Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading But the train hands quickly sprung to their feet, rallied promptly for the fight, and met the advancing red-skins with a volley from their Mississippi yagers, which were loaded with ball and buck-shot, and checked their advance.

moving forward

From this reading But the train hands quickly sprung to their feet, rallied promptly for the fight, and met the advancing red-skins with a volley from their Mississippi yagers, which were loaded with ball and buck-shot, and checked their advance.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

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

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

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

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

aroused to action

From this reading But suddenly they were aroused by shots, wild yells, and rapid hoof-falls, and down upon them dashed a band of mounted warriors, while others had killed the three guards and the cattle were stampeding in every direction.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

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

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading But the train hands quickly sprung to their feet, rallied promptly for the fight, and met the advancing red-skins with a volley from their Mississippi yagers, which were loaded with ball and buck-shot, and checked their advance.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading But suddenly they were aroused by shots, wild yells, and rapid hoof-falls, and down upon them dashed a band of mounted warriors, while others had killed the three guards and the cattle were stampeding in every direction.

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

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

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

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

a youthful male person

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

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

From this reading But the train hands quickly sprung to their feet, rallied promptly for the fight, and met the advancing red-skins with a volley from their Mississippi yagers, which were loaded with ball and buck-shot, and checked their advance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading But suddenly they were aroused by shots, wild yells, and rapid hoof-falls, and down upon them dashed a band of mounted warriors, while others had killed the three guards and the cattle were stampeding in every direction.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading But the train hands quickly sprung to their feet, rallied promptly for the fight, and met the advancing red-skins with a volley from their Mississippi yagers, which were loaded with ball and buck-shot, and checked their advance.

United States showman famous for his Wild West Show (1846-1917)

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

having gaps or spaces

From this reading But suddenly they were aroused by shots, wild yells, and rapid hoof-falls, and down upon them dashed a band of mounted warriors, while others had killed the three guards and the cattle were stampeding in every direction.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading But suddenly they were aroused by shots, wild yells, and rapid hoof-falls, and down upon them dashed a band of mounted warriors, while others had killed the three guards and the cattle were stampeding in every direction.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But suddenly they were aroused by shots, wild yells, and rapid hoof-falls, and down upon them dashed a band of mounted warriors, while others had killed the three guards and the cattle were stampeding in every direction.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But suddenly they were aroused by shots, wild yells, and rapid hoof-falls, and down upon them dashed a band of mounted warriors, while others had killed the three guards and the cattle were stampeding in every direction.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading But the train hands quickly sprung to their feet, rallied promptly for the fight, and met the advancing red-skins with a volley from their Mississippi yagers, which were loaded with ball and buck-shot, and checked their advance.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading But the train hands quickly sprung to their feet, rallied promptly for the fight, and met the advancing red-skins with a volley from their Mississippi yagers, which were loaded with ball and buck-shot, and checked their advance.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading KILLING HIS FIRST INDIAN.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

destroyed or killed

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading But suddenly they were aroused by shots, wild yells, and rapid hoof-falls, and down upon them dashed a band of mounted warriors, while others had killed the three guards and the cattle were stampeding in every direction.

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

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading But the train hands quickly sprung to their feet, rallied promptly for the fight, and met the advancing red-skins with a volley from their Mississippi yagers, which were loaded with ball and buck-shot, and checked their advance.

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

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

plural of “herder” — German philosopher who advocated intuition over reason (1744-1803)

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

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

From this reading KILLING HIS FIRST INDIAN.

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From this reading But suddenly they were aroused by shots, wild yells, and rapid hoof-falls, and down upon them dashed a band of mounted warriors, while others had killed the three guards and the cattle were stampeding in every direction.

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

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

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

From this reading KILLING HIS FIRST INDIAN.

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

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

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

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

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

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading KILLING HIS FIRST INDIAN.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading But the train hands quickly sprung to their feet, rallied promptly for the fight, and met the advancing red-skins with a volley from their Mississippi yagers, which were loaded with ball and buck-shot, and checked their advance.

the force of workers available

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading But the train hands quickly sprung to their feet, rallied promptly for the fight, and met the advancing red-skins with a volley from their Mississippi yagers, which were loaded with ball and buck-shot, and checked their advance.

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading But the train hands quickly sprung to their feet, rallied promptly for the fight, and met the advancing red-skins with a volley from their Mississippi yagers, which were loaded with ball and buck-shot, and checked their advance.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading But suddenly they were aroused by shots, wild yells, and rapid hoof-falls, and down upon them dashed a band of mounted warriors, while others had killed the three guards and the cattle were stampeding in every direction.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

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

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

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

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

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

From this reading But suddenly they were aroused by shots, wild yells, and rapid hoof-falls, and down upon them dashed a band of mounted warriors, while others had killed the three guards and the cattle were stampeding in every direction.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

with little or no delay

From this reading But the train hands quickly sprung to their feet, rallied promptly for the fight, and met the advancing red-skins with a volley from their Mississippi yagers, which were loaded with ball and buck-shot, and checked their advance.

with speed

From this reading But the train hands quickly sprung to their feet, rallied promptly for the fight, and met the advancing red-skins with a volley from their Mississippi yagers, which were loaded with ball and buck-shot, and checked their advance.

inflected form of “rally” — gather

From this reading But the train hands quickly sprung to their feet, rallied promptly for the fight, and met the advancing red-skins with a volley from their Mississippi yagers, which were loaded with ball and buck-shot, and checked their advance.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading But suddenly they were aroused by shots, wild yells, and rapid hoof-falls, and down upon them dashed a band of mounted warriors, while others had killed the three guards and the cattle were stampeding in every direction.

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

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile

From this reading But suddenly they were aroused by shots, wild yells, and rapid hoof-falls, and down upon them dashed a band of mounted warriors, while others had killed the three guards and the cattle were stampeding in every direction.

a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading But the train hands quickly sprung to their feet, rallied promptly for the fight, and met the advancing red-skins with a volley from their Mississippi yagers, which were loaded with ball and buck-shot, and checked their advance.

-ing form of “stampede” — cause to run in panic

From this reading But suddenly they were aroused by shots, wild yells, and rapid hoof-falls, and down upon them dashed a band of mounted warriors, while others had killed the three guards and the cattle were stampeding in every direction.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading But suddenly they were aroused by shots, wild yells, and rapid hoof-falls, and down upon them dashed a band of mounted warriors, while others had killed the three guards and the cattle were stampeding in every direction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

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

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

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

From this reading But suddenly they were aroused by shots, wild yells, and rapid hoof-falls, and down upon them dashed a band of mounted warriors, while others had killed the three guards and the cattle were stampeding in every direction.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

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

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

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

From this reading But the train hands quickly sprung to their feet, rallied promptly for the fight, and met the advancing red-skins with a volley from their Mississippi yagers, which were loaded with ball and buck-shot, and checked their advance.

create by training and teaching

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But suddenly they were aroused by shots, wild yells, and rapid hoof-falls, and down upon them dashed a band of mounted warriors, while others had killed the three guards and the cattle were stampeding in every direction.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

From this reading But the train hands quickly sprung to their feet, rallied promptly for the fight, and met the advancing red-skins with a volley from their Mississippi yagers, which were loaded with ball and buck-shot, and checked their advance.

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

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

From this reading But suddenly they were aroused by shots, wild yells, and rapid hoof-falls, and down upon them dashed a band of mounted warriors, while others had killed the three guards and the cattle were stampeding in every direction.

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

From this reading Not expecting an attack from red-skins in that vicinity, the party had camped for dinner, and most of them were enjoying a _siesta_ under the wagons, Billy being among the latter number, while but three men were on duty as herders.

at the time that

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

during the time that

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading But suddenly they were aroused by shots, wild yells, and rapid hoof-falls, and down upon them dashed a band of mounted warriors, while others had killed the three guards and the cattle were stampeding in every direction.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

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

From this reading When the train and beef-herd, with which Billy Cody had gone, arrived in the vicinity of old Fort Kearney their first serious adventure occurred, and for a while the boy thought of his mother's prediction, that he "would be killed or captured by Indians."

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

From this reading But the train hands quickly sprung to their feet, rallied promptly for the fight, and met the advancing red-skins with a volley from their Mississippi yagers, which were loaded with ball and buck-shot, and checked their advance.

plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading But suddenly they were aroused by shots, wild yells, and rapid hoof-falls, and down upon them dashed a band of mounted warriors, while others had killed the three guards and the cattle were stampeding in every direction.