Chapter XXX

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

From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL "WE are done for!" cried Roger, as vociferous yells from various quarters told of the sudden peril that had burst upon them.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading In a few instances his appeals would touch the hearts of the whites, so that, even against their good judgment, they were known to work the flatboat near the bank.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading There were white renegades among the natives, men like Simon Girty, who had been chased out of the settlements for wrong-doing, and who, hating their kind, had joined fortunes with the red tribes.

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

From this reading One of these turncoats would disguise himself, and set up a plaintive appeal for help, claiming to be an honest man, who had just escaped from the torture post of the Indians, and begging the newcomers not to forsake him.

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

From this reading There were white renegades among the natives, men like Simon Girty, who had been chased out of the settlements for wrong-doing, and who, hating their kind, had joined fortunes with the red tribes.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading One of these turncoats would disguise himself, and set up a plaintive appeal for help, claiming to be an honest man, who had just escaped from the torture post of the Indians, and begging the newcomers not to forsake him.

plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading In a few instances his appeals would touch the hearts of the whites, so that, even against their good judgment, they were known to work the flatboat near the bank.

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

From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL "WE are done for!" cried Roger, as vociferous yells from various quarters told of the sudden peril that had burst upon them.

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

From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL "WE are done for!" cried Roger, as vociferous yells from various quarters told of the sudden peril that had burst upon them.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading In a few instances his appeals would touch the hearts of the whites, so that, even against their good judgment, they were known to work the flatboat near the bank.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading One of these turncoats would disguise himself, and set up a plaintive appeal for help, claiming to be an honest man, who had just escaped from the torture post of the Indians, and begging the newcomers not to forsake him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There were white renegades among the natives, men like Simon Girty, who had been chased out of the settlements for wrong-doing, and who, hating their kind, had joined fortunes with the red tribes.

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading One of these turncoats would disguise himself, and set up a plaintive appeal for help, claiming to be an honest man, who had just escaped from the torture post of the Indians, and begging the newcomers not to forsake him.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL "WE are done for!" cried Roger, as vociferous yells from various quarters told of the sudden peril that had burst upon them.

a person who is being chased

From this reading There were white renegades among the natives, men like Simon Girty, who had been chased out of the settlements for wrong-doing, and who, hating their kind, had joined fortunes with the red tribes.

-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading One of these turncoats would disguise himself, and set up a plaintive appeal for help, claiming to be an honest man, who had just escaped from the torture post of the Indians, and begging the newcomers not to forsake him.

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL "WE are done for!" cried Roger, as vociferous yells from various quarters told of the sudden peril that had burst upon them.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading One of these turncoats would disguise himself, and set up a plaintive appeal for help, claiming to be an honest man, who had just escaped from the torture post of the Indians, and begging the newcomers not to forsake him.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL "WE are done for!" cried Roger, as vociferous yells from various quarters told of the sudden peril that had burst upon them.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading One of these turncoats would disguise himself, and set up a plaintive appeal for help, claiming to be an honest man, who had just escaped from the torture post of the Indians, and begging the newcomers not to forsake him.

divisible by two

From this reading In a few instances his appeals would touch the hearts of the whites, so that, even against their good judgment, they were known to work the flatboat near the bank.

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In a few instances his appeals would touch the hearts of the whites, so that, even against their good judgment, they were known to work the flatboat near the bank.

a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

From this reading In a few instances his appeals would touch the hearts of the whites, so that, even against their good judgment, they were known to work the flatboat near the bank.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL "WE are done for!" cried Roger, as vociferous yells from various quarters told of the sudden peril that had burst upon them.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading One of these turncoats would disguise himself, and set up a plaintive appeal for help, claiming to be an honest man, who had just escaped from the torture post of the Indians, and begging the newcomers not to forsake him.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading There were white renegades among the natives, men like Simon Girty, who had been chased out of the settlements for wrong-doing, and who, hating their kind, had joined fortunes with the red tribes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL "WE are done for!" cried Roger, as vociferous yells from various quarters told of the sudden peril that had burst upon them.

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

From this reading There were white renegades among the natives, men like Simon Girty, who had been chased out of the settlements for wrong-doing, and who, hating their kind, had joined fortunes with the red tribes.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading In a few instances his appeals would touch the hearts of the whites, so that, even against their good judgment, they were known to work the flatboat near the bank.

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

From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL "WE are done for!" cried Roger, as vociferous yells from various quarters told of the sudden peril that had burst upon them.

-ing form of “hate” — dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

From this reading There were white renegades among the natives, men like Simon Girty, who had been chased out of the settlements for wrong-doing, and who, hating their kind, had joined fortunes with the red tribes.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading In a few instances his appeals would touch the hearts of the whites, so that, even against their good judgment, they were known to work the flatboat near the bank.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading One of these turncoats would disguise himself, and set up a plaintive appeal for help, claiming to be an honest man, who had just escaped from the torture post of the Indians, and begging the newcomers not to forsake him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading One of these turncoats would disguise himself, and set up a plaintive appeal for help, claiming to be an honest man, who had just escaped from the torture post of the Indians, and begging the newcomers not to forsake him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading One of these turncoats would disguise himself, and set up a plaintive appeal for help, claiming to be an honest man, who had just escaped from the torture post of the Indians, and begging the newcomers not to forsake him.

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

From this reading In a few instances his appeals would touch the hearts of the whites, so that, even against their good judgment, they were known to work the flatboat near the bank.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading One of these turncoats would disguise himself, and set up a plaintive appeal for help, claiming to be an honest man, who had just escaped from the torture post of the Indians, and begging the newcomers not to forsake him.

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

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

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

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

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

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading In a few instances his appeals would touch the hearts of the whites, so that, even against their good judgment, they were known to work the flatboat near the bank.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading There were white renegades among the natives, men like Simon Girty, who had been chased out of the settlements for wrong-doing, and who, hating their kind, had joined fortunes with the red tribes.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading In a few instances his appeals would touch the hearts of the whites, so that, even against their good judgment, they were known to work the flatboat near the bank.

and nothing more

From this reading One of these turncoats would disguise himself, and set up a plaintive appeal for help, claiming to be an honest man, who had just escaped from the torture post of the Indians, and begging the newcomers not to forsake him.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading There were white renegades among the natives, men like Simon Girty, who had been chased out of the settlements for wrong-doing, and who, hating their kind, had joined fortunes with the red tribes.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading In a few instances his appeals would touch the hearts of the whites, so that, even against their good judgment, they were known to work the flatboat near the bank.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There were white renegades among the natives, men like Simon Girty, who had been chased out of the settlements for wrong-doing, and who, hating their kind, had joined fortunes with the red tribes.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading One of these turncoats would disguise himself, and set up a plaintive appeal for help, claiming to be an honest man, who had just escaped from the torture post of the Indians, and begging the newcomers not to forsake him.

the force of workers available

From this reading There were white renegades among the natives, men like Simon Girty, who had been chased out of the settlements for wrong-doing, and who, hating their kind, had joined fortunes with the red tribes.

a particular point in time

From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL "WE are done for!" cried Roger, as vociferous yells from various quarters told of the sudden peril that had burst upon them.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading There were white renegades among the natives, men like Simon Girty, who had been chased out of the settlements for wrong-doing, and who, hating their kind, had joined fortunes with the red tribes.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading In a few instances his appeals would touch the hearts of the whites, so that, even against their good judgment, they were known to work the flatboat near the bank.

plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity

From this reading One of these turncoats would disguise himself, and set up a plaintive appeal for help, claiming to be an honest man, who had just escaped from the torture post of the Indians, and begging the newcomers not to forsake him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One of these turncoats would disguise himself, and set up a plaintive appeal for help, claiming to be an honest man, who had just escaped from the torture post of the Indians, and begging the newcomers not to forsake him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL "WE are done for!" cried Roger, as vociferous yells from various quarters told of the sudden peril that had burst upon them.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of these turncoats would disguise himself, and set up a plaintive appeal for help, claiming to be an honest man, who had just escaped from the torture post of the Indians, and begging the newcomers not to forsake him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There were white renegades among the natives, men like Simon Girty, who had been chased out of the settlements for wrong-doing, and who, hating their kind, had joined fortunes with the red tribes.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL "WE are done for!" cried Roger, as vociferous yells from various quarters told of the sudden peril that had burst upon them.

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

expressing sorrow

From this reading One of these turncoats would disguise himself, and set up a plaintive appeal for help, claiming to be an honest man, who had just escaped from the torture post of the Indians, and begging the newcomers not to forsake him.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading One of these turncoats would disguise himself, and set up a plaintive appeal for help, claiming to be an honest man, who had just escaped from the torture post of the Indians, and begging the newcomers not to forsake him.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL "WE are done for!" cried Roger, as vociferous yells from various quarters told of the sudden peril that had burst upon them.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading There were white renegades among the natives, men like Simon Girty, who had been chased out of the settlements for wrong-doing, and who, hating their kind, had joined fortunes with the red tribes.

plural of “renegade” — someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw

From this reading There were white renegades among the natives, men like Simon Girty, who had been chased out of the settlements for wrong-doing, and who, hating their kind, had joined fortunes with the red tribes.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

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

From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL "WE are done for!" cried Roger, as vociferous yells from various quarters told of the sudden peril that had burst upon them.

a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading One of these turncoats would disguise himself, and set up a plaintive appeal for help, claiming to be an honest man, who had just escaped from the torture post of the Indians, and begging the newcomers not to forsake him.

plural of “settlement” — 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 There were white renegades among the natives, men like Simon Girty, who had been chased out of the settlements for wrong-doing, and who, hating their kind, had joined fortunes with the red tribes.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading There were white renegades among the natives, men like Simon Girty, who had been chased out of the settlements for wrong-doing, and who, hating their kind, had joined fortunes with the red tribes.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In a few instances his appeals would touch the hearts of the whites, so that, even against their good judgment, they were known to work the flatboat near the bank.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL "WE are done for!" cried Roger, as vociferous yells from various quarters told of the sudden peril that had burst upon them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL "WE are done for!" cried Roger, as vociferous yells from various quarters told of the sudden peril that had burst upon them.

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

From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL "WE are done for!" cried Roger, as vociferous yells from various quarters told of the sudden peril that had burst upon them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL "WE are done for!" cried Roger, as vociferous yells from various quarters told of the sudden peril that had burst upon them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were white renegades among the natives, men like Simon Girty, who had been chased out of the settlements for wrong-doing, and who, hating their kind, had joined fortunes with the red tribes.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading One of these turncoats would disguise himself, and set up a plaintive appeal for help, claiming to be an honest man, who had just escaped from the torture post of the Indians, and begging the newcomers not to forsake him.

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

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

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

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL "WE are done for!" cried Roger, as vociferous yells from various quarters told of the sudden peril that had burst upon them.

torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading One of these turncoats would disguise himself, and set up a plaintive appeal for help, claiming to be an honest man, who had just escaped from the torture post of the Indians, and begging the newcomers not to forsake him.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading In a few instances his appeals would touch the hearts of the whites, so that, even against their good judgment, they were known to work the flatboat near the bank.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading There were white renegades among the natives, men like Simon Girty, who had been chased out of the settlements for wrong-doing, and who, hating their kind, had joined fortunes with the red tribes.

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

From this reading One of these turncoats would disguise himself, and set up a plaintive appeal for help, claiming to be an honest man, who had just escaped from the torture post of the Indians, and begging the newcomers not to forsake him.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading One of these turncoats would disguise himself, and set up a plaintive appeal for help, claiming to be an honest man, who had just escaped from the torture post of the Indians, and begging the newcomers not to forsake him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL "WE are done for!" cried Roger, as vociferous yells from various quarters told of the sudden peril that had burst upon them.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL "WE are done for!" cried Roger, as vociferous yells from various quarters told of the sudden peril that had burst upon them.

conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry

From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL "WE are done for!" cried Roger, as vociferous yells from various quarters told of the sudden peril that had burst upon them.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL "WE are done for!" cried Roger, as vociferous yells from various quarters told of the sudden peril that had burst upon them.

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

From this reading There were white renegades among the natives, men like Simon Girty, who had been chased out of the settlements for wrong-doing, and who, hating their kind, had joined fortunes with the red tribes.

at the time that

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

a Caucasian

From this reading There were white renegades among the natives, men like Simon Girty, who had been chased out of the settlements for wrong-doing, and who, hating their kind, had joined fortunes with the red tribes.

plural of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading In a few instances his appeals would touch the hearts of the whites, so that, even against their good judgment, they were known to work the flatboat near the bank.

which person or people

From this reading There were white renegades among the natives, men like Simon Girty, who had been chased out of the settlements for wrong-doing, and who, hating their kind, had joined fortunes with the red tribes.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There were white renegades among the natives, men like Simon Girty, who had been chased out of the settlements for wrong-doing, and who, hating their kind, had joined fortunes with the red tribes.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In a few instances his appeals would touch the hearts of the whites, so that, even against their good judgment, they were known to work the flatboat near the bank.

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

From this reading The pioneer boys had often, when sitting at the knees of their fathers, heard how the crafty Indians along the Ohio River, wishing to coax the settlers ashore when they drifted down the stream in their shanty boats, would resort to a ruse.

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

From this reading There were white renegades among the natives, men like Simon Girty, who had been chased out of the settlements for wrong-doing, and who, hating their kind, had joined fortunes with the red tribes.

plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL "WE are done for!" cried Roger, as vociferous yells from various quarters told of the sudden peril that had burst upon them.