used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
administerverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstər/
work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading Born to administer large affairs, Colonel Clark showed in his pacification of the Northwest Indians, a remarkable shrewdness, and knowledge of human nature.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Each visit was an affair of state, and must be received with due ceremony.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Born to administer large affairs, Colonel Clark showed in his pacification of the Northwest Indians, a remarkable shrewdness, and knowledge of human nature.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Each visit was an affair of state, and must be received with due ceremony.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He used much the same tactics as those found so successful in dealing with the French:--he over-awed them by dauntlessness of spirit, and a show of far greater strength than he really possessed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Each visit was an affair of state, and must be received with due ceremony.
beltsnounUS /belts/
plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
Big-Knives
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From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
body-guard
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From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
brought into existence
From this reading Born to administer large affairs, Colonel Clark showed in his pacification of the Northwest Indians, a remarkable shrewdness, and knowledge of human nature.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
ceremoniouslyadverb
in a ceremonious manner
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Each visit was an affair of state, and must be received with due ceremony.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
ClarknounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
dauntlessnessnoun
resolute courageousness
From this reading He used much the same tactics as those found so successful in dealing with the French:--he over-awed them by dauntlessness of spirit, and a show of far greater strength than he really possessed.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading He used much the same tactics as those found so successful in dealing with the French:--he over-awed them by dauntlessness of spirit, and a show of far greater strength than he really possessed.
deputationnoun
a group of representatives or delegates
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
deputations
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From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Each visit was an affair of state, and must be received with due ceremony.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each visit was an affair of state, and must be received with due ceremony.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
famedadjectiveUS /feɪmd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He used much the same tactics as those found so successful in dealing with the French:--he over-awed them by dauntlessness of spirit, and a show of far greater strength than he really possessed.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
set up or found
From this reading He used much the same tactics as those found so successful in dealing with the French:--he over-awed them by dauntlessness of spirit, and a show of far greater strength than he really possessed.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading He used much the same tactics as those found so successful in dealing with the French:--he over-awed them by dauntlessness of spirit, and a show of far greater strength than he really possessed.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading He used much the same tactics as those found so successful in dealing with the French:--he over-awed them by dauntlessness of spirit, and a show of far greater strength than he really possessed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He used much the same tactics as those found so successful in dealing with the French:--he over-awed them by dauntlessness of spirit, and a show of far greater strength than he really possessed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Born to administer large affairs, Colonel Clark showed in his pacification of the Northwest Indians, a remarkable shrewdness, and knowledge of human nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Born to administer large affairs, Colonel Clark showed in his pacification of the Northwest Indians, a remarkable shrewdness, and knowledge of human nature.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Born to administer large affairs, Colonel Clark showed in his pacification of the Northwest Indians, a remarkable shrewdness, and knowledge of human nature.
Kaskaskia
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From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Born to administer large affairs, Colonel Clark showed in his pacification of the Northwest Indians, a remarkable shrewdness, and knowledge of human nature.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Born to administer large affairs, Colonel Clark showed in his pacification of the Northwest Indians, a remarkable shrewdness, and knowledge of human nature.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He used much the same tactics as those found so successful in dealing with the French:--he over-awed them by dauntlessness of spirit, and a show of far greater strength than he really possessed.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Each visit was an affair of state, and must be received with due ceremony.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Born to administer large affairs, Colonel Clark showed in his pacification of the Northwest Indians, a remarkable shrewdness, and knowledge of human nature.
NorthwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading Born to administer large affairs, Colonel Clark showed in his pacification of the Northwest Indians, a remarkable shrewdness, and knowledge of human nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
and nothing more
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
over-awed
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From this reading He used much the same tactics as those found so successful in dealing with the French:--he over-awed them by dauntlessness of spirit, and a show of far greater strength than he really possessed.
pacificationnounUS /ˌpæsəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of appeasing someone or causing someone to be more favorably inclined
From this reading Born to administer large affairs, Colonel Clark showed in his pacification of the Northwest Indians, a remarkable shrewdness, and knowledge of human nature.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He used much the same tactics as those found so successful in dealing with the French:--he over-awed them by dauntlessness of spirit, and a show of far greater strength than he really possessed.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He used much the same tactics as those found so successful in dealing with the French:--he over-awed them by dauntlessness of spirit, and a show of far greater strength than he really possessed.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Each visit was an affair of state, and must be received with due ceremony.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
unusual or striking
From this reading Born to administer large affairs, Colonel Clark showed in his pacification of the Northwest Indians, a remarkable shrewdness, and knowledge of human nature.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He used much the same tactics as those found so successful in dealing with the French:--he over-awed them by dauntlessness of spirit, and a show of far greater strength than he really possessed.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He used much the same tactics as those found so successful in dealing with the French:--he over-awed them by dauntlessness of spirit, and a show of far greater strength than he really possessed.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Born to administer large affairs, Colonel Clark showed in his pacification of the Northwest Indians, a remarkable shrewdness, and knowledge of human nature.
shrewdnessnounUS /ˈʃruːdnəs/
intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
From this reading Born to administer large affairs, Colonel Clark showed in his pacification of the Northwest Indians, a remarkable shrewdness, and knowledge of human nature.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He used much the same tactics as those found so successful in dealing with the French:--he over-awed them by dauntlessness of spirit, and a show of far greater strength than he really possessed.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He used much the same tactics as those found so successful in dealing with the French:--he over-awed them by dauntlessness of spirit, and a show of far greater strength than he really possessed.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Each visit was an affair of state, and must be received with due ceremony.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He used much the same tactics as those found so successful in dealing with the French:--he over-awed them by dauntlessness of spirit, and a show of far greater strength than he really possessed.
sub-tribe
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From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading He used much the same tactics as those found so successful in dealing with the French:--he over-awed them by dauntlessness of spirit, and a show of far greater strength than he really possessed.
sueverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
confined on all sides
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading He used much the same tactics as those found so successful in dealing with the French:--he over-awed them by dauntlessness of spirit, and a show of far greater strength than he really possessed.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He used much the same tactics as those found so successful in dealing with the French:--he over-awed them by dauntlessness of spirit, and a show of far greater strength than he really possessed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He used much the same tactics as those found so successful in dealing with the French:--he over-awed them by dauntlessness of spirit, and a show of far greater strength than he really possessed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He used much the same tactics as those found so successful in dealing with the French:--he over-awed them by dauntlessness of spirit, and a show of far greater strength than he really possessed.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Each visit was an affair of state, and must be received with due ceremony.
wampumnounUS /ˈwɑːmpəm/
informal terms for money
From this reading Did the deputation consist only of the chief of some petty sub-tribe, and two or three warriors, they must have audience at the fort with Colonel Clark himself, surrounded by an armed body-guard; speeches, presents, and wampum belts must be ceremoniously exchanged, and the peace pipe smoked solemnly, after which Clark must tender them a feast.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the months of August and September, Clark was kept busy receiving the Indian deputations which came weekly to Kaskaskia to sue for peace and alliance, with the famed Big-Knives and his warriors.
