Chapter XVII

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From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

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

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

later than; following

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

anew

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

a quantity of money

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

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

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

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

From this reading The dress and features of the twain at once would proclaim them Kenowatha and Mark Morgan.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

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

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The dress and features of the twain at once would proclaim them Kenowatha and Mark Morgan.

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From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

the act of burning something

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

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

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

a downward slope or bend

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

superlative of “dire” — fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

having lost your job

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

put on clothes

From this reading The dress and features of the twain at once would proclaim them Kenowatha and Mark Morgan.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

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

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

the organ of sight

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The dress and features of the twain at once would proclaim them Kenowatha and Mark Morgan.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

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

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

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

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

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

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

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

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

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

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

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

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

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

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

-ing form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

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From this reading The dress and features of the twain at once would proclaim them Kenowatha and Mark Morgan.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading The dress and features of the twain at once would proclaim them Kenowatha and Mark Morgan.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading The dress and features of the twain at once would proclaim them Kenowatha and Mark Morgan.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

used to form the superlative

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

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

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

on one occasion

From this reading The dress and features of the twain at once would proclaim them Kenowatha and Mark Morgan.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

and nothing more

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

a course of conduct

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

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

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles

From this reading The dress and features of the twain at once would proclaim them Kenowatha and Mark Morgan.

a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

the act of punishing

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

unusual or striking

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (“aged” pronounced as one syllable)

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

-ing form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

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From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

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From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

a state of acute pain

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

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

From this reading THE CURTAIN FALLS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The dress and features of the twain at once would proclaim them Kenowatha and Mark Morgan.

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

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

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

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

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

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

two items of the same kind

From this reading The dress and features of the twain at once would proclaim them Kenowatha and Mark Morgan.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

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

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

possessive form of “wayne” — United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

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

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

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

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth

From this reading They were a day or so in advance of Wayne’s army, which was sweeping through the country like a whirlwind, destroying thousands of acres of ripened corn and burning the villages of the Indians, thus inflicting upon them the direst punishment that they could receive.

belonging to which person

From this reading In the early evening of one of the balmiest days of October, 1794, two figures ascended the eastern declivity of a remarkable promontory whose western summit gave a commanding view to the eye of an Indian town of considerable dimensions, in the center of a prairie-like country far below their feet.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The dress and features of the twain at once would proclaim them Kenowatha and Mark Morgan.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

people who are wounded

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading After the victory of the Fallen Timbers--in which not only the She-wolf and her young companion performed a most thrilling part, but in which Effie St. Pierre had herself killed the old trader as he was in the act of sacrificing Mark to his fiendish vengeance--a wounded Indian had discharged his rifle at Kenowatha and inflicted a wound which had caused a great amount of suffering, and the morning of the day in question was the first that witnessed his stepping again upon the war path.