used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
activelyadverbUS /ˈæktɪvli/
in an active manner
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading It was agreed by the hunters that if they did not attack the Sioux, the Sioux would follow and attack them and take them unawares.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was for several days unable to mount my horse, but had recovered completely by the time the pemmican was prepared and the camp broken up.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Trevor and I at once came to the opinion that it was our duty to be non-combatants; and, indeed, we counselled our friends to retreat without attacking the Sioux, and to trust to their own vigilance not to be taken by surprise.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading It was agreed by the hunters that if they did not attack the Sioux, the Sioux would follow and attack them and take them unawares.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading Trevor and I at once came to the opinion that it was our duty to be non-combatants; and, indeed, we counselled our friends to retreat without attacking the Sioux, and to trust to their own vigilance not to be taken by surprise.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Trevor and I at once came to the opinion that it was our duty to be non-combatants; and, indeed, we counselled our friends to retreat without attacking the Sioux, and to trust to their own vigilance not to be taken by surprise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading I was for several days unable to mount my horse, but had recovered completely by the time the pemmican was prepared and the camp broken up.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was for several days unable to mount my horse, but had recovered completely by the time the pemmican was prepared and the camp broken up.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was for several days unable to mount my horse, but had recovered completely by the time the pemmican was prepared and the camp broken up.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Trevor and I at once came to the opinion that it was our duty to be non-combatants; and, indeed, we counselled our friends to retreat without attacking the Sioux, and to trust to their own vigilance not to be taken by surprise.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading I was for several days unable to mount my horse, but had recovered completely by the time the pemmican was prepared and the camp broken up.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I was for several days unable to mount my horse, but had recovered completely by the time the pemmican was prepared and the camp broken up.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading A council of war was held immediately.
counselled
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From this reading Trevor and I at once came to the opinion that it was our duty to be non-combatants; and, indeed, we counselled our friends to retreat without attacking the Sioux, and to trust to their own vigilance not to be taken by surprise.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I was for several days unable to mount my horse, but had recovered completely by the time the pemmican was prepared and the camp broken up.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was agreed by the hunters that if they did not attack the Sioux, the Sioux would follow and attack them and take them unawares.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Trevor and I at once came to the opinion that it was our duty to be non-combatants; and, indeed, we counselled our friends to retreat without attacking the Sioux, and to trust to their own vigilance not to be taken by surprise.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was agreed by the hunters that if they did not attack the Sioux, the Sioux would follow and attack them and take them unawares.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was for several days unable to mount my horse, but had recovered completely by the time the pemmican was prepared and the camp broken up.
set up or found
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Trevor and I at once came to the opinion that it was our duty to be non-combatants; and, indeed, we counselled our friends to retreat without attacking the Sioux, and to trust to their own vigilance not to be taken by surprise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was for several days unable to mount my horse, but had recovered completely by the time the pemmican was prepared and the camp broken up.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A council of war was held immediately.
hereditaryadjectiveUS /hərˈedəteri/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading I was for several days unable to mount my horse, but had recovered completely by the time the pemmican was prepared and the camp broken up.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading It was agreed by the hunters that if they did not attack the Sioux, the Sioux would follow and attack them and take them unawares.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was for several days unable to mount my horse, but had recovered completely by the time the pemmican was prepared and the camp broken up.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was agreed by the hunters that if they did not attack the Sioux, the Sioux would follow and attack them and take them unawares.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A council of war was held immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Trevor and I at once came to the opinion that it was our duty to be non-combatants; and, indeed, we counselled our friends to retreat without attacking the Sioux, and to trust to their own vigilance not to be taken by surprise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
march in a procession
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
attach to a support
From this reading I was for several days unable to mount my horse, but had recovered completely by the time the pemmican was prepared and the camp broken up.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was for several days unable to mount my horse, but had recovered completely by the time the pemmican was prepared and the camp broken up.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
non-combatants
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From this reading Trevor and I at once came to the opinion that it was our duty to be non-combatants; and, indeed, we counselled our friends to retreat without attacking the Sioux, and to trust to their own vigilance not to be taken by surprise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
something you have to do
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
on one occasion
From this reading Trevor and I at once came to the opinion that it was our duty to be non-combatants; and, indeed, we counselled our friends to retreat without attacking the Sioux, and to trust to their own vigilance not to be taken by surprise.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Trevor and I at once came to the opinion that it was our duty to be non-combatants; and, indeed, we counselled our friends to retreat without attacking the Sioux, and to trust to their own vigilance not to be taken by surprise.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Trevor and I at once came to the opinion that it was our duty to be non-combatants; and, indeed, we counselled our friends to retreat without attacking the Sioux, and to trust to their own vigilance not to be taken by surprise.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Trevor and I at once came to the opinion that it was our duty to be non-combatants; and, indeed, we counselled our friends to retreat without attacking the Sioux, and to trust to their own vigilance not to be taken by surprise.
pemmicannoun
lean dried meat pounded fine and mixed with melted fat; used especially by North American Indians
From this reading I was for several days unable to mount my horse, but had recovered completely by the time the pemmican was prepared and the camp broken up.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading I was for several days unable to mount my horse, but had recovered completely by the time the pemmican was prepared and the camp broken up.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading I was for several days unable to mount my horse, but had recovered completely by the time the pemmican was prepared and the camp broken up.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Trevor and I at once came to the opinion that it was our duty to be non-combatants; and, indeed, we counselled our friends to retreat without attacking the Sioux, and to trust to their own vigilance not to be taken by surprise.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I was for several days unable to mount my horse, but had recovered completely by the time the pemmican was prepared and the camp broken up.
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 It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Trevor and I at once came to the opinion that it was our duty to be non-combatants; and, indeed, we counselled our friends to retreat without attacking the Sioux, and to trust to their own vigilance not to be taken by surprise.
carry out
From this reading It was agreed by the hunters that if they did not attack the Sioux, the Sioux would follow and attack them and take them unawares.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Trevor and I at once came to the opinion that it was our duty to be non-combatants; and, indeed, we counselled our friends to retreat without attacking the Sioux, and to trust to their own vigilance not to be taken by surprise.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was for several days unable to mount my horse, but had recovered completely by the time the pemmican was prepared and the camp broken up.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
up to a particular time
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I was for several days unable to mount my horse, but had recovered completely by the time the pemmican was prepared and the camp broken up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was for several days unable to mount my horse, but had recovered completely by the time the pemmican was prepared and the camp broken up.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
Trevor
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From this reading Trevor and I at once came to the opinion that it was our duty to be non-combatants; and, indeed, we counselled our friends to retreat without attacking the Sioux, and to trust to their own vigilance not to be taken by surprise.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Trevor and I at once came to the opinion that it was our duty to be non-combatants; and, indeed, we counselled our friends to retreat without attacking the Sioux, and to trust to their own vigilance not to be taken by surprise.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading I was for several days unable to mount my horse, but had recovered completely by the time the pemmican was prepared and the camp broken up.
unawaresadverbUS /ˌʌnəˈwerz/
without forethought or plan; inadvertently
From this reading It was agreed by the hunters that if they did not attack the Sioux, the Sioux would follow and attack them and take them unawares.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I was for several days unable to mount my horse, but had recovered completely by the time the pemmican was prepared and the camp broken up.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading Trevor and I at once came to the opinion that it was our duty to be non-combatants; and, indeed, we counselled our friends to retreat without attacking the Sioux, and to trust to their own vigilance not to be taken by surprise.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A council of war was held immediately.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was for several days unable to mount my horse, but had recovered completely by the time the pemmican was prepared and the camp broken up.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
at the time that
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
in or at the place that
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Trevor and I at once came to the opinion that it was our duty to be non-combatants; and, indeed, we counselled our friends to retreat without attacking the Sioux, and to trust to their own vigilance not to be taken by surprise.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It had been arranged that we were to begin the homeward march the next day, when the scouts, always kept actively employed on such occasions, brought in word that they had discovered the trail of a band of Sioux, their hereditary foes, and had followed it up till they found them encamped not more than a day's journey from where we were--in American territory.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was agreed by the hunters that if they did not attack the Sioux, the Sioux would follow and attack them and take them unawares.
