used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SET-TO WITH A GRIZZLY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He believed there were Indian villages located in the fastnesses of the Big Horn range, and from these the numerous war parties sallied forth on their expeditions of plunder and rapine.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Buffalo Bill had decided, while awaiting the day of his appointment with Little Moonbeam, to scout a bit in the mountains to the west of the fort.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The scout was convinced that the raids were mostly to be laid at the door of a few daring and bloodthirsty chiefs like Rain-in-the-face.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Buffalo Bill had decided, while awaiting the day of his appointment with Little Moonbeam, to scout a bit in the mountains to the west of the fort.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading If these villages could be discovered, and the Indians punished and driven back to their reservations, the lives and property of many settlers might be saved.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If these villages could be discovered, and the Indians punished and driven back to their reservations, the lives and property of many settlers might be saved.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He believed there were Indian villages located in the fastnesses of the Big Horn range, and from these the numerous war parties sallied forth on their expeditions of plunder and rapine.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He believed there were Indian villages located in the fastnesses of the Big Horn range, and from these the numerous war parties sallied forth on their expeditions of plunder and rapine.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Buffalo Bill had decided, while awaiting the day of his appointment with Little Moonbeam, to scout a bit in the mountains to the west of the fort.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Buffalo Bill had decided, while awaiting the day of his appointment with Little Moonbeam, to scout a bit in the mountains to the west of the fort.
bloodthirstyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdθɜːrsti/
marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed
From this reading The scout was convinced that the raids were mostly to be laid at the door of a few daring and bloodthirsty chiefs like Rain-in-the-face.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading Buffalo Bill had decided, while awaiting the day of his appointment with Little Moonbeam, to scout a bit in the mountains to the west of the fort.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading The scout was convinced that the raids were mostly to be laid at the door of a few daring and bloodthirsty chiefs like Rain-in-the-face.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading The scout was convinced that the raids were mostly to be laid at the door of a few daring and bloodthirsty chiefs like Rain-in-the-face.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If these villages could be discovered, and the Indians punished and driven back to their reservations, the lives and property of many settlers might be saved.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading The scout was convinced that the raids were mostly to be laid at the door of a few daring and bloodthirsty chiefs like Rain-in-the-face.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Buffalo Bill had decided, while awaiting the day of his appointment with Little Moonbeam, to scout a bit in the mountains to the west of the fort.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Buffalo Bill had decided, while awaiting the day of his appointment with Little Moonbeam, to scout a bit in the mountains to the west of the fort.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading If these villages could be discovered, and the Indians punished and driven back to their reservations, the lives and property of many settlers might be saved.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The scout was convinced that the raids were mostly to be laid at the door of a few daring and bloodthirsty chiefs like Rain-in-the-face.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading If these villages could be discovered, and the Indians punished and driven back to their reservations, the lives and property of many settlers might be saved.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading He believed there were Indian villages located in the fastnesses of the Big Horn range, and from these the numerous war parties sallied forth on their expeditions of plunder and rapine.
fastnesses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He believed there were Indian villages located in the fastnesses of the Big Horn range, and from these the numerous war parties sallied forth on their expeditions of plunder and rapine.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The scout was convinced that the raids were mostly to be laid at the door of a few daring and bloodthirsty chiefs like Rain-in-the-face.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Buffalo Bill had decided, while awaiting the day of his appointment with Little Moonbeam, to scout a bit in the mountains to the west of the fort.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He believed there were Indian villages located in the fastnesses of the Big Horn range, and from these the numerous war parties sallied forth on their expeditions of plunder and rapine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He believed there were Indian villages located in the fastnesses of the Big Horn range, and from these the numerous war parties sallied forth on their expeditions of plunder and rapine.
GRIZZLYnounUS /ˈɡrɪzli/
powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
From this reading A SET-TO WITH A GRIZZLY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Buffalo Bill had decided, while awaiting the day of his appointment with Little Moonbeam, to scout a bit in the mountains to the west of the fort.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He believed there were Indian villages located in the fastnesses of the Big Horn range, and from these the numerous war parties sallied forth on their expeditions of plunder and rapine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Buffalo Bill had decided, while awaiting the day of his appointment with Little Moonbeam, to scout a bit in the mountains to the west of the fort.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading He believed there were Indian villages located in the fastnesses of the Big Horn range, and from these the numerous war parties sallied forth on their expeditions of plunder and rapine.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If these villages could be discovered, and the Indians punished and driven back to their reservations, the lives and property of many settlers might be saved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Buffalo Bill had decided, while awaiting the day of his appointment with Little Moonbeam, to scout a bit in the mountains to the west of the fort.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading He believed there were Indian villages located in the fastnesses of the Big Horn range, and from these the numerous war parties sallied forth on their expeditions of plunder and rapine.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading If these villages could be discovered, and the Indians punished and driven back to their reservations, the lives and property of many settlers might be saved.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The scout was convinced that the raids were mostly to be laid at the door of a few daring and bloodthirsty chiefs like Rain-in-the-face.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The scout was convinced that the raids were mostly to be laid at the door of a few daring and bloodthirsty chiefs like Rain-in-the-face.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Buffalo Bill had decided, while awaiting the day of his appointment with Little Moonbeam, to scout a bit in the mountains to the west of the fort.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If these villages could be discovered, and the Indians punished and driven back to their reservations, the lives and property of many settlers might be saved.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He believed there were Indian villages located in the fastnesses of the Big Horn range, and from these the numerous war parties sallied forth on their expeditions of plunder and rapine.
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 If these villages could be discovered, and the Indians punished and driven back to their reservations, the lives and property of many settlers might be saved.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If these villages could be discovered, and the Indians punished and driven back to their reservations, the lives and property of many settlers might be saved.
MoonbeamnounUS /ˈmuːnbiːm/
a ray of moonlight
From this reading Buffalo Bill had decided, while awaiting the day of his appointment with Little Moonbeam, to scout a bit in the mountains to the west of the fort.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The scout was convinced that the raids were mostly to be laid at the door of a few daring and bloodthirsty chiefs like Rain-in-the-face.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Buffalo Bill had decided, while awaiting the day of his appointment with Little Moonbeam, to scout a bit in the mountains to the west of the fort.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading He believed there were Indian villages located in the fastnesses of the Big Horn range, and from these the numerous war parties sallied forth on their expeditions of plunder and rapine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Buffalo Bill had decided, while awaiting the day of his appointment with Little Moonbeam, to scout a bit in the mountains to the west of the fort.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He believed there were Indian villages located in the fastnesses of the Big Horn range, and from these the numerous war parties sallied forth on their expeditions of plunder and rapine.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading He believed there were Indian villages located in the fastnesses of the Big Horn range, and from these the numerous war parties sallied forth on their expeditions of plunder and rapine.
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading He believed there were Indian villages located in the fastnesses of the Big Horn range, and from these the numerous war parties sallied forth on their expeditions of plunder and rapine.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading If these villages could be discovered, and the Indians punished and driven back to their reservations, the lives and property of many settlers might be saved.
punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
From this reading If these villages could be discovered, and the Indians punished and driven back to their reservations, the lives and property of many settlers might be saved.
raidsnounUS /reɪdz/
plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack
From this reading The scout was convinced that the raids were mostly to be laid at the door of a few daring and bloodthirsty chiefs like Rain-in-the-face.
Rain-in-the-facenoun
a chief of the Sioux; he was with Sitting Bull and others at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1876) when General Custer's troops were massacred (1835-1905)
From this reading The scout was convinced that the raids were mostly to be laid at the door of a few daring and bloodthirsty chiefs like Rain-in-the-face.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading He believed there were Indian villages located in the fastnesses of the Big Horn range, and from these the numerous war parties sallied forth on their expeditions of plunder and rapine.
rapinenoun
the act of despoiling a country in warfare
From this reading He believed there were Indian villages located in the fastnesses of the Big Horn range, and from these the numerous war parties sallied forth on their expeditions of plunder and rapine.
reservationsnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “reservation” — a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading If these villages could be discovered, and the Indians punished and driven back to their reservations, the lives and property of many settlers might be saved.
sallied
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He believed there were Indian villages located in the fastnesses of the Big Horn range, and from these the numerous war parties sallied forth on their expeditions of plunder and rapine.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading If these villages could be discovered, and the Indians punished and driven back to their reservations, the lives and property of many settlers might be saved.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Buffalo Bill had decided, while awaiting the day of his appointment with Little Moonbeam, to scout a bit in the mountains to the west of the fort.
SET-TOnoun
a brief but vigorous fight
From this reading A SET-TO WITH A GRIZZLY.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading If these villages could be discovered, and the Indians punished and driven back to their reservations, the lives and property of many settlers might be saved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The scout was convinced that the raids were mostly to be laid at the door of a few daring and bloodthirsty chiefs like Rain-in-the-face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Buffalo Bill had decided, while awaiting the day of his appointment with Little Moonbeam, to scout a bit in the mountains to the west of the fort.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He believed there were Indian villages located in the fastnesses of the Big Horn range, and from these the numerous war parties sallied forth on their expeditions of plunder and rapine.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He believed there were Indian villages located in the fastnesses of the Big Horn range, and from these the numerous war parties sallied forth on their expeditions of plunder and rapine.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He believed there were Indian villages located in the fastnesses of the Big Horn range, and from these the numerous war parties sallied forth on their expeditions of plunder and rapine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Buffalo Bill had decided, while awaiting the day of his appointment with Little Moonbeam, to scout a bit in the mountains to the west of the fort.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He believed there were Indian villages located in the fastnesses of the Big Horn range, and from these the numerous war parties sallied forth on their expeditions of plunder and rapine.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading He believed there were Indian villages located in the fastnesses of the Big Horn range, and from these the numerous war parties sallied forth on their expeditions of plunder and rapine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The scout was convinced that the raids were mostly to be laid at the door of a few daring and bloodthirsty chiefs like Rain-in-the-face.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He believed there were Indian villages located in the fastnesses of the Big Horn range, and from these the numerous war parties sallied forth on their expeditions of plunder and rapine.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Buffalo Bill had decided, while awaiting the day of his appointment with Little Moonbeam, to scout a bit in the mountains to the west of the fort.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Buffalo Bill had decided, while awaiting the day of his appointment with Little Moonbeam, to scout a bit in the mountains to the west of the fort.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SET-TO WITH A GRIZZLY.
