Chapter XXXI · White Antelope’s Peril

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There was much disturbance in the encampment about this time, as Buffalo Bill had seen when making his observations from the high peaks about the valley.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

later than; following

From this reading Rumors ran rife among the Indians regarding the movements of the bluecoats, and the numbers of them who had come to bury the dead whites after the recent ambush in which Oak Heart himself had taken part.

wait in hiding to attack

From this reading Rumors ran rife among the Indians regarding the movements of the bluecoats, and the numbers of them who had come to bury the dead whites after the recent ambush in which Oak Heart himself had taken part.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Rumors ran rife among the Indians regarding the movements of the bluecoats, and the numbers of them who had come to bury the dead whites after the recent ambush in which Oak Heart himself had taken part.

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

From this reading The Indians ran to and fro like ants, and runners frequently went out, or came in by the northern roads.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

plural of “ant” — social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

From this reading The Indians ran to and fro like ants, and runners frequently went out, or came in by the northern roads.

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

From this reading There was much disturbance in the encampment about this time, as Buffalo Bill had seen when making his observations from the high peaks about the valley.

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

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading The old chief, believing that Lieutenant Danforth was coming to attack his encampment, had taken part in this sanguinary struggle himself.

United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading There was much disturbance in the encampment about this time, as Buffalo Bill had seen when making his observations from the high peaks about the valley.

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From this reading Rumors ran rife among the Indians regarding the movements of the bluecoats, and the numbers of them who had come to bury the dead whites after the recent ambush in which Oak Heart himself had taken part.

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

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading There was much disturbance in the encampment about this time, as Buffalo Bill had seen when making his observations from the high peaks about the valley.

cover from sight

From this reading Rumors ran rife among the Indians regarding the movements of the bluecoats, and the numbers of them who had come to bury the dead whites after the recent ambush in which Oak Heart himself had taken part.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Indians ran to and fro like ants, and runners frequently went out, or came in by the northern roads.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The Indians ran to and fro like ants, and runners frequently went out, or came in by the northern roads.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

a person who is in charge

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Rumors ran rife among the Indians regarding the movements of the bluecoats, and the numbers of them who had come to bury the dead whites after the recent ambush in which Oak Heart himself had taken part.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The old chief, believing that Lieutenant Danforth was coming to attack his encampment, had taken part in this sanguinary struggle himself.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

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From this reading The old chief, believing that Lieutenant Danforth was coming to attack his encampment, had taken part in this sanguinary struggle himself.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Rumors ran rife among the Indians regarding the movements of the bluecoats, and the numbers of them who had come to bury the dead whites after the recent ambush in which Oak Heart himself had taken part.

activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading There was much disturbance in the encampment about this time, as Buffalo Bill had seen when making his observations from the high peaks about the valley.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading There was much disturbance in the encampment about this time, as Buffalo Bill had seen when making his observations from the high peaks about the valley.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The Indians ran to and fro like ants, and runners frequently went out, or came in by the northern roads.

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From this reading The Indians ran to and fro like ants, and runners frequently went out, or came in by the northern roads.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was much disturbance in the encampment about this time, as Buffalo Bill had seen when making his observations from the high peaks about the valley.

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

From this reading There was much disturbance in the encampment about this time, as Buffalo Bill had seen when making his observations from the high peaks about the valley.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading There was much disturbance in the encampment about this time, as Buffalo Bill had seen when making his observations from the high peaks about the valley.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Rumors ran rife among the Indians regarding the movements of the bluecoats, and the numbers of them who had come to bury the dead whites after the recent ambush in which Oak Heart himself had taken part.

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

From this reading There was much disturbance in the encampment about this time, as Buffalo Bill had seen when making his observations from the high peaks about the valley.

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

From this reading There was much disturbance in the encampment about this time, as Buffalo Bill had seen when making his observations from the high peaks about the valley.

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

From this reading The Indians ran to and fro like ants, and runners frequently went out, or came in by the northern roads.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading The old chief, believing that Lieutenant Danforth was coming to attack his encampment, had taken part in this sanguinary struggle himself.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The Indians ran to and fro like ants, and runners frequently went out, or came in by the northern roads.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading There was much disturbance in the encampment about this time, as Buffalo Bill had seen when making his observations from the high peaks about the valley.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Rumors ran rife among the Indians regarding the movements of the bluecoats, and the numbers of them who had come to bury the dead whites after the recent ambush in which Oak Heart himself had taken part.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was much disturbance in the encampment about this time, as Buffalo Bill had seen when making his observations from the high peaks about the valley.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The Indians ran to and fro like ants, and runners frequently went out, or came in by the northern roads.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Rumors ran rife among the Indians regarding the movements of the bluecoats, and the numbers of them who had come to bury the dead whites after the recent ambush in which Oak Heart himself had taken part.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading There was much disturbance in the encampment about this time, as Buffalo Bill had seen when making his observations from the high peaks about the valley.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

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

From this reading The old chief, believing that Lieutenant Danforth was coming to attack his encampment, had taken part in this sanguinary struggle himself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Indians ran to and fro like ants, and runners frequently went out, or came in by the northern roads.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Indians ran to and fro like ants, and runners frequently went out, or came in by the northern roads.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Rumors ran rife among the Indians regarding the movements of the bluecoats, and the numbers of them who had come to bury the dead whites after the recent ambush in which Oak Heart himself had taken part.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading There was much disturbance in the encampment about this time, as Buffalo Bill had seen when making his observations from the high peaks about the valley.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The Indians ran to and fro like ants, and runners frequently went out, or came in by the northern roads.

new

From this reading Rumors ran rife among the Indians regarding the movements of the bluecoats, and the numbers of them who had come to bury the dead whites after the recent ambush in which Oak Heart himself had taken part.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Rumors ran rife among the Indians regarding the movements of the bluecoats, and the numbers of them who had come to bury the dead whites after the recent ambush in which Oak Heart himself had taken part.

most frequent or common

From this reading Rumors ran rife among the Indians regarding the movements of the bluecoats, and the numbers of them who had come to bury the dead whites after the recent ambush in which Oak Heart himself had taken part.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading The Indians ran to and fro like ants, and runners frequently went out, or came in by the northern roads.

plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Rumors ran rife among the Indians regarding the movements of the bluecoats, and the numbers of them who had come to bury the dead whites after the recent ambush in which Oak Heart himself had taken part.

plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading The Indians ran to and fro like ants, and runners frequently went out, or came in by the northern roads.

accompanied by bloodshed

From this reading The old chief, believing that Lieutenant Danforth was coming to attack his encampment, had taken part in this sanguinary struggle himself.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading There was much disturbance in the encampment about this time, as Buffalo Bill had seen when making his observations from the high peaks about the valley.

a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading The old chief, believing that Lieutenant Danforth was coming to attack his encampment, had taken part in this sanguinary struggle himself.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Rumors ran rife among the Indians regarding the movements of the bluecoats, and the numbers of them who had come to bury the dead whites after the recent ambush in which Oak Heart himself had taken part.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

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

From this reading There was much disturbance in the encampment about this time, as Buffalo Bill had seen when making his observations from the high peaks about the valley.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Rumors ran rife among the Indians regarding the movements of the bluecoats, and the numbers of them who had come to bury the dead whites after the recent ambush in which Oak Heart himself had taken part.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was much disturbance in the encampment about this time, as Buffalo Bill had seen when making his observations from the high peaks about the valley.

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

From this reading There was much disturbance in the encampment about this time, as Buffalo Bill had seen when making his observations from the high peaks about the valley.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There was much disturbance in the encampment about this time, as Buffalo Bill had seen when making his observations from the high peaks about the valley.

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

From this reading The Indians ran to and fro like ants, and runners frequently went out, or came in by the northern roads.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading There was much disturbance in the encampment about this time, as Buffalo Bill had seen when making his observations from the high peaks about the valley.

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

From this reading There was much disturbance in the encampment about this time, as Buffalo Bill had seen when making his observations from the high peaks about the valley.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The Indians ran to and fro like ants, and runners frequently went out, or came in by the northern roads.

at the time that

From this reading There was much disturbance in the encampment about this time, as Buffalo Bill had seen when making his observations from the high peaks about the valley.

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

From this reading Rumors ran rife among the Indians regarding the movements of the bluecoats, and the numbers of them who had come to bury the dead whites after the recent ambush in which Oak Heart himself had taken part.

plural of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading Rumors ran rife among the Indians regarding the movements of the bluecoats, and the numbers of them who had come to bury the dead whites after the recent ambush in which Oak Heart himself had taken part.

which person or people

From this reading Rumors ran rife among the Indians regarding the movements of the bluecoats, and the numbers of them who had come to bury the dead whites after the recent ambush in which Oak Heart himself had taken part.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This meant surely that Oak Heart was communicating with the other chiefs, and the scout feared that, stirred up by Boyd Bennett in his character of medicine chief, the Sioux leader was preparing for another attack like that on Fort Advance.