aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He took more than one survey of the red men, who gathered about the blazing fire and talked over the remarkable events of the night.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Deerfoot the Shawanoe remained in the vicinity of the Winnebago camp until the warriors made their start at an early hour the following morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He took more than one survey of the red men, who gathered about the blazing fire and talked over the remarkable events of the night.
on or to one side
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Deerfoot the Shawanoe remained in the vicinity of the Winnebago camp until the warriors made their start at an early hour the following morning.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading He took more than one survey of the red men, who gathered about the blazing fire and talked over the remarkable events of the night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He could easily have slain every one of the scouts whom they kept moving through the wood, but he had no wish to do so.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Deerfoot the Shawanoe remained in the vicinity of the Winnebago camp until the warriors made their start at an early hour the following morning.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could easily have slain every one of the scouts whom they kept moving through the wood, but he had no wish to do so.
Deerfoot
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From this reading Deerfoot the Shawanoe remained in the vicinity of the Winnebago camp until the warriors made their start at an early hour the following morning.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He could easily have slain every one of the scouts whom they kept moving through the wood, but he had no wish to do so.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Deerfoot the Shawanoe remained in the vicinity of the Winnebago camp until the warriors made their start at an early hour the following morning.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He could easily have slain every one of the scouts whom they kept moving through the wood, but he had no wish to do so.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He took more than one survey of the red men, who gathered about the blazing fire and talked over the remarkable events of the night.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He could easily have slain every one of the scouts whom they kept moving through the wood, but he had no wish to do so.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE SIGNAL FIRE.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Deerfoot the Shawanoe remained in the vicinity of the Winnebago camp until the warriors made their start at an early hour the following morning.
brought together in one place
From this reading He took more than one survey of the red men, who gathered about the blazing fire and talked over the remarkable events of the night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He could easily have slain every one of the scouts whom they kept moving through the wood, but he had no wish to do so.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He could easily have slain every one of the scouts whom they kept moving through the wood, but he had no wish to do so.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took more than one survey of the red men, who gathered about the blazing fire and talked over the remarkable events of the night.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Deerfoot the Shawanoe remained in the vicinity of the Winnebago camp until the warriors made their start at an early hour the following morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Deerfoot the Shawanoe remained in the vicinity of the Winnebago camp until the warriors made their start at an early hour the following morning.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He could easily have slain every one of the scouts whom they kept moving through the wood, but he had no wish to do so.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Deerfoot the Shawanoe remained in the vicinity of the Winnebago camp until the warriors made their start at an early hour the following morning.
engage in
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
the force of workers available
From this reading He took more than one survey of the red men, who gathered about the blazing fire and talked over the remarkable events of the night.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He took more than one survey of the red men, who gathered about the blazing fire and talked over the remarkable events of the night.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Deerfoot the Shawanoe remained in the vicinity of the Winnebago camp until the warriors made their start at an early hour the following morning.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
in motion
From this reading He could easily have slain every one of the scouts whom they kept moving through the wood, but he had no wish to do so.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He took more than one survey of the red men, who gathered about the blazing fire and talked over the remarkable events of the night.
not any; not one
From this reading He could easily have slain every one of the scouts whom they kept moving through the wood, but he had no wish to do so.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Deerfoot the Shawanoe remained in the vicinity of the Winnebago camp until the warriors made their start at an early hour the following morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He took more than one survey of the red men, who gathered about the blazing fire and talked over the remarkable events of the night.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He took more than one survey of the red men, who gathered about the blazing fire and talked over the remarkable events of the night.
Ozark
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
a course of conduct
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He took more than one survey of the red men, who gathered about the blazing fire and talked over the remarkable events of the night.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Deerfoot the Shawanoe remained in the vicinity of the Winnebago camp until the warriors made their start at an early hour the following morning.
unusual or striking
From this reading He took more than one survey of the red men, who gathered about the blazing fire and talked over the remarkable events of the night.
cut with a saw
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading He could easily have slain every one of the scouts whom they kept moving through the wood, but he had no wish to do so.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
Shawanoe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Deerfoot the Shawanoe remained in the vicinity of the Winnebago camp until the warriors made their start at an early hour the following morning.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading THE SIGNAL FIRE.
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading He could easily have slain every one of the scouts whom they kept moving through the wood, but he had no wish to do so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He could easily have slain every one of the scouts whom they kept moving through the wood, but he had no wish to do so.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Deerfoot the Shawanoe remained in the vicinity of the Winnebago camp until the warriors made their start at an early hour the following morning.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He took more than one survey of the red men, who gathered about the blazing fire and talked over the remarkable events of the night.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He took more than one survey of the red men, who gathered about the blazing fire and talked over the remarkable events of the night.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He took more than one survey of the red men, who gathered about the blazing fire and talked over the remarkable events of the night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIGNAL FIRE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Deerfoot the Shawanoe remained in the vicinity of the Winnebago camp until the warriors made their start at an early hour the following morning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could easily have slain every one of the scouts whom they kept moving through the wood, but he had no wish to do so.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He could easily have slain every one of the scouts whom they kept moving through the wood, but he had no wish to do so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He could easily have slain every one of the scouts whom they kept moving through the wood, but he had no wish to do so.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took more than one survey of the red men, who gathered about the blazing fire and talked over the remarkable events of the night.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Deerfoot the Shawanoe remained in the vicinity of the Winnebago camp until the warriors made their start at an early hour the following morning.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Deerfoot the Shawanoe remained in the vicinity of the Winnebago camp until the warriors made their start at an early hour the following morning.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Deerfoot the Shawanoe remained in the vicinity of the Winnebago camp until the warriors made their start at an early hour the following morning.
Wau-ko-mia-tan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
which person or people
From this reading He took more than one survey of the red men, who gathered about the blazing fire and talked over the remarkable events of the night.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He could easily have slain every one of the scouts whom they kept moving through the wood, but he had no wish to do so.
WinnebagonounUS /ˌwɪnəˈbeɪɡoʊ/
a member of the Siouan-speaking people formerly living in eastern Wisconsin south of Green Bay; ally of the Menomini and enemy of the Fox and Sauk people
From this reading Deerfoot the Shawanoe remained in the vicinity of the Winnebago camp until the warriors made their start at an early hour the following morning.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He could easily have slain every one of the scouts whom they kept moving through the wood, but he had no wish to do so.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading He could easily have slain every one of the scouts whom they kept moving through the wood, but he had no wish to do so.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He heard and saw enough to convince him that they intended to make an attack on the camp in the mountains, but he did not feel absolutely sure that they would not turn aside and follow in the path of the Wolf and Wau-ko-mia-tan, until the party had advanced several miles to the southward along the Ozark trail.
