Chapter VIII

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

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

at or in the front

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

(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 CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

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

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

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

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The Crows were forcing our men back; they were fighting their best but were far outnumbered and, as we could see, were falling not a few.

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

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Crows were forcing our men back; they were fighting their best but were far outnumbered and, as we could see, were falling not a few.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

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

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

demanding attention

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

giving courage or confidence or hope

From this reading I looked back, and the sight of hundreds of our men coming on was encouraging.

an opposing military force

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

divisible by two

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading The Crows were forcing our men back; they were fighting their best but were far outnumbered and, as we could see, were falling not a few.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The Crows were forcing our men back; they were fighting their best but were far outnumbered and, as we could see, were falling not a few.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

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

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading The Crows were forcing our men back; they were fighting their best but were far outnumbered and, as we could see, were falling not a few.

moving swiftly

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

From this reading The Crows were forcing our men back; they were fighting their best but were far outnumbered and, as we could see, were falling not a few.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

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

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading I looked back, and the sight of hundreds of our men coming on was encouraging.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

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

From this reading I looked back, and the sight of hundreds of our men coming on was encouraging.

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

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

a large number or amount

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I looked back, and the sight of hundreds of our men coming on was encouraging.

comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

engage in

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Crows were forcing our men back; they were fighting their best but were far outnumbered and, as we could see, were falling not a few.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I looked back, and the sight of hundreds of our men coming on was encouraging.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

past form of “outnumber” — be larger in number

From this reading The Crows were forcing our men back; they were fighting their best but were far outnumbered and, as we could see, were falling not a few.

arrange in a container

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

only a very short time before

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The Crows were forcing our men back; they were fighting their best but were far outnumbered and, as we could see, were falling not a few.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading I looked back, and the sight of hundreds of our men coming on was encouraging.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

a lightweight cord

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

carry out

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

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

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

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

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

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

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

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

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

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

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Crows were forcing our men back; they were fighting their best but were far outnumbered and, as we could see, were falling not a few.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

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

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

which person or people

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading THE CROWS ATTACK THE BLACKFEET All the men from the whole length of the line were rushing forward, even the old and weak who had scarce strength enough to string their bows.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Ahead, women and children were coming back as fast as they could make their horses run, and pack horses, travois horses, and those dragging lodge poles were running in all directions and scattering their loads upon the plain.

uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.

plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading It was a scene of awful confusion and of noise; women and children yelling and crying with fright, flying past us wild eyed, our men shouting to one another to hurry, to take courage, and above all, louder than all, the yells and shouts of the enemy and our few warriors there at the front.