Chapter X

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

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

anew

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

(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 As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading But Red Cloud learned from the story of the scout information for future guidance, as well as confirmation of the course he had already followed.

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

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

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

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

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

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

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

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Red Cloud learned from the story of the scout information for future guidance, as well as confirmation of the course he had already followed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

not methodically or according to plan

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

From this reading But Red Cloud learned from the story of the scout information for future guidance, as well as confirmation of the course he had already followed.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading But Red Cloud learned from the story of the scout information for future guidance, as well as confirmation of the course he had already followed.

a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

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 As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

an opposing military force

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

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

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

divisible by two

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

start firing a weapon

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

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

From this reading But Red Cloud learned from the story of the scout information for future guidance, as well as confirmation of the course he had already followed.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

yet to be or coming

From this reading But Red Cloud learned from the story of the scout information for future guidance, as well as confirmation of the course he had already followed.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

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

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading But Red Cloud learned from the story of the scout information for future guidance, as well as confirmation of the course he had already followed.

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

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

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

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

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

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

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

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

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

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

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

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

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

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

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

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

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

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

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

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

a message received and understood

From this reading But Red Cloud learned from the story of the scout information for future guidance, as well as confirmation of the course he had already followed.

plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

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

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

a unit of instruction

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

in a literal sense

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

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

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

plural of “machination” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

engage in

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

the force of workers available

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

a particular point in time

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

-ing form of “neglect” — leave undone or leave out

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

information about recent and important events

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

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

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

on one occasion

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

and nothing more

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

a full supply

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

plural of “protector” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

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

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

part with a possession or right

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

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

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

of superior grade

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

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 As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

walk stiffly

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

cause to run in panic

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

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

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

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

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

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

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

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

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

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

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

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

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

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

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

up to a particular time

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

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

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading But Red Cloud learned from the story of the scout information for future guidance, as well as confirmation of the course he had already followed.

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

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

at the time that

From this reading As we rode back to camp, the Sioux learned from the scout all that had happened in the camp of the Assineboines, from the time that he had himself brought news of the presence in the hills of the disabled Cree and his protectors, until the moment when he had been captured by the united efforts of the dog and his masters.

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

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

a Caucasian

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading We again go West――Hiding the trail――Red and white for once in harmony――Peace and plenty――An autumn holiday――We select a winter’s camp――The Forks――Hut-building――Our food supply――The autumn hunt――The Great Prairie――Home thoughts――Indian instincts――The Lake of the Winds――Buffalo――Good meat――A long stalk――The monarch of the waste――A stampede――Wolves――The red man’s tobacco.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading The Sioux listened eagerly to the story of the trader’s having literally set a price upon his head; and when he reflected that all the precautions which he, Red Cloud, had taken had been done in complete ignorance of the machinations of his enemy, and only from casually learning from the Cree that a party of hostile Indians had passed him on the previous night, he felt how true is that lesson in war which enjoins never neglecting in times of danger to guard against the worst even though the least may only be threatened.

but in spite of that

From this reading He realized the fact that though the fire had already freed him from the presence of the Assineboines, yet, that it could only be a short respite; the bribe offered by the trader was too high to allow these men to relinquish all hope of taking prizes which were to make them great Indians for the rest of their lives.