1876
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From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
aboundsverbUS /əˈbaʊndz/
third-person singular of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading Several rivers, tributaries of the Yellowstone, flow through it, and it abounds in creeks, ravines, and canyons.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading This region is the most isolated and inaccessible of any lying east of the Rocky Mountains, and is admirably adapted for Indian warfare and defense.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading This region is the most isolated and inaccessible of any lying east of the Rocky Mountains, and is admirably adapted for Indian warfare and defense.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This region is the most isolated and inaccessible of any lying east of the Rocky Mountains, and is admirably adapted for Indian warfare and defense.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
Blackfeet
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From this reading It is the hereditary country of the Crows, who for generations defended it against marauding tribes of Blackfeet.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
canyonsnounUS /ˈkænjənz/
plural of “canyon” — a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading Several rivers, tributaries of the Yellowstone, flow through it, and it abounds in creeks, ravines, and canyons.
CAUSESnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading THE SIOUX TRIBES--CAUSES OF THE WAR.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is the hereditary country of the Crows, who for generations defended it against marauding tribes of Blackfeet.
creeksnounUS /kriːks/
plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Several rivers, tributaries of the Yellowstone, flow through it, and it abounds in creeks, ravines, and canyons.
CrowsnounUS /kroʊz/
plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call
From this reading It is the hereditary country of the Crows, who for generations defended it against marauding tribes of Blackfeet.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading It is the hereditary country of the Crows, who for generations defended it against marauding tribes of Blackfeet.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading This region is the most isolated and inaccessible of any lying east of the Rocky Mountains, and is admirably adapted for Indian warfare and defense.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading This region is the most isolated and inaccessible of any lying east of the Rocky Mountains, and is admirably adapted for Indian warfare and defense.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Several rivers, tributaries of the Yellowstone, flow through it, and it abounds in creeks, ravines, and canyons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This region is the most isolated and inaccessible of any lying east of the Rocky Mountains, and is admirably adapted for Indian warfare and defense.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading It is the hereditary country of the Crows, who for generations defended it against marauding tribes of Blackfeet.
hereditaryadjectiveUS /hərˈedəteri/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading It is the hereditary country of the Crows, who for generations defended it against marauding tribes of Blackfeet.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
inaccessibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all
From this reading This region is the most isolated and inaccessible of any lying east of the Rocky Mountains, and is admirably adapted for Indian warfare and defense.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading This region is the most isolated and inaccessible of any lying east of the Rocky Mountains, and is admirably adapted for Indian warfare and defense.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This region is the most isolated and inaccessible of any lying east of the Rocky Mountains, and is admirably adapted for Indian warfare and defense.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading This region is the most isolated and inaccessible of any lying east of the Rocky Mountains, and is admirably adapted for Indian warfare and defense.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Several rivers, tributaries of the Yellowstone, flow through it, and it abounds in creeks, ravines, and canyons.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
maraudingadjectiveUS /mərˈɔːdɪŋ/
characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
From this reading It is the hereditary country of the Crows, who for generations defended it against marauding tribes of Blackfeet.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This region is the most isolated and inaccessible of any lying east of the Rocky Mountains, and is admirably adapted for Indian warfare and defense.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
northerlyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the north
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SIOUX TRIBES--CAUSES OF THE WAR.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
PowdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
ravinesnounUS /rəˈviːnz/
plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading Several rivers, tributaries of the Yellowstone, flow through it, and it abounds in creeks, ravines, and canyons.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
RiversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading This region is the most isolated and inaccessible of any lying east of the Rocky Mountains, and is admirably adapted for Indian warfare and defense.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several rivers, tributaries of the Yellowstone, flow through it, and it abounds in creeks, ravines, and canyons.
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 THE SIOUX TRIBES--CAUSES OF THE WAR.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIOUX TRIBES--CAUSES OF THE WAR.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This region is the most isolated and inaccessible of any lying east of the Rocky Mountains, and is admirably adapted for Indian warfare and defense.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Several rivers, tributaries of the Yellowstone, flow through it, and it abounds in creeks, ravines, and canyons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
TRIBESnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading THE SIOUX TRIBES--CAUSES OF THE WAR.
tributariesnounUS /ˈtrɪbjəteriz/
plural of “tributary” — a branch that flows into the main stream
From this reading Several rivers, tributaries of the Yellowstone, flow through it, and it abounds in creeks, ravines, and canyons.
unexploredadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈsplɔːrd/
not yet discovered
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE SIOUX TRIBES--CAUSES OF THE WAR.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading This region is the most isolated and inaccessible of any lying east of the Rocky Mountains, and is admirably adapted for Indian warfare and defense.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
which person or people
From this reading It is the hereditary country of the Crows, who for generations defended it against marauding tribes of Blackfeet.
YellowstonenounUS /ˈjeloʊstoʊn/
a tributary of the Missouri River that flows through the Yellowstone National Park
From this reading The scene of the campaign against the hostile Indians in 1876, was the rugged, desolate, and partially unexplored region lying between the Big Horn and Powder Rivers, and extending from the Big Horn Mountains northerly to and beyond the Yellowstone River.
