Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A GRAVE DISCOVERY Only an hour was the major away from his post.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A GRAVE DISCOVERY Only an hour was the major away from his post.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He came back in time for guard mounting and the reports of the officers-of-the-day.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A GRAVE DISCOVERY Only an hour was the major away from his post.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He came back in time for guard mounting and the reports of the officers-of-the-day.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

a hill that rises abruptly from the surrounding region; has a flat top and sloping sides

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He came back in time for guard mounting and the reports of the officers-of-the-day.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading He had swiftly ridden to the camp of the recreant Stabber and purposely demanded speech with that influential chieftain.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

the leader of a group of people

From this reading He had swiftly ridden to the camp of the recreant Stabber and purposely demanded speech with that influential chieftain.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading He had swiftly ridden to the camp of the recreant Stabber and purposely demanded speech with that influential chieftain.

true confidential information

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.

the act of discovering something

From this reading A GRAVE DISCOVERY Only an hour was the major away from his post.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He came back in time for guard mounting and the reports of the officers-of-the-day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A GRAVE DISCOVERY Only an hour was the major away from his post.

death of a person

From this reading A GRAVE DISCOVERY Only an hour was the major away from his post.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading He came back in time for guard mounting and the reports of the officers-of-the-day.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He came back in time for guard mounting and the reports of the officers-of-the-day.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A GRAVE DISCOVERY Only an hour was the major away from his post.

influence by slyness

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading A GRAVE DISCOVERY Only an hour was the major away from his post.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He came back in time for guard mounting and the reports of the officers-of-the-day.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

having or exercising influence or power

From this reading He had swiftly ridden to the camp of the recreant Stabber and purposely demanded speech with that influential chieftain.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading A GRAVE DISCOVERY Only an hour was the major away from his post.

the force of workers available

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading He came back in time for guard mounting and the reports of the officers-of-the-day.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.

not any; not one

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He came back in time for guard mounting and the reports of the officers-of-the-day.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He came back in time for guard mounting and the reports of the officers-of-the-day.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.

and nothing more

From this reading A GRAVE DISCOVERY Only an hour was the major away from his post.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

a ceremonial procession including people marching

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading A GRAVE DISCOVERY Only an hour was the major away from his post.

an athlete who plays for pay

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading He had swiftly ridden to the camp of the recreant Stabber and purposely demanded speech with that influential chieftain.

any competition

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.

an abject coward

From this reading He had swiftly ridden to the camp of the recreant Stabber and purposely demanded speech with that influential chieftain.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading He came back in time for guard mounting and the reports of the officers-of-the-day.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading He had swiftly ridden to the camp of the recreant Stabber and purposely demanded speech with that influential chieftain.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

plural of “sage” — a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading He had swiftly ridden to the camp of the recreant Stabber and purposely demanded speech with that influential chieftain.

someone who stabs another person

From this reading He had swiftly ridden to the camp of the recreant Stabber and purposely demanded speech with that influential chieftain.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.

in a swift manner

From this reading He had swiftly ridden to the camp of the recreant Stabber and purposely demanded speech with that influential chieftain.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.

draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had swiftly ridden to the camp of the recreant Stabber and purposely demanded speech with that influential chieftain.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A GRAVE DISCOVERY Only an hour was the major away from his post.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He came back in time for guard mounting and the reports of the officers-of-the-day.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

in the direction of

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A GRAVE DISCOVERY Only an hour was the major away from his post.

look attentively

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.

at the time that

From this reading There had been the usual attempt on part of the old men left in charge to hoodwink and to temporize, but when sharply told that Stabber, with his warriors, had been seen riding away toward Eagle Butte at three in the morning, the sages calmly confessed judgment, but declared they had no other purpose than a hunt for a drove of elk reported seen about the famous Indian race course in the lower hills of the Big Horn.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had swiftly ridden to the camp of the recreant Stabber and purposely demanded speech with that influential chieftain.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He had reason to be on the parade at the "assembly of the details," not so much to watch the work of the post adjutant _pro tempore_, as the effect of the sudden and unlooked for change on certain of the customary spectators.