used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
in actual fact
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
(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 But it was with relief that he presently saw all three of Falling Water's divisions retiring over the level prairie ground, which they had recently quitted, beside Poison Spider Creek.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There was a hurried council of war, in which Kiddie appeared to hold the ruling influence; but Rube did not know the result of the conference.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Neither did he pretend to have an opinion of his own, as to what the Crows had best do.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
next to; at the side of
From this reading But it was with relief that he presently saw all three of Falling Water's divisions retiring over the level prairie ground, which they had recently quitted, beside Poison Spider Creek.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Neither did he pretend to have an opinion of his own, as to what the Crows had best do.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was a hurried council of war, in which Kiddie appeared to hold the ruling influence; but Rube did not know the result of the conference.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading There was a hurried council of war, in which Kiddie appeared to hold the ruling influence; but Rube did not know the result of the conference.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading There was a hurried council of war, in which Kiddie appeared to hold the ruling influence; but Rube did not know the result of the conference.
CREEKnounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
CrowsnounUS /kroʊz/
plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There was a hurried council of war, in which Kiddie appeared to hold the ruling influence; but Rube did not know the result of the conference.
divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading But it was with relief that he presently saw all three of Falling Water's divisions retiring over the level prairie ground, which they had recently quitted, beside Poison Spider Creek.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Neither did he pretend to have an opinion of his own, as to what the Crows had best do.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
one or the other of two
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
else
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From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
an opposing military force
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading But it was with relief that he presently saw all three of Falling Water's divisions retiring over the level prairie ground, which they had recently quitted, beside Poison Spider Creek.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Neither did he pretend to have an opinion of his own, as to what the Crows had best do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither did he pretend to have an opinion of his own, as to what the Crows had best do.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Neither did he pretend to have an opinion of his own, as to what the Crows had best do.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading There was a hurried council of war, in which Kiddie appeared to hold the ruling influence; but Rube did not know the result of the conference.
how
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From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading There was a hurried council of war, in which Kiddie appeared to hold the ruling influence; but Rube did not know the result of the conference.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading There was a hurried council of war, in which Kiddie appeared to hold the ruling influence; but Rube did not know the result of the conference.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was with relief that he presently saw all three of Falling Water's divisions retiring over the level prairie ground, which they had recently quitted, beside Poison Spider Creek.
KiddienounUS /ˈkɪdi/
informal term for a young child
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There was a hurried council of war, in which Kiddie appeared to hold the ruling influence; but Rube did not know the result of the conference.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading But it was with relief that he presently saw all three of Falling Water's divisions retiring over the level prairie ground, which they had recently quitted, beside Poison Spider Creek.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither did he pretend to have an opinion of his own, as to what the Crows had best do.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was a hurried council of war, in which Kiddie appeared to hold the ruling influence; but Rube did not know the result of the conference.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
and nothing more
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Neither did he pretend to have an opinion of his own, as to what the Crows had best do.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
outnumberedverbUS /ˌaʊtˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “outnumber” — be larger in number
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But it was with relief that he presently saw all three of Falling Water's divisions retiring over the level prairie ground, which they had recently quitted, beside Poison Spider Creek.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Neither did he pretend to have an opinion of his own, as to what the Crows had best do.
a human being
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
PoisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading But it was with relief that he presently saw all three of Falling Water's divisions retiring over the level prairie ground, which they had recently quitted, beside Poison Spider Creek.
POISON-SPIDER
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From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading But it was with relief that he presently saw all three of Falling Water's divisions retiring over the level prairie ground, which they had recently quitted, beside Poison Spider Creek.
in the near future
From this reading But it was with relief that he presently saw all three of Falling Water's divisions retiring over the level prairie ground, which they had recently quitted, beside Poison Spider Creek.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading Neither did he pretend to have an opinion of his own, as to what the Crows had best do.
quitted
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From this reading But it was with relief that he presently saw all three of Falling Water's divisions retiring over the level prairie ground, which they had recently quitted, beside Poison Spider Creek.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading But it was with relief that he presently saw all three of Falling Water's divisions retiring over the level prairie ground, which they had recently quitted, beside Poison Spider Creek.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading But it was with relief that he presently saw all three of Falling Water's divisions retiring over the level prairie ground, which they had recently quitted, beside Poison Spider Creek.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading There was a hurried council of war, in which Kiddie appeared to hold the ruling influence; but Rube did not know the result of the conference.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading But it was with relief that he presently saw all three of Falling Water's divisions retiring over the level prairie ground, which they had recently quitted, beside Poison Spider Creek.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
RubenounUS /ruːb/
a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading There was a hurried council of war, in which Kiddie appeared to hold the ruling influence; but Rube did not know the result of the conference.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He was satisfied to watch Kiddie.
cut with a saw
From this reading But it was with relief that he presently saw all three of Falling Water's divisions retiring over the level prairie ground, which they had recently quitted, beside Poison Spider Creek.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
SiouxnounUS /suː/
a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
SpidernounUS /ˈspaɪdər/
predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey
From this reading But it was with relief that he presently saw all three of Falling Water's divisions retiring over the level prairie ground, which they had recently quitted, beside Poison Spider Creek.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a hurried council of war, in which Kiddie appeared to hold the ruling influence; but Rube did not know the result of the conference.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But it was with relief that he presently saw all three of Falling Water's divisions retiring over the level prairie ground, which they had recently quitted, beside Poison Spider Creek.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But it was with relief that he presently saw all three of Falling Water's divisions retiring over the level prairie ground, which they had recently quitted, beside Poison Spider Creek.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading There was a hurried council of war, in which Kiddie appeared to hold the ruling influence; but Rube did not know the result of the conference.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
look attentively
From this reading He was satisfied to watch Kiddie.
Water'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Neither did he pretend to have an opinion of his own, as to what the Crows had best do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a hurried council of war, in which Kiddie appeared to hold the ruling influence; but Rube did not know the result of the conference.
which person or people
From this reading THE BATTLE OF POISON-SPIDER CREEK Rube Carter, who was the only person in Falling Water's army who had actually seen the approaching enemy, and who knew beyond a doubt how greatly the Sioux outnumbered the Crows, had the impression that Kiddie must now decide either to beat a hasty retreat, and thus avoid the battle, or else advance and suffer an inevitable defeat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But it was with relief that he presently saw all three of Falling Water's divisions retiring over the level prairie ground, which they had recently quitted, beside Poison Spider Creek.
