Chapter I

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

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

in the past

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading JACK AMONG THE INDIANS.

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

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

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

From this reading They ate the flesh, wore the skins as clothing, slept in lodges made from the hides, and fashioned tools from different parts of the buffalo's body.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading They ate the flesh, wore the skins as clothing, slept in lodges made from the hides, and fashioned tools from different parts of the buffalo's body.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading GEORGE BIRD GRINNELL.

a member of a warlike group of Algonquians living in the northwestern plains

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading They ate the flesh, wore the skins as clothing, slept in lodges made from the hides, and fashioned tools from different parts of the buffalo's body.

brought into existence

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

the two together, not just one

From this reading There were few settlements, and as the buffalo roamed far and wide over the treeless land, the Indians followed them; for then both were free.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

possessive form of “buffalo” — large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading They ate the flesh, wore the skins as clothing, slept in lodges made from the hides, and fashioned tools from different parts of the buffalo's body.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading They ate the flesh, wore the skins as clothing, slept in lodges made from the hides, and fashioned tools from different parts of the buffalo's body.

dearly loved

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading They ate the flesh, wore the skins as clothing, slept in lodges made from the hides, and fashioned tools from different parts of the buffalo's body.

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

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading There were few settlements, and as the buffalo roamed far and wide over the treeless land, the Indians followed them; for then both were free.

planned and made or fashioned artistically

From this reading They ate the flesh, wore the skins as clothing, slept in lodges made from the hides, and fashioned tools from different parts of the buffalo's body.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

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

From this reading There were few settlements, and as the buffalo roamed far and wide over the treeless land, the Indians followed them; for then both were free.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading They ate the flesh, wore the skins as clothing, slept in lodges made from the hides, and fashioned tools from different parts of the buffalo's body.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading There were few settlements, and as the buffalo roamed far and wide over the treeless land, the Indians followed them; for then both were free.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There were few settlements, and as the buffalo roamed far and wide over the treeless land, the Indians followed them; for then both were free.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading There were few settlements, and as the buffalo roamed far and wide over the treeless land, the Indians followed them; for then both were free.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They ate the flesh, wore the skins as clothing, slept in lodges made from the hides, and fashioned tools from different parts of the buffalo's body.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading GEORGE BIRD GRINNELL.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

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From this reading GEORGE BIRD GRINNELL.

plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)

From this reading They ate the flesh, wore the skins as clothing, slept in lodges made from the hides, and fashioned tools from different parts of the buffalo's body.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

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

From this reading They ate the flesh, wore the skins as clothing, slept in lodges made from the hides, and fashioned tools from different parts of the buffalo's body.

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

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

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

From this reading JACK AMONG THE INDIANS.

a small worthless amount

From this reading JACK AMONG THE INDIANS.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading There were few settlements, and as the buffalo roamed far and wide over the treeless land, the Indians followed them; for then both were free.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)

From this reading They ate the flesh, wore the skins as clothing, slept in lodges made from the hides, and fashioned tools from different parts of the buffalo's body.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They ate the flesh, wore the skins as clothing, slept in lodges made from the hides, and fashioned tools from different parts of the buffalo's body.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

plural of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

above and across; more than

From this reading There were few settlements, and as the buffalo roamed far and wide over the treeless land, the Indians followed them; for then both were free.

the local environment

From this reading They ate the flesh, wore the skins as clothing, slept in lodges made from the hides, and fashioned tools from different parts of the buffalo's body.

a member of the Pawnee nation formerly living in Nebraska and Kansas but now largely in Oklahoma

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

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

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading There were few settlements, and as the buffalo roamed far and wide over the treeless land, the Indians followed them; for then both were free.

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 There were few settlements, and as the buffalo roamed far and wide over the treeless land, the Indians followed them; for then both were free.

plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading They ate the flesh, wore the skins as clothing, slept in lodges made from the hides, and fashioned tools from different parts of the buffalo's body.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading They ate the flesh, wore the skins as clothing, slept in lodges made from the hides, and fashioned tools from different parts of the buffalo's body.

plural of “story” — 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 _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

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 _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

plural of “tale” — 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 _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

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

From this reading JACK AMONG THE INDIANS.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading There were few settlements, and as the buffalo roamed far and wide over the treeless land, the Indians followed them; for then both were free.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were few settlements, and as the buffalo roamed far and wide over the treeless land, the Indians followed them; for then both were free.

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

From this reading They ate the flesh, wore the skins as clothing, slept in lodges made from the hides, and fashioned tools from different parts of the buffalo's body.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

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

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading They ate the flesh, wore the skins as clothing, slept in lodges made from the hides, and fashioned tools from different parts of the buffalo's body.

not wooded

From this reading There were few settlements, and as the buffalo roamed far and wide over the treeless land, the Indians followed them; for then both were free.

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

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading There were few settlements, and as the buffalo roamed far and wide over the treeless land, the Indians followed them; for then both were free.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading They ate the flesh, wore the skins as clothing, slept in lodges made from the hides, and fashioned tools from different parts of the buffalo's body.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _Author of "Jack, the Young Ranchman," "Pawnee Hero Stories," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "The Story of the Indian," "The Indians of To-day," etc._ _My Dear Nephews and Nieces_:-- A long time ago, before any of you were born, great herds of buffalo fed on the western plains, and wild Indians lived by hunting them.