the arrangement with Coacoochee in regard to the traitor, Charlo Emathla.
OSCEOLA'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OSCEOLA'S REVENGE In the meantime, Osceola had carried out his part of the arrangement with Coacoochee in regard to the traitor, Charlo Emathla.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OSCEOLA'S REVENGE In the meantime, Osceola had carried out his part of the arrangement with Coacoochee in regard to the traitor, Charlo Emathla.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading OSCEOLA'S REVENGE In the meantime, Osceola had carried out his part of the arrangement with Coacoochee in regard to the traitor, Charlo Emathla.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Osceola waited until certain that he had accepted a considerable sum of money from the agent, and then prepared an ambush beside a trail along which the doomed man must return to his camp.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Tied up in his handkerchief was a quantity of gold and silver.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was completely successful; the victim fell at the first fire, and covering his face with his hands, received the fatal blow without a word.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading OSCEOLA'S REVENGE In the meantime, Osceola had carried out his part of the arrangement with Coacoochee in regard to the traitor, Charlo Emathla.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Osceola waited until certain that he had accepted a considerable sum of money from the agent, and then prepared an ambush beside a trail along which the doomed man must return to his camp.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading OSCEOLA'S REVENGE In the meantime, Osceola had carried out his part of the arrangement with Coacoochee in regard to the traitor, Charlo Emathla.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Tied up in his handkerchief was a quantity of gold and silver.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading It was completely successful; the victim fell at the first fire, and covering his face with his hands, received the fatal blow without a word.
a quantity of money
From this reading Osceola waited until certain that he had accepted a considerable sum of money from the agent, and then prepared an ambush beside a trail along which the doomed man must return to his camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Osceola waited until certain that he had accepted a considerable sum of money from the agent, and then prepared an ambush beside a trail along which the doomed man must return to his camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OSCEOLA'S REVENGE In the meantime, Osceola had carried out his part of the arrangement with Coacoochee in regard to the traitor, Charlo Emathla.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Osceola waited until certain that he had accepted a considerable sum of money from the agent, and then prepared an ambush beside a trail along which the doomed man must return to his camp.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Tied up in his handkerchief was a quantity of gold and silver.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OSCEOLA'S REVENGE In the meantime, Osceola had carried out his part of the arrangement with Coacoochee in regard to the traitor, Charlo Emathla.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Osceola waited until certain that he had accepted a considerable sum of money from the agent, and then prepared an ambush beside a trail along which the doomed man must return to his camp.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading OSCEOLA'S REVENGE In the meantime, Osceola had carried out his part of the arrangement with Coacoochee in regard to the traitor, Charlo Emathla.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Osceola waited until certain that he had accepted a considerable sum of money from the agent, and then prepared an ambush beside a trail along which the doomed man must return to his camp.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tied up in his handkerchief was a quantity of gold and silver.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading It was completely successful; the victim fell at the first fire, and covering his face with his hands, received the fatal blow without a word.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Osceola waited until certain that he had accepted a considerable sum of money from the agent, and then prepared an ambush beside a trail along which the doomed man must return to his camp.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was completely successful; the victim fell at the first fire, and covering his face with his hands, received the fatal blow without a word.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Osceola waited until certain that he had accepted a considerable sum of money from the agent, and then prepared an ambush beside a trail along which the doomed man must return to his camp.
a Caucasian
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Although warned of the fate in store for him in case he persisted in disregarding the wishes of his people and the commands of the other chiefs, this Indian, dazzled by sight of the white man's gold, flattered by his praise, and assured of his protection, persisted in his course.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OSCEOLA'S REVENGE In the meantime, Osceola had carried out his part of the arrangement with Coacoochee in regard to the traitor, Charlo Emathla.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was completely successful; the victim fell at the first fire, and covering his face with his hands, received the fatal blow without a word.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It was completely successful; the victim fell at the first fire, and covering his face with his hands, received the fatal blow without a word.
