17th
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From this reading On Sunday, the 17th of August, a few young Indians in an accidental quarrel with some farmers in Meeker county killed some cattle and murdered several whites.
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From this reading The Indian War which broke over the summery plains and valleys of Minnesota on Monday morning, August 18, 1862, swept over a large section of the State with the rush and fury of a long-brewing storm.
1862
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From this reading The Indian War which broke over the summery plains and valleys of Minnesota on Monday morning, August 18, 1862, swept over a large section of the State with the rush and fury of a long-brewing storm.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Men who have lived outdoors and know the moods of nature fear the breaking of a storm that has been long brewing.
accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
From this reading On Sunday, the 17th of August, a few young Indians in an accidental quarrel with some farmers in Meeker county killed some cattle and murdered several whites.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On Sunday, the 17th of August, a few young Indians in an accidental quarrel with some farmers in Meeker county killed some cattle and murdered several whites.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Men who have lived outdoors and know the moods of nature fear the breaking of a storm that has been long brewing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading The Indian War which broke over the summery plains and valleys of Minnesota on Monday morning, August 18, 1862, swept over a large section of the State with the rush and fury of a long-brewing storm.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Men who have lived outdoors and know the moods of nature fear the breaking of a storm that has been long brewing.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Men who have lived outdoors and know the moods of nature fear the breaking of a storm that has been long brewing.
brewingnounUS /ˈbruːɪŋ/
the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
From this reading Men who have lived outdoors and know the moods of nature fear the breaking of a storm that has been long brewing.
lacking funds
From this reading The Indian War which broke over the summery plains and valleys of Minnesota on Monday morning, August 18, 1862, swept over a large section of the State with the rush and fury of a long-brewing storm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
carnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading On Sunday, the 17th of August, a few young Indians in an accidental quarrel with some farmers in Meeker county killed some cattle and murdered several whites.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading On Sunday, the 17th of August, a few young Indians in an accidental quarrel with some farmers in Meeker county killed some cattle and murdered several whites.
criminalsnounUS /ˈkrɪmənəlz/
plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading For several years the Sioux had been gathering a store of hatred and desire of revenge for real and fancied wrongs.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading For several years the Sioux had been gathering a store of hatred and desire of revenge for real and fancied wrongs.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading On Sunday, the 17th of August, a few young Indians in an accidental quarrel with some farmers in Meeker county killed some cattle and murdered several whites.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Men who have lived outdoors and know the moods of nature fear the breaking of a storm that has been long brewing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading On Sunday, the 17th of August, a few young Indians in an accidental quarrel with some farmers in Meeker county killed some cattle and murdered several whites.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several years the Sioux had been gathering a store of hatred and desire of revenge for real and fancied wrongs.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The Indian War which broke over the summery plains and valleys of Minnesota on Monday morning, August 18, 1862, swept over a large section of the State with the rush and fury of a long-brewing storm.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading For several years the Sioux had been gathering a store of hatred and desire of revenge for real and fancied wrongs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For several years the Sioux had been gathering a store of hatred and desire of revenge for real and fancied wrongs.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Men who have lived outdoors and know the moods of nature fear the breaking of a storm that has been long brewing.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading For several years the Sioux had been gathering a store of hatred and desire of revenge for real and fancied wrongs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Men who have lived outdoors and know the moods of nature fear the breaking of a storm that has been long brewing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On Sunday, the 17th of August, a few young Indians in an accidental quarrel with some farmers in Meeker county killed some cattle and murdered several whites.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The Indian War which broke over the summery plains and valleys of Minnesota on Monday morning, August 18, 1862, swept over a large section of the State with the rush and fury of a long-brewing storm.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading On Sunday, the 17th of August, a few young Indians in an accidental quarrel with some farmers in Meeker county killed some cattle and murdered several whites.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading On Sunday, the 17th of August, a few young Indians in an accidental quarrel with some farmers in Meeker county killed some cattle and murdered several whites.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Men who have lived outdoors and know the moods of nature fear the breaking of a storm that has been long brewing.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Indian War which broke over the summery plains and valleys of Minnesota on Monday morning, August 18, 1862, swept over a large section of the State with the rush and fury of a long-brewing storm.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Men who have lived outdoors and know the moods of nature fear the breaking of a storm that has been long brewing.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Men who have lived outdoors and know the moods of nature fear the breaking of a storm that has been long brewing.
long-brewing
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From this reading The Indian War which broke over the summery plains and valleys of Minnesota on Monday morning, August 18, 1862, swept over a large section of the State with the rush and fury of a long-brewing storm.
MeekeradjectiveUS /ˈmiːkər/
comparative of “meek” — humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading On Sunday, the 17th of August, a few young Indians in an accidental quarrel with some farmers in Meeker county killed some cattle and murdered several whites.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men who have lived outdoors and know the moods of nature fear the breaking of a storm that has been long brewing.
MinnesotanounUS /ˌmɪnɪˈsoʊtə/
a midwestern state
From this reading The Indian War which broke over the summery plains and valleys of Minnesota on Monday morning, August 18, 1862, swept over a large section of the State with the rush and fury of a long-brewing storm.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading The Indian War which broke over the summery plains and valleys of Minnesota on Monday morning, August 18, 1862, swept over a large section of the State with the rush and fury of a long-brewing storm.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Men who have lived outdoors and know the moods of nature fear the breaking of a storm that has been long brewing.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Indian War which broke over the summery plains and valleys of Minnesota on Monday morning, August 18, 1862, swept over a large section of the State with the rush and fury of a long-brewing storm.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading On Sunday, the 17th of August, a few young Indians in an accidental quarrel with some farmers in Meeker county killed some cattle and murdered several whites.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Men who have lived outdoors and know the moods of nature fear the breaking of a storm that has been long brewing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Men who have lived outdoors and know the moods of nature fear the breaking of a storm that has been long brewing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Indian War which broke over the summery plains and valleys of Minnesota on Monday morning, August 18, 1862, swept over a large section of the State with the rush and fury of a long-brewing storm.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
outdoorsadverbUS /ˈaʊtˈdɔːrz/
outside a building
From this reading Men who have lived outdoors and know the moods of nature fear the breaking of a storm that has been long brewing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Indian War which broke over the summery plains and valleys of Minnesota on Monday morning, August 18, 1862, swept over a large section of the State with the rush and fury of a long-brewing storm.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading The Indian War which broke over the summery plains and valleys of Minnesota on Monday morning, August 18, 1862, swept over a large section of the State with the rush and fury of a long-brewing storm.
the act of punishing
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
an angry dispute
From this reading On Sunday, the 17th of August, a few young Indians in an accidental quarrel with some farmers in Meeker county killed some cattle and murdered several whites.
rapinenoun
the act of despoiling a country in warfare
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading For several years the Sioux had been gathering a store of hatred and desire of revenge for real and fancied wrongs.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading For several years the Sioux had been gathering a store of hatred and desire of revenge for real and fancied wrongs.
move hurridly
From this reading The Indian War which broke over the summery plains and valleys of Minnesota on Monday morning, August 18, 1862, swept over a large section of the State with the rush and fury of a long-brewing storm.
rushesnounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading The Indian War which broke over the summery plains and valleys of Minnesota on Monday morning, August 18, 1862, swept over a large section of the State with the rush and fury of a long-brewing storm.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several years the Sioux had been gathering a store of hatred and desire of revenge for real and fancied wrongs.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
SiouxnounUS /suː/
a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains
From this reading For several years the Sioux had been gathering a store of hatred and desire of revenge for real and fancied wrongs.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On Sunday, the 17th of August, a few young Indians in an accidental quarrel with some farmers in Meeker county killed some cattle and murdered several whites.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The Indian War which broke over the summery plains and valleys of Minnesota on Monday morning, August 18, 1862, swept over a large section of the State with the rush and fury of a long-brewing storm.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading For several years the Sioux had been gathering a store of hatred and desire of revenge for real and fancied wrongs.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Men who have lived outdoors and know the moods of nature fear the breaking of a storm that has been long brewing.
summeryadjective
belonging to or characteristic of or occurring in summer
From this reading The Indian War which broke over the summery plains and valleys of Minnesota on Monday morning, August 18, 1862, swept over a large section of the State with the rush and fury of a long-brewing storm.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On Sunday, the 17th of August, a few young Indians in an accidental quarrel with some farmers in Meeker county killed some cattle and murdered several whites.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
possessing sweep
From this reading The Indian War which broke over the summery plains and valleys of Minnesota on Monday morning, August 18, 1862, swept over a large section of the State with the rush and fury of a long-brewing storm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Men who have lived outdoors and know the moods of nature fear the breaking of a storm that has been long brewing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Men who have lived outdoors and know the moods of nature fear the breaking of a storm that has been long brewing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
tornadonounUS /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/
a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The Indian War which broke over the summery plains and valleys of Minnesota on Monday morning, August 18, 1862, swept over a large section of the State with the rush and fury of a long-brewing storm.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The Indian War which broke over the summery plains and valleys of Minnesota on Monday morning, August 18, 1862, swept over a large section of the State with the rush and fury of a long-brewing storm.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Indian War which broke over the summery plains and valleys of Minnesota on Monday morning, August 18, 1862, swept over a large section of the State with the rush and fury of a long-brewing storm.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading On Sunday, the 17th of August, a few young Indians in an accidental quarrel with some farmers in Meeker county killed some cattle and murdered several whites.
which person or people
From this reading Men who have lived outdoors and know the moods of nature fear the breaking of a storm that has been long brewing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Indian War which broke over the summery plains and valleys of Minnesota on Monday morning, August 18, 1862, swept over a large section of the State with the rush and fury of a long-brewing storm.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Under ordinary conditions this would have ended in the surrender and punishment of the criminals, but now it was the signal for three thousand Sioux warriors to rush into a carnival of murder and rapine, which swept over the frontier settlement as a tornado rushes through the forest.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading For several years the Sioux had been gathering a store of hatred and desire of revenge for real and fancied wrongs.
a late time of life
From this reading For several years the Sioux had been gathering a store of hatred and desire of revenge for real and fancied wrongs.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading On Sunday, the 17th of August, a few young Indians in an accidental quarrel with some farmers in Meeker county killed some cattle and murdered several whites.
