used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As they wanted to go on a hunt for the wild horses on the Cimarron bottom, they had to wait until the grass grew enough to furnish pasture for their own ponies on the trip.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About the middle of April, White Wolf told his warriors that he would start in a few days.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading About the middle of April, White Wolf told his warriors that he would start in a few days.
ArkansasnounUS /ˈɑːrkənsɑː/
a state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading The runner said that when White Wolf started he wanted to be off very early in the morning, so as to make the Arkansas the first night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they wanted to go on a hunt for the wild horses on the Cimarron bottom, they had to wait until the grass grew enough to furnish pasture for their own ponies on the trip.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A runner was despatched to Errolstrath, to tell Joe the band would leave in a short time, and to be ready at a moment's notice.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading A runner was despatched to Errolstrath, to tell Joe the band would leave in a short time, and to be ready at a moment's notice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A runner was despatched to Errolstrath, to tell Joe the band would leave in a short time, and to be ready at a moment's notice.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
the lower side of anything
From this reading As they wanted to go on a hunt for the wild horses on the Cimarron bottom, they had to wait until the grass grew enough to furnish pasture for their own ponies on the trip.
the act of breaking something
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
CimarronnounUS /ˈsɪmərɑːn/
a river that rises in northeastern New Mexico and flows eastward into Oklahoma where it becomes a tributary of the Arkansas River
From this reading As they wanted to go on a hunt for the wild horses on the Cimarron bottom, they had to wait until the grass grew enough to furnish pasture for their own ponies on the trip.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading About the middle of April, White Wolf told his warriors that he would start in a few days.
despatched
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A runner was despatched to Errolstrath, to tell Joe the band would leave in a short time, and to be ready at a moment's notice.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The runner said that when White Wolf started he wanted to be off very early in the morning, so as to make the Arkansas the first night.
ELKnounUS /elk/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As they wanted to go on a hunt for the wild horses on the Cimarron bottom, they had to wait until the grass grew enough to furnish pasture for their own ponies on the trip.
Errolstrath
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A runner was despatched to Errolstrath, to tell Joe the band would leave in a short time, and to be ready at a moment's notice.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading About the middle of April, White Wolf told his warriors that he would start in a few days.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The runner said that when White Wolf started he wanted to be off very early in the morning, so as to make the Arkansas the first night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As they wanted to go on a hunt for the wild horses on the Cimarron bottom, they had to wait until the grass grew enough to furnish pasture for their own ponies on the trip.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading As they wanted to go on a hunt for the wild horses on the Cimarron bottom, they had to wait until the grass grew enough to furnish pasture for their own ponies on the trip.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As they wanted to go on a hunt for the wild horses on the Cimarron bottom, they had to wait until the grass grew enough to furnish pasture for their own ponies on the trip.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading As they wanted to go on a hunt for the wild horses on the Cimarron bottom, they had to wait until the grass grew enough to furnish pasture for their own ponies on the trip.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As they wanted to go on a hunt for the wild horses on the Cimarron bottom, they had to wait until the grass grew enough to furnish pasture for their own ponies on the trip.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As they wanted to go on a hunt for the wild horses on the Cimarron bottom, they had to wait until the grass grew enough to furnish pasture for their own ponies on the trip.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading About the middle of April, White Wolf told his warriors that he would start in a few days.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading About the middle of April, White Wolf told his warriors that he would start in a few days.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading As they wanted to go on a hunt for the wild horses on the Cimarron bottom, they had to wait until the grass grew enough to furnish pasture for their own ponies on the trip.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
JOE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
go away from a place
From this reading A runner was despatched to Errolstrath, to tell Joe the band would leave in a short time, and to be ready at a moment's notice.
LYNXESnounUS /ˈlɪŋksɪz/
plural of “lynx” — a text browser
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
engage in
From this reading The runner said that when White Wolf started he wanted to be off very early in the morning, so as to make the Arkansas the first night.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading About the middle of April, White Wolf told his warriors that he would start in a few days.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A runner was despatched to Errolstrath, to tell Joe the band would leave in a short time, and to be ready at a moment's notice.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The runner said that when White Wolf started he wanted to be off very early in the morning, so as to make the Arkansas the first night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The runner said that when White Wolf started he wanted to be off very early in the morning, so as to make the Arkansas the first night.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading A runner was despatched to Errolstrath, to tell Joe the band would leave in a short time, and to be ready at a moment's notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The runner said that when White Wolf started he wanted to be off very early in the morning, so as to make the Arkansas the first night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As they wanted to go on a hunt for the wild horses on the Cimarron bottom, they had to wait until the grass grew enough to furnish pasture for their own ponies on the trip.
Oxhide
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading As they wanted to go on a hunt for the wild horses on the Cimarron bottom, they had to wait until the grass grew enough to furnish pasture for their own ponies on the trip.
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 WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading As they wanted to go on a hunt for the wild horses on the Cimarron bottom, they had to wait until the grass grew enough to furnish pasture for their own ponies on the trip.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading A runner was despatched to Errolstrath, to tell Joe the band would leave in a short time, and to be ready at a moment's notice.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading A runner was despatched to Errolstrath, to tell Joe the band would leave in a short time, and to be ready at a moment's notice.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The runner said that when White Wolf started he wanted to be off very early in the morning, so as to make the Arkansas the first night.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A runner was despatched to Errolstrath, to tell Joe the band would leave in a short time, and to be ready at a moment's notice.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
SLEEPSnounUS /sliːps/
plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The runner said that when White Wolf started he wanted to be off very early in the morning, so as to make the Arkansas the first night.
the season of growth
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
STALLIONnounUS /ˈstæljən/
uncastrated adult male horse
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading About the middle of April, White Wolf told his warriors that he would start in a few days.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The runner said that when White Wolf started he wanted to be off very early in the morning, so as to make the Arkansas the first night.
express in words
From this reading A runner was despatched to Errolstrath, to tell Joe the band would leave in a short time, and to be ready at a moment's notice.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading About the middle of April, White Wolf told his warriors that he would start in a few days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As they wanted to go on a hunt for the wild horses on the Cimarron bottom, they had to wait until the grass grew enough to furnish pasture for their own ponies on the trip.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they wanted to go on a hunt for the wild horses on the Cimarron bottom, they had to wait until the grass grew enough to furnish pasture for their own ponies on the trip.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A runner was despatched to Errolstrath, to tell Joe the band would leave in a short time, and to be ready at a moment's notice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As they wanted to go on a hunt for the wild horses on the Cimarron bottom, they had to wait until the grass grew enough to furnish pasture for their own ponies on the trip.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading About the middle of April, White Wolf told his warriors that he would start in a few days.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading As they wanted to go on a hunt for the wild horses on the Cimarron bottom, they had to wait until the grass grew enough to furnish pasture for their own ponies on the trip.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As they wanted to go on a hunt for the wild horses on the Cimarron bottom, they had to wait until the grass grew enough to furnish pasture for their own ponies on the trip.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
precisely as stated
From this reading The runner said that when White Wolf started he wanted to be off very early in the morning, so as to make the Arkansas the first night.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading As they wanted to go on a hunt for the wild horses on the Cimarron bottom, they had to wait until the grass grew enough to furnish pasture for their own ponies on the trip.
WALNUTnounUS /ˈwɔːlnʌt/
nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading As they wanted to go on a hunt for the wild horses on the Cimarron bottom, they had to wait until the grass grew enough to furnish pasture for their own ponies on the trip.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading About the middle of April, White Wolf told his warriors that he would start in a few days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A runner was despatched to Errolstrath, to tell Joe the band would leave in a short time, and to be ready at a moment's notice.
at the time that
From this reading The runner said that when White Wolf started he wanted to be off very early in the morning, so as to make the Arkansas the first night.
a Caucasian
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading About the middle of April, White Wolf told his warriors that he would start in a few days.
WOLF'SnounUS /wʊlfs/
possessive form of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
WOLVESnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading WILD HORSES--JOE SLEEPS IN WHITE WOLF'S TENT--CAMP ON THE WALNUT--WOLVES AND LYNXES--KILL AN ELK--THE CHASE--CAPTURE OF THE BLACK STALLION--WHITE WOLF'S SKILL--BREAKING THE HORSES THE Pawnees remained on Oxhide Creek later than usual this spring.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading About the middle of April, White Wolf told his warriors that he would start in a few days.
