Chapter II

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

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

highly skilled

From this reading He had shot away the life of an accomplished man; the best friend the Indians had; a man who did not know “fear”; a young man beloved by his comrades, respected by his generals and by the Secretary of War.

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

From this reading He had shot away the life of an accomplished man; the best friend the Indians had; a man who did not know “fear”; a young man beloved by his comrades, respected by his generals and by the Secretary of War.

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

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The squaws of another race will sing the death-song of their benefactor, and woe to the Sioux if the Northern Cheyennes get a chance to _coup_!

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “Poor savages!” comes the plaintive wail of the sentimentalist from his place of security; but who is to weep for the men who hold up a row of brass buttons for any hater of the United States to fire a gun at?

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

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Poor savages!” comes the plaintive wail of the sentimentalist from his place of security; but who is to weep for the men who hold up a row of brass buttons for any hater of the United States to fire a gun at?

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading “Try to avoid bloodshed,” comes over the wires from Washington.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

dearly loved

From this reading He had shot away the life of an accomplished man; the best friend the Indians had; a man who did not know “fear”; a young man beloved by his comrades, respected by his generals and by the Secretary of War.

a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)

From this reading The squaws of another race will sing the death-song of their benefactor, and woe to the Sioux if the Northern Cheyennes get a chance to _coup_!

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He had shot away the life of an accomplished man; the best friend the Indians had; a man who did not know “fear”; a young man beloved by his comrades, respected by his generals and by the Secretary of War.

the shedding of blood resulting in murder

From this reading “Try to avoid bloodshed,” comes over the wires from Washington.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading “Poor savages!” comes the plaintive wail of the sentimentalist from his place of security; but who is to weep for the men who hold up a row of brass buttons for any hater of the United States to fire a gun at?

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

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Poor savages!” comes the plaintive wail of the sentimentalist from his place of security; but who is to weep for the men who hold up a row of brass buttons for any hater of the United States to fire a gun at?

plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading “Poor savages!” comes the plaintive wail of the sentimentalist from his place of security; but who is to weep for the men who hold up a row of brass buttons for any hater of the United States to fire a gun at?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had shot away the life of an accomplished man; the best friend the Indians had; a man who did not know “fear”; a young man beloved by his comrades, respected by his generals and by the Secretary of War.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The squaws of another race will sing the death-song of their benefactor, and woe to the Sioux if the Northern Cheyennes get a chance to _coup_!

plural of “cheyenne” — the capital and largest city of Wyoming; located in the southeastern corner of the state

From this reading The squaws of another race will sing the death-song of their benefactor, and woe to the Sioux if the Northern Cheyennes get a chance to _coup_!

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading “Try to avoid bloodshed,” comes over the wires from Washington.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading He had shot away the life of an accomplished man; the best friend the Indians had; a man who did not know “fear”; a young man beloved by his comrades, respected by his generals and by the Secretary of War.

a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

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

From this reading The squaws of another race will sing the death-song of their benefactor, and woe to the Sioux if the Northern Cheyennes get a chance to _coup_!

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He had shot away the life of an accomplished man; the best friend the Indians had; a man who did not know “fear”; a young man beloved by his comrades, respected by his generals and by the Secretary of War.

plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He had shot away the life of an accomplished man; the best friend the Indians had; a man who did not know “fear”; a young man beloved by his comrades, respected by his generals and by the Secretary of War.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

start firing a weapon

From this reading “Poor savages!” comes the plaintive wail of the sentimentalist from his place of security; but who is to weep for the men who hold up a row of brass buttons for any hater of the United States to fire a gun at?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Poor savages!” comes the plaintive wail of the sentimentalist from his place of security; but who is to weep for the men who hold up a row of brass buttons for any hater of the United States to fire a gun at?

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He had shot away the life of an accomplished man; the best friend the Indians had; a man who did not know “fear”; a young man beloved by his comrades, respected by his generals and by the Secretary of War.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Try to avoid bloodshed,” comes over the wires from Washington.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank

From this reading He had shot away the life of an accomplished man; the best friend the Indians had; a man who did not know “fear”; a young man beloved by his comrades, respected by his generals and by the Secretary of War.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The squaws of another race will sing the death-song of their benefactor, and woe to the Sioux if the Northern Cheyennes get a chance to _coup_!

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading “Poor savages!” comes the plaintive wail of the sentimentalist from his place of security; but who is to weep for the men who hold up a row of brass buttons for any hater of the United States to fire a gun at?

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

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

a person who hates

From this reading “Poor savages!” comes the plaintive wail of the sentimentalist from his place of security; but who is to weep for the men who hold up a row of brass buttons for any hater of the United States to fire a gun at?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

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

From this reading He had shot away the life of an accomplished man; the best friend the Indians had; a man who did not know “fear”; a young man beloved by his comrades, respected by his generals and by the Secretary of War.

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

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading “Poor savages!” comes the plaintive wail of the sentimentalist from his place of security; but who is to weep for the men who hold up a row of brass buttons for any hater of the United States to fire a gun at?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The squaws of another race will sing the death-song of their benefactor, and woe to the Sioux if the Northern Cheyennes get a chance to _coup_!

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

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

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

From this reading He had shot away the life of an accomplished man; the best friend the Indians had; a man who did not know “fear”; a young man beloved by his comrades, respected by his generals and by the Secretary of War.

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

From this reading “Poor savages!” comes the plaintive wail of the sentimentalist from his place of security; but who is to weep for the men who hold up a row of brass buttons for any hater of the United States to fire a gun at?

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He had shot away the life of an accomplished man; the best friend the Indians had; a man who did not know “fear”; a young man beloved by his comrades, respected by his generals and by the Secretary of War.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

the force of workers available

From this reading “Poor savages!” comes the plaintive wail of the sentimentalist from his place of security; but who is to weep for the men who hold up a row of brass buttons for any hater of the United States to fire a gun at?

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

offensive or even (of persons) malicious

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

as might be expected

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The squaws of another race will sing the death-song of their benefactor, and woe to the Sioux if the Northern Cheyennes get a chance to _coup_!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had shot away the life of an accomplished man; the best friend the Indians had; a man who did not know “fear”; a young man beloved by his comrades, respected by his generals and by the Secretary of War.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

above and across; more than

From this reading “Try to avoid bloodshed,” comes over the wires from Washington.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “Poor savages!” comes the plaintive wail of the sentimentalist from his place of security; but who is to weep for the men who hold up a row of brass buttons for any hater of the United States to fire a gun at?

expressing sorrow

From this reading “Poor savages!” comes the plaintive wail of the sentimentalist from his place of security; but who is to weep for the men who hold up a row of brass buttons for any hater of the United States to fire a gun at?

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading “Poor savages!” comes the plaintive wail of the sentimentalist from his place of security; but who is to weep for the men who hold up a row of brass buttons for any hater of the United States to fire a gun at?

any competition

From this reading The squaws of another race will sing the death-song of their benefactor, and woe to the Sioux if the Northern Cheyennes get a chance to _coup_!

receiving deferential regard

From this reading He had shot away the life of an accomplished man; the best friend the Indians had; a man who did not know “fear”; a young man beloved by his comrades, respected by his generals and by the Secretary of War.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading “Poor savages!” comes the plaintive wail of the sentimentalist from his place of security; but who is to weep for the men who hold up a row of brass buttons for any hater of the United States to fire a gun at?

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

From this reading “Poor savages!” comes the plaintive wail of the sentimentalist from his place of security; but who is to weep for the men who hold up a row of brass buttons for any hater of the United States to fire a gun at?

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading He had shot away the life of an accomplished man; the best friend the Indians had; a man who did not know “fear”; a young man beloved by his comrades, respected by his generals and by the Secretary of War.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading “Poor savages!” comes the plaintive wail of the sentimentalist from his place of security; but who is to weep for the men who hold up a row of brass buttons for any hater of the United States to fire a gun at?

someone who indulges in excessive sentimentality

From this reading “Poor savages!” comes the plaintive wail of the sentimentalist from his place of security; but who is to weep for the men who hold up a row of brass buttons for any hater of the United States to fire a gun at?

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

deliver by singing

From this reading The squaws of another race will sing the death-song of their benefactor, and woe to the Sioux if the Northern Cheyennes get a chance to _coup_!

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 A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

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

From this reading The squaws of another race will sing the death-song of their benefactor, and woe to the Sioux if the Northern Cheyennes get a chance to _coup_!

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading “Poor savages!” comes the plaintive wail of the sentimentalist from his place of security; but who is to weep for the men who hold up a row of brass buttons for any hater of the United States to fire a gun at?

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

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

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

From this reading The squaws of another race will sing the death-song of their benefactor, and woe to the Sioux if the Northern Cheyennes get a chance to _coup_!

make an effort or attempt

From this reading “Try to avoid bloodshed,” comes over the wires from Washington.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading “Poor savages!” comes the plaintive wail of the sentimentalist from his place of security; but who is to weep for the men who hold up a row of brass buttons for any hater of the United States to fire a gun at?

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

From this reading “Poor savages!” comes the plaintive wail of the sentimentalist from his place of security; but who is to weep for the men who hold up a row of brass buttons for any hater of the United States to fire a gun at?

emit long loud cries

From this reading “Poor savages!” comes the plaintive wail of the sentimentalist from his place of security; but who is to weep for the men who hold up a row of brass buttons for any hater of the United States to fire a gun at?

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading “Try to avoid bloodshed,” comes over the wires from Washington.

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading “Poor savages!” comes the plaintive wail of the sentimentalist from his place of security; but who is to weep for the men who hold up a row of brass buttons for any hater of the United States to fire a gun at?

which person or people

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The squaws of another race will sing the death-song of their benefactor, and woe to the Sioux if the Northern Cheyennes get a chance to _coup_!

plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading “Try to avoid bloodshed,” comes over the wires from Washington.

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading The squaws of another race will sing the death-song of their benefactor, and woe to the Sioux if the Northern Cheyennes get a chance to _coup_!

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

From this reading A nasty little Brulé Sioux had made his _coup_, and shot away the life of a man who would have gained his stars in modern war as naturally as most of his fellows would their eagles.

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

From this reading He had shot away the life of an accomplished man; the best friend the Indians had; a man who did not know “fear”; a young man beloved by his comrades, respected by his generals and by the Secretary of War.