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A String of Pearls
A String of Pearls

Chapter VIII

Chapter 8 of A String of Pearls is here in full — 42 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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A BUFFALO HUNT--A THRILLING SIGHT--CONVERSATIONS WITH THE INDIANS--SCURVY--ANSWER TO PRAYER.
At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.
In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.
The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.
After these, all who have horses follow if they choose to do so.
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A String of Pearls

Chapter VIII

Chapter 8 of A String of Pearls is here in full — 42 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/8 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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A BUFFALO HUNT--A THRILLING SIGHT--CONVERSATIONS WITH THE INDIANS--SCURVY--ANSWER TO PRAYER.
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At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.
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In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.
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The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.
/ðə tʃiːf ɪn tʃɑːrdʒ wen fɜːrst ɪn saɪt ˈkælkjəleɪtɪŋ ðə ˈnʌmbər ðer ɑːr ənd ðə ˈdɪstəns frʌm ðem ɡɪvz hɪz ˈɔːrdərz ˈtelɪŋ huː mʌst ˈfɑːloʊ nekst tuː hɪm ənd huː nekst ənd soʊ ɑːn ənˈtɪl əˈbaʊt ˈtwenti ʌv ðoʊz huː hæv ɡʊd ˈhɔːrsəz ɑːr ˈtʃoʊzən tuː ˈfɑːloʊ hɪm/
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After these, all who have horses follow if they choose to do so.
/ˈæftər ðiːz ɔːl huː hæv ˈhɔːrsəz ˈfɑːloʊ ɪf ðeɪ tʃuːz tuː duː soʊ/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

abundance noun US /əˈbʌndəns/

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading “At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.”

calculating adjective US /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪŋ/

acting with a specific goal

From this reading “The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.”

conversations noun US /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/

plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading “A BUFFALO HUNT--A THRILLING SIGHT--CONVERSATIONS WITH THE INDIANS--SCURVY--ANSWER TO PRAYER.”

elk noun US /elk/

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

From this reading “At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.”

herd noun US /hɜːrd/

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading “In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.”

hunts noun US /hʌnts/

plural of “hunt” — Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)

From this reading “At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.”

thrilling adjective US /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading “A BUFFALO HUNT--A THRILLING SIGHT--CONVERSATIONS WITH THE INDIANS--SCURVY--ANSWER TO PRAYER.”

witnessed verb US /ˈwɪtnəst/

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading “At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

large herd adjective + noun

In this reading “In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.”

about twenty preposition + noun

In this reading “The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.”

first place adjective + noun

In this reading “In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.”

young readers adjective + noun counted as “young reader”

In this reading “At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.”

in sight preposition + noun

at or within a reasonable distance for seeing

In this reading “The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.”

good order adjective + noun

In this reading “In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.”

good horses adjective + noun counted as “good horse”

In this reading “The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading A BUFFALO HUNT--A THRILLING SIGHT--CONVERSATIONS WITH THE INDIANS--SCURVY--ANSWER TO PRAYER.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.

abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After these, all who have horses follow if they choose to do so.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading After these, all who have horses follow if they choose to do so.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

ANSWERverbUS /ˈænsər/

react verbally

From this reading A BUFFALO HUNT--A THRILLING SIGHT--CONVERSATIONS WITH THE INDIANS--SCURVY--ANSWER TO PRAYER.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

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

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

BUFFALOnounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading A BUFFALO HUNT--A THRILLING SIGHT--CONVERSATIONS WITH THE INDIANS--SCURVY--ANSWER TO PRAYER.

buffaloes

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

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

calculatingadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪŋ/

acting with a specific goal

From this reading The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.

chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/

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

From this reading The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.

chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/

a person who is in charge

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

chooseverbUS /tʃuːz/

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading After these, all who have horses follow if they choose to do so.

chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.

companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

CONVERSATIONSnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/

plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading A BUFFALO HUNT--A THRILLING SIGHT--CONVERSATIONS WITH THE INDIANS--SCURVY--ANSWER TO PRAYER.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

deernounUS /dɪr/

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading After these, all who have horses follow if they choose to do so.

elknounUS /elk/

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

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

fivenounUS /faɪv/

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.

fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/

being ten more than thirty

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

frightenedadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənd/

made afraid

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

herdnounUS /hɜːrd/

a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.

horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.

how

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

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

HUNTverbUS /hʌnt/

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading A BUFFALO HUNT--A THRILLING SIGHT--CONVERSATIONS WITH THE INDIANS--SCURVY--ANSWER TO PRAYER.

huntingnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

huntsnounUS /hʌnts/

plural of “hunt” — Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading After these, all who have horses follow if they choose to do so.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

INDIANSnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading A BUFFALO HUNT--A THRILLING SIGHT--CONVERSATIONS WITH THE INDIANS--SCURVY--ANSWER TO PRAYER.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

keptadjectiveUS /kept/

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

killedverbUS /kɪld/

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

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

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

meatnounUS /miːt/

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.

otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

in other respects or ways

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/

by chance

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

PRAYERnounUS /prer/

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading A BUFFALO HUNT--A THRILLING SIGHT--CONVERSATIONS WITH THE INDIANS--SCURVY--ANSWER TO PRAYER.

presidentnounUS /ˈprezədent/

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/

continue talking

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

SCURVYnoun

a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)

From this reading A BUFFALO HUNT--A THRILLING SIGHT--CONVERSATIONS WITH THE INDIANS--SCURVY--ANSWER TO PRAYER.

severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

SIGHTnounUS /saɪt/

an instance of visual perception

From this reading A BUFFALO HUNT--A THRILLING SIGHT--CONVERSATIONS WITH THE INDIANS--SCURVY--ANSWER TO PRAYER.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

startingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A BUFFALO HUNT--A THRILLING SIGHT--CONVERSATIONS WITH THE INDIANS--SCURVY--ANSWER TO PRAYER.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading After these, all who have horses follow if they choose to do so.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.

THRILLINGadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading A BUFFALO HUNT--A THRILLING SIGHT--CONVERSATIONS WITH THE INDIANS--SCURVY--ANSWER TO PRAYER.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading A BUFFALO HUNT--A THRILLING SIGHT--CONVERSATIONS WITH THE INDIANS--SCURVY--ANSWER TO PRAYER.

twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading The chief in charge, when first in sight, calculating the number there are, and the distance from them, gives his orders, telling who must follow next to him, and who next, and so on until about twenty of those who have good horses are chosen to follow him.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading A BUFFALO HUNT--A THRILLING SIGHT--CONVERSATIONS WITH THE INDIANS--SCURVY--ANSWER TO PRAYER.

witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In the first place, there is a chief or president over every company starting out to hunt, so that good order may be kept; otherwise the buffaloes would be frightened away, and perhaps only one or two of a large herd be killed.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading At this time we had an abundance of buffalo, deer and elk meat, killing from five to forty buffaloes in one day, and as I have witnessed several of these buffalo hunts, I will tell my young readers how the Indians proceed in hunting and killing them.

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