Chapter XXIII

Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading They preferred to remain prisoners among the Indians to being captured by the soldiers, which they momentarily expected to charge on the Indian encampment.

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

From this reading During the darkness and excitement of the expected attack, while the Sioux were pulling themselves together, the prisoners were forgotten.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading The pair found some blankets and arms, and mingling with the braves worked down the stream until they came to the motte of timber at the river bank.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The pair found some blankets and arms, and mingling with the braves worked down the stream until they came to the motte of timber at the river bank.

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

From this reading During the darkness and excitement of the expected attack, while the Sioux were pulling themselves together, the prisoners were forgotten.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The pair found some blankets and arms, and mingling with the braves worked down the stream until they came to the motte of timber at the river bank.

for the reason that

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading They preferred to remain prisoners among the Indians to being captured by the soldiers, which they momentarily expected to charge on the Indian encampment.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading BUFFALO BILL SAVES TEN.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading The pair found some blankets and arms, and mingling with the braves worked down the stream until they came to the motte of timber at the river bank.

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior

From this reading The pair found some blankets and arms, and mingling with the braves worked down the stream until they came to the motte of timber at the river bank.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading BUFFALO BILL SAVES TEN.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They preferred to remain prisoners among the Indians to being captured by the soldiers, which they momentarily expected to charge on the Indian encampment.

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

From this reading The pair found some blankets and arms, and mingling with the braves worked down the stream until they came to the motte of timber at the river bank.

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

From this reading They preferred to remain prisoners among the Indians to being captured by the soldiers, which they momentarily expected to charge on the Indian encampment.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading They preferred to remain prisoners among the Indians to being captured by the soldiers, which they momentarily expected to charge on the Indian encampment.

come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading During the darkness and excitement of the expected attack, while the Sioux were pulling themselves together, the prisoners were forgotten.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The pair found some blankets and arms, and mingling with the braves worked down the stream until they came to the motte of timber at the river bank.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the darkness and excitement of the expected attack, while the Sioux were pulling themselves together, the prisoners were forgotten.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading They preferred to remain prisoners among the Indians to being captured by the soldiers, which they momentarily expected to charge on the Indian encampment.

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From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading During the darkness and excitement of the expected attack, while the Sioux were pulling themselves together, the prisoners were forgotten.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading During the darkness and excitement of the expected attack, while the Sioux were pulling themselves together, the prisoners were forgotten.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading During the darkness and excitement of the expected attack, while the Sioux were pulling themselves together, the prisoners were forgotten.

set up or found

From this reading The pair found some blankets and arms, and mingling with the braves worked down the stream until they came to the motte of timber at the river bank.

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

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

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

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

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

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

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

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

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

From this reading They preferred to remain prisoners among the Indians to being captured by the soldiers, which they momentarily expected to charge on the Indian encampment.

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

From this reading They preferred to remain prisoners among the Indians to being captured by the soldiers, which they momentarily expected to charge on the Indian encampment.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

the action of people mingling and coming into contact

From this reading The pair found some blankets and arms, and mingling with the braves worked down the stream until they came to the motte of timber at the river bank.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

for an instant or moment

From this reading They preferred to remain prisoners among the Indians to being captured by the soldiers, which they momentarily expected to charge on the Indian encampment.

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

From this reading The pair found some blankets and arms, and mingling with the braves worked down the stream until they came to the motte of timber at the river bank.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the darkness and excitement of the expected attack, while the Sioux were pulling themselves together, the prisoners were forgotten.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They preferred to remain prisoners among the Indians to being captured by the soldiers, which they momentarily expected to charge on the Indian encampment.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading The pair found some blankets and arms, and mingling with the braves worked down the stream until they came to the motte of timber at the river bank.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

more desirable than another

From this reading They preferred to remain prisoners among the Indians to being captured by the soldiers, which they momentarily expected to charge on the Indian encampment.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading During the darkness and excitement of the expected attack, while the Sioux were pulling themselves together, the prisoners were forgotten.

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading During the darkness and excitement of the expected attack, while the Sioux were pulling themselves together, the prisoners were forgotten.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading They preferred to remain prisoners among the Indians to being captured by the soldiers, which they momentarily expected to charge on the Indian encampment.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The pair found some blankets and arms, and mingling with the braves worked down the stream until they came to the motte of timber at the river bank.

plural of “rogue” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring

From this reading BUFFALO BILL SAVES TEN.

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 During the darkness and excitement of the expected attack, while the Sioux were pulling themselves together, the prisoners were forgotten.

move stealthily

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading They preferred to remain prisoners among the Indians to being captured by the soldiers, which they momentarily expected to charge on the Indian encampment.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The pair found some blankets and arms, and mingling with the braves worked down the stream until they came to the motte of timber at the river bank.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The pair found some blankets and arms, and mingling with the braves worked down the stream until they came to the motte of timber at the river bank.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading BUFFALO BILL SAVES TEN.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

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

From this reading During the darkness and excitement of the expected attack, while the Sioux were pulling themselves together, the prisoners were forgotten.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading During the darkness and excitement of the expected attack, while the Sioux were pulling themselves together, the prisoners were forgotten.

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

From this reading The pair found some blankets and arms, and mingling with the braves worked down the stream until they came to the motte of timber at the river bank.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading The pair found some blankets and arms, and mingling with the braves worked down the stream until they came to the motte of timber at the river bank.

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

From this reading Price managed to slip his bonds, and released Bloody Ike; not that he had any particular love for the ex-miner, but because misery loves company, and rogues cling together in adversity.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading During the darkness and excitement of the expected attack, while the Sioux were pulling themselves together, the prisoners were forgotten.

up to a particular time

From this reading The pair found some blankets and arms, and mingling with the braves worked down the stream until they came to the motte of timber at the river bank.

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

From this reading During the darkness and excitement of the expected attack, while the Sioux were pulling themselves together, the prisoners were forgotten.

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

From this reading They preferred to remain prisoners among the Indians to being captured by the soldiers, which they momentarily expected to charge on the Indian encampment.

during the time that

From this reading During the darkness and excitement of the expected attack, while the Sioux were pulling themselves together, the prisoners were forgotten.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The pair found some blankets and arms, and mingling with the braves worked down the stream until they came to the motte of timber at the river bank.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The pair found some blankets and arms, and mingling with the braves worked down the stream until they came to the motte of timber at the river bank.