1864
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From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
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From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading John Smith is believed to have been the first white man ever to learn the Cheyenne language, so as to be able to interpret it into English.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Early in his life on the plains he had married a Cheyenne woman and established intimate relations with the tribe, among whom he remained for many years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading John Smith is believed to have been the first white man ever to learn the Cheyenne language, so as to be able to interpret it into English.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading John Smith is believed to have been the first white man ever to learn the Cheyenne language, so as to be able to interpret it into English.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading John Smith is believed to have been the first white man ever to learn the Cheyenne language, so as to be able to interpret it into English.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading John Smith is believed to have been the first white man ever to learn the Cheyenne language, so as to be able to interpret it into English.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
a youthful male person
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
CheyennenounUS /ʃaɪˈen/
the capital and largest city of Wyoming; located in the southeastern corner of the state
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
CheyennesnounUS /ʃaɪˈenz/
plural of “cheyenne” — the capital and largest city of Wyoming; located in the southeastern corner of the state
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
Chivington
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From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading John Smith is believed to have been the first white man ever to learn the Cheyenne language, so as to be able to interpret it into English.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Early in his life on the plains he had married a Cheyenne woman and established intimate relations with the tribe, among whom he remained for many years.
at any time
From this reading John Smith is believed to have been the first white man ever to learn the Cheyenne language, so as to be able to interpret it into English.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading John Smith is believed to have been the first white man ever to learn the Cheyenne language, so as to be able to interpret it into English.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
Garrard
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From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Early in his life on the plains he had married a Cheyenne woman and established intimate relations with the tribe, among whom he remained for many years.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading John Smith is believed to have been the first white man ever to learn the Cheyenne language, so as to be able to interpret it into English.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
interpretverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprət/
make sense of; assign a meaning to
From this reading John Smith is believed to have been the first white man ever to learn the Cheyenne language, so as to be able to interpret it into English.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Early in his life on the plains he had married a Cheyenne woman and established intimate relations with the tribe, among whom he remained for many years.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading John Smith is believed to have been the first white man ever to learn the Cheyenne language, so as to be able to interpret it into English.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John Smith is believed to have been the first white man ever to learn the Cheyenne language, so as to be able to interpret it into English.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading John Smith is believed to have been the first white man ever to learn the Cheyenne language, so as to be able to interpret it into English.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading John Smith is believed to have been the first white man ever to learn the Cheyenne language, so as to be able to interpret it into English.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading John Smith is believed to have been the first white man ever to learn the Cheyenne language, so as to be able to interpret it into English.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Early in his life on the plains he had married a Cheyenne woman and established intimate relations with the tribe, among whom he remained for many years.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading John Smith is believed to have been the first white man ever to learn the Cheyenne language, so as to be able to interpret it into English.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Early in his life on the plains he had married a Cheyenne woman and established intimate relations with the tribe, among whom he remained for many years.
massacreverbUS /ˈmæsəkər/
kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Early in his life on the plains he had married a Cheyenne woman and established intimate relations with the tribe, among whom he remained for many years.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Early in his life on the plains he had married a Cheyenne woman and established intimate relations with the tribe, among whom he remained for many years.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
cut with a saw
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading John Smith is believed to have been the first white man ever to learn the Cheyenne language, so as to be able to interpret it into English.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
a male human offspring
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
St
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From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Early in his life on the plains he had married a Cheyenne woman and established intimate relations with the tribe, among whom he remained for many years.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
Vrain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
at the time that
From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was present in the camp of the Cheyennes during the Chivington massacre at Sand Creek, in 1864, at which time his son, Jack, the child mentioned by Garrard in this volume, was killed by the soldiers, being shot in the back by a soldier who saw his shadow on the lodge skins and fired at it.
a Caucasian
From this reading John Smith is believed to have been the first white man ever to learn the Cheyenne language, so as to be able to interpret it into English.
which person or people
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Early in his life on the plains he had married a Cheyenne woman and established intimate relations with the tribe, among whom he remained for many years.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Early in November he started for the Cheyenne village with John Smith, who, with his wife, his little boy Jack, and a Canadian, were setting out for the village to trade for robes.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Early in his life on the plains he had married a Cheyenne woman and established intimate relations with the tribe, among whom he remained for many years.
a late time of life
From this reading When he made his appearance on the plains we do not know, but he was there in the ’30’s, and for many years was employed by Bent and St. Vrain to follow the Indians about and trade with them for robes.
