used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The pursuers, therefore, were a war-party, numbering nearly two hundred of the best braves of the Arapahoes, a truly formidable array to the Crows and their white friends, if their intentions should prove to be hostile.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Indians who had been seen from the camp were Arapahoes, in pursuit of Dove-eye and the companions of her flight.
Arapahoes
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From this reading The Indians who had been seen from the camp were Arapahoes, in pursuit of Dove-eye and the companions of her flight.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading The pursuers, therefore, were a war-party, numbering nearly two hundred of the best braves of the Arapahoes, a truly formidable array to the Crows and their white friends, if their intentions should prove to be hostile.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading They halted on perceiving the Crows, and sent forward scouts to ascertain who and how many they were.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Indians who had been seen from the camp were Arapahoes, in pursuit of Dove-eye and the companions of her flight.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The pursuers, therefore, were a war-party, numbering nearly two hundred of the best braves of the Arapahoes, a truly formidable array to the Crows and their white friends, if their intentions should prove to be hostile.
BlazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
bravesnounUS /breɪvz/
plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior
From this reading The pursuers, therefore, were a war-party, numbering nearly two hundred of the best braves of the Arapahoes, a truly formidable array to the Crows and their white friends, if their intentions should prove to be hostile.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Their inclinations were by no means peaceable.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The Indians who had been seen from the camp were Arapahoes, in pursuit of Dove-eye and the companions of her flight.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The Indians who had been seen from the camp were Arapahoes, in pursuit of Dove-eye and the companions of her flight.
CrowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
CrowsnounUS /kroʊz/
plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call
From this reading The pursuers, therefore, were a war-party, numbering nearly two hundred of the best braves of the Arapahoes, a truly formidable array to the Crows and their white friends, if their intentions should prove to be hostile.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
Dove-eye
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From this reading The Indians who had been seen from the camp were Arapahoes, in pursuit of Dove-eye and the companions of her flight.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The Indians who had been seen from the camp were Arapahoes, in pursuit of Dove-eye and the companions of her flight.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading The pursuers, therefore, were a war-party, numbering nearly two hundred of the best braves of the Arapahoes, a truly formidable array to the Crows and their white friends, if their intentions should prove to be hostile.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading They halted on perceiving the Crows, and sent forward scouts to ascertain who and how many they were.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The pursuers, therefore, were a war-party, numbering nearly two hundred of the best braves of the Arapahoes, a truly formidable array to the Crows and their white friends, if their intentions should prove to be hostile.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Indians who had been seen from the camp were Arapahoes, in pursuit of Dove-eye and the companions of her flight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Indians who had been seen from the camp were Arapahoes, in pursuit of Dove-eye and the companions of her flight.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading They halted on perceiving the Crows, and sent forward scouts to ascertain who and how many they were.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Indians who had been seen from the camp were Arapahoes, in pursuit of Dove-eye and the companions of her flight.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading The pursuers, therefore, were a war-party, numbering nearly two hundred of the best braves of the Arapahoes, a truly formidable array to the Crows and their white friends, if their intentions should prove to be hostile.
how
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From this reading They halted on perceiving the Crows, and sent forward scouts to ascertain who and how many they were.
ten 10s
From this reading The pursuers, therefore, were a war-party, numbering nearly two hundred of the best braves of the Arapahoes, a truly formidable array to the Crows and their white friends, if their intentions should prove to be hostile.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Indians who had been seen from the camp were Arapahoes, in pursuit of Dove-eye and the companions of her flight.
inclinationsnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “inclination” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Their inclinations were by no means peaceable.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The Indians who had been seen from the camp were Arapahoes, in pursuit of Dove-eye and the companions of her flight.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The pursuers, therefore, were a war-party, numbering nearly two hundred of the best braves of the Arapahoes, a truly formidable array to the Crows and their white friends, if their intentions should prove to be hostile.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading They halted on perceiving the Crows, and sent forward scouts to ascertain who and how many they were.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Their inclinations were by no means peaceable.
the force of workers available
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The pursuers, therefore, were a war-party, numbering nearly two hundred of the best braves of the Arapahoes, a truly formidable array to the Crows and their white friends, if their intentions should prove to be hostile.
absolutely essential
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
not any; not one
From this reading Their inclinations were by no means peaceable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
numberingnounUS /ˈnʌmbərɪŋ/
a numbered list
From this reading The pursuers, therefore, were a war-party, numbering nearly two hundred of the best braves of the Arapahoes, a truly formidable array to the Crows and their white friends, if their intentions should prove to be hostile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Indians who had been seen from the camp were Arapahoes, in pursuit of Dove-eye and the companions of her flight.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They halted on perceiving the Crows, and sent forward scouts to ascertain who and how many they were.
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading Their inclinations were by no means peaceable.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading They halted on perceiving the Crows, and sent forward scouts to ascertain who and how many they were.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading The pursuers, therefore, were a war-party, numbering nearly two hundred of the best braves of the Arapahoes, a truly formidable array to the Crows and their white friends, if their intentions should prove to be hostile.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading The pursuers, therefore, were a war-party, numbering nearly two hundred of the best braves of the Arapahoes, a truly formidable array to the Crows and their white friends, if their intentions should prove to be hostile.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading The Indians who had been seen from the camp were Arapahoes, in pursuit of Dove-eye and the companions of her flight.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading They halted on perceiving the Crows, and sent forward scouts to ascertain who and how many they were.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Indians who had been seen from the camp were Arapahoes, in pursuit of Dove-eye and the companions of her flight.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading They halted on perceiving the Crows, and sent forward scouts to ascertain who and how many they were.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The pursuers, therefore, were a war-party, numbering nearly two hundred of the best braves of the Arapahoes, a truly formidable array to the Crows and their white friends, if their intentions should prove to be hostile.
Silverspur
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From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
carry out
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Indians who had been seen from the camp were Arapahoes, in pursuit of Dove-eye and the companions of her flight.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The pursuers, therefore, were a war-party, numbering nearly two hundred of the best braves of the Arapahoes, a truly formidable array to the Crows and their white friends, if their intentions should prove to be hostile.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The pursuers, therefore, were a war-party, numbering nearly two hundred of the best braves of the Arapahoes, a truly formidable array to the Crows and their white friends, if their intentions should prove to be hostile.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The pursuers, therefore, were a war-party, numbering nearly two hundred of the best braves of the Arapahoes, a truly formidable array to the Crows and their white friends, if their intentions should prove to be hostile.
war-party
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From this reading The pursuers, therefore, were a war-party, numbering nearly two hundred of the best braves of the Arapahoes, a truly formidable array to the Crows and their white friends, if their intentions should prove to be hostile.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
(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 Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Indians who had been seen from the camp were Arapahoes, in pursuit of Dove-eye and the companions of her flight.
a Caucasian
From this reading The pursuers, therefore, were a war-party, numbering nearly two hundred of the best braves of the Arapahoes, a truly formidable array to the Crows and their white friends, if their intentions should prove to be hostile.
which person or people
From this reading The Indians who had been seen from the camp were Arapahoes, in pursuit of Dove-eye and the companions of her flight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Their chief was well enough acquainted with the reputation of both Old Blaze and Silverspur to know that they would not easily be caught, and he had determined to take enough men to follow them, if necessary, into the heart of the Crow nation.
