Chapter XIII

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From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

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

From this reading The redskins in general, and the Apaches in particular, exhibit a surprising degree of craftiness when on the warpath, or preparing for a hazardous expedition.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

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

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

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

From this reading The redskins in general, and the Apaches in particular, exhibit a surprising degree of craftiness when on the warpath, or preparing for a hazardous expedition.

any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

plural of “apache” — any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma

From this reading The redskins in general, and the Apaches in particular, exhibit a surprising degree of craftiness when on the warpath, or preparing for a hazardous expedition.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When the Tigercat appeared, the Indians rose in a body to reverence their leader.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

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

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The best troops of the civilized world cannot compete with them in subtlety and wariness, such pains do they take to conceal and dissemble their movements.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading When the Tigercat appeared, the Indians rose in a body to reverence their leader.

large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned; warms people who must stay outside for long times

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace)

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

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From this reading The best troops of the civilized world cannot compete with them in subtlety and wariness, such pains do they take to conceal and dissemble their movements.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading The best troops of the civilized world cannot compete with them in subtlety and wariness, such pains do they take to conceal and dissemble their movements.

compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

From this reading The best troops of the civilized world cannot compete with them in subtlety and wariness, such pains do they take to conceal and dissemble their movements.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading The best troops of the civilized world cannot compete with them in subtlety and wariness, such pains do they take to conceal and dissemble their movements.

shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

From this reading The redskins in general, and the Apaches in particular, exhibit a surprising degree of craftiness when on the warpath, or preparing for a hazardous expedition.

past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The redskins in general, and the Apaches in particular, exhibit a surprising degree of craftiness when on the warpath, or preparing for a hazardous expedition.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

make believe with the intent to deceive

From this reading The best troops of the civilized world cannot compete with them in subtlety and wariness, such pains do they take to conceal and dissemble their movements.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The best troops of the civilized world cannot compete with them in subtlety and wariness, such pains do they take to conceal and dissemble their movements.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The redskins in general, and the Apaches in particular, exhibit a surprising degree of craftiness when on the warpath, or preparing for a hazardous expedition.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading The redskins in general, and the Apaches in particular, exhibit a surprising degree of craftiness when on the warpath, or preparing for a hazardous expedition.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

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

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The redskins in general, and the Apaches in particular, exhibit a surprising degree of craftiness when on the warpath, or preparing for a hazardous expedition.

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

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The redskins in general, and the Apaches in particular, exhibit a surprising degree of craftiness when on the warpath, or preparing for a hazardous expedition.

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

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

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From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

involving risk or danger

From this reading The redskins in general, and the Apaches in particular, exhibit a surprising degree of craftiness when on the warpath, or preparing for a hazardous expedition.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

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

From this reading The redskins in general, and the Apaches in particular, exhibit a surprising degree of craftiness when on the warpath, or preparing for a hazardous expedition.

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

From this reading When the Tigercat appeared, the Indians rose in a body to reverence their leader.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

and nothing more

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading When the Tigercat appeared, the Indians rose in a body to reverence their leader.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

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From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The best troops of the civilized world cannot compete with them in subtlety and wariness, such pains do they take to conceal and dissemble their movements.

drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

according to the clock

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The redskins in general, and the Apaches in particular, exhibit a surprising degree of craftiness when on the warpath, or preparing for a hazardous expedition.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The redskins in general, and the Apaches in particular, exhibit a surprising degree of craftiness when on the warpath, or preparing for a hazardous expedition.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The redskins in general, and the Apaches in particular, exhibit a surprising degree of craftiness when on the warpath, or preparing for a hazardous expedition.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading The best troops of the civilized world cannot compete with them in subtlety and wariness, such pains do they take to conceal and dissemble their movements.

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From this reading PALEFACE _VERSUS_ REDSKIN.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The redskins in general, and the Apaches in particular, exhibit a surprising degree of craftiness when on the warpath, or preparing for a hazardous expedition.

of a white the color of pearls

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading The redskins in general, and the Apaches in particular, exhibit a surprising degree of craftiness when on the warpath, or preparing for a hazardous expedition.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

(slang) offensive term for Native Americans

From this reading PALEFACE _VERSUS_ REDSKIN.

plural of “redskin” — (slang) offensive term for Native Americans

From this reading The redskins in general, and the Apaches in particular, exhibit a surprising degree of craftiness when on the warpath, or preparing for a hazardous expedition.

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading When the Tigercat appeared, the Indians rose in a body to reverence their leader.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

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From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

From this reading The best troops of the civilized world cannot compete with them in subtlety and wariness, such pains do they take to conceal and dissemble their movements.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The best troops of the civilized world cannot compete with them in subtlety and wariness, such pains do they take to conceal and dissemble their movements.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading The redskins in general, and the Apaches in particular, exhibit a surprising degree of craftiness when on the warpath, or preparing for a hazardous expedition.

carry out

From this reading The best troops of the civilized world cannot compete with them in subtlety and wariness, such pains do they take to conceal and dissemble their movements.

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

From this reading The redskins in general, and the Apaches in particular, exhibit a surprising degree of craftiness when on the warpath, or preparing for a hazardous expedition.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The best troops of the civilized world cannot compete with them in subtlety and wariness, such pains do they take to conceal and dissemble their movements.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The best troops of the civilized world cannot compete with them in subtlety and wariness, such pains do they take to conceal and dissemble their movements.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

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

From this reading The best troops of the civilized world cannot compete with them in subtlety and wariness, such pains do they take to conceal and dissemble their movements.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

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From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

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

From this reading The best troops of the civilized world cannot compete with them in subtlety and wariness, such pains do they take to conceal and dissemble their movements.

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From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

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From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

in the direction of

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

soldiers collectively

From this reading The best troops of the civilized world cannot compete with them in subtlety and wariness, such pains do they take to conceal and dissemble their movements.

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From this reading PALEFACE _VERSUS_ REDSKIN.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

the trait of being cautious and watchful

From this reading The best troops of the civilized world cannot compete with them in subtlety and wariness, such pains do they take to conceal and dissemble their movements.

hostile or belligerent mood

From this reading The redskins in general, and the Apaches in particular, exhibit a surprising degree of craftiness when on the warpath, or preparing for a hazardous expedition.

at the time that

From this reading The redskins in general, and the Apaches in particular, exhibit a surprising degree of craftiness when on the warpath, or preparing for a hazardous expedition.

in or at the place that

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

during the time that

From this reading Towards three o'clock in the morning, just as the first pearly notes issued from the throats of the _mawkawis_[1] nestled among the leaves, the Tigercat and Don Torribio rose from their beds, armed themselves for the fight, and issued forth from their toldos, followed by several Apache braves, directing their silent and rapid steps towards the centre of the camp, where the _sachems_ of the tribes, crouched on their haunches around an immense brasier, smoked the war calumet while waiting for the great chief.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The best troops of the civilized world cannot compete with them in subtlety and wariness, such pains do they take to conceal and dissemble their movements.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The best troops of the civilized world cannot compete with them in subtlety and wariness, such pains do they take to conceal and dissemble their movements.