AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A profound silence was observed for some minutes after the Indians had seated themselves, during which they proceeded to fill their pipes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A profound silence was observed for some minutes after the Indians had seated themselves, during which they proceeded to fill their pipes.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Ponteac, who had collected all his native haughtiness into one proud expression of look and figure, strode in without taking the slightest notice even of the governor.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The other chiefs imitated his example, and all took their seats upon the matting in the order prescribed by their rank among the tribes, and their experience in council.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ponteac, who had collected all his native haughtiness into one proud expression of look and figure, strode in without taking the slightest notice even of the governor.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Ottawa chief sat at the near extremity of the room, and immediately facing the governor.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were few forms of courtesy observed by the warriors towards the English officers on entering the council room.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading The Ottawa chief sat at the near extremity of the room, and immediately facing the governor.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading The other chiefs imitated his example, and all took their seats upon the matting in the order prescribed by their rank among the tribes, and their experience in council.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Ponteac, who had collected all his native haughtiness into one proud expression of look and figure, strode in without taking the slightest notice even of the governor.
councilnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading There were few forms of courtesy observed by the warriors towards the English officers on entering the council room.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading There were few forms of courtesy observed by the warriors towards the English officers on entering the council room.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A profound silence was observed for some minutes after the Indians had seated themselves, during which they proceeded to fill their pipes.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
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 There were few forms of courtesy observed by the warriors towards the English officers on entering the council room.
enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/
a movement into or inward
From this reading There were few forms of courtesy observed by the warriors towards the English officers on entering the council room.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Ponteac, who had collected all his native haughtiness into one proud expression of look and figure, strode in without taking the slightest notice even of the governor.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The other chiefs imitated his example, and all took their seats upon the matting in the order prescribed by their rank among the tribes, and their experience in council.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The other chiefs imitated his example, and all took their seats upon the matting in the order prescribed by their rank among the tribes, and their experience in council.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Ponteac, who had collected all his native haughtiness into one proud expression of look and figure, strode in without taking the slightest notice even of the governor.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading The Ottawa chief sat at the near extremity of the room, and immediately facing the governor.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading The Ottawa chief sat at the near extremity of the room, and immediately facing the governor.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There were few forms of courtesy observed by the warriors towards the English officers on entering the council room.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Ponteac, who had collected all his native haughtiness into one proud expression of look and figure, strode in without taking the slightest notice even of the governor.
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading A profound silence was observed for some minutes after the Indians had seated themselves, during which they proceeded to fill their pipes.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A profound silence was observed for some minutes after the Indians had seated themselves, during which they proceeded to fill their pipes.
formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading There were few forms of courtesy observed by the warriors towards the English officers on entering the council room.
governornounUS /ˈɡʌvərnər/
the head of a state government
From this reading Ponteac, who had collected all his native haughtiness into one proud expression of look and figure, strode in without taking the slightest notice even of the governor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ponteac, who had collected all his native haughtiness into one proud expression of look and figure, strode in without taking the slightest notice even of the governor.
haughtinessnoun
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
From this reading Ponteac, who had collected all his native haughtiness into one proud expression of look and figure, strode in without taking the slightest notice even of the governor.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ponteac, who had collected all his native haughtiness into one proud expression of look and figure, strode in without taking the slightest notice even of the governor.
imitatedverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪd/
past form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading The other chiefs imitated his example, and all took their seats upon the matting in the order prescribed by their rank among the tribes, and their experience in council.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The Ottawa chief sat at the near extremity of the room, and immediately facing the governor.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ponteac, who had collected all his native haughtiness into one proud expression of look and figure, strode in without taking the slightest notice even of the governor.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading A profound silence was observed for some minutes after the Indians had seated themselves, during which they proceeded to fill their pipes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ponteac, who had collected all his native haughtiness into one proud expression of look and figure, strode in without taking the slightest notice even of the governor.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ponteac, who had collected all his native haughtiness into one proud expression of look and figure, strode in without taking the slightest notice even of the governor.
mattingnounUS /ˈmætɪŋ/
a covering of coarse fabric (usually of straw or hemp)
From this reading The other chiefs imitated his example, and all took their seats upon the matting in the order prescribed by their rank among the tribes, and their experience in council.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A profound silence was observed for some minutes after the Indians had seated themselves, during which they proceeded to fill their pipes.
nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Ponteac, who had collected all his native haughtiness into one proud expression of look and figure, strode in without taking the slightest notice even of the governor.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The Ottawa chief sat at the near extremity of the room, and immediately facing the governor.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Ponteac, who had collected all his native haughtiness into one proud expression of look and figure, strode in without taking the slightest notice even of the governor.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading There were few forms of courtesy observed by the warriors towards the English officers on entering the council room.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were few forms of courtesy observed by the warriors towards the English officers on entering the council room.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading There were few forms of courtesy observed by the warriors towards the English officers on entering the council room.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were few forms of courtesy observed by the warriors towards the English officers on entering the council room.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ponteac, who had collected all his native haughtiness into one proud expression of look and figure, strode in without taking the slightest notice even of the governor.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The other chiefs imitated his example, and all took their seats upon the matting in the order prescribed by their rank among the tribes, and their experience in council.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other chiefs imitated his example, and all took their seats upon the matting in the order prescribed by their rank among the tribes, and their experience in council.
OttawanounUS /ˈɑːtəwɑː/
a member of the Algonquian people of southern Ontario
From this reading The Ottawa chief sat at the near extremity of the room, and immediately facing the governor.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading A profound silence was observed for some minutes after the Indians had seated themselves, during which they proceeded to fill their pipes.
Ponteac
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From this reading Ponteac, who had collected all his native haughtiness into one proud expression of look and figure, strode in without taking the slightest notice even of the governor.
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading The other chiefs imitated his example, and all took their seats upon the matting in the order prescribed by their rank among the tribes, and their experience in council.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading A profound silence was observed for some minutes after the Indians had seated themselves, during which they proceeded to fill their pipes.
profoundadjectiveUS /proʊˈfaʊnd/
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading A profound silence was observed for some minutes after the Indians had seated themselves, during which they proceeded to fill their pipes.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Ponteac, who had collected all his native haughtiness into one proud expression of look and figure, strode in without taking the slightest notice even of the governor.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The other chiefs imitated his example, and all took their seats upon the matting in the order prescribed by their rank among the tribes, and their experience in council.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There were few forms of courtesy observed by the warriors towards the English officers on entering the council room.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The Ottawa chief sat at the near extremity of the room, and immediately facing the governor.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading A profound silence was observed for some minutes after the Indians had seated themselves, during which they proceeded to fill their pipes.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The other chiefs imitated his example, and all took their seats upon the matting in the order prescribed by their rank among the tribes, and their experience in council.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A profound silence was observed for some minutes after the Indians had seated themselves, during which they proceeded to fill their pipes.
slightestadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtəst/
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Ponteac, who had collected all his native haughtiness into one proud expression of look and figure, strode in without taking the slightest notice even of the governor.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A profound silence was observed for some minutes after the Indians had seated themselves, during which they proceeded to fill their pipes.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Ponteac, who had collected all his native haughtiness into one proud expression of look and figure, strode in without taking the slightest notice even of the governor.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Ponteac, who had collected all his native haughtiness into one proud expression of look and figure, strode in without taking the slightest notice even of the governor.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There were few forms of courtesy observed by the warriors towards the English officers on entering the council room.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The other chiefs imitated his example, and all took their seats upon the matting in the order prescribed by their rank among the tribes, and their experience in council.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A profound silence was observed for some minutes after the Indians had seated themselves, during which they proceeded to fill their pipes.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were few forms of courtesy observed by the warriors towards the English officers on entering the council room.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A profound silence was observed for some minutes after the Indians had seated themselves, during which they proceeded to fill their pipes.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A profound silence was observed for some minutes after the Indians had seated themselves, during which they proceeded to fill their pipes.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The other chiefs imitated his example, and all took their seats upon the matting in the order prescribed by their rank among the tribes, and their experience in council.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading There were few forms of courtesy observed by the warriors towards the English officers on entering the council room.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading The other chiefs imitated his example, and all took their seats upon the matting in the order prescribed by their rank among the tribes, and their experience in council.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The other chiefs imitated his example, and all took their seats upon the matting in the order prescribed by their rank among the tribes, and their experience in council.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading There were few forms of courtesy observed by the warriors towards the English officers on entering the council room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A profound silence was observed for some minutes after the Indians had seated themselves, during which they proceeded to fill their pipes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were few forms of courtesy observed by the warriors towards the English officers on entering the council room.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A profound silence was observed for some minutes after the Indians had seated themselves, during which they proceeded to fill their pipes.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Ponteac, who had collected all his native haughtiness into one proud expression of look and figure, strode in without taking the slightest notice even of the governor.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Ponteac, who had collected all his native haughtiness into one proud expression of look and figure, strode in without taking the slightest notice even of the governor.
