used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That mischief was intended by these warlike Sioux could be presumed from the fact of their being painted as for battle.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading That mischief was intended by these warlike Sioux could be presumed from the fact of their being painted as for battle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That mischief was intended by these warlike Sioux could be presumed from the fact of their being painted as for battle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading That mischief was intended by these warlike Sioux could be presumed from the fact of their being painted as for battle.
brush-wood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
BULL'SnounUS /bʊlz/
possessive form of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading SITTING BULL'S GANG OF RED MARAUDERS.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That mischief was intended by these warlike Sioux could be presumed from the fact of their being painted as for battle.
composingnounUS /kəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless such a gathering of redmen had not taken place for many years.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
divisible by two
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
GANGnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading SITTING BULL'S GANG OF RED MARAUDERS.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Doubtless such a gathering of redmen had not taken place for many years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Doubtless such a gathering of redmen had not taken place for many years.
only a very short time before
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading That mischief was intended by these warlike Sioux could be presumed from the fact of their being painted as for battle.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
lodgesnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒəz/
plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
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 Doubtless such a gathering of redmen had not taken place for many years.
MARAUDERSnounUS /mərˈɔːdərz/
plural of “marauder” — someone who attacks in search of booty
From this reading SITTING BULL'S GANG OF RED MARAUDERS.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading That mischief was intended by these warlike Sioux could be presumed from the fact of their being painted as for battle.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Doubtless such a gathering of redmen had not taken place for many years.
numberingnounUS /ˈnʌmbərɪŋ/
a numbered list
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SITTING BULL'S GANG OF RED MARAUDERS.
coated with paint
From this reading That mischief was intended by these warlike Sioux could be presumed from the fact of their being painted as for battle.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Doubtless such a gathering of redmen had not taken place for many years.
presumedverbUS /prəˈzuːmd/
past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading That mischief was intended by these warlike Sioux could be presumed from the fact of their being painted as for battle.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading SITTING BULL'S GANG OF RED MARAUDERS.
redmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doubtless such a gathering of redmen had not taken place for many years.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
sheltersnounUS /ˈʃeltərz/
plural of “shelter” — a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
SiouxnounUS /suː/
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 That mischief was intended by these warlike Sioux could be presumed from the fact of their being painted as for battle.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading SITTING BULL'S GANG OF RED MARAUDERS.
slantingadjectiveUS /ˈslæntɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Doubtless such a gathering of redmen had not taken place for many years.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Doubtless such a gathering of redmen had not taken place for many years.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That mischief was intended by these warlike Sioux could be presumed from the fact of their being painted as for battle.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading That mischief was intended by these warlike Sioux could be presumed from the fact of their being painted as for battle.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
precisely as stated
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
warlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrlaɪk/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading That mischief was intended by these warlike Sioux could be presumed from the fact of their being painted as for battle.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In addition to the several lodges composing the village proper, scores and even hundreds of temporary brush-wood shelters had been hastily constructed, which significant fact went to show that this immense assemblage of warriors, numbering very nearly three thousand, was a gathering from different tribes.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading The slanting rays of the rising sun fell upon an immense Indian encampment that stretched for several miles along the left bank of the Little Horn, and could hardly have been less than a mile in width.
a late time of life
From this reading Doubtless such a gathering of redmen had not taken place for many years.
