Chapter XIX

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

From this reading Joe asked the chief to give a dance with his warriors at the ranche, for his parents and his sisters to see how the Indians enjoy themselves.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was a distance of about four miles, the usual length of a race-course with the Indians.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

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

From this reading Joe asked the chief to give a dance with his warriors at the ranche, for his parents and his sisters to see how the Indians enjoy themselves.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Joe asked the chief to give a dance with his warriors at the ranche, for his parents and his sisters to see how the Indians enjoy themselves.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

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

From this reading White Wolf said he would be sure to do so the night before they left.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading White Wolf said he would be sure to do so the night before they left.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading To-morrow, they were going to have a horse-race, and, should his father be willing, they would use that long, level stretch of prairie between the house and the creek.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Joe asked the chief to give a dance with his warriors at the ranche, for his parents and his sisters to see how the Indians enjoy themselves.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading To-morrow, they were going to have a horse-race, and, should his father be willing, they would use that long, level stretch of prairie between the house and the creek.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Joe asked the chief to give a dance with his warriors at the ranche, for his parents and his sisters to see how the Indians enjoy themselves.

plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

the act of departing

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading It was a distance of about four miles, the usual length of a race-course with the Indians.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading White Wolf said he would be sure to do so the night before they left.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Joe asked the chief to give a dance with his warriors at the ranche, for his parents and his sisters to see how the Indians enjoy themselves.

a social unit living together

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading To-morrow, they were going to have a horse-race, and, should his father be willing, they would use that long, level stretch of prairie between the house and the creek.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was a distance of about four miles, the usual length of a race-course with the Indians.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Joe asked the chief to give a dance with his warriors at the ranche, for his parents and his sisters to see how the Indians enjoy themselves.

the act of departing

From this reading To-morrow, they were going to have a horse-race, and, should his father be willing, they would use that long, level stretch of prairie between the house and the creek.

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

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To-morrow, they were going to have a horse-race, and, should his father be willing, they would use that long, level stretch of prairie between the house and the creek.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading White Wolf said he would be sure to do so the night before they left.

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

From this reading Joe asked the chief to give a dance with his warriors at the ranche, for his parents and his sisters to see how the Indians enjoy themselves.

compete in a horse race

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading To-morrow, they were going to have a horse-race, and, should his father be willing, they would use that long, level stretch of prairie between the house and the creek.

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

From this reading Joe asked the chief to give a dance with his warriors at the ranche, for his parents and his sisters to see how the Indians enjoy themselves.

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

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

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

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a distance of about four miles, the usual length of a race-course with the Indians.

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

From this reading Joe asked the chief to give a dance with his warriors at the ranche, for his parents and his sisters to see how the Indians enjoy themselves.

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

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading White Wolf said he would be sure to do so the night before they left.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading It was a distance of about four miles, the usual length of a race-course with the Indians.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading To-morrow, they were going to have a horse-race, and, should his father be willing, they would use that long, level stretch of prairie between the house and the creek.

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 To-morrow, they were going to have a horse-race, and, should his father be willing, they would use that long, level stretch of prairie between the house and the creek.

for more time

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

engage in

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading It was a distance of about four miles, the usual length of a race-course with the Indians.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

impressive in appearance

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

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

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Joe asked the chief to give a dance with his warriors at the ranche, for his parents and his sisters to see how the Indians enjoy themselves.

plural of “pawnee” — a member of the Pawnee nation formerly living in Nebraska and Kansas but now largely in Oklahoma

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading To-morrow, they were going to have a horse-race, and, should his father be willing, they would use that long, level stretch of prairie between the house and the creek.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

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

From this reading It was a distance of about four miles, the usual length of a race-course with the Indians.

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

From this reading Joe asked the chief to give a dance with his warriors at the ranche, for his parents and his sisters to see how the Indians enjoy themselves.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading White Wolf said he would be sure to do so the night before they left.

express in words

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Joe asked the chief to give a dance with his warriors at the ranche, for his parents and his sisters to see how the Indians enjoy themselves.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading To-morrow, they were going to have a horse-race, and, should his father be willing, they would use that long, level stretch of prairie between the house and the creek.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Joe asked the chief to give a dance with his warriors at the ranche, for his parents and his sisters to see how the Indians enjoy themselves.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading White Wolf said he would be sure to do so the night before they left.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading To-morrow, they were going to have a horse-race, and, should his father be willing, they would use that long, level stretch of prairie between the house and the creek.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading White Wolf said he would be sure to do so the night before they left.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To-morrow, they were going to have a horse-race, and, should his father be willing, they would use that long, level stretch of prairie between the house and the creek.

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

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Joe asked the chief to give a dance with his warriors at the ranche, for his parents and his sisters to see how the Indians enjoy themselves.

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

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

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

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

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

From this reading To-morrow, they were going to have a horse-race, and, should his father be willing, they would use that long, level stretch of prairie between the house and the creek.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

the act of using

From this reading To-morrow, they were going to have a horse-race, and, should his father be willing, they would use that long, level stretch of prairie between the house and the creek.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading It was a distance of about four miles, the usual length of a race-course with the Indians.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading Joe asked the chief to give a dance with his warriors at the ranche, for his parents and his sisters to see how the Indians enjoy themselves.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was a distance of about four miles, the usual length of a race-course with the Indians.

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

From this reading To-morrow, they were going to have a horse-race, and, should his father be willing, they would use that long, level stretch of prairie between the house and the creek.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading To-morrow, they were going to have a horse-race, and, should his father be willing, they would use that long, level stretch of prairie between the house and the creek.

plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading THE INDIAN HORSE-RACE--KATE'S PONY WINS--THE TRADE WITH THE PAWNEES--THE DANCES AT NIGHT--THE INDIANS SAY GOOD BY TO THE FAMILY--NOBLE ACTION OF WHITE WOLF THE Pawnees having remained on the Oxhide much longer than in any previous season, they began to make preparations for departure.

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

From this reading White Wolf said he would be sure to do so the night before they left.