Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

(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 Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

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

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading These flying visits of the savages were generally repaid by similar acts of kindness on the part of the whites; who, on several occasions, marched with large armies into their very midst, destroyed their crops and stores, and burnt their towns.

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

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading An expedition of this kind was prosecuted by General Clark, in August of the year preceding the events we have detailed, of which mention has been previously made.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

the lower side of anything

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

the act of burning something

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

ruined by overcooking

From this reading These flying visits of the savages were generally repaid by similar acts of kindness on the part of the whites; who, on several occasions, marched with large armies into their very midst, destroyed their crops and stores, and burnt their towns.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

a stopping

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

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 An expedition of this kind was prosecuted by General Clark, in August of the year preceding the events we have detailed, of which mention has been previously made.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

carefully weighed

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading These flying visits of the savages were generally repaid by similar acts of kindness on the part of the whites; who, on several occasions, marched with large armies into their very midst, destroyed their crops and stores, and burnt their towns.

travel across or pass over

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading These flying visits of the savages were generally repaid by similar acts of kindness on the part of the whites; who, on several occasions, marched with large armies into their very midst, destroyed their crops and stores, and burnt their towns.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading An expedition of this kind was prosecuted by General Clark, in August of the year preceding the events we have detailed, of which mention has been previously made.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading HISTORICAL EVENTS.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading An expedition of this kind was prosecuted by General Clark, in August of the year preceding the events we have detailed, of which mention has been previously made.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

moving swiftly

From this reading These flying visits of the savages were generally repaid by similar acts of kindness on the part of the whites; who, on several occasions, marched with large armies into their very midst, destroyed their crops and stores, and burnt their towns.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading An expedition of this kind was prosecuted by General Clark, in August of the year preceding the events we have detailed, of which mention has been previously made.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

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

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading An expedition of this kind was prosecuted by General Clark, in August of the year preceding the events we have detailed, of which mention has been previously made.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading An expedition of this kind was prosecuted by General Clark, in August of the year preceding the events we have detailed, of which mention has been previously made.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading HISTORICAL EVENTS.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

provoking horror

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

fighting; acts of overt warfare

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

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

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

plural of “inroad” — an encroachment or intrusion

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading An expedition of this kind was prosecuted by General Clark, in August of the year preceding the events we have detailed, of which mention has been previously made.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading These flying visits of the savages were generally repaid by similar acts of kindness on the part of the whites; who, on several occasions, marched with large armies into their very midst, destroyed their crops and stores, and burnt their towns.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading These flying visits of the savages were generally repaid by similar acts of kindness on the part of the whites; who, on several occasions, marched with large armies into their very midst, destroyed their crops and stores, and burnt their towns.

conformable to or allowed by law

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading An expedition of this kind was prosecuted by General Clark, in August of the year preceding the events we have detailed, of which mention has been previously made.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading These flying visits of the savages were generally repaid by similar acts of kindness on the part of the whites; who, on several occasions, marched with large armies into their very midst, destroyed their crops and stores, and burnt their towns.

make reference to

From this reading An expedition of this kind was prosecuted by General Clark, in August of the year preceding the events we have detailed, of which mention has been previously made.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading These flying visits of the savages were generally repaid by similar acts of kindness on the part of the whites; who, on several occasions, marched with large armies into their very midst, destroyed their crops and stores, and burnt their towns.

plural of “murder” — unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

as follows

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

something you have to do

From this reading These flying visits of the savages were generally repaid by similar acts of kindness on the part of the whites; who, on several occasions, marched with large armies into their very midst, destroyed their crops and stores, and burnt their towns.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

above and across; more than

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading These flying visits of the savages were generally repaid by similar acts of kindness on the part of the whites; who, on several occasions, marched with large armies into their very midst, destroyed their crops and stores, and burnt their towns.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

existing or coming before

From this reading An expedition of this kind was prosecuted by General Clark, in August of the year preceding the events we have detailed, of which mention has been previously made.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading An expedition of this kind was prosecuted by General Clark, in August of the year preceding the events we have detailed, of which mention has been previously made.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law

From this reading An expedition of this kind was prosecuted by General Clark, in August of the year preceding the events we have detailed, of which mention has been previously made.

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

plural of “race” — any competition

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

inflected form of “repay” — pay back

From this reading These flying visits of the savages were generally repaid by similar acts of kindness on the part of the whites; who, on several occasions, marched with large armies into their very midst, destroyed their crops and stores, and burnt their towns.

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

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

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From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

plural of “scalp” — the skin that covers the top of the head

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

only a very short time before

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading These flying visits of the savages were generally repaid by similar acts of kindness on the part of the whites; who, on several occasions, marched with large armies into their very midst, destroyed their crops and stores, and burnt their towns.

plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading These flying visits of the savages were generally repaid by similar acts of kindness on the part of the whites; who, on several occasions, marched with large armies into their very midst, destroyed their crops and stores, and burnt their towns.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

take without the owner's consent

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading These flying visits of the savages were generally repaid by similar acts of kindness on the part of the whites; who, on several occasions, marched with large armies into their very midst, destroyed their crops and stores, and burnt their towns.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

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

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

in or at that place or location

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These flying visits of the savages were generally repaid by similar acts of kindness on the part of the whites; who, on several occasions, marched with large armies into their very midst, destroyed their crops and stores, and burnt their towns.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading An expedition of this kind was prosecuted by General Clark, in August of the year preceding the events we have detailed, of which mention has been previously made.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

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

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading These flying visits of the savages were generally repaid by similar acts of kindness on the part of the whites; who, on several occasions, marched with large armies into their very midst, destroyed their crops and stores, and burnt their towns.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

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From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

not held or filled or in use

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

precisely as stated

From this reading These flying visits of the savages were generally repaid by similar acts of kindness on the part of the whites; who, on several occasions, marched with large armies into their very midst, destroyed their crops and stores, and burnt their towns.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading These flying visits of the savages were generally repaid by similar acts of kindness on the part of the whites; who, on several occasions, marched with large armies into their very midst, destroyed their crops and stores, and burnt their towns.

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

From this reading An expedition of this kind was prosecuted by General Clark, in August of the year preceding the events we have detailed, of which mention has been previously made.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading An expedition of this kind was prosecuted by General Clark, in August of the year preceding the events we have detailed, of which mention has been previously made.

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

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

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

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

plural of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.

which person or people

From this reading These flying visits of the savages were generally repaid by similar acts of kindness on the part of the whites; who, on several occasions, marched with large armies into their very midst, destroyed their crops and stores, and burnt their towns.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

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

From this reading Whenever an opportunity presented itself favorable to their purpose, the savages would steal down from their settlements--generally situated on the Bottom Lands of the principal rivers in the present State of Ohio--cross over _La Belle Riviere_ into Kentucky, and, having committed as many murders and other horrible acts as were thought prudent for their safety, would return in triumph, if successful, to their homes, taking along with them scalps of both sexes and all ages, from the infant to the gray-beard, and not unfrequently a few prisoners for the amusement of burning at the stake.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading From the first inroads of the whites upon what the Indians considered their lawful possessions, although by them unoccupied--namely, the territory known as Kan-tuck-kee--up to the year which opens our story, there had been scarcely any cessation of hostilities between the two races so antagonistical in their habits and principles.