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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 Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
accordingly
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From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
alreadynounUS /already/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
approaching
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From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
apt
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From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
armed
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From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
arrived
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From this reading THE travellers had now arrived in the vicinity of the mountain regions infested by the Crow Indians.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
Bargaining
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
beings
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From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
Bighorn
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From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
Bullies
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE travellers had now arrived in the vicinity of the mountain regions infested by the Crow Indians.
Camp
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
caution
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From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
Chief
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
Children
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
clad
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From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
cliffs
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From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
continually
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From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
two people or things considered together
From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
CrewnounUS /crew/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
Crow
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
Crows
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
deep
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From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
discern
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From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
edge
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From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
encamped
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From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
Equestrian
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
evening
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From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
evil
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From this reading They might have been mistaken for two of the evil spirits of the mountains so formidable in Indian fable.
expected
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From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
fable
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From this reading They might have been mistaken for two of the evil spirits of the mountains so formidable in Indian fable.
footnounUS /foot/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They might have been mistaken for two of the evil spirits of the mountains so formidable in Indian fable.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmɪdəbəl/
very difficult to deal with or overcome
From this reading They might have been mistaken for two of the evil spirits of the mountains so formidable in Indian fable.
Friends
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
glen
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From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE travellers had now arrived in the vicinity of the mountain regions infested by the Crow Indians.
Hard
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They might have been mistaken for two of the evil spirits of the mountains so formidable in Indian fable.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
horses
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From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE travellers had now arrived in the vicinity of the mountain regions infested by the Crow Indians.
Indian
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
Indians
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
infested
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From this reading THE travellers had now arrived in the vicinity of the mountain regions infested by the Crow Indians.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
keep
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From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
living
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From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
Lookout
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
marauders
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From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They might have been mistaken for two of the evil spirits of the mountains so formidable in Indian fable.
mistaken
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From this reading They might have been mistaken for two of the evil spirits of the mountains so formidable in Indian fable.
More
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
mountain
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From this reading THE travellers had now arrived in the vicinity of the mountain regions infested by the Crow Indians.
Mountains
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
mounted
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From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
moves
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From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
now
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From this reading THE travellers had now arrived in the vicinity of the mountain regions infested by the Crow Indians.
observed
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From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
Parting
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
pass
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From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
Perplexities
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
plains
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From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
Presents
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
promontories
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From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
prowl
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From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
Region
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
regions
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From this reading THE travellers had now arrived in the vicinity of the mountain regions infested by the Crow Indians.
restless
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From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
Riders
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
rocks
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From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
Rose
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
scantily
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From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
Scouts
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
Search
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
secluded
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From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
seen
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From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
sentineled
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From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
Sierra
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From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
skins
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From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
skirts
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From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They might have been mistaken for two of the evil spirits of the mountains so formidable in Indian fable.
some
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From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
spirits
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From this reading They might have been mistaken for two of the evil spirits of the mountains so formidable in Indian fable.
Stragglers
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
subjacent
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From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
thingnounUS /thing/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
throughnounUS /ˈthrough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
thus
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From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
travellers
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From this reading THE travellers had now arrived in the vicinity of the mountain regions infested by the Crow Indians.
two
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From this reading They might have been mistaken for two of the evil spirits of the mountains so formidable in Indian fable.
unseen
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From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
valleys
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From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
vicinity
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From this reading THE travellers had now arrived in the vicinity of the mountain regions infested by the Crow Indians.
vigilantly
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From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
Visit
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From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
well
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From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading These restless marauders, as has already been observed, are apt to be continually on the prowl about the skirts of the mountains; and even when encamped in some deep and secluded glen, they keep scouts upon the cliffs and promontories, who, unseen themselves, can discern every living thing that moves over the subjacent plains and valleys.
wild-looking
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From this reading It was not to be expected that our travellers could pass unseen through a region thus vigilantly sentineled; accordingly, in the edge of the evening, not long after they had encamped at the foot of the Bighorn Sierra, a couple of wild-looking beings, scantily clad in skins, but well armed, and mounted on horses as wild-looking as themselves, were seen approaching with great caution from among the rocks.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Region of the Crow Indians--Scouts on the Lookout--Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.--A Crow Camp.--Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.--Perplexities Among the Mountains.--More of the Crows.--Equestrian Children.--Search After Stragglers.
