amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
bandnounUS /bænd/
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
cursesnounUS /ˈkɜːrsɪz/
plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
drawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
hand-fast
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From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
PawneesnounUS /ˈpɔːˈniːz/
plural of “pawnee” — a member of the Pawnee nation formerly living in Nebraska and Kansas but now largely in Oklahoma
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
readilyadverbUS /ˈredəli/
without much difficulty
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
sensationnounUS /senˈseɪʃən/
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading —Shakespeare.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
Siouxes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
torturesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərz/
plural of “torture” — extreme mental distress
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
trailnounUS /treɪl/
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading In leading the hunters of the band back to the encampment, their chief had neglected none of the customary precautions of Indian prudence, in order that his trail might escape the eyes of his enemies.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It will readily be seen that the event just related was attended by an extraordinary sensation among the Siouxes.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If that shepherd be not in hand-fast, let him fly; the curses he shall have, the tortures he shall feel, will break the back of man, the heart of monster.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would seem, however, that the Pawnees had not only made the dangerous discovery, but had managed with great art to draw nigh the place, by the only side on which it was thought unnecessary to guard the approaches with the usual line of sentinels.
