used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
(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 She went bravely at it for a few minutes in sight of all Manteo’s warriors, who watched her with a strange awe; then he took the pipe from her and led her to a wigwam, where she was to stay while the refugees were provided for by the Indians.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a mild winter, even for that part of the country; and as it broke, and the first mild, balmy spring days came, the settlers began to watch for the governor’s return.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She went bravely at it for a few minutes in sight of all Manteo’s warriors, who watched her with a strange awe; then he took the pipe from her and led her to a wigwam, where she was to stay while the refugees were provided for by the Indians.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The autumn days slipped by, and the winter came.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading She went bravely at it for a few minutes in sight of all Manteo’s warriors, who watched her with a strange awe; then he took the pipe from her and led her to a wigwam, where she was to stay while the refugees were provided for by the Indians.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading It was a mild winter, even for that part of the country; and as it broke, and the first mild, balmy spring days came, the settlers began to watch for the governor’s return.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was a mild winter, even for that part of the country; and as it broke, and the first mild, balmy spring days came, the settlers began to watch for the governor’s return.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading “She had eyes of sunniest English blue; She had tresses of golden hair; Her cheeks were tipped with the hawthorn’s hue; Her name, Virginia Dare.”
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading She went bravely at it for a few minutes in sight of all Manteo’s warriors, who watched her with a strange awe; then he took the pipe from her and led her to a wigwam, where she was to stay while the refugees were provided for by the Indians.
lacking funds
From this reading It was a mild winter, even for that part of the country; and as it broke, and the first mild, balmy spring days came, the settlers began to watch for the governor’s return.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She went bravely at it for a few minutes in sight of all Manteo’s warriors, who watched her with a strange awe; then he took the pipe from her and led her to a wigwam, where she was to stay while the refugees were provided for by the Indians.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The autumn days slipped by, and the winter came.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading “She had eyes of sunniest English blue; She had tresses of golden hair; Her cheeks were tipped with the hawthorn’s hue; Her name, Virginia Dare.”
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was a mild winter, even for that part of the country; and as it broke, and the first mild, balmy spring days came, the settlers began to watch for the governor’s return.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading “She had eyes of sunniest English blue; She had tresses of golden hair; Her cheeks were tipped with the hawthorn’s hue; Her name, Virginia Dare.”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The autumn days slipped by, and the winter came.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading “She had eyes of sunniest English blue; She had tresses of golden hair; Her cheeks were tipped with the hawthorn’s hue; Her name, Virginia Dare.”
divisible by two
From this reading It was a mild winter, even for that part of the country; and as it broke, and the first mild, balmy spring days came, the settlers began to watch for the governor’s return.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “She had eyes of sunniest English blue; She had tresses of golden hair; Her cheeks were tipped with the hawthorn’s hue; Her name, Virginia Dare.”
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She went bravely at it for a few minutes in sight of all Manteo’s warriors, who watched her with a strange awe; then he took the pipe from her and led her to a wigwam, where she was to stay while the refugees were provided for by the Indians.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was a mild winter, even for that part of the country; and as it broke, and the first mild, balmy spring days came, the settlers began to watch for the governor’s return.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
forgaveverbUS /fərˈɡeɪv/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She went bravely at it for a few minutes in sight of all Manteo’s warriors, who watched her with a strange awe; then he took the pipe from her and led her to a wigwam, where she was to stay while the refugees were provided for by the Indians.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading “She had eyes of sunniest English blue; She had tresses of golden hair; Her cheeks were tipped with the hawthorn’s hue; Her name, Virginia Dare.”
governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading It was a mild winter, even for that part of the country; and as it broke, and the first mild, balmy spring days came, the settlers began to watch for the governor’s return.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “She had eyes of sunniest English blue; She had tresses of golden hair; Her cheeks were tipped with the hawthorn’s hue; Her name, Virginia Dare.”
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading “She had eyes of sunniest English blue; She had tresses of golden hair; Her cheeks were tipped with the hawthorn’s hue; Her name, Virginia Dare.”
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
hawthorn's
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From this reading “She had eyes of sunniest English blue; She had tresses of golden hair; Her cheeks were tipped with the hawthorn’s hue; Her name, Virginia Dare.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “She had eyes of sunniest English blue; She had tresses of golden hair; Her cheeks were tipped with the hawthorn’s hue; Her name, Virginia Dare.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading “She had eyes of sunniest English blue; She had tresses of golden hair; Her cheeks were tipped with the hawthorn’s hue; Her name, Virginia Dare.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading She went bravely at it for a few minutes in sight of all Manteo’s warriors, who watched her with a strange awe; then he took the pipe from her and led her to a wigwam, where she was to stay while the refugees were provided for by the Indians.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
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 She went bravely at it for a few minutes in sight of all Manteo’s warriors, who watched her with a strange awe; then he took the pipe from her and led her to a wigwam, where she was to stay while the refugees were provided for by the Indians.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
Manteo
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From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
Manteo's
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From this reading She went bravely at it for a few minutes in sight of all Manteo’s warriors, who watched her with a strange awe; then he took the pipe from her and led her to a wigwam, where she was to stay while the refugees were provided for by the Indians.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading It was a mild winter, even for that part of the country; and as it broke, and the first mild, balmy spring days came, the settlers began to watch for the governor’s return.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading She went bravely at it for a few minutes in sight of all Manteo’s warriors, who watched her with a strange awe; then he took the pipe from her and led her to a wigwam, where she was to stay while the refugees were provided for by the Indians.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “She had eyes of sunniest English blue; She had tresses of golden hair; Her cheeks were tipped with the hawthorn’s hue; Her name, Virginia Dare.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “She had eyes of sunniest English blue; She had tresses of golden hair; Her cheeks were tipped with the hawthorn’s hue; Her name, Virginia Dare.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was a mild winter, even for that part of the country; and as it broke, and the first mild, balmy spring days came, the settlers began to watch for the governor’s return.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading She went bravely at it for a few minutes in sight of all Manteo’s warriors, who watched her with a strange awe; then he took the pipe from her and led her to a wigwam, where she was to stay while the refugees were provided for by the Indians.
Ranteo's
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From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
on the contrary
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
refugeesnounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒiz/
plural of “refugee” — an exile who flees for safety
From this reading She went bravely at it for a few minutes in sight of all Manteo’s warriors, who watched her with a strange awe; then he took the pipe from her and led her to a wigwam, where she was to stay while the refugees were provided for by the Indians.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was a mild winter, even for that part of the country; and as it broke, and the first mild, balmy spring days came, the settlers began to watch for the governor’s return.
RoanokenounUS /ˈroʊənoʊk/
a city in southwestern Virginia
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading It was a mild winter, even for that part of the country; and as it broke, and the first mild, balmy spring days came, the settlers began to watch for the governor’s return.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She had eyes of sunniest English blue; She had tresses of golden hair; Her cheeks were tipped with the hawthorn’s hue; Her name, Virginia Dare.”
an instance of visual perception
From this reading She went bravely at it for a few minutes in sight of all Manteo’s warriors, who watched her with a strange awe; then he took the pipe from her and led her to a wigwam, where she was to stay while the refugees were provided for by the Indians.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading The autumn days slipped by, and the winter came.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
the season of growth
From this reading It was a mild winter, even for that part of the country; and as it broke, and the first mild, balmy spring days came, the settlers began to watch for the governor’s return.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She went bravely at it for a few minutes in sight of all Manteo’s warriors, who watched her with a strange awe; then he took the pipe from her and led her to a wigwam, where she was to stay while the refugees were provided for by the Indians.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
sunniest
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From this reading “She had eyes of sunniest English blue; She had tresses of golden hair; Her cheeks were tipped with the hawthorn’s hue; Her name, Virginia Dare.”
carry out
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “She had eyes of sunniest English blue; She had tresses of golden hair; Her cheeks were tipped with the hawthorn’s hue; Her name, Virginia Dare.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
tippedadjectiveUS /tɪpt/
having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination)
From this reading “She had eyes of sunniest English blue; She had tresses of golden hair; Her cheeks were tipped with the hawthorn’s hue; Her name, Virginia Dare.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She went bravely at it for a few minutes in sight of all Manteo’s warriors, who watched her with a strange awe; then he took the pipe from her and led her to a wigwam, where she was to stay while the refugees were provided for by the Indians.
tressesnounUS /ˈtresɪz/
plural of “tress” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading “She had eyes of sunniest English blue; She had tresses of golden hair; Her cheeks were tipped with the hawthorn’s hue; Her name, Virginia Dare.”
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading “She had eyes of sunniest English blue; She had tresses of golden hair; Her cheeks were tipped with the hawthorn’s hue; Her name, Virginia Dare.”
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading She went bravely at it for a few minutes in sight of all Manteo’s warriors, who watched her with a strange awe; then he took the pipe from her and led her to a wigwam, where she was to stay while the refugees were provided for by the Indians.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She went bravely at it for a few minutes in sight of all Manteo’s warriors, who watched her with a strange awe; then he took the pipe from her and led her to a wigwam, where she was to stay while the refugees were provided for by the Indians.
look attentively
From this reading It was a mild winter, even for that part of the country; and as it broke, and the first mild, balmy spring days came, the settlers began to watch for the governor’s return.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading She went bravely at it for a few minutes in sight of all Manteo’s warriors, who watched her with a strange awe; then he took the pipe from her and led her to a wigwam, where she was to stay while the refugees were provided for by the Indians.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went bravely at it for a few minutes in sight of all Manteo’s warriors, who watched her with a strange awe; then he took the pipe from her and led her to a wigwam, where she was to stay while the refugees were provided for by the Indians.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “She had eyes of sunniest English blue; She had tresses of golden hair; Her cheeks were tipped with the hawthorn’s hue; Her name, Virginia Dare.”
at the time that
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
in or at the place that
From this reading She went bravely at it for a few minutes in sight of all Manteo’s warriors, who watched her with a strange awe; then he took the pipe from her and led her to a wigwam, where she was to stay while the refugees were provided for by the Indians.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She went bravely at it for a few minutes in sight of all Manteo’s warriors, who watched her with a strange awe; then he took the pipe from her and led her to a wigwam, where she was to stay while the refugees were provided for by the Indians.
a Caucasian
From this reading Manteo, true to the faith he professed, forgave and forgot, or rather he never spoke of his warning, or Ranteo’s strange visit to Roanoke; when he understood that the white tribe were in trouble, and had fled to him for protection, he solemnly held out his hand to Mrs. Dare, then handed her a long pipe, seeming to take it for granted that she filled her father’s place.
which person or people
From this reading She went bravely at it for a few minutes in sight of all Manteo’s warriors, who watched her with a strange awe; then he took the pipe from her and led her to a wigwam, where she was to stay while the refugees were provided for by the Indians.
wigwamnounUS /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/
a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides
From this reading She went bravely at it for a few minutes in sight of all Manteo’s warriors, who watched her with a strange awe; then he took the pipe from her and led her to a wigwam, where she was to stay while the refugees were provided for by the Indians.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The autumn days slipped by, and the winter came.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “She had eyes of sunniest English blue; She had tresses of golden hair; Her cheeks were tipped with the hawthorn’s hue; Her name, Virginia Dare.”
