Chapter I

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From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

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From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

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From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

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From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

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From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

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From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

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From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

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From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

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From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

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From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

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From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

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From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

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From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

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From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

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From this reading “Aim low, and fire fast” 309 “Forbear,” I cried, striking up the levelled barrel 313 “Look!” said Red Cloud, “there is the yellow dust for which the white man fights, and robs, and kills” 320 RED CLOUD, _THE SOLITARY SIOUX_.

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From this reading “Aim low, and fire fast” 309 “Forbear,” I cried, striking up the levelled barrel 313 “Look!” said Red Cloud, “there is the yellow dust for which the white man fights, and robs, and kills” 320 RED CLOUD, _THE SOLITARY SIOUX_.

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From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

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From this reading “Aim low, and fire fast” 309 “Forbear,” I cried, striking up the levelled barrel 313 “Look!” said Red Cloud, “there is the yellow dust for which the white man fights, and robs, and kills” 320 RED CLOUD, _THE SOLITARY SIOUX_.

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From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

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From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

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From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

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From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

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From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

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From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

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From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

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

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

later than; following

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

anew

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading “Aim low, and fire fast” 309 “Forbear,” I cried, striking up the levelled barrel 313 “Look!” said Red Cloud, “there is the yellow dust for which the white man fights, and robs, and kills” 320 RED CLOUD, _THE SOLITARY SIOUX_.

(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 The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

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

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

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

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired

From this reading “Aim low, and fire fast” 309 “Forbear,” I cried, striking up the levelled barrel 313 “Look!” said Red Cloud, “there is the yellow dust for which the white man fights, and robs, and kills” 320 RED CLOUD, _THE SOLITARY SIOUX_.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

the two together, not just one

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

quick and energetic

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading “Aim low, and fire fast” 309 “Forbear,” I cried, striking up the levelled barrel 313 “Look!” said Red Cloud, “there is the yellow dust for which the white man fights, and robs, and kills” 320 RED CLOUD, _THE SOLITARY SIOUX_.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Aim low, and fire fast” 309 “Forbear,” I cried, striking up the levelled barrel 313 “Look!” said Red Cloud, “there is the yellow dust for which the white man fights, and robs, and kills” 320 RED CLOUD, _THE SOLITARY SIOUX_.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

the first light of day

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

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From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

remove the dust from

From this reading “Aim low, and fire fast” 309 “Forbear,” I cried, striking up the levelled barrel 313 “Look!” said Red Cloud, “there is the yellow dust for which the white man fights, and robs, and kills” 320 RED CLOUD, _THE SOLITARY SIOUX_.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

opinion or judgment

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

very far away in space or time

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading “Aim low, and fire fast” 309 “Forbear,” I cried, striking up the levelled barrel 313 “Look!” said Red Cloud, “there is the yellow dust for which the white man fights, and robs, and kills” 320 RED CLOUD, _THE SOLITARY SIOUX_.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading “Aim low, and fire fast” 309 “Forbear,” I cried, striking up the levelled barrel 313 “Look!” said Red Cloud, “there is the yellow dust for which the white man fights, and robs, and kills” 320 RED CLOUD, _THE SOLITARY SIOUX_.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

start firing a weapon

From this reading “Aim low, and fire fast” 309 “Forbear,” I cried, striking up the levelled barrel 313 “Look!” said Red Cloud, “there is the yellow dust for which the white man fights, and robs, and kills” 320 RED CLOUD, _THE SOLITARY SIOUX_.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

the side of military or naval formation

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

refrain from doing

From this reading “Aim low, and fire fast” 309 “Forbear,” I cried, striking up the levelled barrel 313 “Look!” said Red Cloud, “there is the yellow dust for which the white man fights, and robs, and kills” 320 RED CLOUD, _THE SOLITARY SIOUX_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

hold firmly

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

shoot down, of birds

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

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

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

to a considerable degree

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

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

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

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

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

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

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

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

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

plural of “kill” — the act of terminating a life

From this reading “Aim low, and fire fast” 309 “Forbear,” I cried, striking up the levelled barrel 313 “Look!” said Red Cloud, “there is the yellow dust for which the white man fights, and robs, and kills” 320 RED CLOUD, _THE SOLITARY SIOUX_.

immediately past

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

inflected form of “level” — aim at

From this reading “Aim low, and fire fast” 309 “Forbear,” I cried, striking up the levelled barrel 313 “Look!” said Red Cloud, “there is the yellow dust for which the white man fights, and robs, and kills” 320 RED CLOUD, _THE SOLITARY SIOUX_.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Aim low, and fire fast” 309 “Forbear,” I cried, striking up the levelled barrel 313 “Look!” said Red Cloud, “there is the yellow dust for which the white man fights, and robs, and kills” 320 RED CLOUD, _THE SOLITARY SIOUX_.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading “Aim low, and fire fast” 309 “Forbear,” I cried, striking up the levelled barrel 313 “Look!” said Red Cloud, “there is the yellow dust for which the white man fights, and robs, and kills” 320 RED CLOUD, _THE SOLITARY SIOUX_.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

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From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

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

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

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

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

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

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

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

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

not any; not one

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

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

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

on one occasion

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading “Aim low, and fire fast” 309 “Forbear,” I cried, striking up the levelled barrel 313 “Look!” said Red Cloud, “there is the yellow dust for which the white man fights, and robs, and kills” 320 RED CLOUD, _THE SOLITARY SIOUX_.

third-person singular of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading “Aim low, and fire fast” 309 “Forbear,” I cried, striking up the levelled barrel 313 “Look!” said Red Cloud, “there is the yellow dust for which the white man fights, and robs, and kills” 320 RED CLOUD, _THE SOLITARY SIOUX_.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

uttered with a trill

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

a strong line

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Aim low, and fire fast” 309 “Forbear,” I cried, striking up the levelled barrel 313 “Look!” said Red Cloud, “there is the yellow dust for which the white man fights, and robs, and kills” 320 RED CLOUD, _THE SOLITARY SIOUX_.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

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 PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

an elevated geological formation

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

plural of “snowshoe” — a device to help you walk on deep snow; a lightweight frame shaped like a racquet is strengthened with cross pieces and contains a network of thongs; one is worn on each foot

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

move hurridly

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading “Aim low, and fire fast” 309 “Forbear,” I cried, striking up the levelled barrel 313 “Look!” said Red Cloud, “there is the yellow dust for which the white man fights, and robs, and kills” 320 RED CLOUD, _THE SOLITARY SIOUX_.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

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

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Aim low, and fire fast” 309 “Forbear,” I cried, striking up the levelled barrel 313 “Look!” said Red Cloud, “there is the yellow dust for which the white man fights, and robs, and kills” 320 RED CLOUD, _THE SOLITARY SIOUX_.

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

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

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

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

in the direction of

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

possessive form of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

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

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

a formal word for “on”

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

meat from a deer used as food

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

large North American deer with large much-branched antlers in the male

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

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

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

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

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

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 The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

in or at the place that

From this reading Making snowshoes 193 Strange footprints 214 Ten minutes later we rode slowly from the camp 246 The tall and majestic figure of the Far-Off Dawn rose in the centre 261 I struck the iron butt heavily down upon the trader’s head 277 One brawny savage had reached the spot where Donogh was lying 288

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

From this reading “Aim low, and fire fast” 309 “Forbear,” I cried, striking up the levelled barrel 313 “Look!” said Red Cloud, “there is the yellow dust for which the white man fights, and robs, and kills” 320 RED CLOUD, _THE SOLITARY SIOUX_.

a Caucasian

From this reading A brisk trade is being carried on 83 Watching an opportunity, the trader addressed the leader of the band 94 Both dog and man were rolling together upon the ground 104 Firing the prairie grass 120 The white man was the trader McDermott 125 McDermott pulled up his horse 135

plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a curious group this, that now held its course into the western wilds 148 We both sprang to our feet, and ran with all speed towards the animals 168 Day after day the Sioux, with myself, or the scout, or Donogh, set out on a hunt for venison 192

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading PAGE Sergeant MacMahon 7 The rope was again within my grasp 21 The solitary Sioux 33 At last the Sioux raised his head and spoke 44 The Sioux was now almost at the flank of the wapiti 63 His eyes all at once became fixed upon one object set within the mid-distance 68

the words that are spoken

From this reading The beginning of the end――Deeper into the mountains――The western slope――On the edge of the snow――The golden valley――It is all mine――Night thoughts――Last words――I see him no more 315 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading “Aim low, and fire fast” 309 “Forbear,” I cried, striking up the levelled barrel 313 “Look!” said Red Cloud, “there is the yellow dust for which the white man fights, and robs, and kills” 320 RED CLOUD, _THE SOLITARY SIOUX_.