used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was at this time there arose a necessity for some supplies, and the brothers were told to go into town to obtain the same.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
highly skilled
From this reading Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
anew
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was at this time there arose a necessity for some supplies, and the brothers were told to go into town to obtain the same.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently David had succeeded in securing the funds he so badly needed, showing that one staunch friend must have stood by him.
Armstrongs
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From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading It was at this time there arose a necessity for some supplies, and the brothers were told to go into town to obtain the same.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This told them that the die was indeed cast, for little need they would have of horses, save as beasts of burden in case of migration.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Apparently David had succeeded in securing the funds he so badly needed, showing that one staunch friend must have stood by him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading This told them that the die was indeed cast, for little need they would have of horses, save as beasts of burden in case of migration.
for the reason that
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It was at this time there arose a necessity for some supplies, and the brothers were told to go into town to obtain the same.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading This told them that the die was indeed cast, for little need they would have of horses, save as beasts of burden in case of migration.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Apparently David had succeeded in securing the funds he so badly needed, showing that one staunch friend must have stood by him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
an occurrence of something
From this reading This told them that the die was indeed cast, for little need they would have of horses, save as beasts of burden in case of migration.
put or send forth
From this reading This told them that the die was indeed cast, for little need they would have of horses, save as beasts of burden in case of migration.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Apparently David had succeeded in securing the funds he so badly needed, showing that one staunch friend must have stood by him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading This told them that the die was indeed cast, for little need they would have of horses, save as beasts of burden in case of migration.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This told them that the die was indeed cast, for little need they would have of horses, save as beasts of burden in case of migration.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Apparently David had succeeded in securing the funds he so badly needed, showing that one staunch friend must have stood by him.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading Apparently David had succeeded in securing the funds he so badly needed, showing that one staunch friend must have stood by him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was at this time there arose a necessity for some supplies, and the brothers were told to go into town to obtain the same.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
only a very short time before
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This told them that the die was indeed cast, for little need they would have of horses, save as beasts of burden in case of migration.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apparently David had succeeded in securing the funds he so badly needed, showing that one staunch friend must have stood by him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Apparently David had succeeded in securing the funds he so badly needed, showing that one staunch friend must have stood by him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This told them that the die was indeed cast, for little need they would have of horses, save as beasts of burden in case of migration.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading This told them that the die was indeed cast, for little need they would have of horses, save as beasts of burden in case of migration.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at this time there arose a necessity for some supplies, and the brothers were told to go into town to obtain the same.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This told them that the die was indeed cast, for little need they would have of horses, save as beasts of burden in case of migration.
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 Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
migrationnounUS /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/
the movement of persons from one country or locality to another
From this reading This told them that the die was indeed cast, for little need they would have of horses, save as beasts of burden in case of migration.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading It was at this time there arose a necessity for some supplies, and the brothers were told to go into town to obtain the same.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading This told them that the die was indeed cast, for little need they would have of horses, save as beasts of burden in case of migration.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Apparently David had succeeded in securing the funds he so badly needed, showing that one staunch friend must have stood by him.
not any; not one
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
not one, and not any
From this reading Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
O'Mara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
come into possession of
From this reading It was at this time there arose a necessity for some supplies, and the brothers were told to go into town to obtain the same.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was at this time there arose a necessity for some supplies, and the brothers were told to go into town to obtain the same.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
except for; apart from
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Apparently David had succeeded in securing the funds he so badly needed, showing that one staunch friend must have stood by him.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Apparently David had succeeded in securing the funds he so badly needed, showing that one staunch friend must have stood by him.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was at this time there arose a necessity for some supplies, and the brothers were told to go into town to obtain the same.
staunchadjectiveUS /stɔːntʃ/
firm and dependable especially in loyalty
From this reading Apparently David had succeeded in securing the funds he so badly needed, showing that one staunch friend must have stood by him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Apparently David had succeeded in securing the funds he so badly needed, showing that one staunch friend must have stood by him.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Apparently David had succeeded in securing the funds he so badly needed, showing that one staunch friend must have stood by him.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading It was at this time there arose a necessity for some supplies, and the brothers were told to go into town to obtain the same.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This told them that the die was indeed cast, for little need they would have of horses, save as beasts of burden in case of migration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This told them that the die was indeed cast, for little need they would have of horses, save as beasts of burden in case of migration.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This told them that the die was indeed cast, for little need they would have of horses, save as beasts of burden in case of migration.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was at this time there arose a necessity for some supplies, and the brothers were told to go into town to obtain the same.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was at this time there arose a necessity for some supplies, and the brothers were told to go into town to obtain the same.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading This told them that the die was indeed cast, for little need they would have of horses, save as beasts of burden in case of migration.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
not known
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
WagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
which person or people
From this reading INTO THE UNKNOWN LAND DURING the following two days peace reigned around the humble home of the Armstrongs; but this was partly because no one went into the town again save the father, who came home on the second afternoon leading two horses, at sight of which the boys could hardly repress their shouts of satisfaction.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading Wagons could not be used, so O'Mara had declared, because much of the long journey must be accomplished along those winding buffalo trails that traversed the forest, for of roads there were absolutely none.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This told them that the die was indeed cast, for little need they would have of horses, save as beasts of burden in case of migration.
