used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ranteo strongly urged Iosco to go on to Powhatan, and if he were received kindly, to stay there for a while; if his people needed him, Ranteo would let him know.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I hold him great who for love’s sake Can give with earnest, generous will; But he who takes for love’s sweet sake, I think I hold more generous still.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I hold him great who for love’s sake Can give with earnest, generous will; But he who takes for love’s sweet sake, I think I hold more generous still.”
a person who is in charge
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
Croatoan
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From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading This was the doing of the medicine-men, who had lost much of their former power since Manteo’s visit to England, for he had given up many of the old superstitions.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading “I hold him great who for love’s sake Can give with earnest, generous will; But he who takes for love’s sweet sake, I think I hold more generous still.”
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading This was the doing of the medicine-men, who had lost much of their former power since Manteo’s visit to England, for he had given up many of the old superstitions.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I hold him great who for love’s sake Can give with earnest, generous will; But he who takes for love’s sweet sake, I think I hold more generous still.”
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading This was the doing of the medicine-men, who had lost much of their former power since Manteo’s visit to England, for he had given up many of the old superstitions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading “I hold him great who for love’s sake Can give with earnest, generous will; But he who takes for love’s sweet sake, I think I hold more generous still.”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “I hold him great who for love’s sake Can give with earnest, generous will; But he who takes for love’s sweet sake, I think I hold more generous still.”
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading This was the doing of the medicine-men, who had lost much of their former power since Manteo’s visit to England, for he had given up many of the old superstitions.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ranteo strongly urged Iosco to go on to Powhatan, and if he were received kindly, to stay there for a while; if his people needed him, Ranteo would let him know.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “I hold him great who for love’s sake Can give with earnest, generous will; But he who takes for love’s sweet sake, I think I hold more generous still.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I hold him great who for love’s sake Can give with earnest, generous will; But he who takes for love’s sweet sake, I think I hold more generous still.”
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I hold him great who for love’s sake Can give with earnest, generous will; But he who takes for love’s sweet sake, I think I hold more generous still.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “I hold him great who for love’s sake Can give with earnest, generous will; But he who takes for love’s sweet sake, I think I hold more generous still.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I hold him great who for love’s sake Can give with earnest, generous will; But he who takes for love’s sweet sake, I think I hold more generous still.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Ranteo strongly urged Iosco to go on to Powhatan, and if he were received kindly, to stay there for a while; if his people needed him, Ranteo would let him know.
Iosco
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From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
and nothing more
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Ranteo strongly urged Iosco to go on to Powhatan, and if he were received kindly, to stay there for a while; if his people needed him, Ranteo would let him know.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ranteo strongly urged Iosco to go on to Powhatan, and if he were received kindly, to stay there for a while; if his people needed him, Ranteo would let him know.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Ranteo strongly urged Iosco to go on to Powhatan, and if he were received kindly, to stay there for a while; if his people needed him, Ranteo would let him know.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading This was the doing of the medicine-men, who had lost much of their former power since Manteo’s visit to England, for he had given up many of the old superstitions.
love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “I hold him great who for love’s sake Can give with earnest, generous will; But he who takes for love’s sweet sake, I think I hold more generous still.”
Manteo's
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From this reading This was the doing of the medicine-men, who had lost much of their former power since Manteo’s visit to England, for he had given up many of the old superstitions.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading This was the doing of the medicine-men, who had lost much of their former power since Manteo’s visit to England, for he had given up many of the old superstitions.
medicine-men
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From this reading This was the doing of the medicine-men, who had lost much of their former power since Manteo’s visit to England, for he had given up many of the old superstitions.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I hold him great who for love’s sake Can give with earnest, generous will; But he who takes for love’s sweet sake, I think I hold more generous still.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This was the doing of the medicine-men, who had lost much of their former power since Manteo’s visit to England, for he had given up many of the old superstitions.
murderersnounUS /ˈmɜːrdərərz/
plural of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Ranteo strongly urged Iosco to go on to Powhatan, and if he were received kindly, to stay there for a while; if his people needed him, Ranteo would let him know.
information about recent and important events
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was the doing of the medicine-men, who had lost much of their former power since Manteo’s visit to England, for he had given up many of the old superstitions.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This was the doing of the medicine-men, who had lost much of their former power since Manteo’s visit to England, for he had given up many of the old superstitions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Ranteo strongly urged Iosco to go on to Powhatan, and if he were received kindly, to stay there for a while; if his people needed him, Ranteo would let him know.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading This was the doing of the medicine-men, who had lost much of their former power since Manteo’s visit to England, for he had given up many of the old superstitions.
Powhatannoun
Indian chief and founder of the Powhatan confederacy of tribes in eastern Virginia; father of Pocahontas (1550?-1618)
From this reading Ranteo strongly urged Iosco to go on to Powhatan, and if he were received kindly, to stay there for a while; if his people needed him, Ranteo would let him know.
PROCTORnounUS /ˈprɑːktər/
someone who supervises (an examination)
From this reading PROCTOR.
Ranteo
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From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Ranteo strongly urged Iosco to go on to Powhatan, and if he were received kindly, to stay there for a while; if his people needed him, Ranteo would let him know.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading “I hold him great who for love’s sake Can give with earnest, generous will; But he who takes for love’s sweet sake, I think I hold more generous still.”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading This was the doing of the medicine-men, who had lost much of their former power since Manteo’s visit to England, for he had given up many of the old superstitions.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Ranteo strongly urged Iosco to go on to Powhatan, and if he were received kindly, to stay there for a while; if his people needed him, Ranteo would let him know.
not in physical motion
From this reading “I hold him great who for love’s sake Can give with earnest, generous will; But he who takes for love’s sweet sake, I think I hold more generous still.”
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Ranteo strongly urged Iosco to go on to Powhatan, and if he were received kindly, to stay there for a while; if his people needed him, Ranteo would let him know.
superstitionsnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃənz/
plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading This was the doing of the medicine-men, who had lost much of their former power since Manteo’s visit to England, for he had given up many of the old superstitions.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading “I hold him great who for love’s sake Can give with earnest, generous will; But he who takes for love’s sweet sake, I think I hold more generous still.”
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading “I hold him great who for love’s sake Can give with earnest, generous will; But he who takes for love’s sweet sake, I think I hold more generous still.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ranteo strongly urged Iosco to go on to Powhatan, and if he were received kindly, to stay there for a while; if his people needed him, Ranteo would let him know.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I hold him great who for love’s sake Can give with earnest, generous will; But he who takes for love’s sweet sake, I think I hold more generous still.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the doing of the medicine-men, who had lost much of their former power since Manteo’s visit to England, for he had given up many of the old superstitions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Ranteo strongly urged Iosco to go on to Powhatan, and if he were received kindly, to stay there for a while; if his people needed him, Ranteo would let him know.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading This was the doing of the medicine-men, who had lost much of their former power since Manteo’s visit to England, for he had given up many of the old superstitions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ranteo strongly urged Iosco to go on to Powhatan, and if he were received kindly, to stay there for a while; if his people needed him, Ranteo would let him know.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Ranteo strongly urged Iosco to go on to Powhatan, and if he were received kindly, to stay there for a while; if his people needed him, Ranteo would let him know.
which person or people
From this reading “I hold him great who for love’s sake Can give with earnest, generous will; But he who takes for love’s sweet sake, I think I hold more generous still.”
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I hold him great who for love’s sake Can give with earnest, generous will; But he who takes for love’s sweet sake, I think I hold more generous still.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I hold him great who for love’s sake Can give with earnest, generous will; But he who takes for love’s sweet sake, I think I hold more generous still.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading News came from Ranteo, just as Iosco was starting on his return to Croatoan, that the whole tribe had risen up against him for helping his father’s murderers to escape, and they would not have him for their chief.
