used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The first unpleasant incident occurred when the boat had been run against a bank at a woodpile to replenish her fuel.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The lines were made fast and the first of the wood-carriers had reached the stacked cordwood when from behind it arose a dozen renegade Indians, willing to turn momentarily from their horse-stealing expedition long enough to levy a tribute of firewater on the boat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The first unpleasant incident occurred when the boat had been run against a bank at a woodpile to replenish her fuel.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The first unpleasant incident occurred when the boat had been run against a bank at a woodpile to replenish her fuel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were not to be realized.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The first unpleasant incident occurred when the boat had been run against a bank at a woodpile to replenish her fuel.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The lines were made fast and the first of the wood-carriers had reached the stacked cordwood when from behind it arose a dozen renegade Indians, willing to turn momentarily from their horse-stealing expedition long enough to levy a tribute of firewater on the boat.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The first unpleasant incident occurred when the boat had been run against a bank at a woodpile to replenish her fuel.
cordwoodnoun
firewood cut and stacked in cords; wood sold by the cord
From this reading The lines were made fast and the first of the wood-carriers had reached the stacked cordwood when from behind it arose a dozen renegade Indians, willing to turn momentarily from their horse-stealing expedition long enough to levy a tribute of firewater on the boat.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The lines were made fast and the first of the wood-carriers had reached the stacked cordwood when from behind it arose a dozen renegade Indians, willing to turn momentarily from their horse-stealing expedition long enough to levy a tribute of firewater on the boat.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
one or the other of two
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The lines were made fast and the first of the wood-carriers had reached the stacked cordwood when from behind it arose a dozen renegade Indians, willing to turn momentarily from their horse-stealing expedition long enough to levy a tribute of firewater on the boat.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The lines were made fast and the first of the wood-carriers had reached the stacked cordwood when from behind it arose a dozen renegade Indians, willing to turn momentarily from their horse-stealing expedition long enough to levy a tribute of firewater on the boat.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
firewaternoun
any strong spirits (such as strong whisky or rum)
From this reading The lines were made fast and the first of the wood-carriers had reached the stacked cordwood when from behind it arose a dozen renegade Indians, willing to turn momentarily from their horse-stealing expedition long enough to levy a tribute of firewater on the boat.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first unpleasant incident occurred when the boat had been run against a bank at a woodpile to replenish her fuel.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The lines were made fast and the first of the wood-carriers had reached the stacked cordwood when from behind it arose a dozen renegade Indians, willing to turn momentarily from their horse-stealing expedition long enough to levy a tribute of firewater on the boat.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading The first unpleasant incident occurred when the boat had been run against a bank at a woodpile to replenish her fuel.
obtain
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
GAMBLERSnounUS /ˈɡæmblərz/
plural of “gambler” — a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
grappledverbUS /ˈɡræpəld/
past form of “grapple” — succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first unpleasant incident occurred when the boat had been run against a bank at a woodpile to replenish her fuel.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
horse-stealing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lines were made fast and the first of the wood-carriers had reached the stacked cordwood when from behind it arose a dozen renegade Indians, willing to turn momentarily from their horse-stealing expedition long enough to levy a tribute of firewater on the boat.
hostagenounUS /ˈhɑːstɪdʒ/
a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
a single distinct event
From this reading The first unpleasant incident occurred when the boat had been run against a bank at a woodpile to replenish her fuel.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The lines were made fast and the first of the wood-carriers had reached the stacked cordwood when from behind it arose a dozen renegade Indians, willing to turn momentarily from their horse-stealing expedition long enough to levy a tribute of firewater on the boat.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
levyverbUS /ˈlevi/
impose and collect
From this reading The lines were made fast and the first of the wood-carriers had reached the stacked cordwood when from behind it arose a dozen renegade Indians, willing to turn momentarily from their horse-stealing expedition long enough to levy a tribute of firewater on the boat.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The lines were made fast and the first of the wood-carriers had reached the stacked cordwood when from behind it arose a dozen renegade Indians, willing to turn momentarily from their horse-stealing expedition long enough to levy a tribute of firewater on the boat.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The lines were made fast and the first of the wood-carriers had reached the stacked cordwood when from behind it arose a dozen renegade Indians, willing to turn momentarily from their horse-stealing expedition long enough to levy a tribute of firewater on the boat.
engage in
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading The lines were made fast and the first of the wood-carriers had reached the stacked cordwood when from behind it arose a dozen renegade Indians, willing to turn momentarily from their horse-stealing expedition long enough to levy a tribute of firewater on the boat.
the middle of the day
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not to be realized.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The first unpleasant incident occurred when the boat had been run against a bank at a woodpile to replenish her fuel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The lines were made fast and the first of the wood-carriers had reached the stacked cordwood when from behind it arose a dozen renegade Indians, willing to turn momentarily from their horse-stealing expedition long enough to levy a tribute of firewater on the boat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The lines were made fast and the first of the wood-carriers had reached the stacked cordwood when from behind it arose a dozen renegade Indians, willing to turn momentarily from their horse-stealing expedition long enough to levy a tribute of firewater on the boat.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The lines were made fast and the first of the wood-carriers had reached the stacked cordwood when from behind it arose a dozen renegade Indians, willing to turn momentarily from their horse-stealing expedition long enough to levy a tribute of firewater on the boat.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading They were not to be realized.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
renegadenounUS /ˈrenəɡeɪd/
someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
From this reading The lines were made fast and the first of the wood-carriers had reached the stacked cordwood when from behind it arose a dozen renegade Indians, willing to turn momentarily from their horse-stealing expedition long enough to levy a tribute of firewater on the boat.
replenishverbUS /riˈplenɪʃ/
fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading The first unpleasant incident occurred when the boat had been run against a bank at a woodpile to replenish her fuel.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
except for; apart from
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
for a short time
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
stackedadjectiveUS /stækt/
arranged in a stack
From this reading The lines were made fast and the first of the wood-carriers had reached the stacked cordwood when from behind it arose a dozen renegade Indians, willing to turn momentarily from their horse-stealing expedition long enough to levy a tribute of firewater on the boat.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The lines were made fast and the first of the wood-carriers had reached the stacked cordwood when from behind it arose a dozen renegade Indians, willing to turn momentarily from their horse-stealing expedition long enough to levy a tribute of firewater on the boat.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were not to be realized.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading The lines were made fast and the first of the wood-carriers had reached the stacked cordwood when from behind it arose a dozen renegade Indians, willing to turn momentarily from their horse-stealing expedition long enough to levy a tribute of firewater on the boat.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The lines were made fast and the first of the wood-carriers had reached the stacked cordwood when from behind it arose a dozen renegade Indians, willing to turn momentarily from their horse-stealing expedition long enough to levy a tribute of firewater on the boat.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading The first unpleasant incident occurred when the boat had been run against a bank at a woodpile to replenish her fuel.
upstreamadjectiveUS /ˈʌpˈstriːm/
in the direction against a stream's current
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were not to be realized.
at the time that
From this reading The first unpleasant incident occurred when the boat had been run against a bank at a woodpile to replenish her fuel.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The lines were made fast and the first of the wood-carriers had reached the stacked cordwood when from behind it arose a dozen renegade Indians, willing to turn momentarily from their horse-stealing expedition long enough to levy a tribute of firewater on the boat.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They refused to allow a stick to be removed without either a fight or a supply of liquor and trade goods, and the leader of the band grappled with the foremost member of the crew and tried to drag him behind the shelter of the pile and so gain a hostage to give additional weight to their demands and to save them from being fired on.
wood-carriers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lines were made fast and the first of the wood-carriers had reached the stacked cordwood when from behind it arose a dozen renegade Indians, willing to turn momentarily from their horse-stealing expedition long enough to levy a tribute of firewater on the boat.
woodpilenounUS /ˈwʊdpaɪl/
a pile or stack of wood to be used for fuel
From this reading The first unpleasant incident occurred when the boat had been run against a bank at a woodpile to replenish her fuel.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading INDIANS AND GAMBLERS Shortly after noon the wind died down enough to let the packet resume her upstream labors, and expectations ran high that she would make a long, peaceful run.
