Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

later than; following

From this reading The trappers circumvented their foes by setting the traps after nightfall and lifting the game before daybreak.

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

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

out of bed

From this reading JOHN COLTER--FREE TRAPPER Long before sunrise hunters were astir in the mountains.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Night in the mountains was full of a mystery that the imagination of the Indians peopled with terrors enough to frighten them away.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading JOHN COLTER--FREE TRAPPER Long before sunrise hunters were astir in the mountains.

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

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The trappers circumvented their foes by setting the traps after nightfall and lifting the game before daybreak.

a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

past form of “circumvent” — surround so as to force to give up

From this reading The trappers circumvented their foes by setting the traps after nightfall and lifting the game before daybreak.

a sharp steel wedge that precedes the plow and cuts vertically through the soil

From this reading JOHN COLTER--FREE TRAPPER Long before sunrise hunters were astir in the mountains.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

informal intensifiers

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

the first light of day

From this reading The trappers circumvented their foes by setting the traps after nightfall and lifting the game before daybreak.

place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

to say again or imitate

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Night in the mountains was full of a mystery that the imagination of the Indians peopled with terrors enough to frighten them away.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading The trappers circumvented their foes by setting the traps after nightfall and lifting the game before daybreak.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading JOHN COLTER--FREE TRAPPER Long before sunrise hunters were astir in the mountains.

cause fear in

From this reading Night in the mountains was full of a mystery that the imagination of the Indians peopled with terrors enough to frighten them away.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Night in the mountains was full of a mystery that the imagination of the Indians peopled with terrors enough to frighten them away.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The trappers circumvented their foes by setting the traps after nightfall and lifting the game before daybreak.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

someone who hunts game

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading JOHN COLTER--FREE TRAPPER Long before sunrise hunters were astir in the mountains.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Night in the mountains was full of a mystery that the imagination of the Indians peopled with terrors enough to frighten them away.

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

From this reading JOHN COLTER--FREE TRAPPER Long before sunrise hunters were astir in the mountains.

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

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

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

From this reading Night in the mountains was full of a mystery that the imagination of the Indians peopled with terrors enough to frighten them away.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading JOHN COLTER--FREE TRAPPER Long before sunrise hunters were astir in the mountains.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading The trappers circumvented their foes by setting the traps after nightfall and lifting the game before daybreak.

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 JOHN COLTER--FREE TRAPPER Long before sunrise hunters were astir in the mountains.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading JOHN COLTER--FREE TRAPPER Long before sunrise hunters were astir in the mountains.

greatly increased as by multiplication

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

plural of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Night in the mountains was full of a mystery that the imagination of the Indians peopled with terrors enough to frighten them away.

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

From this reading Night in the mountains was full of a mystery that the imagination of the Indians peopled with terrors enough to frighten them away.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading The trappers circumvented their foes by setting the traps after nightfall and lifting the game before daybreak.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

go across or through

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

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

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

furnished with people

From this reading Night in the mountains was full of a mystery that the imagination of the Indians peopled with terrors enough to frighten them away.

Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

-ing form of “rocket” — shoot up abruptly, like a rocket

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

move hurridly

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading The trappers circumvented their foes by setting the traps after nightfall and lifting the game before daybreak.

a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

plural of “silence” — the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

held in check with difficulty

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

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

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

the first light of day

From this reading JOHN COLTER--FREE TRAPPER Long before sunrise hunters were astir in the mountains.

showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Night in the mountains was full of a mystery that the imagination of the Indians peopled with terrors enough to frighten them away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Night in the mountains was full of a mystery that the imagination of the Indians peopled with terrors enough to frighten them away.

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

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

From this reading JOHN COLTER--FREE TRAPPER Long before sunrise hunters were astir in the mountains.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The trappers circumvented their foes by setting the traps after nightfall and lifting the game before daybreak.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Night in the mountains was full of a mystery that the imagination of the Indians peopled with terrors enough to frighten them away.

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

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

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

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

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

From this reading Night in the mountains was full of a mystery that the imagination of the Indians peopled with terrors enough to frighten them away.

a heavy rain

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading JOHN COLTER--FREE TRAPPER Long before sunrise hunters were astir in the mountains.

plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading The trappers circumvented their foes by setting the traps after nightfall and lifting the game before daybreak.

plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading The trappers circumvented their foes by setting the traps after nightfall and lifting the game before daybreak.

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

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

not known

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

the topmost one of two

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

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

From this reading Night in the mountains was full of a mystery that the imagination of the Indians peopled with terrors enough to frighten them away.

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

From this reading JOHN COLTER--FREE TRAPPER Long before sunrise hunters were astir in the mountains.

at the time that

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

in or at the place that

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

plural of “whirlpool” — a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

From this reading The sudden stilling of mountain torrent and noisy leaping cataract at sundown when the thaw of the upper snows ceased, the smothered roar of rivers under ice, the rush of whirlpools through the blackness of some far canon, the crashing of rocks thrown down by unknown forces, the shivering echo that multiplied itself a thousandfold and ran "rocketing" from peak to peak startling the silences--these things filled the Indian with superstitious fears.

a Caucasian

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Crows were robbers, the Blackfeet murderers; and scouts of both tribes haunted every mountain defile where a white hunter might pass with provisions and peltries which these rascals could plunder.