75
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From this reading In '75 the Sioux had bartered their secret to chance explorers, and Custer came down with his scouting columns and confirmed the glittering rumor.
76
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From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _They_ could be settled later, after the warriors had dealt by Crook as they did by Custer.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _They_ could be settled later, after the warriors had dealt by Crook as they did by Custer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
barteredverbUS /ˈbɑːrtərd/
past form of “barter” — exchange goods without involving money
From this reading In '75 the Sioux had bartered their secret to chance explorers, and Custer came down with his scouting columns and confirmed the glittering rumor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
blunderverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _They_ could be settled later, after the warriors had dealt by Crook as they did by Custer.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In '75 the Sioux had bartered their secret to chance explorers, and Custer came down with his scouting columns and confirmed the glittering rumor.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading In '75 the Sioux had bartered their secret to chance explorers, and Custer came down with his scouting columns and confirmed the glittering rumor.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading In '75 the Sioux had bartered their secret to chance explorers, and Custer came down with his scouting columns and confirmed the glittering rumor.
a state at a particular time
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
confederationnounUS /kənˌfedərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading In '75 the Sioux had bartered their secret to chance explorers, and Custer came down with his scouting columns and confirmed the glittering rumor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
CrooknounUS /krʊk/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading _They_ could be settled later, after the warriors had dealt by Crook as they did by Custer.
Crook's
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From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
CusternounUS /ˈkʌstər/
United States general who was killed along with all his command by the Sioux at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1839-1876)
From this reading In '75 the Sioux had bartered their secret to chance explorers, and Custer came down with his scouting columns and confirmed the glittering rumor.
DakotanounUS /dəˈkoʊtə/
a member of the Siouan people of the northern Mississippi valley; commonly called the Sioux
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading _They_ could be settled later, after the warriors had dealt by Crook as they did by Custer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading _They_ could be settled later, after the warriors had dealt by Crook as they did by Custer.
the act of discovering something
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In '75 the Sioux had bartered their secret to chance explorers, and Custer came down with his scouting columns and confirmed the glittering rumor.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
an opposing military force
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading In '75 the Sioux had bartered their secret to chance explorers, and Custer came down with his scouting columns and confirmed the glittering rumor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading In '75 the Sioux had bartered their secret to chance explorers, and Custer came down with his scouting columns and confirmed the glittering rumor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
set down according to a plan
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading _They_ could be settled later, after the warriors had dealt by Crook as they did by Custer.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
the force of workers available
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
metalsnounUS /ˈmetəlz/
plural of “metal” — any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
minernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
Minneconjou
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From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
misnamed
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From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
not divisible by two
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
and nothing more
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
pine-crested
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From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
presumablyadverbUS /prəˈzuːməbli/
by reasonable assumption
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
RETRIBUTIONnounUS /ˌret.rəˈbjuː.ʃən/
Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading In '75 the Sioux had bartered their secret to chance explorers, and Custer came down with his scouting columns and confirmed the glittering rumor.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading In '75 the Sioux had bartered their secret to chance explorers, and Custer came down with his scouting columns and confirmed the glittering rumor.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading In '75 the Sioux had bartered their secret to chance explorers, and Custer came down with his scouting columns and confirmed the glittering rumor.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading _They_ could be settled later, after the warriors had dealt by Crook as they did by Custer.
settlernounUS /ˈsetələr/
a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
SiouxnounUS /suː/
a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains
From this reading In '75 the Sioux had bartered their secret to chance explorers, and Custer came down with his scouting columns and confirmed the glittering rumor.
snowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
squaredadjectiveUS /skwerd/
having been made square
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
stakedverbUS /steɪkt/
past form of “stake” — put at risk
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
starvedadjectiveUS /stɑːrvd/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
starvingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrvɪŋ/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading _They_ could be settled later, after the warriors had dealt by Crook as they did by Custer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
at the time that
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In '76 the Sioux squared accounts with Custer afar to the northwest in the affair of the Little Big Horn, but while they were about it the miner and settler swarmed in behind and staked out claims and cities from which they could never be driven, for Crook's starved horses and starving men were fortunately so numerous they kept the southward tribes of the savage confederation too busy to bother with settlers.
a Caucasian
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
which person or people
From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
Whoever
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From this reading RETRIBUTION Whoever it was who planned or placed Fort Minneconjou, one blunder at least could be laid at his door--that it had enabled the enemy to "locate" almost at the door of the fort.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading An odd condition of things was this that resulted from the discovery of precious metals in the magnificent tract misnamed the Black Hills--black presumably only in the dead of winter, when their pine-crested peaks and ridges stood boldly against the dazzling white of the Dakota snows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In '75 the Sioux had bartered their secret to chance explorers, and Custer came down with his scouting columns and confirmed the glittering rumor.
