used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GOING WITH THE PONCAS--BUFFALO MEAT--CAMPED FOR THE WINTER--COUNCIL WITH THE INDIANS--A WAR DANCE--SELECTED TO GO WITH THE PONCAS ON A WINTER'S HUNT.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The chief told him three sleeps, or, as he understood it, three days' travel for our cattle: but we afterwards learned that the chief meant three days' and nights' travel with horses (one hundred and fifty miles).
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Brother James Emmett, one of our party, understood a little of the Sioux language, and one of the Ponca chiefs could converse in this language.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The chief told him three sleeps, or, as he understood it, three days' travel for our cattle: but we afterwards learned that the chief meant three days' and nights' travel with horses (one hundred and fifty miles).
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Brother Emmett was asked to find out how far the Poncas lived from the camp.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Brother James Emmett, one of our party, understood a little of the Sioux language, and one of the Ponca chiefs could converse in this language.
BUFFALOnounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading GOING WITH THE PONCAS--BUFFALO MEAT--CAMPED FOR THE WINTER--COUNCIL WITH THE INDIANS--A WAR DANCE--SELECTED TO GO WITH THE PONCAS ON A WINTER'S HUNT.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The chief told him three sleeps, or, as he understood it, three days' travel for our cattle: but we afterwards learned that the chief meant three days' and nights' travel with horses (one hundred and fifty miles).
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Brother Emmett was asked to find out how far the Poncas lived from the camp.
CAMPEDverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading GOING WITH THE PONCAS--BUFFALO MEAT--CAMPED FOR THE WINTER--COUNCIL WITH THE INDIANS--A WAR DANCE--SELECTED TO GO WITH THE PONCAS ON A WINTER'S HUNT.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The chief told him three sleeps, or, as he understood it, three days' travel for our cattle: but we afterwards learned that the chief meant three days' and nights' travel with horses (one hundred and fifty miles).
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief told him three sleeps, or, as he understood it, three days' travel for our cattle: but we afterwards learned that the chief meant three days' and nights' travel with horses (one hundred and fifty miles).
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading Brother James Emmett, one of our party, understood a little of the Sioux language, and one of the Ponca chiefs could converse in this language.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading Brother James Emmett, one of our party, understood a little of the Sioux language, and one of the Ponca chiefs could converse in this language.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Brother James Emmett, one of our party, understood a little of the Sioux language, and one of the Ponca chiefs could converse in this language.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading GOING WITH THE PONCAS--BUFFALO MEAT--CAMPED FOR THE WINTER--COUNCIL WITH THE INDIANS--A WAR DANCE--SELECTED TO GO WITH THE PONCAS ON A WINTER'S HUNT.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The country over which we traveled the first three days was very rough for our wagons.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading GOING WITH THE PONCAS--BUFFALO MEAT--CAMPED FOR THE WINTER--COUNCIL WITH THE INDIANS--A WAR DANCE--SELECTED TO GO WITH THE PONCAS ON A WINTER'S HUNT.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The chief told him three sleeps, or, as he understood it, three days' travel for our cattle: but we afterwards learned that the chief meant three days' and nights' travel with horses (one hundred and fifty miles).
Emmett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Brother James Emmett, one of our party, understood a little of the Sioux language, and one of the Ponca chiefs could converse in this language.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Brother Emmett was asked to find out how far the Poncas lived from the camp.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The chief told him three sleeps, or, as he understood it, three days' travel for our cattle: but we afterwards learned that the chief meant three days' and nights' travel with horses (one hundred and fifty miles).
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Brother Emmett was asked to find out how far the Poncas lived from the camp.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The country over which we traveled the first three days was very rough for our wagons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GOING WITH THE PONCAS--BUFFALO MEAT--CAMPED FOR THE WINTER--COUNCIL WITH THE INDIANS--A WAR DANCE--SELECTED TO GO WITH THE PONCAS ON A WINTER'S HUNT.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Brother Emmett was asked to find out how far the Poncas lived from the camp.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading GOING WITH THE PONCAS--BUFFALO MEAT--CAMPED FOR THE WINTER--COUNCIL WITH THE INDIANS--A WAR DANCE--SELECTED TO GO WITH THE PONCAS ON A WINTER'S HUNT.
the act of departing
From this reading GOING WITH THE PONCAS--BUFFALO MEAT--CAMPED FOR THE WINTER--COUNCIL WITH THE INDIANS--A WAR DANCE--SELECTED TO GO WITH THE PONCAS ON A WINTER'S HUNT.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The chief told him three sleeps, or, as he understood it, three days' travel for our cattle: but we afterwards learned that the chief meant three days' and nights' travel with horses (one hundred and fifty miles).
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The chief told him three sleeps, or, as he understood it, three days' travel for our cattle: but we afterwards learned that the chief meant three days' and nights' travel with horses (one hundred and fifty miles).
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The chief told him three sleeps, or, as he understood it, three days' travel for our cattle: but we afterwards learned that the chief meant three days' and nights' travel with horses (one hundred and fifty miles).
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Brother Emmett was asked to find out how far the Poncas lived from the camp.
ten 10s
From this reading The chief told him three sleeps, or, as he understood it, three days' travel for our cattle: but we afterwards learned that the chief meant three days' and nights' travel with horses (one hundred and fifty miles).
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading GOING WITH THE PONCAS--BUFFALO MEAT--CAMPED FOR THE WINTER--COUNCIL WITH THE INDIANS--A WAR DANCE--SELECTED TO GO WITH THE PONCAS ON A WINTER'S HUNT.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Brother James Emmett, one of our party, understood a little of the Sioux language, and one of the Ponca chiefs could converse in this language.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading GOING WITH THE PONCAS--BUFFALO MEAT--CAMPED FOR THE WINTER--COUNCIL WITH THE INDIANS--A WAR DANCE--SELECTED TO GO WITH THE PONCAS ON A WINTER'S HUNT.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The chief told him three sleeps, or, as he understood it, three days' travel for our cattle: but we afterwards learned that the chief meant three days' and nights' travel with horses (one hundred and fifty miles).
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Brother James Emmett, one of our party, understood a little of the Sioux language, and one of the Ponca chiefs could converse in this language.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Brother James Emmett, one of our party, understood a little of the Sioux language, and one of the Ponca chiefs could converse in this language.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The chief told him three sleeps, or, as he understood it, three days' travel for our cattle: but we afterwards learned that the chief meant three days' and nights' travel with horses (one hundred and fifty miles).
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Brother James Emmett, one of our party, understood a little of the Sioux language, and one of the Ponca chiefs could converse in this language.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Brother Emmett was asked to find out how far the Poncas lived from the camp.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The chief told him three sleeps, or, as he understood it, three days' travel for our cattle: but we afterwards learned that the chief meant three days' and nights' travel with horses (one hundred and fifty miles).
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading GOING WITH THE PONCAS--BUFFALO MEAT--CAMPED FOR THE WINTER--COUNCIL WITH THE INDIANS--A WAR DANCE--SELECTED TO GO WITH THE PONCAS ON A WINTER'S HUNT.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The chief told him three sleeps, or, as he understood it, three days' travel for our cattle: but we afterwards learned that the chief meant three days' and nights' travel with horses (one hundred and fifty miles).
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading The chief told him three sleeps, or, as he understood it, three days' travel for our cattle: but we afterwards learned that the chief meant three days' and nights' travel with horses (one hundred and fifty miles).
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Brother James Emmett, one of our party, understood a little of the Sioux language, and one of the Ponca chiefs could converse in this language.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GOING WITH THE PONCAS--BUFFALO MEAT--CAMPED FOR THE WINTER--COUNCIL WITH THE INDIANS--A WAR DANCE--SELECTED TO GO WITH THE PONCAS ON A WINTER'S HUNT.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Brother James Emmett, one of our party, understood a little of the Sioux language, and one of the Ponca chiefs could converse in this language.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The chief told him three sleeps, or, as he understood it, three days' travel for our cattle: but we afterwards learned that the chief meant three days' and nights' travel with horses (one hundred and fifty miles).
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Brother James Emmett, one of our party, understood a little of the Sioux language, and one of the Ponca chiefs could converse in this language.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Brother Emmett was asked to find out how far the Poncas lived from the camp.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The country over which we traveled the first three days was very rough for our wagons.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Brother James Emmett, one of our party, understood a little of the Sioux language, and one of the Ponca chiefs could converse in this language.
Poncanoun
a member of the Siouan people of the Missouri river valley in northeastern Nebraska
From this reading Brother James Emmett, one of our party, understood a little of the Sioux language, and one of the Ponca chiefs could converse in this language.
PONCAS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GOING WITH THE PONCAS--BUFFALO MEAT--CAMPED FOR THE WINTER--COUNCIL WITH THE INDIANS--A WAR DANCE--SELECTED TO GO WITH THE PONCAS ON A WINTER'S HUNT.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The country over which we traveled the first three days was very rough for our wagons.
SELECTEDadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading GOING WITH THE PONCAS--BUFFALO MEAT--CAMPED FOR THE WINTER--COUNCIL WITH THE INDIANS--A WAR DANCE--SELECTED TO GO WITH THE PONCAS ON A WINTER'S HUNT.
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 Brother James Emmett, one of our party, understood a little of the Sioux language, and one of the Ponca chiefs could converse in this language.
sleepsnounUS /sliːps/
plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The chief told him three sleeps, or, as he understood it, three days' travel for our cattle: but we afterwards learned that the chief meant three days' and nights' travel with horses (one hundred and fifty miles).
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The chief told him three sleeps, or, as he understood it, three days' travel for our cattle: but we afterwards learned that the chief meant three days' and nights' travel with horses (one hundred and fifty miles).
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOING WITH THE PONCAS--BUFFALO MEAT--CAMPED FOR THE WINTER--COUNCIL WITH THE INDIANS--A WAR DANCE--SELECTED TO GO WITH THE PONCAS ON A WINTER'S HUNT.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Brother James Emmett, one of our party, understood a little of the Sioux language, and one of the Ponca chiefs could converse in this language.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The chief told him three sleeps, or, as he understood it, three days' travel for our cattle: but we afterwards learned that the chief meant three days' and nights' travel with horses (one hundred and fifty miles).
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOING WITH THE PONCAS--BUFFALO MEAT--CAMPED FOR THE WINTER--COUNCIL WITH THE INDIANS--A WAR DANCE--SELECTED TO GO WITH THE PONCAS ON A WINTER'S HUNT.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The chief told him three sleeps, or, as he understood it, three days' travel for our cattle: but we afterwards learned that the chief meant three days' and nights' travel with horses (one hundred and fifty miles).
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The chief told him three sleeps, or, as he understood it, three days' travel for our cattle: but we afterwards learned that the chief meant three days' and nights' travel with horses (one hundred and fifty miles).
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading The country over which we traveled the first three days was very rough for our wagons.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Brother James Emmett, one of our party, understood a little of the Sioux language, and one of the Ponca chiefs could converse in this language.
precisely as stated
From this reading The country over which we traveled the first three days was very rough for our wagons.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The country over which we traveled the first three days was very rough for our wagons.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading GOING WITH THE PONCAS--BUFFALO MEAT--CAMPED FOR THE WINTER--COUNCIL WITH THE INDIANS--A WAR DANCE--SELECTED TO GO WITH THE PONCAS ON A WINTER'S HUNT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Brother Emmett was asked to find out how far the Poncas lived from the camp.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The chief told him three sleeps, or, as he understood it, three days' travel for our cattle: but we afterwards learned that the chief meant three days' and nights' travel with horses (one hundred and fifty miles).
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The country over which we traveled the first three days was very rough for our wagons.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading GOING WITH THE PONCAS--BUFFALO MEAT--CAMPED FOR THE WINTER--COUNCIL WITH THE INDIANS--A WAR DANCE--SELECTED TO GO WITH THE PONCAS ON A WINTER'S HUNT.
WINTER'SnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading GOING WITH THE PONCAS--BUFFALO MEAT--CAMPED FOR THE WINTER--COUNCIL WITH THE INDIANS--A WAR DANCE--SELECTED TO GO WITH THE PONCAS ON A WINTER'S HUNT.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GOING WITH THE PONCAS--BUFFALO MEAT--CAMPED FOR THE WINTER--COUNCIL WITH THE INDIANS--A WAR DANCE--SELECTED TO GO WITH THE PONCAS ON A WINTER'S HUNT.
