Chapter XXIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

the state of being absent

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

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

From this reading “With cautious steps the thicket threading, And startling oft, as through the glade The gust its hollow moanings made, The maid pursued her silent guide.”

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading But scarcely had Tecumseh left, before appearances at the Prophet's camp, began to wear a more warlike aspect.

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

From this reading “With cautious steps the thicket threading, And startling oft, as through the glade The gust its hollow moanings made, The maid pursued her silent guide.”

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading But scarcely had Tecumseh left, before appearances at the Prophet's camp, began to wear a more warlike aspect.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But scarcely had Tecumseh left, before appearances at the Prophet's camp, began to wear a more warlike aspect.

openly declared as such

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

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

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But scarcely had Tecumseh left, before appearances at the Prophet's camp, began to wear a more warlike aspect.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But scarcely had Tecumseh left, before appearances at the Prophet's camp, began to wear a more warlike aspect.

exhale hard

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading BYRON.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading But scarcely had Tecumseh left, before appearances at the Prophet's camp, began to wear a more warlike aspect.

showing careful forethought

From this reading “With cautious steps the thicket threading, And startling oft, as through the glade The gust its hollow moanings made, The maid pursued her silent guide.”

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

the act of departing

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

coming down or downward

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

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From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading “With cautious steps the thicket threading, And startling oft, as through the glade The gust its hollow moanings made, The maid pursued her silent guide.”

the act of departing

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading “With cautious steps the thicket threading, And startling oft, as through the glade The gust its hollow moanings made, The maid pursued her silent guide.”

a strong current of air

From this reading “With cautious steps the thicket threading, And startling oft, as through the glade The gust its hollow moanings made, The maid pursued her silent guide.”

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “With cautious steps the thicket threading, And startling oft, as through the glade The gust its hollow moanings made, The maid pursued her silent guide.”

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading “With cautious steps the thicket threading, And startling oft, as through the glade The gust its hollow moanings made, The maid pursued her silent guide.”

fighting; acts of overt warfare

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

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

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

plural of “injunction” — a formal command or admonition

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading “With cautious steps the thicket threading, And startling oft, as through the glade The gust its hollow moanings made, The maid pursued her silent guide.”

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

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 It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “With cautious steps the thicket threading, And startling oft, as through the glade The gust its hollow moanings made, The maid pursued her silent guide.”

a female domestic

From this reading “With cautious steps the thicket threading, And startling oft, as through the glade The gust its hollow moanings made, The maid pursued her silent guide.”

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From this reading “With cautious steps the thicket threading, And startling oft, as through the glade The gust its hollow moanings made, The maid pursued her silent guide.”

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But scarcely had Tecumseh left, before appearances at the Prophet's camp, began to wear a more warlike aspect.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

many times at short intervals

From this reading “With cautious steps the thicket threading, And startling oft, as through the glade The gust its hollow moanings made, The maid pursued her silent guide.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

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From this reading But scarcely had Tecumseh left, before appearances at the Prophet's camp, began to wear a more warlike aspect.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

a person who is being chased

From this reading “With cautious steps the thicket threading, And startling oft, as through the glade The gust its hollow moanings made, The maid pursued her silent guide.”

one of four equal parts

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

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

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

only a very short time before

From this reading But scarcely had Tecumseh left, before appearances at the Prophet's camp, began to wear a more warlike aspect.

preservation of yourself from harm; a natural or instinctive tendency

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading “With cautious steps the thicket threading, And startling oft, as through the glade The gust its hollow moanings made, The maid pursued her silent guide.”

without any others being included or involved

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading “With cautious steps the thicket threading, And startling oft, as through the glade The gust its hollow moanings made, The maid pursued her silent guide.”

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading “With cautious steps the thicket threading, And startling oft, as through the glade The gust its hollow moanings made, The maid pursued her silent guide.”

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

a famous chief of the Shawnee who tried to unite Indian tribes against the increasing white settlement (1768-1813)

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

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

From this reading “With cautious steps the thicket threading, And startling oft, as through the glade The gust its hollow moanings made, The maid pursued her silent guide.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

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

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

a dense growth of bushes

From this reading “With cautious steps the thicket threading, And startling oft, as through the glade The gust its hollow moanings made, The maid pursued her silent guide.”

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

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

-ing form of “thread” — to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading “With cautious steps the thicket threading, And startling oft, as through the glade The gust its hollow moanings made, The maid pursued her silent guide.”

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “With cautious steps the thicket threading, And startling oft, as through the glade The gust its hollow moanings made, The maid pursued her silent guide.”

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

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

up to a particular time

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

a tributary of the Ohio River that rises in western Ohio and flows southwestward across Indiana

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

From this reading But scarcely had Tecumseh left, before appearances at the Prophet's camp, began to wear a more warlike aspect.

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

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

be dressed in

From this reading But scarcely had Tecumseh left, before appearances at the Prophet's camp, began to wear a more warlike aspect.

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

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

at the time that

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

in or at the place that

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

plural of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

which person or people

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will be recollected, that we left Tecumseh descending the Wabash, on his way to the south, having avowed to General Harrison, previous to his departure, that his object in going, was, not to prepare for war, but, in imitation of the whites, to form a bond of union among all the Indian tribes, solely for their own protection and self-preservation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “With cautious steps the thicket threading, And startling oft, as through the glade The gust its hollow moanings made, The maid pursued her silent guide.”

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

From this reading He had given Elkswatawa the most positive injunctions not to commence hostilities during his absence; he had urged him to restrain those who were immediately under his command, until his return, when the signal should be given, and together they would strike a sure and heavy blow in some quarter where least expected.