Chapter III · Chapter 3

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading John Pipestick translated what I said, and finally they were persuaded to follow my advice.

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

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading They laughed very much when I proposed to bury the remains of the dead men, and replied that it would be just as well to let the wolves perform that office, which in the course of another night they certainly would do.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The warriors proposed to await the arrival of the rest of the party where we were, but I entreated them to return to meet their friends.

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

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading The warriors proposed to await the arrival of the rest of the party where we were, but I entreated them to return to meet their friends.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

cover from sight

From this reading They laughed very much when I proposed to bury the remains of the dead men, and replied that it would be just as well to let the wolves perform that office, which in the course of another night they certainly would do.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The warriors proposed to await the arrival of the rest of the party where we were, but I entreated them to return to meet their friends.

an occurrence of something

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

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

From this reading They laughed very much when I proposed to bury the remains of the dead men, and replied that it would be just as well to let the wolves perform that office, which in the course of another night they certainly would do.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading They found quite enough labour, indeed, in concealing the remains of my property.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading They laughed very much when I proposed to bury the remains of the dead men, and replied that it would be just as well to let the wolves perform that office, which in the course of another night they certainly would do.

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

From this reading They laughed very much when I proposed to bury the remains of the dead men, and replied that it would be just as well to let the wolves perform that office, which in the course of another night they certainly would do.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading They laughed very much when I proposed to bury the remains of the dead men, and replied that it would be just as well to let the wolves perform that office, which in the course of another night they certainly would do.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading They found quite enough labour, indeed, in concealing the remains of my property.

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From this reading The warriors proposed to await the arrival of the rest of the party where we were, but I entreated them to return to meet their friends.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading John Pipestick translated what I said, and finally they were persuaded to follow my advice.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading John Pipestick translated what I said, and finally they were persuaded to follow my advice.

set up or found

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The warriors proposed to await the arrival of the rest of the party where we were, but I entreated them to return to meet their friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The warriors proposed to await the arrival of the rest of the party where we were, but I entreated them to return to meet their friends.

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

From this reading They laughed very much when I proposed to bury the remains of the dead men, and replied that it would be just as well to let the wolves perform that office, which in the course of another night they certainly would do.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading They found quite enough labour, indeed, in concealing the remains of my property.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They laughed very much when I proposed to bury the remains of the dead men, and replied that it would be just as well to let the wolves perform that office, which in the course of another night they certainly would do.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Pipestick translated what I said, and finally they were persuaded to follow my advice.

and nothing more

From this reading They laughed very much when I proposed to bury the remains of the dead men, and replied that it would be just as well to let the wolves perform that office, which in the course of another night they certainly would do.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading They found quite enough labour, indeed, in concealing the remains of my property.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading They laughed very much when I proposed to bury the remains of the dead men, and replied that it would be just as well to let the wolves perform that office, which in the course of another night they certainly would do.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading They laughed very much when I proposed to bury the remains of the dead men, and replied that it would be just as well to let the wolves perform that office, which in the course of another night they certainly would do.

come together

From this reading The warriors proposed to await the arrival of the rest of the party where we were, but I entreated them to return to meet their friends.

the force of workers available

From this reading They laughed very much when I proposed to bury the remains of the dead men, and replied that it would be just as well to let the wolves perform that office, which in the course of another night they certainly would do.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

in motion

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They laughed very much when I proposed to bury the remains of the dead men, and replied that it would be just as well to let the wolves perform that office, which in the course of another night they certainly would do.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading John Pipestick translated what I said, and finally they were persuaded to follow my advice.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading They laughed very much when I proposed to bury the remains of the dead men, and replied that it would be just as well to let the wolves perform that office, which in the course of another night they certainly would do.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The warriors proposed to await the arrival of the rest of the party where we were, but I entreated them to return to meet their friends.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading They laughed very much when I proposed to bury the remains of the dead men, and replied that it would be just as well to let the wolves perform that office, which in the course of another night they certainly would do.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The warriors proposed to await the arrival of the rest of the party where we were, but I entreated them to return to meet their friends.

plural of “pawnee” — a member of the Pawnee nation formerly living in Nebraska and Kansas but now largely in Oklahoma

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading They laughed very much when I proposed to bury the remains of the dead men, and replied that it would be just as well to let the wolves perform that office, which in the course of another night they certainly would do.

by chance

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading John Pipestick translated what I said, and finally they were persuaded to follow my advice.

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From this reading John Pipestick translated what I said, and finally they were persuaded to follow my advice.

having a point

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading They found quite enough labour, indeed, in concealing the remains of my property.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The warriors proposed to await the arrival of the rest of the party where we were, but I entreated them to return to meet their friends.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading They found quite enough labour, indeed, in concealing the remains of my property.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading They laughed very much when I proposed to bury the remains of the dead men, and replied that it would be just as well to let the wolves perform that office, which in the course of another night they certainly would do.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading They laughed very much when I proposed to bury the remains of the dead men, and replied that it would be just as well to let the wolves perform that office, which in the course of another night they certainly would do.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The warriors proposed to await the arrival of the rest of the party where we were, but I entreated them to return to meet their friends.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The warriors proposed to await the arrival of the rest of the party where we were, but I entreated them to return to meet their friends.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading John Pipestick translated what I said, and finally they were persuaded to follow my advice.

a state of acute pain

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

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

From this reading The warriors proposed to await the arrival of the rest of the party where we were, but I entreated them to return to meet their friends.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The warriors proposed to await the arrival of the rest of the party where we were, but I entreated them to return to meet their friends.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The warriors proposed to await the arrival of the rest of the party where we were, but I entreated them to return to meet their friends.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

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

From this reading John Pipestick translated what I said, and finally they were persuaded to follow my advice.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

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

From this reading The warriors proposed to await the arrival of the rest of the party where we were, but I entreated them to return to meet their friends.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading John Pipestick translated what I said, and finally they were persuaded to follow my advice.

precisely as stated

From this reading They laughed very much when I proposed to bury the remains of the dead men, and replied that it would be just as well to let the wolves perform that office, which in the course of another night they certainly would do.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading The warriors proposed to await the arrival of the rest of the party where we were, but I entreated them to return to meet their friends.

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

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The warriors proposed to await the arrival of the rest of the party where we were, but I entreated them to return to meet their friends.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading They laughed very much when I proposed to bury the remains of the dead men, and replied that it would be just as well to let the wolves perform that office, which in the course of another night they certainly would do.

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

From this reading The warriors proposed to await the arrival of the rest of the party where we were, but I entreated them to return to meet their friends.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading John Pipestick translated what I said, and finally they were persuaded to follow my advice.

at the time that

From this reading They laughed very much when I proposed to bury the remains of the dead men, and replied that it would be just as well to let the wolves perform that office, which in the course of another night they certainly would do.

in or at the place that

From this reading The warriors proposed to await the arrival of the rest of the party where we were, but I entreated them to return to meet their friends.

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

From this reading They laughed very much when I proposed to bury the remains of the dead men, and replied that it would be just as well to let the wolves perform that office, which in the course of another night they certainly would do.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading I pointed out to them that perhaps other bands of Pawnees might be moving about--probably, as I found was the case, suffering from hunger; and that first their wives and those with them, and then we ourselves, might be overpowered.

plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading They laughed very much when I proposed to bury the remains of the dead men, and replied that it would be just as well to let the wolves perform that office, which in the course of another night they certainly would do.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading They laughed very much when I proposed to bury the remains of the dead men, and replied that it would be just as well to let the wolves perform that office, which in the course of another night they certainly would do.