used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
anew
From this reading Whether they would again molest the whites, particularly the miners, or confine their hostile attentions to their constant foes, the Crees, was an open question, and Major Clendenning felt certain that the great scout could solve it.
a cherished desire
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whether they would again molest the whites, particularly the miners, or confine their hostile attentions to their constant foes, the Crees, was an open question, and Major Clendenning felt certain that the great scout could solve it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He, therefore, dispatched Buffalo Bill to the territory formerly occupied by Crazy Snake’s tribe, with instructions to find out as much as possible.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Whether they would again molest the whites, particularly the miners, or confine their hostile attentions to their constant foes, the Crees, was an open question, and Major Clendenning felt certain that the great scout could solve it.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
Blackfeet
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From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
BlackfootnounUS /ˈblækfʊt/
a member of a warlike group of Algonquians living in the northwestern plains
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading RINGED IN BY FIRE.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Whether they would again molest the whites, particularly the miners, or confine their hostile attentions to their constant foes, the Crees, was an open question, and Major Clendenning felt certain that the great scout could solve it.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
a person who is in charge
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
Clendenning
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From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading Whether they would again molest the whites, particularly the miners, or confine their hostile attentions to their constant foes, the Crees, was an open question, and Major Clendenning felt certain that the great scout could solve it.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Whether they would again molest the whites, particularly the miners, or confine their hostile attentions to their constant foes, the Crees, was an open question, and Major Clendenning felt certain that the great scout could solve it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Whether they would again molest the whites, particularly the miners, or confine their hostile attentions to their constant foes, the Crees, was an open question, and Major Clendenning felt certain that the great scout could solve it.
CrazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading He, therefore, dispatched Buffalo Bill to the territory formerly occupied by Crazy Snake’s tribe, with instructions to find out as much as possible.
CreesnounUS /kriːz/
plural of “cree” — a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada
From this reading Whether they would again molest the whites, particularly the miners, or confine their hostile attentions to their constant foes, the Crees, was an open question, and Major Clendenning felt certain that the great scout could solve it.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading He, therefore, dispatched Buffalo Bill to the territory formerly occupied by Crazy Snake’s tribe, with instructions to find out as much as possible.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Whether they would again molest the whites, particularly the miners, or confine their hostile attentions to their constant foes, the Crees, was an open question, and Major Clendenning felt certain that the great scout could solve it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He, therefore, dispatched Buffalo Bill to the territory formerly occupied by Crazy Snake’s tribe, with instructions to find out as much as possible.
start firing a weapon
From this reading RINGED IN BY FIRE.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Whether they would again molest the whites, particularly the miners, or confine their hostile attentions to their constant foes, the Crees, was an open question, and Major Clendenning felt certain that the great scout could solve it.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading He, therefore, dispatched Buffalo Bill to the territory formerly occupied by Crazy Snake’s tribe, with instructions to find out as much as possible.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Whether they would again molest the whites, particularly the miners, or confine their hostile attentions to their constant foes, the Crees, was an open question, and Major Clendenning felt certain that the great scout could solve it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading Whether they would again molest the whites, particularly the miners, or confine their hostile attentions to their constant foes, the Crees, was an open question, and Major Clendenning felt certain that the great scout could solve it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RINGED IN BY FIRE.
indomitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɑːmətəbəl/
impossible to subdue
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading He, therefore, dispatched Buffalo Bill to the territory formerly occupied by Crazy Snake’s tribe, with instructions to find out as much as possible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether they would again molest the whites, particularly the miners, or confine their hostile attentions to their constant foes, the Crees, was an open question, and Major Clendenning felt certain that the great scout could solve it.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
Lightfoot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
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 He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading Whether they would again molest the whites, particularly the miners, or confine their hostile attentions to their constant foes, the Crees, was an open question, and Major Clendenning felt certain that the great scout could solve it.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
molestverbUS /məˈlest/
harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
From this reading Whether they would again molest the whites, particularly the miners, or confine their hostile attentions to their constant foes, the Crees, was an open question, and Major Clendenning felt certain that the great scout could solve it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He, therefore, dispatched Buffalo Bill to the territory formerly occupied by Crazy Snake’s tribe, with instructions to find out as much as possible.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
not any; not one
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
held or filled or in use
From this reading He, therefore, dispatched Buffalo Bill to the territory formerly occupied by Crazy Snake’s tribe, with instructions to find out as much as possible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Whether they would again molest the whites, particularly the miners, or confine their hostile attentions to their constant foes, the Crees, was an open question, and Major Clendenning felt certain that the great scout could solve it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether they would again molest the whites, particularly the miners, or confine their hostile attentions to their constant foes, the Crees, was an open question, and Major Clendenning felt certain that the great scout could solve it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He, therefore, dispatched Buffalo Bill to the territory formerly occupied by Crazy Snake’s tribe, with instructions to find out as much as possible.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Whether they would again molest the whites, particularly the miners, or confine their hostile attentions to their constant foes, the Crees, was an open question, and Major Clendenning felt certain that the great scout could solve it.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He, therefore, dispatched Buffalo Bill to the territory formerly occupied by Crazy Snake’s tribe, with instructions to find out as much as possible.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Whether they would again molest the whites, particularly the miners, or confine their hostile attentions to their constant foes, the Crees, was an open question, and Major Clendenning felt certain that the great scout could solve it.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
RINGEDadjectiveUS /rɪŋd/
shaped like a ring
From this reading RINGED IN BY FIRE.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Whether they would again molest the whites, particularly the miners, or confine their hostile attentions to their constant foes, the Crees, was an open question, and Major Clendenning felt certain that the great scout could solve it.
Snake'snounUS /sneɪks/
possessive form of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading He, therefore, dispatched Buffalo Bill to the territory formerly occupied by Crazy Snake’s tribe, with instructions to find out as much as possible.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading Whether they would again molest the whites, particularly the miners, or confine their hostile attentions to their constant foes, the Crees, was an open question, and Major Clendenning felt certain that the great scout could solve it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
survivingadjectiveUS /sərˈvaɪvɪŋ/
still in existence
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
carry out
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading He, therefore, dispatched Buffalo Bill to the territory formerly occupied by Crazy Snake’s tribe, with instructions to find out as much as possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He, therefore, dispatched Buffalo Bill to the territory formerly occupied by Crazy Snake’s tribe, with instructions to find out as much as possible.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether they would again molest the whites, particularly the miners, or confine their hostile attentions to their constant foes, the Crees, was an open question, and Major Clendenning felt certain that the great scout could solve it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading He, therefore, dispatched Buffalo Bill to the territory formerly occupied by Crazy Snake’s tribe, with instructions to find out as much as possible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
accept gladly
From this reading Nevertheless, in spite of this welcome lull after the storm, Major Clendenning was determined to take no chances of a minor outbreak on the part of the surviving members of the Blackfoot band.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether they would again molest the whites, particularly the miners, or confine their hostile attentions to their constant foes, the Crees, was an open question, and Major Clendenning felt certain that the great scout could solve it.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading Whether they would again molest the whites, particularly the miners, or confine their hostile attentions to their constant foes, the Crees, was an open question, and Major Clendenning felt certain that the great scout could solve it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He, therefore, dispatched Buffalo Bill to the territory formerly occupied by Crazy Snake’s tribe, with instructions to find out as much as possible.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading He had learned from Buffalo Bill something of the haughty nature and indomitable ambition of the younger chief, Lightfoot; and he had good reason to fear that the Blackfeet would not long remain in their refuge among the hills.
