used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
AbandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
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farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading It was scarcely light when the imposing array advanced upon the mountaineers, who coolly awaited their approach.
AmbushverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They knew from previous experience the strength of such means of defence and suddenly lost their eagerness to make the attack.
annihilationnounUS /əˌnaɪəˈleɪʃən/
destruction by annihilating something
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
move towards
From this reading It was scarcely light when the imposing array advanced upon the mountaineers, who coolly awaited their approach.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
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arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading It was scarcely light when the imposing array advanced upon the mountaineers, who coolly awaited their approach.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Morrow--Withdrawal of the Indian Army--At Fort Hall--In the Blackfoot Country--The Ambush--The Trappers Decide to Withdraw--Trapping in Other Localities--Carson Decides to Abandon the Business--Visits Bent's Fort Where He Serves as Hunter for Eight Years.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading When the Blackfeet came close enough to see the fortifications thrown up by the whites, they were astonished.
in or near a particular place or position
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(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading They knew from previous experience the strength of such means of defence and suddenly lost their eagerness to make the attack.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
Bent's
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Blackfeet
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From this reading When the Blackfeet came close enough to see the fortifications thrown up by the whites, they were astonished.
BlackfootnounUS /ˈblækfʊt/
a member of a warlike group of Algonquians living in the northwestern plains
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a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the Blackfeet came close enough to see the fortifications thrown up by the whites, they were astonished.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the Blackfeet came close enough to see the fortifications thrown up by the whites, they were astonished.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
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at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading When the Blackfeet came close enough to see the fortifications thrown up by the whites, they were astonished.
deem to be
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading It was scarcely light when the imposing array advanced upon the mountaineers, who coolly awaited their approach.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Morrow--Withdrawal of the Indian Army--At Fort Hall--In the Blackfoot Country--The Ambush--The Trappers Decide to Withdraw--Trapping in Other Localities--Carson Decides to Abandon the Business--Visits Bent's Fort Where He Serves as Hunter for Eight Years.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
the first light of day
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading The Morrow--Withdrawal of the Indian Army--At Fort Hall--In the Blackfoot Country--The Ambush--The Trappers Decide to Withdraw--Trapping in Other Localities--Carson Decides to Abandon the Business--Visits Bent's Fort Where He Serves as Hunter for Eight Years.
DecidesverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdz/
third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something
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defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading They knew from previous experience the strength of such means of defence and suddenly lost their eagerness to make the attack.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading They knew from previous experience the strength of such means of defence and suddenly lost their eagerness to make the attack.
being one more than seven
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an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading When the Blackfeet came close enough to see the fortifications thrown up by the whites, they were astonished.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading They knew from previous experience the strength of such means of defence and suddenly lost their eagerness to make the attack.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
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fortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading When the Blackfeet came close enough to see the fortifications thrown up by the whites, they were astonished.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They knew from previous experience the strength of such means of defence and suddenly lost their eagerness to make the attack.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The Morrow--Withdrawal of the Indian Army--At Fort Hall--In the Blackfoot Country--The Ambush--The Trappers Decide to Withdraw--Trapping in Other Localities--Carson Decides to Abandon the Business--Visits Bent's Fort Where He Serves as Hunter for Eight Years.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Morrow--Withdrawal of the Indian Army--At Fort Hall--In the Blackfoot Country--The Ambush--The Trappers Decide to Withdraw--Trapping in Other Localities--Carson Decides to Abandon the Business--Visits Bent's Fort Where He Serves as Hunter for Eight Years.
HunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
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the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It was scarcely light when the imposing array advanced upon the mountaineers, who coolly awaited their approach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was scarcely light when the imposing array advanced upon the mountaineers, who coolly awaited their approach.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They knew from previous experience the strength of such means of defence and suddenly lost their eagerness to make the attack.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was scarcely light when the imposing array advanced upon the mountaineers, who coolly awaited their approach.
LocalitiesnounUS /loʊˈkælɪtiz/
plural of “locality” — a surrounding or nearby region
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no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading They knew from previous experience the strength of such means of defence and suddenly lost their eagerness to make the attack.
engage in
From this reading They knew from previous experience the strength of such means of defence and suddenly lost their eagerness to make the attack.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading They knew from previous experience the strength of such means of defence and suddenly lost their eagerness to make the attack.
the force of workers available
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
MorrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
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mountaineersnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪrz/
plural of “mountaineer” — someone who climbs mountains
From this reading It was scarcely light when the imposing array advanced upon the mountaineers, who coolly awaited their approach.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
absolutely essential
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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approval to do something
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
preliminariesnounUS /prɪˈlɪməneriz/
plural of “preliminary” — a minor match preceding the main event
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading They knew from previous experience the strength of such means of defence and suddenly lost their eagerness to make the attack.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
only a very short time before
From this reading It was scarcely light when the imposing array advanced upon the mountaineers, who coolly awaited their approach.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When the Blackfeet came close enough to see the fortifications thrown up by the whites, they were astonished.
ServesnounUS /sɜːrvz/
plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading They knew from previous experience the strength of such means of defence and suddenly lost their eagerness to make the attack.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading They knew from previous experience the strength of such means of defence and suddenly lost their eagerness to make the attack.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the Blackfeet came close enough to see the fortifications thrown up by the whites, they were astonished.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading When the Blackfeet came close enough to see the fortifications thrown up by the whites, they were astonished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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TrappersnounUS /ˈtræpərz/
plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
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TrappingnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋ/
stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the Blackfeet came close enough to see the fortifications thrown up by the whites, they were astonished.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
VisitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
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warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the Blackfeet came close enough to see the fortifications thrown up by the whites, they were astonished.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
at the time that
From this reading It was scarcely light when the imposing array advanced upon the mountaineers, who coolly awaited their approach.
in or at the place that
From this reading The Morrow--Withdrawal of the Indian Army--At Fort Hall--In the Blackfoot Country--The Ambush--The Trappers Decide to Withdraw--Trapping in Other Localities--Carson Decides to Abandon the Business--Visits Bent's Fort Where He Serves as Hunter for Eight Years.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading When the Blackfeet came close enough to see the fortifications thrown up by the whites, they were astonished.
which person or people
From this reading It was scarcely light when the imposing array advanced upon the mountaineers, who coolly awaited their approach.
WithdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
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WithdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
From this reading The Morrow--Withdrawal of the Indian Army--At Fort Hall--In the Blackfoot Country--The Ambush--The Trappers Decide to Withdraw--Trapping in Other Localities--Carson Decides to Abandon the Business--Visits Bent's Fort Where He Serves as Hunter for Eight Years.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Having gone through what the red men consider the necessary preliminaries of such a grand campaign, the vast number of warriors awaited the dawn that was to witness the annihilation of the entire force that had dared to venture upon their hunting grounds without so much as asking permission.
a late time of life
From this reading The Morrow--Withdrawal of the Indian Army--At Fort Hall--In the Blackfoot Country--The Ambush--The Trappers Decide to Withdraw--Trapping in Other Localities--Carson Decides to Abandon the Business--Visits Bent's Fort Where He Serves as Hunter for Eight Years.
