alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Then came on the usual feasts and triumphs, the scalp-dance of warriors round the ghastly trophies, and all the other fierce revelry of barbarous warfare.
all-glorious
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Toward night they gave over the attack, and returned all-glorious with the scalps of the slain.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Another and another horseman repeated this exploit; but the Blackfeet were not to be taunted out of their safe shelter.
AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another and another horseman repeated this exploit; but the Blackfeet were not to be taunted out of their safe shelter.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the braves had finished with the scalps, they were, as usual, given up to the women and children, and made the objects of new parades and dances.
attacknounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Toward night they gave over the attack, and returned all-glorious with the scalps of the slain.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The victors feared to drive desperate men to extremities, so they forbore to attempt the thicket.
barbarousadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːrbərəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Then came on the usual feasts and triumphs, the scalp-dance of warriors round the ghastly trophies, and all the other fierce revelry of barbarous warfare.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Another and another horseman repeated this exploit; but the Blackfeet were not to be taunted out of their safe shelter.
Blackfeet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Another and another horseman repeated this exploit; but the Blackfeet were not to be taunted out of their safe shelter.
bravesnounUS /breɪvz/
plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior
From this reading When the braves had finished with the scalps, they were, as usual, given up to the women and children, and made the objects of new parades and dances.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Another and another horseman repeated this exploit; but the Blackfeet were not to be taunted out of their safe shelter.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came on the usual feasts and triumphs, the scalp-dance of warriors round the ghastly trophies, and all the other fierce revelry of barbarous warfare.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading When the braves had finished with the scalps, they were, as usual, given up to the women and children, and made the objects of new parades and dances.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading When the braves had finished with the scalps, they were, as usual, given up to the women and children, and made the objects of new parades and dances.
desperateadjectiveUS /ˈdesprɪt/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading The victors feared to drive desperate men to extremities, so they forbore to attempt the thicket.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The victors feared to drive desperate men to extremities, so they forbore to attempt the thicket.
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading Another and another horseman repeated this exploit; but the Blackfeet were not to be taunted out of their safe shelter.
extremitiesnounUS /ekˈstremətiz/
plural of “extremity” — an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading The victors feared to drive desperate men to extremities, so they forbore to attempt the thicket.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The victors feared to drive desperate men to extremities, so they forbore to attempt the thicket.
feastsnounUS /fiːsts/
plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Then came on the usual feasts and triumphs, the scalp-dance of warriors round the ghastly trophies, and all the other fierce revelry of barbarous warfare.
fierceadjectiveUS /fɪrs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Then came on the usual feasts and triumphs, the scalp-dance of warriors round the ghastly trophies, and all the other fierce revelry of barbarous warfare.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading When the braves had finished with the scalps, they were, as usual, given up to the women and children, and made the objects of new parades and dances.
forbore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The victors feared to drive desperate men to extremities, so they forbore to attempt the thicket.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Toward night they gave over the attack, and returned all-glorious with the scalps of the slain.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading Then came on the usual feasts and triumphs, the scalp-dance of warriors round the ghastly trophies, and all the other fierce revelry of barbarous warfare.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading When the braves had finished with the scalps, they were, as usual, given up to the women and children, and made the objects of new parades and dances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the braves had finished with the scalps, they were, as usual, given up to the women and children, and made the objects of new parades and dances.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading Another and another horseman repeated this exploit; but the Blackfeet were not to be taunted out of their safe shelter.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When the braves had finished with the scalps, they were, as usual, given up to the women and children, and made the objects of new parades and dances.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The victors feared to drive desperate men to extremities, so they forbore to attempt the thicket.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When the braves had finished with the scalps, they were, as usual, given up to the women and children, and made the objects of new parades and dances.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Toward night they gave over the attack, and returned all-glorious with the scalps of the slain.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Another and another horseman repeated this exploit; but the Blackfeet were not to be taunted out of their safe shelter.
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading When the braves had finished with the scalps, they were, as usual, given up to the women and children, and made the objects of new parades and dances.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Another and another horseman repeated this exploit; but the Blackfeet were not to be taunted out of their safe shelter.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then came on the usual feasts and triumphs, the scalp-dance of warriors round the ghastly trophies, and all the other fierce revelry of barbarous warfare.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Then came on the usual feasts and triumphs, the scalp-dance of warriors round the ghastly trophies, and all the other fierce revelry of barbarous warfare.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Another and another horseman repeated this exploit; but the Blackfeet were not to be taunted out of their safe shelter.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Toward night they gave over the attack, and returned all-glorious with the scalps of the slain.
paradesnounUS /pərˈeɪdz/
plural of “parade” — a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading When the braves had finished with the scalps, they were, as usual, given up to the women and children, and made the objects of new parades and dances.
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading Another and another horseman repeated this exploit; but the Blackfeet were not to be taunted out of their safe shelter.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Toward night they gave over the attack, and returned all-glorious with the scalps of the slain.
revelrynounUS /ˈrevəlri/
unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading Then came on the usual feasts and triumphs, the scalp-dance of warriors round the ghastly trophies, and all the other fierce revelry of barbarous warfare.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Then came on the usual feasts and triumphs, the scalp-dance of warriors round the ghastly trophies, and all the other fierce revelry of barbarous warfare.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Another and another horseman repeated this exploit; but the Blackfeet were not to be taunted out of their safe shelter.
scalp-dance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then came on the usual feasts and triumphs, the scalp-dance of warriors round the ghastly trophies, and all the other fierce revelry of barbarous warfare.
scalpsnounUS /skælps/
plural of “scalp” — the skin that covers the top of the head
From this reading Toward night they gave over the attack, and returned all-glorious with the scalps of the slain.
shelternounUS /ˈʃeltər/
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Another and another horseman repeated this exploit; but the Blackfeet were not to be taunted out of their safe shelter.
slainnounUS /sleɪn/
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading Toward night they gave over the attack, and returned all-glorious with the scalps of the slain.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The victors feared to drive desperate men to extremities, so they forbore to attempt the thicket.
tauntedverbUS /ˈtɔːntɪd/
past form of “taunt” — harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading Another and another horseman repeated this exploit; but the Blackfeet were not to be taunted out of their safe shelter.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Another and another horseman repeated this exploit; but the Blackfeet were not to be taunted out of their safe shelter.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Another and another horseman repeated this exploit; but the Blackfeet were not to be taunted out of their safe shelter.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came on the usual feasts and triumphs, the scalp-dance of warriors round the ghastly trophies, and all the other fierce revelry of barbarous warfare.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The victors feared to drive desperate men to extremities, so they forbore to attempt the thicket.
thicketnounUS /ˈθɪkɪt/
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading The victors feared to drive desperate men to extremities, so they forbore to attempt the thicket.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Another and another horseman repeated this exploit; but the Blackfeet were not to be taunted out of their safe shelter.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Another and another horseman repeated this exploit; but the Blackfeet were not to be taunted out of their safe shelter.
TowardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Toward night they gave over the attack, and returned all-glorious with the scalps of the slain.
triumphsnounUS /ˈtraɪəmfs/
plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Then came on the usual feasts and triumphs, the scalp-dance of warriors round the ghastly trophies, and all the other fierce revelry of barbarous warfare.
trophiesnounUS /ˈtroʊfiz/
plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading Then came on the usual feasts and triumphs, the scalp-dance of warriors round the ghastly trophies, and all the other fierce revelry of barbarous warfare.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the braves had finished with the scalps, they were, as usual, given up to the women and children, and made the objects of new parades and dances.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Then came on the usual feasts and triumphs, the scalp-dance of warriors round the ghastly trophies, and all the other fierce revelry of barbarous warfare.
victorsnounUS /ˈvɪktərz/
plural of “victor” — a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading The victors feared to drive desperate men to extremities, so they forbore to attempt the thicket.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Then came on the usual feasts and triumphs, the scalp-dance of warriors round the ghastly trophies, and all the other fierce revelry of barbarous warfare.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Then came on the usual feasts and triumphs, the scalp-dance of warriors round the ghastly trophies, and all the other fierce revelry of barbarous warfare.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Another and another horseman repeated this exploit; but the Blackfeet were not to be taunted out of their safe shelter.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the braves had finished with the scalps, they were, as usual, given up to the women and children, and made the objects of new parades and dances.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Toward night they gave over the attack, and returned all-glorious with the scalps of the slain.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading When the braves had finished with the scalps, they were, as usual, given up to the women and children, and made the objects of new parades and dances.
